36 year old Richard Hayes of Oneonta appeared in Delaware County Court & was arraigned on a sealed indictment for Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Failure to Register or Verify as a Sex Offender, for inappropriately touching a female child less than 11 years old, causing physical injury to the child, Hayes is also accused failing to register with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office as he was required by law. After being arraigned, Hayes pleaded not guilty to the indictment, he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $50,000 cash bail pending future court action.

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28 year old Scott Googins of Delhi was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury on a 3-count indictment. Googins was charged with 2nd degree strangulation, 3rd degree Assault, & criminal mischief, he is accused of choking a female victim until she lost consciousness, intentionally causing physical injury to the same victim & preventing the victim from calling 911 during the domestic assault. Googins was released from custody after posting $3,000 cash bail, if convicted, he up to 7 years in state prison.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reported that New York State received $1.06 for Every Tax Dollar Sent to Washington D.C. in Federal Fiscal Year 2022, it was the 3rd Consecutive Year of Positive Balance. The money mostly came from the federal pandemic relief funds, previously, New York was sent way more to the federal Government than they received back. In Federal Fiscal Year 2022, New York state generated $361.8 billion in federal taxes and benefited from $383 billion in federal spending.

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The national touring show Memories of Patsy comes to the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night at 7:00 pm, the act has been in Bainbridge before & tickets have been selling according to Jericho Arts Council Spokesman Phil wade:

(Phil Wade 4-12-24)

Tickets can be reserved for the show by calling the Jericho Arts Council at 607-288-3882. in the Gallery at the Bainbridge Town Hall will be the 16th Annual Student Art Showcase.

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DARK SARCASM, the Pink Floyd Tribute act will be at the FOOTHILLS Performing Arts Center at Market Street in Oneonta Saturday Night, spokesman Geoff Doyle told WCDO News that they are happy to have this show return:

(Geoff Doyle 4-12-24)

Doyle said that the Doors open at 6:30, the show starts at 7:30, Tickets can be purchased at foothillspac.org or at the door before the show.

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An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held in Oneonta Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Blood Drive will be at the Southside Mall’s Oneonta YMCA, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-12-24

Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Tuesday night to a report of a robbery in progress at the Sunoco Gas Station / Empire Food Store in Harpursville. Brody Kenyon of the Town of Colesville had entered the store and demanded a lighter and lighter fluid, he allegedly doused the employee with it and attempted to set him on fire, the attempt was unsuccessful, the spilled lighter fluid ignited and burned an ATM before extinguishing. Kenyon then stole several items & fled on foot. Patrols located Kenyon, he was charged with Arson, Assault with Intent to Cause Serious Injury with a Weapon, Robbery, Reckless Endangerment, he was arraigned and remains in custody at the Broome County Correctional Facility. Kenyon was also charged with attempted Burglary & criminal mischief for attempting to break into the Harpursville Fire Station and damaging property, prior to the gas station incident.

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State Police arrested 30 year old Damion Horne of Oxford for Possession of a Sexual Performance by a Child. State Police received a cybertip of child sexual abuse material that was uploaded to an online file manager, an investigation determined that Horne viewed child sexual abuse material through a mobile device. Horne was arrested and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Oxford Court on May 8th.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that 40 year old Rasheed Crawford of Binghamton was arrested following a robbery in Endicott. On Wednesday night, Crawford allegedly pulled a handgun to rob an Endicott gas station, he left the scene in a cab. Broome County Sheriff’s Office patrol in the Town of Union spotted the cab, conducted a traffic stop & Crawford was successfully taken into custody and turned over to the Endicott Police Department. Crawford was also wanted by the Binghamton Police Department regarding two robberies that occurred in the City of Binghamton on April 9, 2024.

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Area Fire Department & Emergency Squads will be conducting open houses this month, in an effort to get more people involved in their local fire departments, following years of dwindling numbers, Bainbridge Emergency Squad member Roger Barnhart comments:

(Roger Barnhart 4-11-24)

Barnhart said that the Afton Fire Department open house tomorrow coincides with the “Recruit New York” Initiative this weekend, the Bainbridge & Unadilla Departments planning to hold their open house & recruitment events on April 27th.

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The Community Cultural center in Sidney will be busy Tonight & Sunday, Spokesperson Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 4-12-24)

At tonight’s Comedy will be Angela Cobb opening for Vinnie Mark. Tickets are $15.00 each or 2 for $25.00. Doors open @ 7:00 pm, show @ 8:00 pm, Sunday’s Jazz Musical Festival is free.

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State Police were called yesterday afternoon to Old Barton Road in the town of Barton for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. A preliminary investigation determined that 77 year old Gloria Phillips of Barton was driving when 4 year old Joanna VanOstrand rode a tricycle into the roadway, it was determined that Phillips was unable to avoid VanOstrand and struck her. VanOstrand died at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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41 year old Patrick Ladd of Walton, was convicted in Delaware County Court for Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, with intent to sell, Ladd appeared Monday for a conference on his pending indictment, he then pleaded guilty to the charge, he admitted that he possessed 2 grams of methamphetamine and 13 bags of heroin in Walton on December 17, 2023, he also admitted that he planned to sell those drugs. Judge Hubbard ordered Ladd to serve 4 years in state prison and 2 years of post-release supervision. The defendant was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to begin serving his sentence.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Lori Devine & 45 year old Aaron Morgan of Sherburne for multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, after an investigation into drug activity. Detectives accuse Devine and Morgan of selling Methamphetamine from their apartment in the Village of Sherburne. A search warrant was obtained & Methamphetamine, digital scales, packaging material, US currency, and other items were located & seized, Devine and Morgan were processed and were released on appearance tickets, they are due to appear in the Village of Sherburne Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies responded in December to an address in the Town of Franklin to assist the Delaware County Probation Office with a search of a residence. Deputies secured a quantity of drugs & paraphernalia from 43 year old Ryan Vandeusen of Franklin. Vandeusen was on Probation at the time of the possession, Vandeusen was charged with 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminally using drug paraphernalia, he was released on an appearance ticket returnable to Franklin Town Court at a later date.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that beginning on Monday, April 1, New York State veterans and Gold Star Families will have free access to New York State parks, campgrounds, day use areas, historic sites, and recreation areas through the expansion of the Lifetime Liberty Pass Program. More information is available at parks.ny.gov.

.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-27-24

A presentation for the public will be held at the Sidney Library Smart Community Room, regarding the Flood Gauge project that was installed by & monitored by students at the Sidney Central School, after the 2006 flooding. Science Teacher Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 3-27-24)

Townsend said that they are also looking for additional sources of funding, as many of the other revenues streams & grants are no longer available. The presentation on the 27th will begin at 6:00 PM.

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Scammers impersonating local banks and other financial institutions are contacting Broome County residents in an effort to obtain account numbers, PIN numbers and other personal information. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has received several new reports from residents who received phone calls, where the victims are asked to verify their account numbers and PIN, then the scammers transfer funds out of the victim’s account. Residents are reminded to never give out personal financial information over the phone, those who receive scam calls are urged to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at 607-778-1911.

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More Red Cross Blood Drives are scheduled today, 1 from 9 am. – 2 pm., at the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus, another in Oneonta from 1 pm. – 6 pm. at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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On Sunday night, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one car motor vehicle accident with entrapment on State Highway 357, in the town of Sidney. Deputies arrived on scene and observed that the vehicle left the roadway, struck an embankment, causing the vehicle to rollover, then coming to rest off of the roadway. Deputies made contact with the driver, 65-year-old Lawrence Peloso of Mount Upton. Deputies charged Peloso with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than 0.08%, Moving from lane unsafely, and Speed not Reasonable and Prudent, Peloso was released on tickets returnable to the Town of Sidney Court at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48 year old Aaron Vandusen of Unadilla for Criminal Use of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, & Criminal Contempt. On November 29th, Otsego County 911 received a call regarding a male subject who had suffered a gunshot wound in a vehicle, it was determined that Vandusen had fashioned a homemade pistol even though he was prohibited from possessing firearms due to a previous felony conviction, he was attempting to enter a vehicle and dropped the homemade firearm which discharged in to his abdomen & groin area. He was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. State Police and Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched Vandusen’s residence Thursday for an unrelated complaint, he was arraigned in Otsego County Centralized Arraignment and released on his own recognizance pending future court action.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that starting today, the Department of Defense will try sexual assault cases outside the military chain of command. Senator Gillibrand fought for this reform for nearly a decade until it’s passing recently in Congress, This move will remove judicial functions and prosecutorial decisions about the most serious crimes from the chain of command and put them in the hands of independent, trained professionals in the courts.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-29-23

State Police will continue with their participation in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative through Monday, January 1st. Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints, Troopers will be watching for distracted drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers violating the “Move Over Law,” State Police will also conduct underage drinker enforcement details.

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Hill City Celebrations will host the First Night Celebration at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street New Year’s Eve, spokesperson Gabby Argo explains:

(Gabby Argo 12-29-23)

Hill City Celebrations’ First Night is made possible by donations from many local businesses Organizations and individuals, More information is available at hillcitycelebrations.com or follow Hill City Celebrations on Facebook.

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State Lawmakers will get back to work in January in Albany, after Governor Hochul delivers the State of the State Address & the State Budget proposal, local Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News what he predicts for 2024 in Albany:

(Joe Angelino 12-29-23)

In Addition to a host of proposed legislation, lawmakers will attempt to reach an agreement on the State Budget by the April 1st Deadline.

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The Friends of Rogers in partnership with the State Department of Environmental Conservation, are leading a First Day Hike from 10:00 – 11:30 AM on January 1st 2024 at the Rogers Center in Sherburne. The Friends of Rogers offer participants 2 hiking options, more information & registration is available at (607) 674-4733 or friendsofrogers.org

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Helios Care will hold a special meeting for those grieving during the holidays, social worker Inda Fitch explains:

(Inda Fitch 12-4-23)

The event will be held Saturday December 9th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Meridale Community Church on State Route 10, more information is available at HeliosCare.org or by calling 607-432-5525.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame Announced that former Major League Manager Jim Leyland will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this summer in Cooperstown. Leyland took the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997, he had several winning seasons managing the Pittsburgh Pirates & Detroit Tigers with 6 first-place finishes, 3 pennants, he won the Manager of the year Award 3 times. The Hall of Fame Weekend 2024 will be held July 19-22 in Cooperstown, with the Class of 2024 to be inducted at 1:30 pm. on Sunday, July 21, on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America will announce the results of its Class of 2024 Hall of Fame voting on January 23rd.

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4Towns Forward announced that Santa’s Mailbox is set up in 2 locations, for children who would like to send Santa a letter this holiday season. Santa Mailbox will be available today through December 18th at Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge and Roasted Coffee House in Sidney, drop off times are between 6:00 am – 2:00 pm daily.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday, December 7 at the New Berlin Village Clerk Office at 13 South Main Street. Constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

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Members of the Binghamton Metro SWAT Team executed a search warrant at 39 Travis Avenue in Binghamton Friday, after a gunshot was heard earlier in the day by Binghamton Police officers conducting a welfare check. Officer found a deceased male in the basement, who died from a self inflicted gunshot wound, the name of the deceased was not released.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-4-23

11 Fire Companies responded Friday night a fire in Stamford. The buildings were on fire at 62 to 64 Main Street in Stamford, 2 historic buildings were lost, the fire displaced 30 residents and 2 businesses, 2 residents & 2 firefighters were injured, with non-life threatening injuries. The Red Cross & Churchill Gym helped displaced residents, the cause of the fire is under investigation. The Stamford Village Hall will accept donations today through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Locally, Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney is collecting donations of canned food & toiletries for the 11 families displaced, teh items can be dropped off at their location at Valley View Road & they will deliver them to Stamford.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call, where it was alleged that a fully disabled and incompetent individual had been left on a bus after it was parked for the evening, & after noticing that the victim had not returned home, a residential facility aid had discovered the victim’s location and brought her to a hospital. Deputies charged the bus driver, 74 year-old Lyndon Doig and the aid, 63 year-old Norma Castro, both of Walton, with endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, they are scheduled to appear in front of the Walton Town Court at a later date.

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The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Worcester. The Drive will run from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Worcester United Methodist Church, 111 Main Street, appointments can be made with the Red Cross App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-redcross.

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Hill City Celebrations to Host Oneonta Festival of Lights in Neahwa Park and First Night Celebration at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, spokesperson Gabby Argo comments:

(Gabby Argo 12-4-23)

More information will be available at hillcitycelebrations.com/festival-of-lights, or on their Facebook page.

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Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are requested, Drop off locations locally through December 15th are at the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley Street and the Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street, Oneonta.

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State Police responded Wednesday night to a 1-vehicle crash on County Road 39 in the town of Bainbridge. 39 year old Naqwain Johnson of Schenectady drove his vehicle off the roadway and struck a tree, Sidney EMS responded however, Johnson did not survive, the passenger, 38 year old Shelly Courcelle of Schenectady, was transported to an area Hospital, The investigation is on-going.

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28 year old Devon Ireland of Unadilla appeared in Delaware County Court today and was arraigned on a sealed indictment. Ireland was charged with Attempting to endanger the welfare of a child, plus 1st & 2nd degree Attempted Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors & Ireland is a registered sex offender, he was accused of engaging in a sexually explicit online conversation with a person that he believed to be a 14-year-old child, with the intent to engage in sexual activity with the child, he attempted to meet the 14 year old in Masonville, and discovered that the child was actually an adult male using a “decoy” account. Ireland was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000.00 cash bail. The case is scheduled for a conference on October 23, 2023, at 1:00 P.M.

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The Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court has ordered a New Trial of Scott Mawhiney of Deposit, who was previously convicted for shooting State Trooper Ryan Thorpe in 2021. Mawhiney’s attorney argued that excluding a Psychiatrist testimony in the case regarding Mawhiney’s anti-anxiety prescription led to an unjust conviction, a new trial date has not yet been announced.

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Sidney Fire Fighters responded this morning to the report of a trailer fire at 50 East Main Street at about 6:00 AM. The trailer was fully involved, all occupants escaped, WCDO News will have more details as they become available.

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The process for the new nickname at the Sidney Central School District is in the next phase. The 2nd survey, which allows people to submit their favorite nickname, is now open. The survey will require a person’s name, email address, your connection to the Sidney CSD, and the option to select a nickname, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock comments:

(Eben Bullock 10-20-23)

The survey link is available on Facebook, and at sidneycsd.org/nicknamechange. The survey will remain open through Tuesday, October 31. Only one submission per email is allowed.

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The Jericho Arts Council will have a bluegrass concert and a gallery exhibit Saturday night, Council Spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 10-20-23)

The concert & Gallery will be at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, reservations for tickets to see Danny Paisley are available at 607-288-3882.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-20-23

The Binghamton Black Bears next home game will be Saturday Night at the Arena, with a fundraiser coinciding with the game, according to spokesman Brooks Hill:

(Brooks Hill 10-20-23)

Hill said that the jerseys will be auctioned off to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness, more information about tickets is available at binghamtonblackbears.com

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This Saturday night, The Grand Oneonta Opry is coming to Foothills Performing Arts Center at 6:00 PM, with several local acts backed by the Driftwoods. The show is a fundraiser for Helios Care, Director of Development & Marketing Kathryn Dailey comments:

(Kathryn Dailey 10-20-23)

To Purchase tickets, go to helioscare.org/events.

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The Tri Town Theater will be performing “The Music Man” at the Sidney High School Stage starting tonight, continuing on Saturday Night & Sunday Afternoon, performers George Wells commented about the show:

(George Wells 10-20-23)

Tickets for all of the performances can be purchased at tritown.booktix.com.

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The Oxtober Festival will take place from 10 am. to 4 pm. on Sunday, October 22, at LaFayette Park in Oxford. Activities include pumpkin carvings, a scarecrow contest, music from the Nate Gross Band, food trucks, a kid zone, vendors and more. The events was rescheduled after it was postponed earlier this month due to inclement weather.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration may fine the Chicago Construction Company of Endicott about $4700 dollars in penalties after Keith Totten of Port Crane was critically injured when he was run over by a bulldozer at a job site in Binghamton. Totten sustained leg, hip and pelvis injuries in the incident, He spent 70 days in the hospital.

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The Sidney Center Improvement Group will hold their 1st annual Down Home Fall Festival this Sunday, which will feature the newly installed playground & a wide variety of activities, according to Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti:

(Mike Sellitti 9-29-23)

The event will run from 2:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday at the Sidney Center Park, more information about the event & the Sidney Center Improvement Group can be found on the group’s Facebook Page.

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The Unatego Booster Club & The local Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will hold the 1st annual Alec Pitel Memorial: sprinting For the Spartan’s walk & run on Sunday. Booster Club Spokesperson Kathy Newman said that Pitel was a founding member of the Booster club when he was a student & he passed away earlier this year after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease:

(Kathy Newman 9-29-23)

The 5K Run & Walk will start at 10:00 AM Sunday at the Unatego High School Cross Country Course, registration is available online sprintinforspartans5K.itsyourrace.com.

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The Sanfilippo Smash 7 will be held this Saturday & Sunday at the Otsego County Fairgrounds in Morris. This annual charity derby to looks to raise money for Sanfilippo Syndrome and research and development of a cure and to assist families with supplies and support. Inspection will be open Friday night from 4PM-Dusk, Saturday from 7AM-Noon, and Sunday from 7AM-Noon. More information is available at the Spinning Wheels LLC Facebook page.

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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce annual Dinner & Awards ceremony will be held this Sunday at Far View Farms on Rod & Gun Club Road starting at 3:00 PM. The Business of the Year is the Village Bountiful Community Market, the Good Neighbor award will go to Robert Gipson & the Commitment to Community Award will go to Mayor Jake Cotten.

A.M. NEWS Friday 9-29-23

The First Judicial Department Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court has denied Donald Trump’s motion to delay his fraud trial, meaning that the New York attorney general Letitia James $250 million civil trial against Trump will proceed on Monday. Earlier this month, a New York appellate judge had issued an interim stay, pending a ruling by the First Judicial Department.

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State Police are currently recruiting to add to their numbers, with over 10,000 already interested in a prospective career with the State Police, Troop C Recruiting Officer Trooper Lauren Warner explains:

(Trooper Lauren Warner 9-29-23)

Trooper Warner Said that anyone interested in Becoming a State Trooper can visit JoinStatePolice.Ny.Gov, the current deadline to apply is this Sunday October 1st.

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The Jericho Arts Council will bring back “Small Town Big Band” to the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Saturday Night, Spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 9-29-23)

Ticket can be reserved at 607-288-3882, the gallery will also be open at 6:00 PM & during intermission.

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The Foothills Performing Arts Center will feature a night of Comedy tonight, Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 9-29-23)

Tickets are available at foothillspac.org. or at the box office, more information is available at 607-431-2080.

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The Norwich Chapter of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation will hold a fundraising raffle today & tomorrow at Hidden Springs Brewery in the town of Norwich. Organizer Jamie Burchill explains:

(Jamie Burchill 9-15-23)

Burchill said that they are already gearing up for next year’s St. Baldrick’s event in March, last year they raised of $50,000 dollars with the event, to raise money to fight Childhood Cancer.

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Sidney Village Police arrested 33 year old Codey Miner of Sidney for burglary, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a child, preventing an emergency call and menacing 2nd degree. Miner released on own recognizance &will appear back in court later this month.

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The annual Sidney Center Tractor Parade will be held tomorrow at 12:00 Noon. A chicken barbecue will also be set up at the Sidney Center Fire House, Registration is from 9:00 to 11:45 A.M.

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The City of the Hills Festival will be held this weekend in Downtown Oneonta. The event will be held both Saturday & Sunday with arts, music & food available, it is free to attend & is sponsored by the Community Arts Network of Oneonta.

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The State Department of Health released a report regarding tobacco related cancers from 2016 – 2020. Approximately 46,000 cases of tobacco-related cancers are diagnosed in New York State each year. Among the four cancers most closely related to tobacco, rates of esophagus, larynx and lung cancer have steeply declined, but oral cancer increased by 1.3%. Tobacco-related cancers make up 40% of all State cancer cases diagnosed annually. Also 22.5% of high school students reported use of e-cigarettes in the past 30 days; 6.8% of middle school students reported the same. The New York State Smokers’ Quitline is available by calling 1-866-NY-QUITS or nysmokefree.com.

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An AMBA Blood Screening Clinic is being held Saturday by The Tri-County Chapter of New York State Women, at the Sidney Elks Club. The money raised from the $10.00 sponsor fee are used for local high school scholarships. Call 1-800-234-8888 for an appointment, prescriptions from your health care provider are required.

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Blues on the Bridge returns to Binghamton for the 21st year on Saturday, The event is centered around the South Washington Street Bridge. Numerous area bands will perform, More than 50 food tents and other vendors will be set up, more information is available at bluesonthebridge.com.

A.M. NEWS Friday 9-15-23

The Demolition of 27 Market Street in Oneonta will begin today. The building and site have been condemned and deemed unsafe. Absolutely no one is allowed on or near the work area except for the asbestos abatement contractor’s crews. There will be no parking on Chestnut Street Extension except for deliveries, on Monday, building demolition operations will begin, followed by backfilling and grading the site for parking. The project is expected to continue until the end of October.

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Delaware Valley Humane Society & Waste Recovery Enterprises have teamed up for the 4th consecutive year for the Heavy Metal Haul Out, Humane Society Director Erin Insinga said that they will do the fundraiser differently this year:

(Erin Insinga 8-23-23)

More information about the fundraiser or adoptions is available at 563-7780.

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September is Suicide awareness Month, and 2 events will be coming this month to raise awareness & raise funds to combat the continuing suicide problem. Karen Heisig is the Director of the Greater New York Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, she talked about Tomorrow’s Walk in Oneonta:

(Karen Heiseg 9-15-23)

Heiseg said Saturday’s Oneonta Walk will be at the 6th Ward Booster Club Field, another will be on September 24th starting at SUNY Delhi at 12:00 Noon, people can register for the walks at AFSP.ORG/Oneonta or AFSP.Org/Delaware County, more information is also available at 315-664-0346.

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The Rock Band Jimkata returns home for a show at the Foothills Performing Arts Center Saturday Night, Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 9-15-23)

Doyle said that a few tickets were still available at the box office or at foothillspac.org. for Saturday Night’s show.

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The Downtown Men, a tribute to Billy Joel will be held at the Foothills Performing Arts Center tomorrow night, Foothills Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 8-24-23)

More information or tickets are available at foothillspac.org.

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The 1st Annual Chenango County Pride Alliance Festival will be held this Saturday in Oxford, spokesman R.J. Shea explains:

(RJ Shea 8-24-23)

Saturday’s event will go from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at Boname Park in Oxford, a kick off event will be held tonight starting at 6:00 PM at Patoka’s in downtown Greene.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County is continuing with their current fundraiser called “100 For Hope”, spokesperson Sarah Greene explains:

(Sarah Greene 8-24-23)

Greene said that the Drawing will be on October 16th, more information is available hospicechenangor.org or by calling their office at 607-334-3556.

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73 year old Danton Schriber of Walton appeared in Walton Town Court today and entered a guilty plea to Driving While Intoxicated. On May 12th, State Police pulled Schriber over after several traffic violations were observed, he failed the sobriety test and a chemical analysis of his blood revealed a blood alcohol content of .15%. Schriber’s license was revoked for 6 months, he was assessed a fine and surcharge, and ordered the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device, he will also be required to enroll in the Impaired Driving Program and the Victim Impact Panel.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-24-23

Delaware County Sheriff Deputies announced the arrest of 37-year-old Nicole Olvera of Delhi, following a motor vehicle accident investigation. On August 11th, Deputies responded to an accident on State Highway 28, in the Town of Delhi. Olvera was charged with DWI and driving while having a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher, plus moving from lane unsafely, Olvera was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40 year old Katie Mills of Wellsville. On July 29th, Deputies received a call regarding an abandoned vehicle parked in a driveway located on State Highway 28 in the Town of Delhi. Deputies made contact with Mills, they discovered that she was operating a motor vehicle while her driving privileges had been suspended, having 4 active suspensions. Mills was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance, and other related charges, she was released with an appearance ticket where she will appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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42 year old Vincent Rispoli of Delhi was sentenced in Delaware County Court after refusing to participate in the Delaware County Adult Treatment Court Program. Rispoli had previously pled guilty on May 8th, to DWI, he was arrested by Delhi Police on November 21, 2021, Rispoli had a BAC of .18 percent. Judge Rosa sentenced Rispoli to a 1-year conditional discharge, a fine and surcharge, Victim Impact Panel, the Impaired Driving Program, and a six-month driver’s license revocation. Prior to sentencing, Rispoli had been given the opportunity to participate in the Delaware County Adult Treatment Court Program, but refused stating that he did not believe he had a substance abuse problem.

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The Remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole will likely affect the weather today & into tomorrow, but it should not be as severe as originally anticipated, according to local Meteorologist Rich Townsend:

(Rich Townsend 11-11-22)

We will have the full WCDO forecast up to Tuesday, following this newscast.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-11-22

New York State is honoring veterans with a statewide Free Fishing Day today, November 11, it will be the final Free Fishing Day of the year. All regular fishing regulations will still apply today.

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The Chenango Arts Council Is holding the “Old Glory Gala” Saturday, as salute to area Veterans, at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 11-11-22)

Tickets are available by calling (607) 336-2787, or going to chenangoarts.org.

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The Oneonta Community Concert Band will honor veterans with marches, melodies, and more at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center in downtown Oneonta at 3 pm. on Sunday, Nov. 13. For more information, call (607) 376-7485 or visit the Oneonta Community Concert Band page on Facebook.

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In honor of Veteran’s Day, the State Department of Health announced that they are working to correct disparities in services available to Veterans, after a report found 37% of veterans report at least one disability, compared to 26% of non-veterans, Veterans are more likely to report they engage in risky behaviors, including smoking, and are more likely to report diagnoses of other health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, COPD, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis than non-veterans in the same age group. More information is available for veterans at health.ny.gov.

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(Bill Youngs 9-17-18)

Tickets & information about the evenings Dinner & performance ticket packages are available at FoothillsPAC.org.
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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced that the Harpursville School District will be receiving funding in the form of low-cost tax-exempt bonds to help support facility upgrades. The money is issued through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York; Harpursville will be receiving $11,705,000 in funding.
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Commerce Chenango announced that trail runners can register for the upcoming Chobani Chamber Challenge Trail Run, scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 30th in the town of Pharsalia. The 3rd annual Trail Run features both 5k and 10k races, Chobani will distribute Chobani yogurt products to participants. Interested runners can email register@chenangony.org or pick up an entry form at Commerce Chenango at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich.
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The hit show “Menopause the Musical” is returning to The Forum Theater in Binghamton for 1 performance only on Sunday, October 21st at 3:00 pm. Tickets will go on sale this morning at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster call 1-800-745-3000 or visit BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
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(George McLain 12-29-17)

McLain said that the records of all of his customers will remain in the Bainbridge & Oneonta offices under the new H&R Block ownership.
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The state DEC announced that the statewide Pilot Pharmaceutical Take-Back Program is available for participation by PHARMACIES, HOSPITALS AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. The PROGRAM is funded through the Environmental Protection Fund, with resources from the fund used to cover the full cost of purchasing U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-compliant medication drop boxes, as well as the cost of pick up, transport, and destruction of collected waste pharmaceuticals for a two-year period. The program is being instituted as Flushed medications have been found in New York lakes, rivers, and streams and can negatively affect the waterways, as well as the concerns about unused pharmaceuticals getting into the wrong hands. Retail pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities are encouraged to enroll online at dec.ny.gov/chemical or at on.ny.gov/rxpilot.
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Governor Cuomo unveiled the 15th proposal of the 2018 State of the State: launch a comprehensive program to provide students access to healthy, locally-sourced meals from kindergarten through college. There are nearly 2.7 million New Yorkers, including almost 1 million children, who do not have consistent access to the food they need to live an active, healthy life. The Governor’s No Student Goes Hungry Program includes investments to expand the Farm to School program, legislation to expand access to free breakfast and policy changes to ensure students in kindergarten through college receive access to farm-fresh foods in a quality learning environment.
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The 2017 Frostbite 5K will be held this Sunday, at 1:00 PM at the Oneonta YMCA. Race Day Registration & number pick up will be held at the Oneonta Family YMCA between 10:00 am & 12:30 pm, the RACE STARTS AT 1:00 PM on Market Street near The Foothills Performing Arts Center and ends at the Oneonta Family YMCA on Ford Avenue.
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State DOT officials announced the completion of a $3.9 million replacement of the State Route 7 Bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad in the Town of Worcester. Construction of the new bridge was expedited and completed in one construction season, replacing a bridge that opened in 1941. Approximately 2,000 vehicles per day travel the Route 7 Bridge.

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IT WAS AN HISTORIC WEEK FOR THE B-G GIRLS BASKETBALL PROGRAM AS THE LADY BOBCATS ADDED 2 NEW MEMBERS TO THE 1,000 CAREER POINT CLUB. SENIOR MEGAN PALMATIER REACHED THE MARK ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AGAINST TIOGA AND JUNIOR ABIGAIL SELFRIDGE ACHIEVED THE MILESTONE ON THURSDAY NIGHT AGAIN DEPOSIT-HANCOCK. PALMATIER & SELFRIDGE ARE THE 6TH AND 7TH MEMBERS IN SCHOOL HISTORY TO REACH THE 1,000 POINT CLUB FOR GIRLS. THE BOBCATS ALSO CAPTURED THE KAZALSKI TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP LAST NIGHT WITH SELFRIDGE BEING NAMED THE MVP.

(Bill Youngs 10-11-17)

Tickets for the Taste of New York event and the Gilbert Gottfried show are available at 431-2080 or foothillspac.org.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will honor their annual winners of the Citizen of the Year & Business of the Year Awards. This year’s Citizen of the Year is June White, who has been involved in many area events in Bainbridge:

(June White 9-27-17)

The Business of the Year is Snips & Snails Consignment shop, owned by Lori McGraw:

(Lori McGraw 10-27-17)

The annual dinner & awards ceremony will be held at the Sundown Golf & county Club in Guilford Saturday night at 6:00 PM.
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The African Children’s Choir will be performing at the Binghamton First Assembly Church Tonight at 7:00 PM, as part of a national tour, that has performed all over American & Canada since April. Tour Leader Keira Carnie explains:

(Keira Carnie 10-25-17)

The African Children’s choir performance tonight is free; the church is located at 225 Washington Street in Binghamton.
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The 19th Annual Norwich Pumpkin Festival gets underway today & Saturday in Norwich. The pumpkin weigh in contest is being held this afternoon until 7:00 tonight; there will be a variety of tournaments, entertainment by musicians, magicians, dance groups and more with Saturday’s event ending with fireworks.
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Broadway in Binghamton presents “A Gentleman’s Guide To Murder” for 2 performances this Sunday at 3:00PM & 7:30PM at the Broome County Forum in Binghamton. Tina Niles from NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 10-27-17)

Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com or at 1-800-745-3000.
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The National Drug Take-Back Day will be tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Residents can dispose of old and unused medicines, in their original containers at various locations, including the Sidney Police Department, Norwich City Police Department, Oneonta City Police, The Bainbridge Town Hall, and at the Otsego, Chenango & Broome County Sheriff’s Departments.
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The Sidney Town Board & Supervisor Gene Pigford announced that they would hold a ribbon cutting & public tours of the town’s new Municipal Building at 44 Grand Street, this Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The building formerly housed the offices of the Mirabito Fuel Group & Mang Insurance.
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The Chenango Arts Council and Friends of Rogers are teaming up for “Bat Appreciation!” during the 19th annual Pumpkin Fest in Norwich. Beginning at 6:00 tonight, the interactive presentation will take place in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries, where it will be on display through November 3rd. The interactive presentation is offered free of charge, donations are welcome to support future programs by the Chenango Arts Council.
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Delaware County Board of Elections reminds voters that absentee ballot applications can be picked up at their office in Delhi, or downloaded from their website. The Board of Elections will also be opened on this Saturday & Saturday November 4th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon for absentee voting. Also, the board reminds Sidney Center voters that the polling site from District 1 & 3 Voters has been changed to the new Sidney center Fire Department Building on County Route 35. More information is available 832-5321.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will host the “Opioid Crisis Enters the Workplace” presentation today in Oneonta. The event will be held at the Foothills Performing Arts Center starting at 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM. Local experts in the field of Drug Addiction, as well as Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig & State Senator Jim Seward will speak at this event.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the appointment of Pete Lopez to become Regional Administrator for Region 2. Lopez will oversee environmental protection efforts in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Lopez has served as a member of the New York State Assembly since 2007.
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This Sunday will be the 24th Annual Pit Run in Neawah Park in Oneonta. The race is held each year in memory of State Police Investigator Ricky Parisian, who was killed in the Line of Duty attempting to stop an armed Robbery in Oneonta. The Pit Run begins on the Main Street Bridge between Market and River Streets, passes through the SUNY Oneonta campus and ends at Neahwa Park. The Pit Run also offers a 5K race, a 2-mile stroll, and kids’ fun runs. Additional race information can be found at http://pitrun.org.
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The House of Consignment in Unadilla will host their 2nd annual Tampon Drive on Saturday, Owner Kirsty Roefs explains:

(Kirsty Roefs 9-29-17)

Roefs said that last year, they donated 6000 Tampons & feminine Hygiene products from their event.
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The 22nd Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held at the Sidney Municipal Airport this Sunday, in conjunction with the Fagan Flyers fly in breakfast. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with trophies to be given out in a number of categories, vehicles must be on the field by 1:00 to be eligible to win a trophy.
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The Bainbridge Rotary Fall Festival will be held this Saturday, spokesperson Doddy Crissell explains:

(Doddy Crissell 9-28-17)

More information is available at the Bainbridge Rotary Facebook page.
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The Tri-Town Theatre will perform “The Fantasticks” at the Sidney High School Auditorium for 3 performances starting tonight at 7:30 PM, followed by Saturday night at 7:30 PM, and a Sunday afternoon show at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available online at brownpapertickets.com, or at Rosa’s Pizzeria, Bainbridge and Rainbow’s End Consignment, Sidney, at the door.

(Crouch 6-8-17)

The package of bills calls for oversight of economic development plans, Implementing 8-year term limits for legislative leaders and committee chairs; Replacing the Joint Commission on Public Ethics with a new, independent five-member Commission on Official Conduct; Prohibiting the spending of campaign funds for criminal defense fees; and Creating a new crime of failure to report corruption.
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The application for the Excelsior Scholarship opened on Wednesday, where SUNY students whose families make up to $125,000, can apply for tuition-free college. Students must be New York State residents, plan to attend a SUNY or CUNY 2 or 4-year college, take 30 credits per year, and graduate on time with an Associate’s Degree in 2 years or a Bachelor’s Degree in 4 years. Recipients must also plan to live in New York State equal to the length of time they received the award. Applications are available at hesc.ny.gov/excelsior; they will be accepted through Friday, July 21st. Over 3,300 students applied on the 1st day Wednesday.
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Governor Cuomo today commended the State Senate & Assembly for passing the bill calling for the minimum age of marriage to be raised from 14 to 17. Previously, a child could get married at 14 in the state if approved by the parents & a judge, that has now been raised to 17. Governor Cuomo will sign the bill as soon as it reaches his desk.
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New York lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday on the effectiveness of state services for victims of human trafficking. Government officials and representatives of advocacy groups and community service providers testified Wednesday, earlier this year the Assembly passed a package of bills addressing human trafficking, those bills have not yet been addressed by the full Senate.
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State Police were alerted to an alleged threat on Facebook that 2 students at Harpursville High School were going to “shoot up the school”. The alleged perpetrators were 2 subjects that came into the State Police barracks in Kirkwood to report what was posted. State Police and Harpursville School District administrators determined that there was no credible threat and that the posting was done by a third party. State Police arrested a 15-year-old student and they were charged with making a terroristic threat. The student was released to the custody of their parent and will appear in Family Court at a later date.
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A Fund Raising Golf Tournament Will be held this Saturday for the Cullman Child Development Center of Sidney. Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 6-8-17)

Williams said that there are spots available for teams that would still like to sign up, they can call 563-7529.
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The Arc Otsego will hold its Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet on June 15, 2017, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta. The event is open to the public and will include dinner from Brook’s BBQ, music, dancing, raffle prizes, and the following awards: Community Employment Employee of the Year, The Arc Otsego Employee of the Year, Community Employment Employer of the Year and the 2017 Achievement Award. Seating is limited, and reservations should be made today by calling 433-8424.

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(Andy Matviak 3-17-17)

Matviak said that the village has issues with aging water mains, Manganese in the existing wells, and low pressure in may areas of the village. Matviak said that they hope to get the water projects started this fall.
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Tickets for Diana Ross for her Concert later this year at the Anderson Center broke first day ticket sale records Wednesday, in spite of the snowstorm. Anderson Center Marketing Director Roseanne Norris comments:

(Roseanne Norris 3-17-17)

Tickets are available at 777-2787 or at anderson.binghamton.edu, the Diana Ross Concert is Wednesday, July 26th @ 8:00 pm
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The State Department of Taxation and Finance, along with the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection, renewed its warning for all New York tax prepares and human resources professionals of evolving scams aimed at stealing confidential client and employee information after identifying at least 65 companies in New York City, the Capital Region, Central New York, and Western New York that have now been impacted, affecting 7,100 taxpayers. Cyber criminals posing as company executives send emails to payroll and HR professionals requesting lists of employees and their personal information. This year, the scammers are expanding their reach. The Tax Department has identified multiple industries being affected, from health care and legal services to product manufacturing. The Tax Department is in contact with the affected businesses and is working with them to protect their employees.
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The 7th Annual Delhi St. Patrick’s Day Parade will kick off at 12:00 pm on Saturday. Lineup begins at 11 a.m. at SUNY Delhi for most participants and at the Delhi Town Hall for pipe bands and antique vehicles. The parade will march up Main Street to Bridge Street, with the reviewing stand at 111 Main. More information is available at the Delhi, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Facebook event page.
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The city of Oneonta snow emergency prohibiting on street parking will be continuing until further notice, as removal of the snow is ongoing. Cars may park again on streets where the snow has been removed, a list of those streets is updated daily at oneonta.ny.us/snowremoval.
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New York State, like many others, is funding it hard to sell closed down prison sites. A recent study showed that 94 prisons have been closed nationwide since 2011, but only a few have been sold. Developers reported that cell blocks and dormitories tens to be too expensive to tear down & too restrictive to repurpose. An Adirondack prison overlooking the Saratoga Springs area has been on the market for the 2nd time in 2 years, in spite of its proximity to a major tourist destination.
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Governor Cuomo announced the State Police, State Liquor Authority, State DMV and local law enforcement launched an enforcement campaign to crack down on impaired drivers during the week of St. Patrick’s Day. The campaign includes a number of sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and a detail to crackdown on underage drinking and sales to minors. State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers using handheld electronic devices. During the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day weekend enforcement effort, Troopers made 257 arrests for DWI and issued more than 17,000 tickets.
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79-year-old Dick Patel of Vestal was identified as the person who was killed in the Skylark Motel Fire Tuesday. Patel & his wife lived at the Motel, his wife & 7 other people escaped the blaze, the Motel is a total loss, No injuries among firefighters were reported.
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Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center will present the 2nd annual “City of the Hills Bluegrass/Americana Festival” today & tomorrow. Admission will be free again for the Friday performances, in their Atrium, Foothills Director Bill Youngs comments:

(Bill Youngs 3-17-17)

General admission tickets for all music on Saturday are $25 in advance or $30 day of event, more information or to order tickets, call 607-431-2080 or online at www.foothillspac.org.
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The Chenango Arts Council continues with their line up of events, with Galumpha this weekend. Chenango Arts Council Interim Executive Director Alecia O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 3-17-17)

Information of tickets regarding Galumpha or upcoming events can be found at Chenangoarts.org.
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CDO Workforce and BEAM are offering a free Interviewing Workshop next Wednesday, at 10:30 am to Noon at the CDO Workforce Center at the Sidney Civic Center. Participants can learn about the interview process; clarifying Interview questions; knowing your resume; selling yourself; to anticipate questions and answering difficult questions. Reservations are requested but walk ins are welcome, more information is available at 561-7550.
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