WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-25-15

wcdonews — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:06:20 +0000

Governor Cuomo’s job approval rating ticked up slightly from July, up to 50%, according to a poll by the Siena Research Institute Thursday. 42% view Governor Cuomo unfavorably.
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Oneonta officials announced that more tests are being conducted today on their water distribution system. Hydrant flow test & pipe condition tests will be conducted at numerous locations around the city; more information is available at 432-2100.
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The “Glow with the Flow benefit” walk/run will be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge Saturday night, to benefit Ken Long, of Binghamton, who is suffering from cancer & facing large medical expenses. Heather Bucalos is a Bainbridge native & is in remission from cancer herself, she is putting on this event:

(Heather Bucalos 9-25-15)

More details are available on the Glow with the Flow facebook page.
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The Chenango county historical society will unveil an agricultural education center in Norwich later this month, with the centerpiece being an 1800’s Oxford barn. Society Board of Directors President Joyce Zummo explains:

(Joyce Zummo 9-25-15)

The Loomis Barn was moved to the Norwich location following approval by the board and fundraising efforts, the grand opening & ribbon cutting would be tomorrow from 11:00 to 4:00 PM at 45 Rexford Street in Norwich.
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Tri Town Regional Hospital will host a Health Fair tomorrow, with a variety of representatives on hand, spokesperson Amy Beveridge comments:

(Amy Beveridge 9-22-15)

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the parking lot at tri Town Regional Hospital on Pearl Street in Sidney.
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The 13th Annual Sidney Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner & Ceremony will be held this weekend, Spokesman Greg Davie comments:

(Greg Davie 9-22-15)

The Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during & after tonight’s Sidney Football game, and Saturday with a dinner and ceremony at the Elks Lodge in Sidney beginning with the Social Hour at 5:00 PM.
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There will be 2 days of racing tonight & tomorrow at I-88 Speedway in Afton. I-88 Spokesperson Denise Paige explains:

(Denise Paige 9-25-15)

The last 2 days of action at I-88 Speedway will be on Friday October 9th & Saturday October 10th.
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Athelas Therapeutic Riding will be holding its annual Horse Show featuring riders with special needs. The event will be held Saturday beginning at 2:00 at 1179 County Highway 5 Briar Creek Road in Otego. More information is available at 723-2321.
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Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Chenango County Habitat for Humanity will be at the 29th Annual Applefest in Greene for the Habitat Skillet Toss, which is a fund raising activity to benefit Habitat for Humanity’s house builds. The event is open to all ages. The First United Methodist Church of Greene sponsors the Applefest; more information is available at fumcgreene.com/applefest.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Kendra McLain of Sherburne Thursday for burglary, grand larceny and forgery. McLain was arrested for unlawfully entering a residence and stealing property from within, for allegedly forging personal checks and receiving money from the vicitm’s bank account. McLain was arraigned in the Town of Sherburne Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail.

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-26-15

wcdonews — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:56:34 +0000

A 4th Cal Harris Murder trial has been scheduled to begin March 2nd 2016 in Schoharie County court. Harris was convicted wife in Tioga County Court for the murder of his estranged wife Michelle on or around September 11th 2001. A trial in Schoharie county court earlier this year ended with the jury unable to come to verdict. Prosecutors have until October 5th to file motions regarding a bid by the defense for dismissal.
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Delaware County Deputies stopped 22-year-old Mark Frederick Tuesday night; Deputies stopped him for driving 107 miles per hour on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock. Frederick was ticketed for speeding, reckless driving, failure to comply, consumption of alcohol in a vehicle and a number of other violations. Frederick was arraigned in the Town of Hancock Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1500 cash bail pending further court action.
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The “Glow with the Flow” benefit walk/run will be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge on the evening of September 26th, to benefit Ken Long, a Binghamton area man suffering from cancer & facing huge expenses. Heather Bucalos is a Bainbridge native & is in remission from cancer herself, she is putting on this event:

(Heather Bucalos 8-26-15)

Bucalos said that she would also have a display set up at “Bainbridge Days” on September 5th as part of the fundraising efforts, more details are available on the Glow with the Flow Facebook page.
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Chenango County Suicide Prevention will hold a special event on September 11th in Norwich. Spokesperson Ann Marie Troy comments:

(Ann Marie Troy 8-26-15)

The event will begin at 7:00 P.M. at the Broad Street United Methodist Church in Norwich, more information is available at 334-8244 extension 228.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 26-year-old Dustin Sundal of Unadilla on 1 count of Reckless Driving. It is alleged that Sundal drove his motorcycle in a reckless manner, which resulted in a personal injury motorcycle accident, he will return to Town of Tompkins court at a later date.
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Governor Cuomo issued a warning to college students returning for the fall semester that purchasing fake IDs is not only illegal, but also increases the chances of becoming a victim of identify fraud. Investigators from the State DMV have found dozens of examples of underage license holders becoming victims of identity theft after purchasing fraudulent identification online from overseas companies. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 18% of identity theft victims were ages 20 to 29; about 6% were 19 years old or younger, these age groups are less likely to regularly track bank account and credit card activity, pay for identity theft monitoring services, and use discretion when sharing information on social media. Nearly 16,000 identity theft complaints were logged last year in New York State.

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The Oneonta Job Corps Academy & Dicks’s Sporting Goods will team up for the 2nd annual Community Ballgame tonight in Oneonta. Job Corps spokesperson Lynn Price Explains:

(Lynn Price 8-26-15)

Price said that there would also be music, giveaways and a fireworks display by CHP International, CHP actively recruits local youth to job corp nationwide.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-25-15

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-26-15