The Guilford Town Board held a special Meeting earlier this week with representatives from the new ownership that will be constructing & operating for the High Bridge Wind Turbine Project, Town Supervisor George Senek said that the project will go forward, but the timeline has been pushed back:

(George Senek 4-21-23)

The Project still calls for 25 wind turbines to be built in the town of Guilford.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Brian Fitzpatrick of Davenport, after Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in the Town of Davenport recently, they determined that Fitzpatrick unlawfully struck 2 juveniles, he was charged with 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, he was processed and released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Davenport Court at a later date.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will open its next special exhibition tomorrow, which will commemorate the history of the D&H Railroad in Oneonta, according to Society Curator Marcella Micucci:

(Marcella Micucci 4-21-23)

Micucci said that a variety of free programs will coincide with the D&H exhibition, including a tour of the historic D&H Red Caboose in Neahwa Park; a Walking Tour at the D&H Roundhouse remains on May 13th. The new exhibit opens tomorrow at the Society’s location on Main Street in Oneonta, an opening reception will begin at 6:00 PM & will be open to the public.

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The Chenango Historical Society is teaming up with SFCU & The Friends of Rogers, for an event called “Historic Homes are Green Homes” at the Rogers center in Sherburne Saturday for Earth Day, Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 4-21-23)

The free event will begin at 2:30 PM Saturday, more information about this & other programs are available by calling the Historical Society at 607-334-9227.

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Hartwick College will celebrate Earth Day, Saturday with the world premiere of the film, The Search for Up, which was shot in Hartwick’s Observatory in early November 2022. In addition to the film screening at 6 pm. in Hartwick’s Yager Museum, the event will feature a 5 pm. opening of a showcase of creative projects by secondary students from local and regional schools. More information is available at sheehym@hartwick.edu.

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Chenango Arts Council will hold the 1st of 2 Spring classes on Saturday, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 4-21-23)

Miller said that the class runs from from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Participants will receive all supplies and step by step instructions, the class will be run by Colette Dunham, more information is available at (607) 336-2787.

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Sidney & Walton Fire Departments are participating in the “Recruit New York” Event tomorrow. The statewide event runs from 10:00AM to 2:00 PM as fire departments around the state look to recruit more members. Participating Fire Departments can be found at recruitny.org/participants.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-21-23

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old John Durgala of Syracuse and 26 year old Prince Johnson of Binghamton. Deputies were dispatched Wednesday to Marvin Hollow Road and State Highway 10 in the Town of Walton for a suspicious vehicle complaint. Prince Johnson was the operator of the vehicle was found to have an active Violent Felony Warrant out of Broome County and he was arrested. John Durgala provided a false identity to Deputies, he was found to have an active Violent Felony Warrant out of Broome County Sheriff’s Office in relation to Johnson’s arrest warrant. Durgala was charged with false impersonation, Obstructing Governmental Administration, he was issued appearance tickets and was directed to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date to answer to the charges.

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An anonymous tip from the community led to multiple drug smuggling charges at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility this week. Investigators received information from anonymous community member that an 37 year old Luis Bigio of Endicott allegedly smuggling contraband into the Correctional Facility. Investigators searched Bigio’s cell & recovered 136 suboxone strips, Bigio was charged with 2 Counts of Promoting Prison Contraband, he was serving a Broome County Court sentence related to disobeying a court mandate. Bigio was processed at the Broome County Correctional Facility and will answer for his charges at the Town of Dickinson Court on a future date.

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An annual event that began following the serious flooding of 2011, Starts this afternoon at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge & concludes tomorrow Morning, organizer Jessica Chambers explains:

(Jessica Chambers 4-21-23)

More information about items that can be dropped off today is available by calling Chambers at 267-2378.

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Many area Law Enforcement agencies will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The list of Participating agencies on National Prescription Drug Take Back Days can be found at dea.gov/takebackday.

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The Town Of Guilford will hold a special Board meeting will be held tomorrow at the Town Hall on Marble Road, regarding the High Bridge Wind Project, Guilford Town Supervisor George Senek told WCDO News that a new company “Invenergy”, is getting involved:

(George Senek 4-17-23)

Senek said that the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM Tuesday at the Guilford Town Hall

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were contacted by the Sidney Dog Control Officer about an abandoned dog in February. Deputies found & secured the animal & transported it to the Delaware Valley Humane Society. Attempts to make contact with the owner were unsuccessful, Earlier this month, Deputies responded to the residence where the canine was found abandoned and arrested 30-year old Cachet Fernandez for abandonment of animals. Cachet was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Sidney Court at a later date.

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Commerce Chenango will hold another local Hiring Event on May 18, from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM for students and 3:30 – 5:30 PM for adults. The event will take place at the High School on Midland Drive in Norwich. The Hiring Event is specifically for employers with immediate entry-level job openings. The Deadline for registration is this Friday April 21st, more information is available at 607.334.1401 or via email at jostrander@chenangony.org.

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Bassett Healthcare Network and A.O. Fox Hospital announced today that they have reached an agreement with the Oneonta Family YMCA to keep FoxCare Fitness open to the public, Fox Spokesperson Gabby Argo explains:

(Gabby Argo 4-17-23)

Argo said that the 2 organizations are currently working to finalize details on operations, membership, staffing, specific space features for the Oneonta Family YMCA’s oversight while maintaining key services to the community. Services will remain uninterrupted, A.O. Fox Hospital will continue to operate outpatient cardiac, physical, occupational, and pulmonary rehabilitation services within the FoxCare Fitness space.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-17-23

Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Nicholas Sorensen of Johnson City following a traffic stop in Binghamton. Sorensen was found to be driving without a license & was wanted on a warrant for a DWI in Pennsylvania. Sorensen fled the scene on foot through traffic, he was subdued by 2 taser cartridges. Sorensen was treated at the scene by EMT’s, he was charged with Resisting Arrest and Obstruction of Governmental Administration plus several traffic violations, he was taken to Central Arraignment and transported to the Broome County Correctional Facility as a fugitive from justice to await extradition by the Monroe County, PA Sheriff’s Office to answer for his outstanding charges.

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The Governor’s office announced Friday that the The Richmondville fire was contained. The Incident Command Post closed Friday Night, State Forest Rangers will continue to patrol the region to ensure it stays contained and mop up hot spots. Trains are still required to travel between 10 to 15 miles per hour out of an abundance of caution to prevent sparking additional fires.

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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant at Thursday at 100 Robert Street in Binghamton. Police arrested 33 year old Daquan Brown of Binghamton, for criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminally using drug paraphernalia, police seized a handgun, ammunition, over $7,000 in cash from drug sales, and items used to package drugs for sale. Brown faces court action shortly.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced 3 awards at their meeting this morning, This year’s Organization of the years went to the Sidney Alumni Association, Spokesman Brian Innes commented:

(Brian Innes 4-6-22)

Chamber President Teri Schunk was chosen as the Citizen of the Years, she told WCDO News that she had no idea that this would or could occur:

(Teri Schunk 4-6-22)

Schunk said that the Business of the Years award goes to Gavin’s Pizza. The Annual Dinner will be held on June 2nd.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the Walton Fire Department responded to the Delaware County DPW Garage in Walton Tuesday. A metal object had been brought to the Garage by an employee for disposal, it was determined to be an antique undetonated explosive device & the State Police Bomb Disposal Unit responded & removed it from the scene. The incident closed several Walton Streets & altered the schedule of the Walton School District, there were no injuries reported.

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The FDA announced a recall of Continental Mills pancake and waffle mix sold in New York. The recall was for Great Value Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix, with an expiration date of 9/01/2023. The mixes are sold at Walmarts nationwide. The recall is due to potential foreign material contamination, according to the FDA. Fragments from a cable used to clear the processing line were discovered in a limited amount of product, the FDA states.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who is chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee held a hearing on suicide in the armed forces, as the rates of suicide among active military people & Veterans has quadrupled since 2001:

(Gillibrand 4-6-22)

Following the hearing, Senator Gillibrand said she sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calling for details on the department’s actions to address lapses in delivering timely access to mental health care for service members.

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Former Binghamton Mayor Rich David filed petitions containing approximately 3,000 signatures to appear on the ballot on the Republican line this fall, in the new 53rd Senate District. David also received the authorization from the New York State Conservative Party and filed petitions to appear on the Conservative line. David announced his candidacy for the State Senate After Fred Akshar declined to seek re-election to the senate & announced a run for Broome County Sheriff.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-6-22

The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet today, at 1:00 P.M. 1 of the items on the agenda is the Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant for a Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility in Guilford. The Meeting will be available at dps.ny.gov

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop Monday on State Highway 17 in Hancock. 25-year-old Keisha Herelle of Brooklyn was arrested for operating while registration revoked or suspended, & speeding. Herelle was released and is scheduled to appear before the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.

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The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM at Trackside Diner on Main Street in Sidney.

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The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment held a hearing this morning in Albany, regarding the Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC to Construct a Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility in the Town of Guilford, and the opposition to the project by  the Guilford Coalition of Non-Participating Residents.  The Board denied the Guilford Coalition’s petition for rehearing and request for a stay, and the proceedings will be continuing.

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Bassett Healthcare Network announced that COVID-19 vaccines are now available in Primary Care and Pediatric clinics across their health system, including at all regional health centers and School-Based Health Centers, by appointment.  Patients aged 12 and older in New York State are currently eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Those 18 and above are eligible to receive either Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccines. More information is available at bassett.org/locations.

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A new Siena Poll released on New Yorkers opinion of Governor Cuomo, shows that 23% said he should resign immediately, 39% say he should serve out his term but not seek re-election, and 33% say he should continue to serve and run for re-election.  35% said they would vote to re-elect Cuomo for another term, 56% would prefer someone else.  Voters approve of Cuomo’s handling of the pandemic, 51-32%, on managing vaccines 66-20%, keeping New Yorkers informed (60-27%), and reopening the state 54 to 33%.

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The State Assembly announced that a Committee will soon be issuing Subpoenas’ to come testify, whether Governor Cuomo sexually harassed women, or his response regarding nursing homes deaths during the COVID 19 pandemic response.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a rollover crash This Morning on State Route 17 in Windsor.  The accident occurred around 3:00 this morning, Deputies found the vehicle, but not the driver, the investigation is continuing.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted State Parole Officers recently with locating and arresting 40 year-old William McLean of Hobart on a Parole warrant issued by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.  McLean was found in possession of 6 different controlled substances at the time of his arrest and was charged with 6 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to be held as a parole violator pending a future parole revocation hearing.   McLean was issued an appearance ticket to Town of Stamford Court on a later date to answer the drug possession charges.

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Governor Cuomo announced that over 55,300 people were tested for COVID on Sunday, with only 290 positives, of .5% of all tested.  Hospitalization, ICU Patients & Patients on Ventilators continues to trend downward, there were 3 deaths attributed to the virus Sunday; one of those was in Chenango County.  Just fewer than 72% of New Yorkers have had at least 1 Vaccination, 65% have completed the series of shots.

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The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage, Donors of all blood types; especially type O are urged to make an appointment to ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products over the Fourth of July holiday and beyond.   Appointments can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS.  Blood drives this week include Tuesday in Sidney at the Fire training Center on River Street from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, Tuesday in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on market Street & Wednesday in Morris from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at the Episcopal Church, at 162 Main Street.

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The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open starts today with a series of events leading up to the start of the Golf Tournament Friday at the En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, organizer Dave Pessagno explains:

(Dave Pessagno 6-28-21)

Pessagno said that they had to plan for smaller attendance at the Concert & at other events throughout the week, as they were planning this event earlier in the year when the COVID 19 pandemic still had high infection rates; they hope to be back to normal attendance figures in 2022.

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A New Jersey fugitive was arrested June 19th by Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies following an incident in the Town of Colchester.  Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in the East Branch Delaware River near the Corbett bridge, the Investigation revealed that a New Jersey couple were attempting to drive their pickup across the river when it became partially submerged and disabled in deep water, also a passenger, 30 year-old Brian Olin, of New Jersey was wanted by authorities in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court on a felony drug charge in September, 2019.  Olin was charged with being a fugitive from justice and was later arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending his extradition by New Jersey.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced that Josh Rawitch has been named President; he will begin serving in that capacity on September 9th.  Jeff Idelson will continue in his current role as Interim President until September 9th.  Rawitch was the Arizona Diamondbacks Senior Vice President of Content and Communications for the past 6 years; he previously served for 15 years as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ front office.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-28-21

Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement with Johnson & Johnson that will deliver up to $230 million to New York state, it resolves claims made by James for the company’s role in helping to fuel the opioid epidemic and would allocate payments over 9 years, it also requires J&J to pay $30 million more in payments in the first year if the Governor signs into law new legislation that creates an opioid settlement fund, and other criteria are met.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 36 year old Thomas Palmatier of South New Berlin, for Fleeing an Officer in Motor Vehicle, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Unregistered Vehicle & several other similar charges, following a recent traffic stop in the Town of Pittsfield.   Palmatier allegedly drove off from the traffic stop while emergency lights were activated; he was issued appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Pittsfield Court at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff Deputies arrested 48 year old Brett Brooks of New Berlin after providing Deputy’s with false information of his identity in the Town of Pittsfield on June 13th.  Brooks was a passenger in a vehicle that had been stopped; he had an active bench warrant issued out of Chenango County & gave a false name to law enforcement. Brooks was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Pittsfield Court & was turned over to the custody of Chenango County Sheriff Office for the warrant.

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The State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet on Thursday at 10:30 AM in Albany, the meeting will be available for public viewing at dps.ny.gov, The Siting Board agenda includes the Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to Construct a Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility in the Town of Guilford.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest statistics regarding the Coronavirus pandemic.  They have had a total of 146 cases, with 134 recoveries, there are Currently 26 people Quarantined, there are no Active Hospitalizations, 6 deaths, they have conducted 10,803 tests.

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The Broome County Department of Health announced today that they are up to 680 cases of the Coronavirus, they report 51 deaths, 572 recoveries, 265 are being monitored by the Heath Department, they have conducted over 19,500 tests.

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The Board of Directors for the Delaware County Fair announced today, that the Annual County Fair in Walton is cancelled this year, spokesman Jason Craig explains:

(Jason Craig 6-30-20)

Craig said that they are going forward to plan for the 2021 Delaware County Fair in Walton in August of 2021.

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The New York State Department of Health announced that they have led a study on multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with COVID-19.  The study describes 99 cases of the syndrome and concludes the emergence of the condition in the State followed widespread COVID-19 transmission and often is associated with cardiac dysfunction in children up to the age of 21.   Of the 99 patients 36 had a pre-existing condition, the most common being obesity, Of the 99, there were two fatalities, the syndrome is compared to Kawasaki disease, and more studies will be conducted.

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Former Delaware County Social Services Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter has filed a lawsuit against the Delaware County Board of Supervisors, and Chairperson Tina Mole for wrongful dismissal.  Scuderi-Hunter was suspended in early 2019, & was fired at the end of the suspension.

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The Sidney Central School District will receive over $52,000 in grant money from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for a farm to school program.  The district will expand their efforts to procure locally sourced produce & food products from area farms, for school lunches & breakfast programs.

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Delaware County DPW announced that the New York City owned road around the Cannonsville Reservoir will be closed from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on July 7th & 8th for paving.  Motorists are asked to use alternate routes during the paving project.  The DPW also announced that oil & stone projects will begin on County roads in the northern part of the county starting on July 6th.

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Syracuse native & former area businessman Robert Raide died on June 18th in Canandaigua, he owned Raide Canvas Company in Syracuse & was the founder & Principal Owner of WCDO, which went on the air on May 8th 1982, until he sold it to the current ownership group that includes Craig Stevens, in 1986.  Raide was 76.

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The Village of Unadilla announced that the Village playground will be open from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. The playground equipment will be sanitized every day between 8-9 AM and 12:00-1:00 PM. This playground equipment will be closed during this time to allow the cleaner to dry.  Also, the Tennis Court is opened on 1 side at this time; they are working to open up both sides shortly. 

3 people have been arrested after the discovery of illegal fireworks in their vehicle.  On June 27th, State Police arrested 29 year old Leon Tryon and 25 year old Garett Lavalley, both of Wolcott, NY.  They were each charged with Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks and Dangerous Fireworks.  A third person was charged with a violation level offense for Possessing a Firework or Dangerous Firework.   A trooper monitoring traffic on I-81 in Kirkwood observed Tyron make a vehicle and traffic infraction. A stop was initiated and an investigation led to the discovery of $900 worth of illegal fireworks.  All 3 were processed and issued appearance tickets to the town of Kirkwood court on July 15th.

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State Police arrested 35 year old Holly Cornell of Berkshire for Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks and Dangerous Fireworks, after a trooper monitoring traffic on I-81 in the town of Kirkwood initiated a traffic stop after a traffic violation, troopers located over $2,000 worth of illegal fireworks in Cornell’s possession, she was released on appearance tickets to the town of Kirkwood court on July 7th.

The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet by a Webcast at 10:30 AM Today, which can be heard at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.  The Siting Board agenda includes the Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 to construct a Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility in the Town of Guilford.

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Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 and 1 additional recovery. The known active cases is now 0. To date there have been 82 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, 17 people are quarantined, 6 people have died and 76 have fully recovered.

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The Otsego County Department of Health has 1 New case of the Coronavirus, giving them 76 total confirmed cases, no one is hospitalized,  69 have recovered, there have been 5 deaths, 11 people are quarantined, 5,589 tests have been performed.

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State Senator Jen Metzger announced that her staff will hold a Mobile Office event on Tuesday, June 30th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Delhi.  Appointments are required, they can be scheduled by emailing cordella@nysenate.gov More information is available by calling (845) 344-3311.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Sidney Fire Hall Training Center on River Street.  All Blood types are needed; appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The State Department of Transportation will host a virtual public hearing by videoconference with a phone-in option for the upcoming bridge replacement project in the Towns of Fenton and Barker in Broome County; and the Town of Greene in Chenango County.  The Hearing will be held today, at 5:00 pm at dot.ny.gov/NY79ChenangoRiverBridge 

(Cuomo 7-18-19)

The bill grants farm workers overtime pay, a day of rest each week, disability and Paid Family Leave coverage, unemployment benefits and other labor protections. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2020.

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The Guilford Town Board meeting last night drew a standing room only crowd of citizens, who wanted answers to their questions about the proposed High Bridge Wind Farm project by Calpine, Priscilla Welden of the Concerned Neighbors of Guilford commented:

(Priscilla Welden 7-18-19)

The Proposal calls for up to 30 large Wind Turbines to be placed around the town of Guilford to generate sustainable energy, the project will also require state approval.

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Broadway in Binghamton announced their lineup of shows coming to Binghamton for the 2019-2020 seasons, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment comments:

(Tina Niles 7-18-19)

Niles said that tickets will also go on sale Monday at 10:00 AM, for the Off Broadway show “The Office; A Musical Parody” based on the popular TV sitcom starring Steve Carrell.  Tickets for “The Office” and the rest of the announced shows are available at the Arena Box Office or through Broadway In Binghamton.com.

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The Catskill Watershed Corporation awarded grants for almost $200,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations in the watershed region for educational projects and programs.  33 grants were announced, more information is available at cwconline.org.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40-Year-Old Robert Decker of Sidney on an active Bench Warrant from Town of Sidney Court for failure to appear on previous charges of Menacing and Harassment.  Decker was arraigned in the Town of Sidney Court, and he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond.  Decker is scheduled to re-appear in the Town of Sidney Court at a later date, Deputies were assisted by the Village of Sidney Police Department.

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State Police arrested 57 year old Edward Fernly of Oneonta, on 5 counts of petty larceny.  Fernly is accused of stealing items from Lowe’s in Oneonta, worth about $930.  Fernly was released on appearance tickets for Oneonta Town Court at a later date.

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Organizers of Woodstock 50 have submitted their 3rd application to have the event held at Vernon Downs in Oneida County.  Previous applications were turned down due to the closeness in time of the scheduled event, and for the lack of planning for law enforcement & first responders to be on hand to sufficiently handle the demands of a large 3 day music festival.  A previous attempt to hold the festival on the 50th anniversary of the original Woodstock festival at Watkins Glen international fell apart last month.

25 year old John Mehne of Florida pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a Broome County grand jury’s indictment.  Mehne was arrested June 4 after he allegedly crashed a stolen car on I-81, tried to escape by jumping on 2 other vehicles, fled in to the woods, then Police agencies launched a manhunt.  The grand jury indicted Mehne for Grand Larceny and Menacing; he was arraigned on the latest charges & was remanded back to the Broome County Jail.  Another Grand Jury presentation is expected, as the Broome County District Attorney’s Office continues to work with State Police on additional charges relating to the series of incidents involving Mehne on June 4th.   

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The State Office of General Services announced that a surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has been scheduled on Wednesday, July 24th.   Information on specific items and terms of sale is available at ogs.ny.gov; the auction will begin at 9:30 am at the State Police Troop C headquarters on State Route 7, between Sidney & Unadilla

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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Masonville Fire Hall.  More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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About 120 People attended last night’s Town of Guilford Board meeting, which included discussions about the controversial plan by Calpine, for the High Bridge Wind Farm Renewable Energy project proposal.  Guilford town Supervisor George Senek told WCDO News what happens next:

(George Senek 6-13-19)

The High Bridge Wind Farm project calls for up to 30 Wind Turbines to be placed in the town of Guilford, Calpine is also behind the Bluestone Project which calls for 8 to 12 Wind Turbines in the Towns of Windsor & Sanford.

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An Internet Safety Awareness & Prevention of Child Exploitation Conference will be held in Walton tomorrow, featuring a survivor of Human Trafficking, plus presentations by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, & the State Police.  The conference will be held at the New Hope Church in Walton Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, more information is available at832-5334.

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Attorney General Letitia James announced the conclusion of an investigation into pharmacies across the State that failed to post the costs of drugs to consumers, as required by law.   The Attorney General’s Office sent cease and desist letters to 44 pharmacies found to be in violation of the law, mandating compliance with consumer protection laws that require that pharmacies maintain a list of their prices for the 150 most commonly prescribed drugs. One of the pharmacies in violation is located in Binghamton.

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The hearing for 25 Year old John Mehne of Sarasota Florida has been postponed, as Mehne’s attorney claimed that she had not been able to clear up a warrant for Mehne’s arrest in Sarasota on a burglary charge there.  Mehne was arrested last week in after a bizarre series of incidents including the crashing of a stolen car on I-81, fleeing into the woods, burglarizing homes and chicken coops, chasing a man with an axe, and killing a dog in Kirkwood.  Mehne is facing charges of criminal possession of stolen property, burglary, robbery and aggravated cruelty to animals, he is being held in the Broome County jail.

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A bill has been forwarded in the state Assembly to legalize Prostitution in New York State.  The bill was forwarded after a group of workers in the sex trade lobbied for change at the state capital recently.  The bill was announced Monday and isn’t expected to be voted on before the end of the current legislative session next week.

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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that they will be conducting paving operation on County Road 13, between, Gast Road and The County Line, in the Town of Lincklaen tomorrow.  The traveling public is asked to seek alternative routes if possible, local traffic will be allowed to and from their homes.  More information is available at 337-1710.

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State Senator Jim Seward announced senate approval of legislation he sponsors to exempt vintage snowmobiles from state registration fees.  Senator Seward’s bill was developed in consultation with the New York State Snowmobile Association and would encourage collecting without forcing undue costs on hobbyists.  Companion legislation has been introduced in the state assembly.

Commerce Chenango will hold the Human Resources Roundtable Workshop will take place Today in the Community Room at Commerce Chenango located at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich, beginning at 8:00AM.  The panel discussion will feature human resources professionals from Alvogen, New York Central Mutual, NBT Insurance Agency; and Preferred Mutual Insurance Company.  The workshop is open to Chamber Members only.

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Delaware County Public Health will host a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets today at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Delhi Fire Hall 140 Delview Terrace Extension.  More information about rabies is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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The “Green Light Bill” allowing Illegal Immigrants to possess Driver’s licenses Passed in the State Assembly this week, Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch voted against it:

(Crouch 6-12-19)

A State Senate vote on the bill has not been scheduled; the Legislature ends their 2019 session next week.

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Today is the Annual “Test Drive Your Seat” event at the Forum Theater in Binghamton.  Those looking to purchase season tickets for the next Broadway in Binghamton series of shows can test drive their seat at the Forum before buying their tickets.  The event will run from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM today, more information is available at 772-1391.

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