Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52 year old Robert Colson of Norwich following a lengthy investigation into the burglary of two Chenango County Gas Stations in late October of 2022. Colson is accused of forcing his way into the establishements and stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of tobacco products. The Chenango County District Attorney’s Office presented the case to a Grand Jury where Colson was indicted for 3rd degree Burglary, 3rd & 4th Degree Grand Larceny, & 3 counts of criminal mischief. Colson was arrested Monday while he was incarcerated at the Chenango County Correctional Facility on separate charges, he was arraigned in Chenango County Court where he was remanded back to the Chenango County Correctional Facility and scheduled for a later day in court.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that State Route 17 Westbound has been cleared & re-opned following a tractoer trailer rollover Thursday afternoon. The highway was closed for several hours for the investigation & clean up, near exit 80 Damascus, No injuries were reported,

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The Delaware County fair begins on Monday at the Fairgrounds in Walton, spokesman Jason Craig told WCDO News that a lot of preparation goes into getting the fair ready for thousands to attend & enjoy:

(Jason Craig 8-11-23)

The Delaware County Fair runs from Monday through Saturday the 19th, more information is available at http://delawarecountyfair.org.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $38.6 million for housing projects across the state . In the Southern Tier, the YWCA of Binghamton and Broome County will receive $6.6 million to develop 38 units in Binghamton in Broome County & the Lisle Avenue Apartments will construct a 4-story building for the residential component and renovate an adjacent building to serve as a childcare center.

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The State Comptroller’s office concluded an audit of the Morris Central School District recently. The Audit found that The board and district officials did not effectively manage the district’s fund balance, overestimating appropriations by an average of $617,000, or 6%, also surplus fund balance exceeded the 4% statutory limit in all 3 of the audited fiscal years by approximately $1.1 million to $2 million and 4 of the district’s 10 reserves were not reasonably funded, or were used to pay related expenditures.

A.M. NEWS Friday 8-11-23

Oneonta Emergency crews responded to the report of truck in the Susquehanna River at Exit 14 at lower Main Street, Thursday Afternoon. The truck came off the I-88 Exit Ramp, went through Main Street & went into the river, crews removed the driver at about 5:15 PM, WCDO will have more details as they become available.

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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant in Endicott, they arrested 34 year old Veronica Mitchell for 3 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon & 3 Counts of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, police seized Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, scales, packaging materials, Metal knuckles and a metal knuckle knife, plus $122.00 in cash, Mitchell was taken to Central Arraignment at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Cooperstown at the Community Bible Chapel, appointment can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The 38^th Festival of Giants R/C Air show will be held at the Chenango Bridge Airport Today & Tomoorw from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Many of the largest radio controlled aircraft from all over the East Coast will be participating.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 49 year old April Hillier of Davenport, following a traffic stop in the Town of Oneonta on July 23rd. Hillier was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, speeding & other charges, she was found to be operating a motor vehicle on a public highway while intoxicated, with a suspended Driver’s License. Hillier was arrested and held at the Otsego County Jail pending arraignment; due to a refusal to submit to a chemical test.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced federal legislation to combat the rise of “ghost guns,” which are untraceable firearms assembled from components bought online or made by 3D printers:

(Gillibrand 7-26-23)

Gillibrand said that New York State Police seized 85 percent more ghost guns in 2022 than they did in 2021.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Beau Holloway of Texas following a domestic dispute. Holloway was charged with 3rd degree Assault following an investigation into a physical domestic dispute that occurred in the Town of Hartwick, Holloway was issued an appearance ticket for a later date.

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Afton residents and business owners John & Judy Hinman purchased the land & the Carriage house, at the site of the former Silo Restaurant in Greene, they told WCDO news about their upcoming “Sneak Peak” at the site:

(John & Judy Hinman 7-26-23)

3 local bands will perform at the Sneak Peak on August 5th, The Hinman’s said that the long distance plan is to have many of the events that were previously held at the Silo Restaurant, at the New Silo Retreat.

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Improvements & preparations are underway at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton, August 14th to the 19th, Spokesman Jason Craig said that attendance has been increasing post-COVID:

(Jason Craig 7-26-23)

Tickets and the schedule of events can be found at delawarecountyfair.org.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-26-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred on July 17th at the Mirabito Gas Station at Old Route 17 in Damascus. The suspect arrived in an white four door sedan, possibly a BMW. The suspect used a sledgehammer to smash the front door and make entry. Packs and cartons of cigarettes were stolen from the location and the suspect fled with the proceeds and the sledgehammer. Anyone with information should call 607-778-6500

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Federal funding will be going to the Chenango Health Network, they will receive $60,000 to help the organization to further its comprehensive approach to substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment. The Money is coming from the US Department of Heath & Human Services.

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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for June. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 3.9% in June, locally Chenango County had 2.8% unemployment, Delaware County had 3.6% and Otsego County had 3.3% in June.

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STATE POLICE at Troop C reported that 17 year old Jason Babcock of Colesville has been located and returned home. Babcock left his residence on Colesville Road on July 18 on his bicycle.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Delhi today, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Delhi Alliance Church. To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 42 year old Melissa Astalos of Sidney appeared in Delaware County Court Monday and was arraigned on a sealed indictment. The 3 Count Indictment was unsealed, Astalos is accused of selling methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney August 3, 2022, also on September 1, 2022 & for possessing methamphetamine, with the intent to sell it, on February 16, 2023, also in the Village of Sidney. After being arraigned, Astalos pleaded not guilty she was released from custody under the supervision of the Delaware County Probation Department. Each charge carries a maximum 10-year sentence is convicted..

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli reported today that only 1 year after the Division of the Budget forecast fiscal stability and no projected budget gaps in Fiscal Year 22-23, the 23-24 plan shows looming gaps up to $36.4 billion through the next 3 fiscal years. DiNapoli said that declining revenue, a weak economic forecast, stock market volatility, and spending increases are among the reasons for the outlying budget gaps, DiNapoli recommends beginning to transfer the $13.2 billion in fund balance designated for “economic uncertainties” and controlled by the Governor’s office be placed into the statutory rainy day reserves on a monthly basis over the course of the fiscal year, which would bring the reserves to $19.5 billion. The full report can be found at osc.state.ny.us

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The Air Quality Alert remains in effect through midnight tonight, according to the National Weather Service & The State DEC. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said that the smoke is streaming in on winds from British Columbia in Western Canada, where 25 million acres has burned, many fires continue to burn out of control. The current stream of smoke particulates should leave the region by Wednesday afternoon at the latest, more alerts are expected throughout the summer, daily information is available at airnow.gov.

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The Delaware County Fair will run from August 14th to the 19th at the fairgrounds in Walton, spokesman Jason Craig told WCDO News about this year’s highlight:

(Jason Craig 7-18-23)

More information and tickets are available at delawarecounty fair.org.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame Parade of Legends returns to Cooperstown at 6:00 PM Saturday. The parade originates at Lake Street and Chestnut Street, proceeds down Chestnut Street toward Main Street and onto Main Street to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Parade of Legends will feature more than 4 dozen returning Hall of Famers as well as Class of 2023 members Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen. The Induction Weekend will conclude with the inductions of McGriff and Rolen Sunday at 1:30 at the Clark Sports Center.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-18-23

37 year old Nikita Kingsbury of South Kortright was arraigned on a sealed indictment in Delaware County Court. The indictment charges accuses Kingsbury of selling methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney on August 11, 2022, she pleaded not guilty and a Court conference is scheduled for August 14th. Kingsbury was then arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with the intent to sell, for allegedly possessing narcotics with intent to sell in Walton on November 9, 2022, she was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on the new charge.

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The SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus in Norwich, is hosting a Student Registration and Community Open House today from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. There will be food & entertainment, plus college services and programming for students and community members interested in degree programs. More information is available at (607) 334-5144 or morrisville.edu/norwich

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2 American Red Cross Blood Drives are scheduled today, 1 in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, another will be in Sidney from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the American Legion Post at 22 Union Street. To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold a General Membership Meeting this morning @ 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner. All are welcome to attend.

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Nicholas & Terry DeCutler were arraigned in Otsego County Court Monday on 2nd degree Murder charges. The Brothers are accused of fatally stabbing 24 year old Kaleb O’Neill in an alleyway at Dietz Street in Oneonta on Memorial Day. The DeCutler’s were being held on Bail in the Otsego County Jail pending a court appearance on September 19th.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Melanie Moore of New Jersey for failing to stop at a stop sign on Townsend Street in Walton. Moore’s driving privileges had been suspended, she was charged with Failing to Stop at a Stop Sign and Aggravated Unlicensed Operator of a Motor Vehicle, she faces court action at a later date.

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The Delaware County Fair had a successful 1st day Monday at the Fairgrounds in Walton, Spokesman Jason Craig said that the rides on the midway are ready to go today:

(Jason Craig 8-16-22)

The Delaware County Fair runs through Saturday, more information is available at delawarecountyfair.org.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that all SNAP households will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for the month of August. the additional allotment will result in a $234 million to eligible families, households already near or at the maximum benefit level will receive an additional payment of $95 this month.

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Norwich Middle School Principal Michelle Osterhoudt, has accepted the position of Superintendent of the Margaretville School District. Osterhoudt, of Oneonta will take over as the Margaretville Superintendent for the start of the new school year, she had served in the Norwich district for several years, she also served on the Oneonta Common Council and served various capacities for the Oneonta NAACP.

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The State DEC has expanded its Drought Watch to about 2/3rds of the state’s land, as dry weather conditions continue. The watch now includes all of the counties south of the Mohawk River Valley, & excludes those in the Adirondacks, Eastern Great Lakes, Westchester County & New York City. DEC Officials are encouraging residents in affected counties, particularly those dependent on private groundwater wells, to conserve water whenever possible during the coming weeks. No mandatory restrictions are in place under a state drought watch.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 8-16-22

Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 35-year-old Jason Johnson of Nineveh has been found guilty of attempted murder & several other charges for the shooting of State Trooper Becky Seager on June 9th , 2021. Troopers responded to East Windsor Road for a welfare check, Trooper Becky Seager was shot in the hip, which was followed by a 19-hour manhunt, Johnson was found the next day at State Route 79 near the Susquehanna River in the town of Colesville.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s office have arrested 47 year old James Amato of Colchester, back on July 12th, Deputies responded to a trespass in progress, where Amato is accused of entering a gated property after being told he was not allowed there. On August 10th, Deputies arrested Amato for Criminal Mischief & Criminal Trespass, he is scheduled to appear in the Town of Andes Court on a later date.

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A Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today, at the A.O. Fox Hospital Tri Town Campus on Pearl Street. The Blood Drive will run from 1:30 to 6:30 PM, Appointments are requested at 1-800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold its next regular meeting today. The meeting begins at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner.

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State Police responded to the report of a Car & Motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon on State Route 7 in Afton. 53 year old Julie Lawton of Binghamton crossed over the double yellow and struck the driver’s side of a Jeep Grand Cherokee that was traveling the opposite direction. Lawton was airlifted to Wilson Hospital where she later died of her injuries.

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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed 2 narcotics search warrants in Binghamton, at 65 Schubert Street and 216 Court Street. Police found 60 grams of Fentanyl and drug packaging materials at the Schubert Street address, Orlando Torres of Binghamton was charged with 2 Counts each of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. Police found approximately 15 grams of Fentanyl packaged for sale and other drug packaging materials at the Court Street location, Kaheem Ward of Binghamton was charged with 4 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and 2 Counts of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia.

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New York State has announced a statewide pharmacy standing order for all pharmacies for naloxone beginning today. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids allowing a person to regain consciousness and resume normal breathing. The State health department stated that some pharmacy chains already have provided their own standing orders, covering over 2,600 pharmacies, and independent Pharmacies may now also have naloxone ready for use.

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The state DMV If you recently received a text message claiming to be from DMV and asking for personal information for REAL ID requirements, it did not come from us. Anyone who received this text should NOT respond and should delete it, more information is available at dmv.ny.gov.

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The Chenango Blues Festival returns to Norwich this Thursday & Friday with free shows, and the main concerts to be held at the Chenango County Fairgrounds Saturday, Spokesman Eric Larsen explains:

(Eric Larsen 8-15-22)

More information, updates and tickets are available at chenangobluesfest.org

The Afton Arts & Crafts Festival will be held this Saturday & Sunday along Main Street & in the Afton Fairgrounds, Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce President John Hinman explains:

(John Hinman 8-15-22)

More information is available at the Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page or at aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-15-22

The Delaware County Fair opens today in Walton, Spokesman Jason Craig comments:

(Jason Craig 8-15-22)

The Fair runs through Saturday, more information is available at delawarecountyfair.org.

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Law enforcement agencies throughout the State are increasing patrols to target speeding through Sunday, as part of Speed Awareness week. Last year, law enforcement throughout the state issued 23,087 tickets for speeding and 32,170 tickets for other vehicle and traffic law violations, such as impaired and distracted driving.

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The State DOT is advising motorists that starting Today, State Route 7 between Pleasant Hill Road and Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville, will be closed to traffic for a culvert replacement. The closure is expected to last approximately 7 days, weather permitting, traffic will be directed to I-88. For up-to-date travel information, call 511.

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The Delaware County Fair will get underway next week August 15th through the 20th, in Walton, Spokesman Jason Craig told WCDO News that the preparations are coming together quickly:

(Jason Craig 8-8-22)

The full schedule of events for the fair can be found at delawarecountyfair.org.

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Sidney Area 1st Responders were dispatched to the report of a tractor trailer going into a ditch in the south bound lane of State Route 8 South of Sidney This Morning. Crews emptied the contents of the trailer for several hours, the vehicle was being removed from the site earlier this afternoon.

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Fire Companies from Broome and Chenango Counties responded early this morning to a house fire at 101 Sapbush Road in the Town of Barker at about 3:30 AM. Fire Fighters from Chenango Forks, Whitney Point, Lisle, Greene, Smithville among others were called to the scene, occupants in nearby houses were evacuated, no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Police responded to the report of a Bomb Threat at the Heath Sciences Building on Corliss Avenue in Johnson City Friday. The threat is being investigated by the University Police Department & local law enforcement agencies & the FBI, the threat was deemed not credible & the building was opened again on Saturday. The investigation is continuing & no arrests have been announced.

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The State Health Department reported on the latest COVID Statistics Friday, the Positivity rate was almost 8.5% with 6502 positive cases in more than 74,000 Tests. There were 2550 people hospitalized statewide with 224 patients in an ICU, with 81 on Ventilators, there were 20 more deaths reported in Hospitals & Nursing Homes, 73,028 have died from COVID since 2020.

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Broome County DA’s office announced that 42 year old Matthew Bowden of Deposit, pleaded guilty to felony Criminal Contempt. In 2021, Bowden Violated a court order of protection by harassing the protected party named in the order. He was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in New York State Prison.

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State Police & Emergency crews responded to the report of a concrete truck rollover today on I-88 in the town of Unadilla. No tickets have been announced, more information will be released following the investigation.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-8-22

The Delaware County Department of Public Works will be closing County Route 16 in the Towns of Delhi and Franklin to through traffic beginning at 7:00 AM today, through this Thursday to replace several culvert pipes. The road will be reopened at the end of the day each day. The traveling public should seek alternate routes.

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The Chenango County Fair will feature the Saturday Night Showdown, at 7:00 PM, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter 8-8-22)

Potter Said that the Roping qualifiers Saturday afternoon is a free event, the finalists will qualify to compete in the Saturday Night Showdown, Tickets are available at The Fair Office, Norwich Copies on East Main Street Norwich or at brownpapertickets.com , more information call 607-334-9198

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State Police announced that they removed 36 impaired drivers off the roadways in the month of July. Troop “C” encompasses seven counties including Broome, Chenango, Delaware, & Otsego counties.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Amanda Nodine of Delhi & 25-year-old Chance Byington of Colchester, after Deputies received a call Sunday from a Home owner reporting that his personal property in the Town of Delhi had been set on fire. Deputies charged Nodine with Criminal Contempt for Violating an active Order of protection, plus 1 count each of Arson & Criminal Mischief. Deputies charged Byington for Criminal Mischief & Arson. Nodine was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court, an order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim, and she was released in her own recognizance will appear in Town of Delhi Court at a later date. Byington was also released on an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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State Police arrested 18 year old Noe Casas-Aguilar of Binghamton and a 17-year-old juvenile for 2 counts of 1st degree Burglary, 2 counts of 1st degree Robbery plus Criminal Possession of a Weapon & Reckless Endangerment. Troopers were dispatched Sunday Morning to a residence on Bevier Street in the town of Dickinson for a report of 2 males that broke into an occupied home. The suspects fled the area and were located later in Binghamton and were arrested. Casas-Aguilar was transported to Broome County Jail for Central Arraignment and Processing. The 17-year-old was transported to Oneida County Correctional Facility.

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New York State has about 170,000 Monkeypox vaccines that are ready to be distributed, about 80,000 will go to the upstate counties, According to US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand:

(Gillibrand 8-3-22)

Symptoms of Monkeypox include a new, unexplained rash that develops into hard, round, fluid-filled skin lesions, along with Fever, Swollen lymph nodes, Muscle aches & Chills, over 1300 cases have been found in New York, about a quarter of all nationwide cases. Vaccine locations can be found at health.ny.gov.

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Binghamton police arrested 38 year old Carheem Felton of BInghamton, for the shooting of an individual at the Northside Deli on Chenango Street Tuesday afternoon. Felton was charged with Attempted Murder, & possession of a weapon, Police recovered a 9mm ghost gun , anyone with information is asked to contact Binghamton Police at 772-7080.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the ratification of a 5-year labor agreement with the Civil Service Employee Association, which includes over 52,000 State employees. The agreement passed with 80% approval, it runs until April 1^st 2026, it includes raises in each year of the agreement of 2% for the first 2 years and 3% for the remaining 3 years.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-3-22

State Police were dispatched Sunday Night to Parker Hollow Road near Sunshine Mountain Road in the town of Sidney to a single vehicle crash, where a vehicle went off the roadway, struck a tree and became engulfed in flames. The victim has been identified as 58 year old Tammy Oefelein of Bainbridge, her dog also died in the accident.

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The Delaware County Fair will begin on August 15th this year at the Fairgrounds in Walton, Fair Spokesman Jason Craig said that this year, they are preparing for a return to pre-pandemic levels of activity:

(Jason Craig 8-3-22)

The Delaware County Fair runs through August 20th, the full schedule can be found at delawarecountyfair.org.

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Otsego County Department of Health and Bassett Healthcare are seeking community input on health concerns. The Department wants to know what are areas of concern for Otsego County, the information will be used to determine future public health interventions in Otsego County. The Survey can be found at redcap.bassett.org.

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An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held today in Oneonta, from 1:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the AO Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, On Norton Avenue. To donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting begins at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf & Country Club.

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STATE POLICE ARE ASKING FOR THE PUBLIC’S HELP IN A FATAL HIT AND RUN INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN. LATE SUNDAY NIGHT OR EARLY MONDAY MORNING A PEDESTRIAN WAS STRUCK BY AN unknown VEHICLE ON RTE.205 NEAR COUNTRY CLUB ROAD IN THE TOWN OF ONEONTA. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP OR CONTACT POLICE. STATE ROUTE 205 AT BROWN STREET AND CHESTNUT STREET EXTENSION IS CLOSED AS POLICE INVESTIGATE THE SCENE. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CONTACT AT 561-7400. Monday afternoon Updates; The roadway is now open & A vehicle involved has been located.  The investigation is on-going. 

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A 35-year-old man from Tioga County has been arrested after threatening a Trooper with a shotgun. On Thursday evening, a Trooper on patrol in the town of Candor observed a man with a shotgun over his shoulder walking down the roadway, as the trooper approached 35 year old Dustin White of Candor, pointed the shotgun at the Trooper & then barricaded himself in his home. White was ultimately taken into custody early Friday morning by the State Police Special Operations Response Team, he was charged with Menacing a Police Officer, Criminal Possession of a Weapon & Resisting Arrest, White was transported to Tioga County Central Arraignment and Processing. The investigation continues.

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Basset Healthcare Network’s Fox Care Center in Oneonta will re-open on Tomorrow, including FoxCare Fitness. A boil water advisory will remain in effect until at least Wednesday, Pharmacy patients are encouraged to call Bassett Healthcare Network’s Cooperstown clinic at 607-547-5127 for immediate medication assistance today. Updates are available at Bassett’s Facebook page or bassett.org.

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CHENANGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCED THAT they have 91 Active Cases, 197 active Quarantines 197, 6 hospitalized & a total of 3694 Total Confirmed Cases & 80 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

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THE BAINBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HAVE THEIR MONTHLY MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 17TH AT 7:30AM AT BOB’S DINER ON NORTH MAIN STREET. ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS AND INTERESTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

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Commerce Chenango will host its Annual Membership Luncheon on Thursday, September 9th at Hidden Springs Brewhouse in Norwich. This event, which is being held during ‘Chamber Week’, will be an opportunity to honor our members, who have chosen to make an investment in support of our mission. We will also celebrate winners of the 2021 ‘Spirit of Chenango County’, ‘Excellence in Small Business’, Manufacturer of the Year’ and ‘Non-Profit Agency of the Year’ award winners.

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State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie told reporters that the State Constitution prohibits the legislature from impeaching a governor after he has resigned, so when Andrew Cuomo leaves office on August 24th, the Assembly’s impeachment investigation into him will officially be suspended. State Senator Peter Oberacker said that he was disappointed with the Speaker’s Position, but has learned that the Senate will get a report into their findings:

(Senator Peter Oberacker 8-16-21)

Assembly Speaker Heastie said that all evidence gathered by the Assembly over the last 5 months investigation will be turned over to law enforcement agencies that have ongoing criminal investigations into the Governor’s alleged illegal activities.

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All healthcare workers in New York State, including staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities including nursing homes, adult care, and other congregate care settings, will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday, September 27th. The State Health Department will issue Section 16 Orders and implement a policy mandating employee vaccinations, with limited exceptions for those with religious or medical reasons. To date, 75% of the state’s 450,000 hospital workers, 74% of the state’s 30,000 adult care facility workers, and 68% of the state’s 145,500 nursing home workers have completed their vaccine series. The State reported a 3.6% positive COVID 19 positivity rate Sunday, out of over 99,000 people tested, or 3575 positives, over 1700 are hospitalized, with 362 in an ICU bed & 134 on Ventilators, there were 11 deaths Sunday.

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A.M. NEWS Monday 8-16-21

The 134th Annual Delaware County Fair returns today through Saturday, Spokesman Jason Craig said that they are ready to go at the fairgrounds in Walton:

(Jason Craig 8-16-21)

The full slate of activities is available at delawarecountyfair.org.

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Starting Monday, August 16th, the Susquehanna SPCA monthly rabies clinics will be first come, first serve, at the new location on State Route 28 Cooperstown. Pet owners are reminded to bring the pet’s previous rabies certificate, so that the veterinarian can look at it to determine if your pet is eligible for a 3-year vaccine. Rabies clinics will be held on August 16th, September 13th, October 4th, November 15th & December 13th, more information is available at 547-8111 extension 111.

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OTSEGO COUNTY’S ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAYS WILL BE THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY. IT ALLOWS OTSEGO COUNTY RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISPOSE OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES FREE OF CHARGE. ALLOWABLE ITEMS INCLUDE ENAMEL PAINTS, PESTICIDES, ANTIFREEZE, BATTERIES AND MORE. OTSEGO COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN DROP OFF HAZARDOUS WASTES FRIDAY FROM 8 TO 11 AM AT THE UNADILLA TOWN BARN AND SATURDAY AT THE MEADOWS OFFICE COMPLEX IN COOPERSTOWN…WHERE RESIDENTS ARE ASKED TO ARRIVE BY NAME…IF YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH A THRU H, ARRIVE FROM 8 TO 9:30AM…I THRU Q FROM 9:30 TO 11:30AM AND R THRU Z FROM 11:30AM TO 1PM. FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 5474225.

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Otsego County Department of Health reports a HIGH level of community transmission of COVID 19. The CDC & Otsego County Department of Health recommend everyone, even those who are fully vaccinated, wear a mask indoors in public to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others. Since May 1st, there has been 291 cases of COVID-19 reported in Otsego County, 76% are unvaccinated or vaccine status is unknown, 24% are breakthough cases in vaccinated individuals, the overall number of cases in vaccinated individuals remains at less than 1%, 13.4% of the cases are in children 0-11 years of age, 7.9% in 12-17 years of age, 57.3% in 18-55 years of age & 21.3% 56 and older. There have 10 individuals hospitalized since May 1st, all were unvaccinated, Health Officials urge everyone to get vaccinated against COVID 19.

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The Greene Fire Department reported last night that they responded to a bridge washout at Wylie Road & Paradise Valley Road.  Greene, Afton, McDonough & Coventry fire Departments were also responding today to reports of downed trees & power lines from last night’s storms.  NYSEG reported about a dozen Chenango County customers were without power this morning.

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Otsego County Department of Emergency Services reported that State Route 51 remains closed south of the village of Morris to the Butternuts Town Line is still closed.  In the town of Morris, portions of Dimock Hollow Road, Gulf Road & Pittsley Road are closed.  In the Town of Butternuts, Dunham’s Cross road is closed, in the town of Pittsfield Cobb & Hawks roads are still closed, all roads in the town of Unadilla that were affected by flooding, are now open.

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The Oneonta Common Council announced the appointment of Brian Knapp as the new Chief of the Oneonta Fire Department.  Knapp replaces interim chief Michael Mancini who was appointed following the retirement of Patrick Pidgeon in February.

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SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced that Alberto Cardelle will be the new President of SUNY Oneonta, starting September 6th.  Cardelle replaces interim President Dennis Craig, following the resignation of Barbara jean Morris late last year. Cardelle previously served in a variety of position at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts.

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Hartwick College Athletics officially renamed their annual Golf Tournament after coach and alumnus, Nick Lambros, from the class of 1959.  “The Classic Nick Lambros Golf Tournament” will be held on Saturday, September 25 at Oneonta Country Club with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.  For more information or to register for the tournament, go to hartwickalumni.org, or call 431-4431.

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The Delaware County Fair board is looking to hire someone to handle some of their expected garbage during Fair week, Spokesman Jason Craig explains:

(Jason Craig 7-21-21)

Craig also announced that the Walton Police Department arrested 3 unidentified juveniles for damaging the Fair Secretary’s Office; they will be hiring a company to come in & for clean-up & repairs.

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The State Health Department & Governor Cuomo are urging New Yorkers who have not yet been vaccinated, to do so as quickly as possible, as the highly infectious Delta Variant of COVID 19 has caused the state’s infection rate to quadruple in recent weeks, to 1.75% of those tested on Tuesday.  1452 tested positive Tuesday, and over the last few days, Patient Hospitalizations, patients in ICU Beds & those on Ventilators are starting to increase again.  There were 5 deaths attributed to COVID Tuesday.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-21-21

State Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement with McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health and Amerisource Bergen Drug Corporation, that will deliver up to $1.1 billion to New York State to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic. The agreement is the largest monetary settlement; it will remove those 3 companies from New York’s ongoing opioid trial, currently underway in State Supreme Court.

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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for June.  The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased .1% to 7.7% in June; Locally Chenango County had 4.6% unemployment, Delaware County 4.9% & Otsego County 4.9% in June.

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Sidney Police Department responded July 13th to Walgreens for a report of an employee having personal property stolen from them by customers, on Monday, Sidney Police arrested 28 year old Russell LeBlanc of Delhi & 37 year old Jamie Benham of Sidney for 1 count each of Petty Larceny & Conspiracy.  Benham was released on an appearance ticket to appear back in court at a later date, State Parole was notified of LeBlanc’s arrest, who issued their own warrant for his arrest, LeBlanc was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court, where he was released on his own recognizance to appear back in court at a later date, he was then turned over to State Parole officers who remanded him to the Delaware County Jail.

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Officials with the Delaware County Fair announced that their Secretary’s office and fair store was broken into and vandalized, Fair Spokesman Jason Craig comments:

(Jason Craig 7-13-21)

Craig said that the Fair Board of Directors is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved. The Walton Police Department is investigating and anyone with information can call them at 865-5400 or send us a Facebook message or email to delcofair@gmail.com.

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The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund Annual Tribute and Reunion Fundraising Event will be taking place this Saturday at the Hidden Springs Brewhaus on County Road 31 in Norwich from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm.  Organizer & Local musician Bruce Beadle explains:

(Bruce Beadle 7-13-21)

Beadle said that Tickets are on sale for $15 each pre-sale at the Hidden Springs Brewhaus, The Blarney Stone Pub, Taylor’s Country House, Rita’s Tavern, the Norwich VFW and the Artist’s Palette, tickets will also be available at the gate for $20.  Beadle said that Palmer was a well-known local musician who toured & recorded With the Late Harry Chapin in the 70’s, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.

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Attorney Danielle Fogel of Onondaga County announced that she is running for Supreme Court Judge in New York’s 5th Judicial District as the Republican candidate.  Fogel’s announcement follows former Democratic Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s announcement that he will run for the seat.

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Vestal Police arrested 31 year old Zeke Wilmarth of Binghamton for Attempted Murder, following a stabbing on Garden Lane Sunday.  Police found the victim with multiple stab wounds & other injuries; she was taken to an area hospital and was in critical condition, the investigation is continuing, Wilmarth faces court action shortly.

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Governor Cuomo signed a bill today that would overturn an outdated law that was rarely enforced.  The bill will allow New Yorkers to get a haircut at a barbershop or salon on Sundays.

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Binghamton Mayor Richard David announced his intentions today to run for the 52nd District State Senate seat in 2022.  The State Senate Seat will be available next year after current State Senator Fred Akshar’s announced that he would run for Broome County Sheriff, instead of for re-election to the State Senate.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that a 2nd dose Pfizer clinic will be held today at the former Label Shopper Store in the South Plaza in Norwich.  The Clinic will run from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, more information is available at 337-1660. 

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-13-21

State Police are investigating multiple burglaries at seasonal residences in Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties. 23 year old Christopher Youngs of the town of Maryland and 27 year old John Clark of Morris have been charged with 2nd degree Burglary and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property for burglaries in Otsego and Delaware counties.  Youngs was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $50,000 cash bail or $150,000 bond.  Clark was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.  The investigation is ongoing; anyone with information should contact State Police at Troop C in Sidney at 561-7400.

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State Police arrested 33 year old Johnny Rivera of South Glens Falls for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, following an accident on Delaware County Road 4 in the Town of Sidney.  A trooper found an unoccupied Rent-A-Center Van that crashed into the guide rail, which had been reported stolen from Glens Falls, Rivera was walking away from the scene, he was taken to Tri-Town Hospital for the treatment of injuries then he was arraigned in Sidney Town Court & was released on his own recognizance and scheduled to reappear on July 22nd. 

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Sidney Police Department arrested 66 year old Paul Ferron of  Sidney for Aggravated unlicensed operation in the 1st degree,  Aggravated DWI with a BAC .18 or greater, Driving while intoxicated, and several tickets for traffic infractions following a recent traffic stop.  Ferron was released on appearance tickets to appear in Village of Sidney Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded last Thursday to a reported violation of a temporary order of protection in East Branch, 51 year-old Thomas Newman  of Hancock is accused making written contact with the protected party & for allegedly swerving his vehicle towards the protected party, who was walking along State Highway 30.  Newman was charged with 2 counts of criminal contempt & 1 count of harassment, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on Cash Bail pending court action.

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Sidney Police Department assisted a Department of Homeland Security Investigation unit to execute a federal search warrant at 243 Johnston Circle in the Village of Sidney into the illegal possession and manufacture of firearms.  Police seized 6 handguns, 18 rifles or shotguns, 4 of which had no serial numbers, 41 high-capacity magazines, and parts for the manufacture of AR15 assault rifles and Over 18,000 rounds of assorted ammunition.  35 year old Jordan O’Neill of Sidney was taken into custody Thursday; his prior felony conviction prohibited him from possessing firearms. O’Neill was charged with 1 count of 1st degree Criminal possession of a weapon & 41 counts of 3rd degree Criminal possession of a weapon, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County jail on $125,000 cash bail or $250,000 Bond. The investigation is continuing & more charges & arrests are expected.

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Delhi Fire Department was dispatched last night to Spring Valley Road for a report of a skid steer on fire inside a barn with hay. Firefighters arrived to see the structure fully engulfed; Mutual aid was requested from Bovina, Treadwell, Meridale, East Meredith, Franklin, Andes Oneonta and Walton. 2 firefighters suffered minor injuries, and were released.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation, there were no animals in the barn.

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NYSEG crews continue to try to restore power that was lost due to storms earlier in the week that knocked down trees & power lines.  This afternoon, about 1900 were without power in Broome County & about 30 in Delaware & Chenango Counties.

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The Delaware County Fair is back on this year, with a few changes regarding tickets, according to spokesman Jason Craig:

(Jason Craig 7-9-21)

The Delaware County Fair will be held August 16th to the 21st at the Walton Fairgrounds; the schedule of events is available at delawarecountyfair.org

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A car show will be held tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 458 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, which will serve as a fund raiser for the Friends of the Oneonta Theatre, there is an entry fee of $10 for each car to be shown. Admission and parking are free for visitors.  More information is available at 433-1226 or 287-8483.   In case of inclement weather, the car show will be held on Sunday, More information about the Oneonta Theatre is available at OneontaTheatre.org.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies and members of the Andes Fire Department responded to a 911 report of a two car motor vehicle accident on Main Street in the Village of Andes on July 5th.  38-year-old Gleb Temkin of Andes lost control of his vehicle and struck a legally parked vehicle, he is accused of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated at the time of the accident, he was charged with DWI, refusal to take a breath screening test, failure to keep right, among other charges, Temkin was released & will appear in the Town of Andes Court on a later date.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office conducted an audit of the Town of Oneonta Clerk’s office.  The audit showed that the clerk properly recorded all the fees auditors reviewed and remitted all fees collected during the audit period in a timely manner, however, the clerk did not always deposit fees within the required time frame.  Also, an audit was conducted of the Laurens Fire District, where the audit showed that the board did not establish adequate controls over financial activities did not segregate key duties or implement adequate mitigating controls & did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the treasurer’s records.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-9-21

New York State has reached a settlement with Purdue Pharmaceuticals over the company’s role in falsely marketing its products to get more Americans hooked on opioids. The owners of Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, will be required to pay $4.5 billion over the next 9 years, with New York State expected to receive at least $200 million as part of Purdue’s bankruptcy process.  Funding from the settlement will be used to fund prevention, treatment and recovery programs

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The Rotary Club of Sidney and the Cullman Developmental Center are teaming up to create a series of events for area children this summer, the 1st is this Sunday at Sidney Veterans Memorial Park from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, with the Family of Heroes Event,  Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains;

(Larry Halbert 7-9-21)

Halbert said that other events will be held on July 25th & August 7th & 22nd.

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The ARC of Delaware County is seeking to fill a variety of positions, and will be holding job fair, the first one is today from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, as well as Friday July 23rd from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday July 24th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at their location on State Highway 10 in Walton.

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The American Red Cross announced that there is a severe Blood Shortage currently.  Blood drives will be held on Saturday at the Oxford American Legion, from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, The Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich on Tuesday July 13th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and at CWS on East Main Street in Norwich on Wednesday July 21st from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, registration is available at redcrossblood.org.

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Delaware County Public Health reported that this week, 1 person has died from Covid-19 related complications.  From July 2nd to July 8th, Delaware County Public Health received 2 new positive cases of COVID-19. There are currently 4 active cases in the county with 0 hospitalizations & 11 quarantined; the County has had 52 total deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Officials with the Delaware County Fair announced that the Fair will be on for the 134th edition August 16th through the 21st at the Fairgrounds in Walton.  Fair Spokesman Jason Craig said that they can work with the guidelines & there will be some changes:

(Jason Craig 5-24-21)

More information is available at delawarecountyfair.org.

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Governor Cuomo held a press briefing regarding the COVID 19 pandemic & he addressed the decreasing number of people getting one of the available vaccines, he added another incentive for New Yorkers to get a vaccine:

(Cuomo 5-24-21)

The State parks 2 day free passes offered through May 31st will be good through the end of this September, so far, 63.7% of adult New Yorkers have received at least one vaccine dose and 54.9% have completed their vaccine series.

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Norwich City Police arrested 38 year old Jason Beardsley of Norwich for 3rd & 5th degree arson, for allegedly setting a fire at 57 Cortland Street in Norwich on May 4th.  Beardsley will face court action at a later date.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a motorcycle crash in the town of Colesville early Friday Morning.   56-year-old Todd Blakeslee of Port Crane was pronounced dead at the scene, Investigators determined the motorcycle had been traveling north on Tunnel Road when Blakeslee’s motorcycle went off the roadway and struck a tree.  Investigators believe that alcohol was a factor in the crash.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that they are accepting teams for the 2021 Business Links Golf Tournament on June 9 at the Delhi College Golf Course, more information is available at delawarecounty.org.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-24-21

Delaware County Public Health nurses will be offering curbside single dose J&J vaccinations in front of the Public Health office at 99 Main St, Delhi, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM every Wednesday beginning May 26, during the Delhi Farmer’s Market.  All individuals 18 years of age and older that reside in the United States are eligible to be vaccinated, more information is available at 832-5200.

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Chenango County Department of Public Works announced work starts today on County Road 17, between State Route 206 and State Route 41 in the Towns of Bainbridge and Afton.  The procedure should take 3 days to complete and weather permitting.   The traveling public is asked to find alternate routes if possible.  Local traffic shall be allowed to and from their homes.  More information is available by calling 337-1710.

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Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Pharmacy in Oneonta is now offering the Johnson & Johnson 1-shot COVID-19 vaccines for people 18 and older every Tuesday through Friday. Appointments are requested through the State Department of Health’s registration page, apps2.health.ny.gov, more information is available at 431-5959.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of an Ohio man for Criminal Possession of a Weapon and numerous other charges after being stopped on I-88 in the Town of Oneonta on May 8th for erratic operation of a motor vehicle.  51 year old Scott Travis was charged with Criminal Possession Weapon Firearm/Handgun, Driving while Intoxicated, Refusal to take Breath Test, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and speeding among other charges, Travis was turned over to the Otsego County Correctional Facility following arraignment.

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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 

(George Senek 8-14-19)

Tonight’s board meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall on Marble Road.

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The 15th annual Bainbridge Rotary Club Golf Tournament will be held tomorrow at the Afton Golf Course, Rotarian Dave DeClue comments:

(Dave DeClue 8-14-19)

The tournament raises money for Bainbridge Rotary programs; more information is available at 743-2523.

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Registrations are being accepted for the 26th Annual Pit Run in Oneonta on Sunday October 6th.  Registration is available at pitrun.org; the run is in memory of State Police Investigator Rick Parisian, who died while trying to stop an armed robbery in an Oneonta Supermarket in 1994.  Money raised goes to a scholarship fund named after Parisian.

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The Roxbury Arts Group will be presenting a series of Information Sessions throughout Delaware County to inform area artists, organizations, and residents about the funding opportunities available through the Decentralization Grant Program, Spokesperson Samantha Nick comments:

(Samantha Nick 8-14-19)

Nick said that the Sidney Session will be held on August 21st at 10:00 AM at the Sidney Memorial Public Library, more information is available at 326-7908.

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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation extending the driver license suspension process for 2 years to further enforce child support obligations. The enforcement process allows the child support program to identify parents with a driver’s license who fail to pay child support and then notify them that their driving privileges will be suspended unless child support payments are made. The bill will extend the law through August 31, 2021.

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19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced that members of his staff will be available for constituents are Farmers Markets around the district this summer.  The full list of Farmer’s markets can be found at delgado.house.gov.

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New Yorkers who were molested or sexually abused as children will get their day in court, starting today with the ability to e-file claims.  Hundreds of lawyers representing victims starting filing early this morning, with about 200 child sexual abuse lawsuits filed by 6:00 AM, the number had almost doubled by 12:00 Noon.   The window to file was created by the state Legislature’s adoption in January of the Child Victims Act, which makes it easier for accusers to seek criminal and civil sanction of their abusers.

State Police at Binghamton responded to a 1-car motor vehicle accident on State Route 7 in the town of Colesville Tuesday.  The investigation revealed that the vehicle operated by 29-year-old Ashley Wolfanger of Binghamton, exited the roadway and struck at tree, killing 32-year-old passenger Lance Weiss of Harpursville.  Weiss was pronounced deceased on the scene and Wolfanger was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital where she is listed in stable condition.   The investigation is on-going.

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The Delaware County Fair continues with many activities today, spokesman Jason Craig explains:

(Jason Craig Wednesday)

The Fair continues through Saturday Night at the Fairgrounds in Walton.

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The Otsego County Chamber to host Anti-Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment Training today, at Northern Eagle Beverages at 41 Browne Street in Oneonta.  New York State mandates ALL employers to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy as well as to train ALL employees on sexual harassment prevention.  Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC will conduct the training from 1:00PM to 3:00PM

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Delaware County Sheriff’s department announced that indictments were handed down by a Grand jury against 2 area women on drug charges.  43-year-old Crystal Smith of Endicott and 31-year-old Anna Kellam of Hancock were charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance independently of each other, in Hancock.  Kellam was already being held in the Delaware County Jail on an unrelated charge, she is accused of selling prescription drugs illegally in Hancock on 3 occasions. Endicott Police arrested Smith last week on a warrant for allegedly selling Suboxone in Hancock on two occasions.  Kellam is being held on $15,000 bail, Smith was being held in the Delaware County Jail without bail.

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The Chenango County Planning board 239 subcommittee approved a measure on the town of Guilford’s Renewable energy law this morning, Town of Guilford Supervisor & County Planning Board member George Senek comments:

(George Senek 8-13-19)

Senek said that the next Guilford town board meeting will begin at 7:00 PM Wednesday at the town hall, where the board will review the SEQR environmental Application; they may act on it, and possibly act on the Renewable Energy Law.  The Energy law proposal follows a proposal by Calpine to erect up to 30 wind turbines in the town of Guilford.  A Group known as the Concerned Citizens of Guilford opposes the plan and is questioning the legality of the process the town is using with its renewable energy law.

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The State Department of Agriculture & Markets announced the presence of Listeria in raw milk collected from the Muddy River Dairy of Otego.  Anyone who purchased raw milk from Muddy River Dairy should dispose of it & contact the farm, more information is available at agriculture.ny.gov.

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The City of Oneonta announced that their contractor will begin a water main tie in at East End Ave starting at 7:00 AM Wednesday.  Affected streets include Main Street from Forest Ave to the east end of the line, East End Ave from Main Street to Chester Street, & Reynolds Street from Main to Chester.   The outages are expected to last a few hours. The intersection of Main Street and East End Ave will be closed to traffic; 1 lane will be maintained on Main Street itself. For more information please see the provided map.  More information is available at 432-6465.

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City Police in Norwich are investigating the vandalism of a syringe drop box near the Eaton Center in downtown Norwich.  Police began the investigation following a post of the broken dropbox with needles on the ground, on social media Monday.  So far, no arrests have been announced.

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The Delaware County fair had a busy 1st day Monday, activities are continuing today, according to Fair Spokesman Jason Craig:

(Jason Craig Tuesday)

The Delaware County Fair will run through Saturday night concluding with a Fireworks Display, at the fairgrounds in Walton.

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The U.S. Army band will be performing in Oneonta August 17th, spokesman Gene Schmidt told WCDO News that the concert is free, and tickets are no longer required:

(Gene Schmidt 8-5-19)

More information about the event is available at 610-4030.

State Police announced that the pedestrian struck by a car on Friday evening near the Unadilla Valley Sports Center has died.  20 year old Jonathan Mayzak of South Carolina succumbed to his injuries on Sunday afternoon at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Utica.  An autopsy will be performed at the Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office in the near future.  The investigation is continuing with the State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit and The Chenango County District Attorney’s Office will be consulted at the conclusion of the investigation as to whether additional charges are warranted against the driver, 31 year old Edward Burnett of Utica.    

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation which prohibits employment discrimination based on religious attire, clothing or facial hair. The new law amends the State Human Rights Law to make clear that employers cannot refuse to hire, attain, promote, or take other discriminatory action against an individual for wearing attire or facial hair in accordance with tenets of their religion.   The legislation also requires employers to reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious practices.

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The American Red Cross is holding 2 Blood drives in Sidney & Oneonta today, to address the current blood shortage.  The Sidney blood drive will be from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street the Oneonta Blood drive is from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Oneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut Street.  Appointments can be made through Amazon’s Alexa, by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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