(Major Shortall 7-3-19)

Troopers will also be looking for distracted motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel.   

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in trying to find 35 year old Gregory Collins, who was last seen on June 28 in the town of Middlefield.  Collins was wearing a black baseball cap, grey jacket, black sweatpants with black and white sneakers, anyone with information is asked to call the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department at 547-4273.

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The Board of Colorscape Chenango announced that Peter Yarrow has been uninvited to perform at their September 8^th Music Festival in Norwich.   Yarrow was jailed in 1970 for indecent liberties with a 14-year-old girl.  The Board announced that they were unfamiliar with Yarrow’s arrest in 1969, and short jail term in 1970, they hope to announce a replacement performer shortly.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum announced that 57 Past Hall of Fame members will return to Cooperstown on July 19^th through the 22^nd, for the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2019. This year’s inductees are Harold Baines, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and Lee Smith, this year’s class also includes the late Roy Halladay, they will all be inducted on Sunday, July 21^st at the Clark Sports Center complex beginning at 1:30 p.m.

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The Annual 4^th of July Festival in Oneonta will be filled with a variety of activities tomorrow.  The Color Run will begin at 9:00 AM, the parade will begin at 12:00 Noon along Main Street, There will be free admission to the Oneonta Outlaws Baseball Game at 6:00 PM & the Fireworks display at 9:30 PM. The majority of the activities will be held in Neahwa Park.

Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended from 6:00 am July 4th to 6:00 Monday July 8 to accommodate travelers during the busy Independence Day holiday.  Motorists should be aware that some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.  Governor Cuomo is urging motorists to follow the state’s Move Over Law, which requires motorists to slow down and safely move over for law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks and construction or maintenance vehicles that are stopped along the side of the road.

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State Police arrested 55 year old Frank Kovacs of Laurens for felony of Aggravated DWI with Child 15 or Under as Passenger.  Kovacs responded to State Police in Oneonta to discuss another matter with troopers, he appeared to be intoxicated & had 2 children, ages 9 and 11 in the vehicle with him.  Kovacs was arrested; the children were turned over to a sober third party.  Kovacs was arraigned in the town of Oneonta court where he was released on his own recognizance.  He is scheduled to reappear on July 25, 2019.

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State Police arrested 46 year old Kerie Lake of Hillcrest Saturday for Aggravated DWI, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident, Moving From Lane Unsafely and Imprudent Speed.  Lake is accused of leaving the scene of an accident, she was found in the city of Binghamton, her BAC was .20%.  She was released on appearance tickets to the town of Binghamton court on July 11th. 70 year old Leo Lake of Binghamton responded to pick up Kerie Lake, he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, with a reportable B.A.C. of .15%.  He was released on appearance tickets to the town of Kirkwood court on July 11th. .

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3 Bronx Men were indicted in Otsego County Court for allegedly grabbing an Oneonta woman off the street and threw her into a van before demanding money from her at an ATM.  Frankie Liberata-Garcie,  Erick Tavares, and James Semidey were arrested in May after Oneonta Police received a report from neighbors on Watkins Avenue that claim they saw two men grab a woman off the street and thrown into a white cargo van.  All 3 were indicted on charges of kidnapping and robbery, and were remanded to the Otsego County Jail.

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Tomorrow July 4th will be the annual “Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds” event at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich.  Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter 7-3-19)

Gates open at 3:30 pm; The fireworks display will begin at dark. Tickets are available at Norwich Copies Plus, The County Fairgrounds Office and on brownpapertickets.com. Kids 12 and under are free.

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Gilbertsville Mayor Mark Muller has issued a proclamation that the village will observe the 100th anniversary of the American Legion following the annual parade 4th of July parade. The parade will form in front of the former school at 9:00 AM and continue through the village, following the parade Gilbertsville American Legion Post 1339 will be honored in front of the village monument.   To participate in the parade or information, call 783-2232.

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(John Harmon 5-24-19)

WCDO will be broadcasting this weekend about the Canoe Races & the Activities in General Clinton Park in Bainbridge at FM 101, AM 1490 & Streaming Live at wcdosports.com.

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The 8th annual General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame inductees have been announced, committee spokesman Greg Davie explains:

(Greg Davie 4-23-19)

The Annual Induction Ceremony will be held on Regatta Weekend on Saturday May 25th at 3:00 PM at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.

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Local Artists have decorated Adirondack Chairs, Canoe Paddles & raised garden planters, which are being auctioned off at the General Clinton Canoe Regatta grounds on Saturday.  Nancy Kitchen of the Jericho Arts Council comments:

(Nancy Kitchen 5-24-19)

The Live Art Auction will be held on Saturday at 6:00 PM, Interested purchasers can bid online at jerichoarts.com/regatta-row-2019.

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The 2019 Rolling Antiquers Car show will be held this Saturday 7 Sunday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich.   Saturday, will be the Muscle Car & Street Rod Show & on Sunday will be the Antique Auto & Classic Car Show.   More information is available at 334-2907 or at raocc.org

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The Appellate Division of state Supreme Court has declared that farm workers have the same right to unionize as all other workers in New York State.  State labor laws excluded farm workers from collective bargaining rights, that was ruled unconstitutional Thursday.  The New York Farm Bureau said that they will appeal to the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals.

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Filmmaker Lori Bailey grew up in the Adirondacks & in Oneonta, she directed the film “Garrow” about Adirondack Serial Killer Robert Garrow, who was once the target of the biggest manhunt in state history when he was killed in 1973; Bailey told WCDO News that her film will be shown this weekend in Oneonta:

(Lori Bailey 5-24-19)

Bailey said that her father went to school with Garrow in Mineville New York, so the story held a special interest for her & her family, the film is also available in DVD.

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The 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee starting Sunday through next week & for the 3rd year in a row, Bainbridge resident Melodie Loya will be participating.    Loya placed 18th and 25th in her two previous years of national competition, and made it to the final 41of last year’s 516 spellers.  The Scripps national Spelling Bee will be held Sunday through next Friday at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Fort Washington, Maryland.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-24-19

State Police and local law enforcement statewide will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving throughout Memorial Day weekend. Troop C Commanding Officer Major Brian Shortall comments:

(Major Shortall 5-24-19)

The STOP-DWI enforcement period runs through Monday night, Governor Cuomo announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended through Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM, to accommodate increased travel throughout Memorial Day weekend.

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Binghamton Police arrested 19-year-old Jalil Butts of Binghamton for 2nd-degree attempted murder, in connection with the shooting of a woman in a car on St. Patrick’s Day on Chenango Street. 19-year-old Antonio Jones of Taftville, Connecticut was arrested last month in connection with the same shooting, he was charged with attempted murder and assault.

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A jury found 26 year old Danielle Agosto of Endicott guilty Thursday for fracturing the skull of a toddler in her care.  Agosto was found guilty of 2nd-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child, she was returned to jail & will be sentenced June 21.

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