The Norwich St. Baldricks head shaving fundraiser for the battle against Childhood Cancers, broke last year’s record Saturday, spokesman Zachary Wentworth explains:

(Zachary Wentworth 3-18-24)

More information about the St. Baldricks efforts are available on the charity’s website at stbaldricks.org.

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Restore New York funding is now available for projects involving the demolition, deconstruction, rehabilitation, and/or reconstruction of vacant, abandoned, condemned, and surplus properties. The Intent to Apply Form is due Monday March 25, Priority is given to projects in Empire Zones and Brownfield Opportunity Areas, as well as to projects that leverage other state or federal redevelopment, remediation, or planning programs. There is also a strong emphasis placed on projects from economically distressed communities. More information is available at esd.ny.gov.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies Season will be getting underway shortly with the home opener to be held on April 5th at Mirabito Stadium against the New Hampshire Fisher cats at 6:35 PM. Tickets for that game & all other home games are available at milb.com/binghamton/tickets.

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The Next Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be held tomorrow morning. The meeting will be held at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-18-24

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office announced that on Sunday, a reported missing person, 38 year old Nicholas Andrews of Preston was found deceased from injuries related to an ATV accident, in the Town of Preston area. Andrews was reported missing on March 14, after he had left his residence at approximately 6 PM on a white Polaris 4 wheeler. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Forest Rangers, State Search and Rescue Federation, and the Oxford Fire Department.

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State Police were dispatched early Saturday morning to 162 Tim Hill Road in Marathon, Upon arrival, the Troopers determined that the 54-year-old male was suffering a mental health crisis and was in possession of a gun, while the Troopers were making contact with the man, he pointed the gun toward the Troopers. The man was shot by a Trooper and was immediately rendered medical care. No one else was injured. The male was transported by ambulance to Wilson Hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition. This is an on-going investigation, No names or other details have been released.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 year old Carmine Yonnone of Delhi Friday following a traffic stop in the Town of Oneonta. Yonnone was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Consumption of Alcohol in a motor vehicle, among other charges, he was also found to have a Suspended Driver’s License, was was issued appearance tickets for a court appearance at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 47 year old Albert Deas of Schenevus following a traffic stop in the Town of Maryland. Deas was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, speeding and operating an uninspected vehicle, he was issued uniform traffic tickets and is set to appear in court at a later date.

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The Sidney Community Cultural Center will feature their annual “Breakfast With Santa” event this Sunday, Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk &Cultural Center Spokesperson Amy Williams explained on WCDO This Morning:

(Teri Schunk-Amy Williams 12-7-23)

Additional information about this & other events are available at the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.

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Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed the “Clean Slate Bill” which allows for some people to have their criminal records “Cleaned” of their criminal activity after a certain period of time, Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino, who also has a lengthy career in Law Enforcement, explains that he voted against the bill:

(Joe Angelino 12-7-23)

Prior to serving in the Assembly, Angelino served as the chief of Police in the City of Norwich, he is one of a small number of people from Law Enforcement to serve as lawmakers in Albany.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will have their annual Light up a Life Tree Lighting ceremony this afternoon into this evening, Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:

(Sarah Green 12-7-23)

More information about their programs are available at hospicechenango.org.

Otsego County is seeking full-time Dispatchers for their 911 Communication system. The position involves responsibility for receiving calls at the County Communications Center and dispatching law enforcement, fire and medical emergency personnel and equipment as needed, Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma is required, Candidates should have a clean criminal record, applications are available at otsegocounty.com/departments/personnel

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Attorney General Letitia James & a coalition of 21 attorneys general, support a proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives rule that would ensure more gun sales are subject to background checks. Following the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the ATF proposed a new regulation to clarify what it means for a person to be “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms, and therefore required to obtain a license and run background checks when selling guns, that rule would close loopholes that allowed for the unlicensed sale of firearms, including online and at gun shows.

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State Comptroller’s office has completed audits of municipalities around the state, an audit of the Town of Colesville found that Officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services and some officials were unfamiliar with the town’s procurement policy requirements. In the village of Greene, officials developed a comprehensive investment program but did not effectively manage the program, they did not prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment or monitor investments and did not formally solicit interest rate quotes or consider other legally permissible investment options.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 12-7-23

The Cornell Law School First Amendment Clinic and Greenberg Traurig, LLP filed suit against Delaware County, its Board of Supervisors, and its County Attorney Amy Merklin on behalf of news outlet The Reporter. The Complaint alleges that County officials violated the news outlet’s rights under the 1st & 14th Amendments when they revoked The Reporter’s designation as an official county paper in retaliation for its coverage, Attorney Heather Murray comments:

(Heather Murray 12-7-23)

This Morning, one county official, who preferred to remain anonymous, stated that as of Wednesday night, none of the County Board or County Attorney Merklen have seen the lawsuit, and that they can not comment on pending litigation.

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State Police is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the 2 men who entered the Dollar General in Marathon on October 30th & purchased a gift card worth $500, allegedly using five fraudulent $100 bills. The men left in a dark colored sedan with what appeared to be a white license plate. The males are described to both be dark skinned, the pictures are available at the State Police website, Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at (607)561-7400.

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

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Autumn Zupancic on an outstanding warrant for jumping bail, she is described as a white female, 5’3″ 115 pounds with hazel eyes & brown hair, Tips may be submitted electronically to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling (607) 778-1196.

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The Otsego County Health Department will host a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets today at the Hartwick Seminary Fire House this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. More information about rabies is available by calling the Health at 607-547-4230.

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State Police arrested 47 year old Jason Nugent of Vernon for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle speeding on State Highway 23 in the town of Plymouth. The trooper learned that the vehicle had been reported stolen in Utica, Nugent was arrested & was arraigned and is scheduled to appear in court on July 26th. Nugent was then turned over to New Hartford Police regarding another case.

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State Police arrested 28 year old Benjamin Truitt of Marathon Tuesday for Grand Larceny. Truitt was arrested after an investigation of a report of a jet ski and trailer stolen in April from outside a residence in Marathon. Truitt allegedly hooked the trailer and jet ski to a vehicle and removed it from the property then putting it in the backyard of a residence on Front Street. The trailer and jet ski were ultimately returned to the owner. Troopers were another call Tuesday when they recognized Truitt, he was taken into custody, processed & was issued an appearance ticket to the town of Marathon Court on July 12th.

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Republican Paul Battisti has won the primary in Broome County for the party nomination for District Attorney, over current DA Mike Korchak. Korchak announced that he would not run as a 3rd party candidate like he did tin the previous election 4 years ago & defeated republican Steve Cornwell. Former Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan announced that he will run on the Democratic Party Line for District Attorney in November.

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The Sidney Central School District has begun the process to change the School Nickname from “The Sidney Warriors”, District Superintendent Eben Bullock explains the process:

(Eben Bullock 6-28-23)

More information is available at sidneycsd.org/nicknamechange.

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State Troopers that are specifically trained as child car seat technicians will be conducting 2 upcoming events to check the safety of child car safety seats. Troopers will be available at two locations; Saturday, July 8, from 10am – 6pm at Glimmerglass State Park , 1528 County Road 31 Cooperstown, & Sunday, July 9, from 10am – 6pm at the Chenango Fire Company – 86 Castle Creek Road, Binghamton, appointments are not required but are suggested by calling 561-7604.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will host the 2nd in a series called “Let’s Talk Oneonta Baseball” on Tuesday, July 11th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the 183 Main Street. Special guest Helen Rees is the daughter of the late Jim Konstanty on Oneonta, who was the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1950 for the Philadelphia Phillies. The Society’s Baseball related display continues through September 1. This informal event is free and open to the public, more information, is available at (607) 432-0960.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-28-23

Delaware County Board of Elections confirmed the Primary Election Results from Tuesday. In the Republican Primary for Distrit Attorney, Shawn Smith recevied 1,684 votes, while Joe Ermeti received 1,088, there were 2 write in votes.

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24 year old Spencer Cummings of West Edmeston was arrested by Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies, for 2nd degree assault, Strangulation, Menacing & Unlawful Imprisonment following an investigation into a domestic dispute in the Town of Norwich. Cummings is accused of assaulting and choking a female victim, he was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment and remanded to the custody of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division on $150,000 cash bail. Cummings is due back in the Town of Norwich Court on a later date.

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Oneonta Police are investigating the murder of a 24-year-old Kaleb O’Neill of Oneonta Monday. Oneonta Police Department received a 911 call of a male being stabbed in the alleyway of 6 Dietz Street, O’Neill had multiple stab wounds, 1st responders administered aid, he was transported to A.O. Fox Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. State Police Forensic Identification Unit and canine unit were called to the scene and an attempt to locate the suspects was undertaken but revealed no other information. The case remains under investigation by the Oneonta Police Department & State Police BCI & Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Oneonta Police Detective Division at (607) 432-1111.

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State Police responded to a report of a motorcycle that crashed on I-81 Friday. A trooper located a Harley Davidson that had crashed into a guide-rail in the town of Marathon. The operator, 44 year old Daniel McPhillips of Throop, Pennsylvania was later located deceased, The investigation is on-going.

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This year is the 250th Anniversary of the Village of Sidney, with a 2 day celebrations Friday June 10th & Saturday June 11th. Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk Told WCDO News about Saturday’s festivities:

(Teri Schunk 5-31-22)

Also on Saturday Chuck & Bob D’Imperio will conduct walking tours downtown, to sign up email to upstatebooks@Yahoo.com, following the parade in Keith Clark Park will be a variety of activities plus food & music.

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The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development announced grants for the cities of Oneonta & Norwich. The Oneonta Housing Authority receives over $293,000 & The Norwich Housing Authority receives over $299,000, the funding is part of 3.2 Billion dollars in funding to over 2800 Housing Authorities across the country to develop, finance or modernize Public housing.

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THE 60TH GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WITH PARTICIPATION FROM 28 STATES AND CANADA. THE WEEKEND EVENT FEATURED OVER 800 CANOE RACERS OF ALL AGES INCLUDING THE FAMOUS 70 MILE ENDURANCES FROM COOPERSTOWN TO BAINBRIDGE. IN THE TWO PERSON PRO RACE, STEVE LAJOIE FROM QUEBEC AND MIKE DAVIS FROM MICHIGAN TOOK FIRST PLACE HONORS. IT WAS LAJOIE’S 11TH REGATTA VICTORY AND DAVIS’ FIRST WIN. FIRST TIME REGATTA PADDLER, JAKE CROTSER FROM ONEONTA AND HIS PARTNER MATT MEERSMAN FROM INDIANA WERE 6TH OVERALL. CROTSER SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE…

(NEWS REGATTA 2022-JAKE CROTSER)

REBECCA DAVIS FROM MICHIGAN PADDLED WITH 6 TIME PRO WINNER NORMAN MAINGUY FROM QUEBEC AND TALKED ABOUT HOW THEY COMMUNICATED, SINCE MAINGUY DOESN’T SPEAK ENGLISH.

(NEWS REGATTA 2022-REBECCA DAVIS)

DAVIS AND MAINGUY WERE 10TH OVERALL IN THE 49 TEAM FIELD AND THE FIRST MIXED TEAM TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE. REBECCA IS THE DAUGHTER OF LONGTIME MICHIGAN PADDLERS BRUCE AND ROXANNE BARTON. NORMAND HAS WON THE CLINTON PRO CLASS 6 TIMES WITH ALL TIME REGATTA CHAMPION SERGE CORBIN. CORBIN HAS 28 WINS AT THE CLINTON.

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THE 60TH RUNNING OF THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD THIS PAST MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. OVER 800 CANOE RACERS FROM 28 STATES AND CANADA PARTICIPATED IN THE REGATTA INCLUDING THE FAMOUS 70 MILER, WORLD’S LONGEST ONE DAY FLAT WATER RIVER RACE. TED KENYON FROM CONNECTICUT TOOK FIRST PLACE IN THE ONE MAN AMATUER 50 YEARS AND OLDER DIVISION WITH A TIME OF 9 HOURS 10 MINUTES AND 31 SECONDS. HE TOLD WCDO HOW MUCH HE AND OTHER PADDLERS MISSED THE RACE THE LAST TWO YEARS.

(NEWS REGATTA 2022-TED KENYON)

4 PADDLERS WERE INDUCTED INTO THE REGATTA HALL OF FAME INCLUDING 10 TIME REGATTA WINNER, ANDY TRIEBOLD FROM MICHIGAN, 32 TIME FINISHER BOB VINCENT FROM ONTARIO,CANADA, 100 YEAR OLD MIKE FREMONT FROM OHIO AND LOCAL 21 HUNDRED MILE CLUB MEMBER, JOHN YOUNG FROM RICHMONDVILLE. TWO CONTRIBUTORS WERE ALSO VOTED IN. THEY INCLUDED PAST REGATTA CHAIRMAN AND VOLUNTEER, ED HROMADA POSTHUMOUSLY AND 13 TIME REGATTA CHAIRMAN, JOHN HARMON.

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A.M. NEWS Tuesday 5-31-22

THE 60TH RUNNING OF THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD OVER THE WEEKEND WITH OVER 800 CANOE RACERS ON THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER. THIS YEAR’S 70 MILE ENDURANCE RACES WERE HELD ON SUNDAY AND FEATURED PADDLERS FROM 28 STATES AND CANADA. WCDO’S CRAIG STEVENS SPOKE WITH LONG TIME PADDLERS GARY APREA FROM AUSTERLITZ NEW YORK AND GLORIA WESLEY FROM MASSACHUSETTS, 2 OF THE MEMBERS OF THIS YEAR’S FIRST PLACE 4 PERSON PRO RACE…

(NEWS REGATTA 2022-GLORIA & GARY)

THEY BEAT THE 2ND PLACE CANOE BY 3 MINUTES AND 33 SECONDS. GARY WAS INDUCTED INTO THE REGATTA HALL OF FAME IN 2014 AND THIS YEAR MARKED HIS 44TH REGATTA FINISH. IN THE 70 MILE ONE PERSON PRO RACE, BEN SCHLIMMER FROM CAMILLUS, NEW YORK TOOK TOP HONORS FINISHING THE RACE IN 8 HOURS 41 MINUTES AND 12 SECONDS. SCHLIMMER TALKED ABOUT THE LOW WATER LEVELS THIS YEAR.

(NEWS REGATTA 2022-BEN SCHLIMMER)

2ND PLACE C1 PRO, KEVIN OLSON FROM FLORIDA CROSSED THE FINISH LINE 10 MINUTES BEHIND SCHLIMMER AND SAID BEN IS AT ANOTHER LEVEL…

(NEWS REGATTA 2022-KEVIN OLSON)

KEVIN’S FATHER, RICK OLSON HAS RACED THE CLINTON OVER 30 TIMES AND WAS INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME IN 2019.

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THE 60TH GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND . SCOUT, YOUTH, SPRINT, AND RELAY RACERS COMPETED ON SATURDAY AND THE FAMOUS 70 MILE ENDURANCE RACES FROM COOPERSTOWN TO BAINBRIDGE WERE HELD ON SUNDAY. OVER 800 PADDLERS FROM 28 STATES AND CANADA COMPETED. IN THE TWO PERSON PRO RACE, CANADA’S STEVE LAJIOE WON HIS 11TH CLINTON WITH PARTNER, MICHAEL DAVIS FROM MICHIGAN. THEY SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE…

(NEWS REGATTA 2022-LAJOIE & DAVIS)

THIS YEAR’S TWO PERSON PRO RACE FEATURED ONE OF THE BIGGEST FIELDS IN THE LAST TWENTY YEARS WITH 49 TEAMS AND SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN CANOE RACING COMPETING FOR THE 3 THOUSAND DOLLAR PRIZE. LOCAL TOP TEN PRO FINISHERS INCLUDED JAKE CROTSER FROM ONEONTA AND HIS PARTNER, MATT MEERSMAN FROM INDIANA IN 6TH PLACE AND RYAN ZAVERAL FROM UNADILLA WITH HIS PARTNER, PATRICK MADDEN FROM SCOTIA, NEW YORK IN 9TH PLACE.

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State Police arrested 21 year old Joseph Hayes of Middletown and 26 year old Cory Bartley of Fleischmanns for breaking a window at a synagogue in Fleischmanns, May 20th. Hayes and Bartley entered synagogue property, and Hayes threw a large rock at the building, breaking a window. Bartley also threw a rock at the building, which did not cause any damage. Hayes is charged with criminal mischief, criminal trespass, Bartley is charged with criminal mischief, Troopers issued both men appearance tickets returnable to Middletown town court on June 23.

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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:45PM to 7:45PM at Hancock Town Hall. For questions or more information call 607-832-5200 or see our website www.delawarecountypublichealth.com

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Fire fighters in Oneonta responded to a fire at 36 High Street Saturday. The Fire caused extensive damage to the rear of the building, all occupants safely evacuated, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Firefighters from Unadilla & Wells Bridge responded to a fire at 184 Merriman Hill Road Sunday. The fire was confined to a garage, no injuries were reported & the investigation is continuing.

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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond honored 14-year-old Rachel Trimbell of Walton with the 1st annual “Super Star” award.   Trimbell was riding a Walton Central School bus on the afternoon of March 27, when she observed a kindergarten student choking on a piece of candy. Trimbell performed the Heimlich maneuver on the student which ultimately saved the life of the young child.

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The Delaware County Board of Supervisors recently established a new Public Defenders office.  The Board appointed Sidney Attorney Joe Ermeti to head up the office at Wednesday’s meeting in Delhi, Ermeti is scheduled to start on August 1^st.

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A Full schedule of events fare scheduled for Saturday at the General Clinton Canoe Regatta, chairman John Harmon comments:

(John Harmon 5-23-19)

Saturday will also include the annual Hall of Fame Inductions; this year’s inductees include paddlers Ken Gerg, Dick McCauley, Rick Olson & Bob Wisse, and Contributors Jean Davies, Donna King & WCDO’s Craig Stevens.

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 The Broome County Sheriff’s Department arrested 59 year old Pete Loher of Marathon on a charge of Cruelty to Animals.  Loher is accused of fatally his neighbor’s dog with a .22 caliber rifle; Loher was processed & was released on an appearance ticket for the town of Triangle Court at a later date.

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The Disabled American Vets Mobile Service Office will be at the Sidney VFW at 133 West Main Street until 4:00 PM this afternoon.  Counselors are on hand to assist Vets with any issues they may have.

State Police and local law enforcement statewide will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving throughout Memorial Day weekend.   The special enforcement period runs from Friday  through Monday, Memorial Day, which is traditionally one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and police will be out in force.

State Police released an update regarding the incident in the town of Springfield that left 1 man dead & an Otsego county Deputy injured.  The deceased suspect has been identified as 23 year old Matthew All, of Sharon Springs, on Tuesday, state troopers attempted to stop All for allegedly threatening someone with a knife, he took off & police pursued him, until he apparently crashed head on into the parked deputy’s vehicle near routes 20 & 80 in the town of Springfield. The unidentified Deputy was transported to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, with serious but non-life threatening injuries, he was coherent at the scene. All was pronounced dead at the scene by Otsego County Coroner Michael Fox.  The investigation is on-going.

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(Gene Schmidt 12-21-16)

The free Christmas meal will be available Christmas day at the River Street Fire Station in SIdney.
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Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that 49 year old Michael Gumaer pleaded guilty today In Broome County Court to 1st Degree Rape. Gumaer was arrested following the report of an attack on a 12-year-old Girl in August 2016 in Endicott. Gumaer will be sentenced on February 17th, 2017.
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38-year-old Justin Barkley told a judge in Tompkins County Court that believed that he was shooting President Elect Donald Trump, at the Ithaca Wal-Mart parking lot on December 8th, and not UPS Driver William Schumacher. The judge has ordered Barkley to undergo a mental evaluation, to determine if Barkley is competent to stand trial. Barkley was taken into police custody after fleeing the scene, shooting at Police & engaging law enforcement in a standoff.
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The recent “Selfies With Elfies” for Sarah fundraiser, raised over $750 dollars with events in Bainbridge & Afton. The money raised assisted Sarah Richardson has stage 4 Liver Cancer, & is the mother of a 3-year-old boy, Organizer Heather Bucalos is also a cancer survivor and she told WCDO News that she will continue to plan local fundraisers for those battling cancer & facing rising medical costs.
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The city of Oneonta announced that the December 22nd meeting of the examining Board of Plumbers, and today’s meeting of the Airport commission have been cancelled.
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The Sidney Village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting this Wednesday at 7pm in the board room of the Civic Center. This meeting is open to the public.
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State Police responded Monday & Tuesday of this week to the Afton School, after written Bomb Threats were found in bathrooms, and were reported to the district office. Police found no sign of bombs, the school was in lockdown today during the search. No arrests have been made & the investigation is ongoing.
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(Rena Doing 7-13-15)

Walk-ins are allowed for Medical and Optical Services, more information about shuttle busses & how to make appointments for dental & veterinariy services, is available at the Greater Chenango Cares Facebook page.
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Governor Cuomo today announced advance ticket sales for the 2015 Great New York State Fair will begin Today at 9 a.m. with expanded online savings for advance admission, midway and bargain book items. For the first time, online purchases will be available throughout all 12 days of the Fair and fairgoers will be able to use an electronic ticket on their smartphone for easy entry. Tickets will be available online and in hundreds of stores across New York. 5 products will be sold online at www.etix.com, the State Fair runs from August 27th to September 7th this year.
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(John Harmon 5-28-15)

Harmon said that he anticipates being back next year as the chairman for an 8th year.
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Employees at the Chenango County Office building were evacuated for a brief period today, after an extension cord overheated in an office, and led to smoke throughout the building. Norwich Fire chief Tracy Chawgo told WCDO News that no one was injured, the situation was stopped quickly, the building was aired out, and all office are expected to be opened normal hours Friday.
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A Garfield New Jersey resident was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for DWI. Deputies arrested 39-year-old Krzysztof Majewski for DWI following a traffic stop on County Rd 39 in the Town of Afton. Majewski is accused of operating the vehicle while intoxicated. Majewski was arraigned in the Town of Afton Court and held on $1,000 cash bail.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a Town of Norwich couple for 1 Count each of 3rd degree Welfare Fraud and offering a False Instrument for filing.  55 year old Gregory Huzinec & 52 year old Donna Huzinec are accused of illegally receiving over $13,000 in assistance from the department of social services that they were not entitled to, between 2008 & 2013.  They face court action shortly.

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Noted author, Sidney Native & broadcaster Chuck D’Imperio will discuss his 6th & latest book “Unknown Museums of Upstate New York” tonight at the Bainbridge Museum at 7:00 PM.  D’Imperio discussed his book & tonight’s appearance in Bainbridge:

(Chuck D’Imperio 10-8-13)

The Bainbridge Museum is one of the museums featured in D’Imperio’s book, along with other local ones like the Maywood Depot Museum in Sidney Center, Hanford Mills Museum in East Meredith, and the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s office arrested 40-year-old Dewaine McCrady of Smithville on an active warrant arrest for Unlawful Fleeing an Officer in a Motor Vehicle.  McCrady is accused of not stopping for police on August 9th in the Town of Smithville, he was arraigned and is being held at the Chenango County Jail on $1000 cash bail pending action in the Town of Smithville court on a later date.

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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch has announced his October Grant Action News update to residents, organizations and local governments regarding a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities.  The Grant Action News bulletin is updated at the beginning of each month with newly available grants and information on how to apply, Assemblyman Crouch will also provide regular updates about these grants on his own Assembly website at assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Clifford-W-Crouch,  and on his facebook page.

The recent general Clinton canoe regatta could have been a lot more difficult for paddlers this year, if it were not for the efforts of area fire departments who responded to help out after high swift waters created problems.  Regatta Chairman John Harmon comments:

(John Harmon 6-7-13)

Harmon said that the area fire departments are expecting to participate on a permanent basis with future general Clinton canoe regattas.

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Chenango county sheriff’s department Detectives arrested 56-year-old Robert Baker of Plymouth for 2 counts of endangering the Welfare of a Child.  A complaint was forwarded to the department from the New York State Child Abuse Hot Line, where Baker was accused of exposing himself to the children.  He was arraigned in the Town of Plymouth Court and remanded to the Chenango county jail $2500 cash bail.  The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending following the examination of evidence seized.

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State Police arrested 26-year-old Tavish Braman of Greene for DWI, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief and multiple violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. The arrest resulted from of an aggressive driving incident on I-81 in Marathon.  Braman was arraigned in the Town of Willet Court and remanded to the Cortland County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail pending court action on June 19^th.

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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will be hosting a roundtable Education Summit on Thursday, June 27^th at 6:00 pm at the Chenango Valley High School. The roundtable will feature a discussion with Chenango Valley School District Interim Superintendent David Gill, New York State Regent James Tallon, Southern Tier area teachers and parents on Annual Professional Performance Reviews, Common Core, state testing, and unfunded mandates.

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Governor Cuomo announced a call for projects to be funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to assist local governments and non-profit organizations to rebuild damaged communities across the state. Over $500 million is expected to be available for the program for those communities that were in the disaster areas from Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee or Superstorm Sandy.  More information is available at dhses.ny.gov or at 855-NYS-SANDY.

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The Afton Crimson Knights Girl’s Softball team made it to the state finals on Saturday, but fell short of winning the state championship.  Afton lost to Fort Ann 5-2, who finished the season at a perfect 25-0, Afton finished at 22-2.

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(Stephen Michael Kane 2-15-13)

There are a few tickets left for Saturday night’s performance of a special tribute of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.  Foothills Director Huemac Garcia comments:

(Huemac Garcia 2-15-13)

Garcia said that the show consists of 5 young Broadway veterans, who re-create the music and stories of the great era of The Four Seasons, complimentary chocolates, snacks and champagne are available at the pre show happy hour beginning at 6:00 pm Saturday, the show begins at 8:00 pm

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Delaware County Deputies arrested 29-year-old Jason Grizzard of Hobart for 4^th degree Criminal Mischief and 3 counts of endangering the Welfare of a Child.  Grizzard is alleged to have jumped on the hood of a car and smashing the vehicles windshield.  He was released on an appearance tickets returnable on March 12^th at 6:00 PM in the Town of Stamford Court.