Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested Jade Pittsley Tuesday, she was wanted by the U.S. Marshals in Albany on an arrest warrant for escaping from federal custody. Pittsley was under the supervision of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and was afforded an opportunity to complete the final portion of her sentence at a halfway house in Albany to assist in her reentry to the community, she failed to show up & a warrant was issued for her arrest. Pittsley was located in Johnson City where she was observed leaving a retail store and, as she attempted to get into a nearby vehicle, task force members took her into custody. Officers found more than 40 grams of methamphetamines in her possession, she was transported to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office and charged with felony narcotics possession.

The annual Parade of Lights will return to North Broad Street for its 27th year at 6 pm. this Saturday, November 25. Mindy Chawgo of the Norwich BID told WCDO news about the festivities:

(Mindy Chawgo 11-24-23)

The parade currently has more than 100 entries, and Groups interested in participating should Register by calling Chawgo at 607-226-2211.

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State Police will participate in a special traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors through Thanksgiving weekend. The special traffic enforcement period runs through Sunday, and will focus on impaired and distracted driving as well as speeding and the Move Over Law. Temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended through 6:00 am on Monday, some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers for emergency repairs.

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Saturday is “Small Business Saturday” across the state & the nation, where Holiday shoppers are encouraged to do their shopping at local businesses in their communities. Small businesses represents 98% of all New York State businesses, and support 40% of the private sector workforce, with money spent at small businesses staying the community and further promote regional economic growth.

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The Chenango County Historical Society Museum Shop joins museum stores worldwide with special hours on Sunday with a variety of seasonal gift ideas. The Chenango County Historical Society will also have their annual Holiday Open House from 10 am. to 4 pm. on December 3 at the Chenango County Historical Society at 45 Rexford St., Norwich.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Gina Donato on an outstanding warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Donato is a white female 5’2″ 190 pounds with brown hair & hazel eyes, anyone with information should contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling (607) 778-1196.

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State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force through Halloween in order to crack down on impaired and reckless driving. The enforcement period begins today and runs through Tuesday, October 31st, the annual effort is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.

The Heavy Metal Haul Out for the Delaware Valley Humane Society & conducted by Waste Recovery Enterprises, brought in a substantial amount of money for the Shelter, directer Erin Insinga told WCDO news how much was raised:

(Erin Insinga 10-27-23)

Insinga said that the money raised will go for the normal operation of the shelter, they hope to do the haul out for the 5th time next year with Waste Recovery Enterprises.

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The Foothills Performing Arts Center will be the site of the Magical Masquerade Ball Saturday night, executive Director Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 10-27-23)

Doyle said that there were still some tickets available at foothillspac.org, and there may be some tickets available at the box office prior to the show Saturday night.

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Chenango Arts Council 2023/24 Season continues on Saturday as audiences will be treated to a spooky Halloween show guaranteed to be one of a kind, according to coucil spokesperson Mary Beth Miller:

(Mary Beth Miller 10-27-23)

Jekyll and Hyde will allow people to experience a silent movie as was it originally intended, as a community, on a big screen and with live music, more information or tickets are available at chenangoarts.org.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Commitment to Community Honorees will hold their annual awards dinner Saturday, Chamber Spokesperson June White told WCDO news about the winners:

(June White 10-27-23)

The annual dinner will be held Saturday @ the Bainbridge Community Center.

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The 49th Festival of Bands will be held at the Norwich High School Football Field tomorrow with 8 field bands performing at the combination performance & fundraiser, Spokesman Paul Musk explains:

(Paul Musk 9-28-23)

Musk said that Concession will be available for those in attendance, as part of the fundraising efforts, More information is available at nysfbc.org, or by calling Musk at 336-7883.

.M. NEWS Friday 10-27-23

State Police were asked to check the welfare of a student at Schenevus Central School, The student left the school after speaking with school staff and was interviewed at home by Investigators. It was determined that the student was suffering from a mental health crisis and did have a firearm in his possession while at school. The student did not make any direct threats or display a weapon at any time. The juvenile was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Criminal Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds and appeared before a judge in Otsego County Supreme Court – Youth Part. Investigators applied for an Extreme Risk Protection Order and the juvenile was transported for a mental health evaluation.

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Ganesh Ramsaran pleaded guilty to killing his wife Jennifer in 2012 in Chenango County Court Thursday. Ramsaran was sentenced to 22 years in prison for manslaughter, Ramsaran was granted a retrial last year after Ramsaran claimed he received inadequate defense in his previous trial.

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Troopers located the work truck belonging to Barney and Sons Well Drilling in Laurens. It was located unoccupied on a dirt road in the town of Sidney. The investigation is on-going. Anyone who knows the person that took the truck or saw someone operating the truck either late at night on October 24 or in the early morning of October 25 is asked to call New York State Police at (607)561-7400.

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Saturday in the Park with Chobani concludes tomorrow starting at 9:00 AM in West Park in Norwich, which will coincide Halloween themed events around Norwich Saturday, for the annual “Nor-Witch Festival”. Norwich BID Spokesperson Mindy Chawgo explains:

(Mindy Chawgo 10-27-23)

More information is available at Saturday in the Park with Chobani on Facebook or by calling 607-226-2211.

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September is Suicide Awareness Month, and another event will be coming Sunday in Delhi to raise funds to combat the continuing suicide problem. Karen Heisig is the Director of the Greater New York Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, she talked about Sunday’s walk in Delhi:

(Karen Heiseg 9-22-23)

Heiseg said Sunday’s Delhi Walk will begin at 12:00 Noon, people can register for the walks at AFSP.Org/Delaware County, more information is also available at 315-664-0346.

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State Police will be hosting a FREE car seat safety check event Saturday from 12:00 pm. – 3:00 pm. That event will be held at: Chenango Bridge Fire Department

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The Chenango Arts Council will have an interactive who-done-it this Saturday night, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 9-22-23)

Tickets are available at Chenangoarts.org, more information is available at 336-2787.

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Binghamton Rumble Ponies have advanced into the Eastern League Championship with a 2-0 win over the Somerset Patriots Thursday Night, They will play in the Eastern League Championship Game #1 on Sunday at 5:35 PM At Mirabito Stadium. Tickets are on sale with special Box Office hours Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, or at milb.com/binghamton.

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Peila farms in Oxford are partnering with the Children’s with Special Needs Program Saturday that is open to the public. Families are invited to to go through the corn maze & check out the new Jumbo Jumper Bounce Pillow. The event begins at 11:00 AM. admission is $10, the first 100 individuals who are affiliated with the Early Intervention program will be admitted for free; more information is available at 607-373-1729.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-22-23

Saturday in the Park with Chobani returns from 9 am. to 1 pm. every Saturday from September 23 to October 28; located in West Park. Norwich BID Spokesperson Mindy Chawgo explains:

(Mindy Chawgo 9–22-23)

The 6 week festival wraps up on October 28 with the Norwich Festival with hayrides, pumpkin carving, baking competition, trunk or treat and more information is available at Saturday in the Park with Chobani on Facebook or by calling 607-226-2211.

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A free Health & Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the Bainbridge Village Green. Reverend Kenneth Simurro of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Bainbridge & The United Presbyterian church of East Guilford is helping to organize the event & he told WCDO news of some of the key participants:

(Rev. Kenneth Simurra 9-22-23)

Reverend Simurra said that the other participants include the Bainbridge Fire Department, and the Lighthouse Cancer Support Group among many others, there will also be a bake sale & winter clothing and personal hygiene giveaway. A blood drive will be held at the Town Hall. More information is available by email to healthfairbainbridge@gmail.com.

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The 8th Annual Autumn Open Air Market will be held Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. there will be Free parking, & Free entry & over 75 local merchants will be participating.

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Hartwick College will be holding their annual True Blue Weekend 2023 this weekend, with Reunions, alumni, and families taking part in a variety of events today through Sunday. today features the Golden Jubilee Reunion & 50-Year Club Induction Ceremony, Saturday features the Ribbon Cutting & Dedication of Day Apartments a chicken barbecue & the Athletics Hall of Fame, Sunday, many activities are scheduled at the Pine Lake Environmental Campus. more information is available at Hartwickalumni.org.

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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 32-year-old Stephen Moran of Binghamton was arraigned in Broome County Court Thursday, he was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter, 2nd degree manslaughter, along with several other charges, he is accused of driving intoxicated at an excessive speed August 8th on the Vestal Parkway, his vehicle crashed into a vehicle occupied by Alfred and Paula Latessa, Alfred was pronounced dead at the scene, Paula succumbed to her injuries at an area hospital shortly after the crash.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that a man missing from Delaware County was discovered illegally harvesting ginseng in the town of Middletown. The unidentified man was reported missing on August 31st after he failed to return home; an acquaintance found the man’s vehicle on a private logging road in the town of Middletown. The Sheriff’s Office K9 team located the missing person in good health, An Environmental Conservation Office seized the ginseng he was charged with harvesting ginseng without landowner permission, trespassing, and petty larceny.

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The Greater Binghamton Airport announced today that they will be offering additional flights to New York City shortly. Officials announced that Delta Airlines will be offering 2 flights a day to LaGuardia Airport, starting on January 9th. Tickets for the New York City flights will be sold starting tomorrow.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-28-22

State Police are continuing their search to locate Frederick Mayock who was last seen on the Canadarago Lake boat launch with a kayak on October 22, 2022. Investigators are asking the public who live or have businesses near Canadarago Lake and near the boat launch on State Highway 28 to review security or surveillance footage that show a white kayak (pictured below). If anyone has video of the kayak from Saturday, October 22 between the hours of 9am and 8pm to please contact New York State Police at (607)561-7400.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s 16th Annual Live Benefit Auction will be held Today at the Quality Inn on Route 23 at 5:30 pm, more information is available at oneontahistory.org, or at 607-432-0960. 

The 2022 New York State Cannabis Expo, Conference & Career Fair will be held this weekend at the Albany Capital Center Saturday from 6:00-9:00pm & Sunday from 10:00 am-5:00pm. Experts in the field are expected to speak to participants over the 2 day event regarding procedures & successes in other states where Marijuana has become legal for adult use.

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The “NorWitch” Fall Festival will be held in Downtown Norwich Saturday, sponsored by The Norwich BID, which will include the final Saturday in the Park with Chobani as well as a variety of Halloween themed events, according to spokesman Tracy Chawgo:

(Tracy Chawgo 10-28-22)

Chawgo said that the will be numerous vendors, a pumpkin painting contest, bounce house, hay rides, plus the annual YMCA Halloween parade set at 11:00 AM.

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Saturday is National Drug Take Back day nationwide. The DEA encourages people to get rid of unwanted or expired medication properly, in order to keep them out of the waste stream & out of the wrong hands, to find out where to get rid of medications, go to dea.gov/takebackday#collection-locator.

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2 Otsego County Blood drives are scheduled, the 1st will be in Oneonta today from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street. Another Blood drive will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Burlington Flats Baptist Church. Appointments can be made using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Commitment to Community Dinner will be held Saturday at the Sundown Golf & Country Club starting at 6:00PM. The Chamber will honor Barnard’s Hometown Hardware as the Business of the year, Lambrecht Auction as the Business of Distinction, the Citizen of the Year is Jennifer Lambrecht & the Service Organization of the Year – Bainbridge American Legion

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