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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-20-23

wcdonews — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:34:25 +0000

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-20-23

The Annual Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund will be hold their 3rd annual fundraising show, with a variety of local musicians to raise money for those seeking careers in Music, long time area musician and organizer Bruce Beadle explains:

(Bruce Beadle 6-20-23)

Beadle said that Palmer was a local jazz guitarist who played with Harry Chapin back in the 70’s, he passed away a few years ago after battling cancer. Tickets for the show on July 15th at the Norwich American legion from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM, Tickets are available at Nazzitto’s Liquors, The Blarney Stone or at the door.

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Delhi Telephone Company, or DTC, is working to wrap up their work, in order to offer their Internet, Phone & TV Services to Walton Village Residents, Jason Miller of DTC Explains:

(Jason Miller 6-20-23)

DTC was part of the state’s plan a few years ago to get Internet Services to under-served rural areas, then have since planned to get infrastructure set up to include villages around the region to offer Fiber Optic high speed internet, with plans in the work to get into the Village of Sidney in the next few years.

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Organizers for the upcoming Southern Tier Music Festival are needed to assist with a variety of function at the show at the Sidney Airport on Saturday, July 1st. those who wish to volunteer should contact Teri Schunk 607-435-5620 or teresa.schunk@nbtinsurance.com, Volunteers are needed before, during and after the event

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State Comptroller’s office announced the results of an audit of the Oxford Academy and Central School District. District officials did not comply with competitive bidding requirements for 33 of 35 transportation contracts totaling $322,056, fuel credit card purchases resulting totaling $16,258 did not comply with district procedures, and that vehicle repair invoices and parts ordered by the vehicle maintenance and repair vendor were not reviewed to verify that the parts ordered were for district vehicles.

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The Town of Sidney Highway Department announced that Back River Road will be closed from Rte 357 to Exit 10 starting June 26th thru June 28th. It will also be closed July 5th and July 6th for paving, area motorists are advised to use other local roads during the work periods.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 6-20-23

Delaware County Sheriffs Office Criminal Investigation Division received information that inmate Derek Wignall of Hancock repetitively violated a County Court Order of Protection while incarcerated at the Delaware County Jail, prior to his release from the Correctional Facility. At the completion of their investigation, Officers located and arrested Wignall in the Village of Hancock, he is charged with Aggravated Criminal Contempt, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bail. Wignall is scheduled to re- appear at Delhi Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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The Oneonta Common Council held a special meeting last week, they voted to demolish the municipal parking garage, new plans call for the building of a new garage and possibly re-imagining the area into a new transit hub, Consulting firm Wendell Companies reported to the council that the whole project could cost up to $30 Million Dollars.

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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Quarterly Networking Mixer today. The mixer runs from 5:00 to 6:30 Pm at Damaschke Field, prior to tonight’s Oneonta Outlaws game.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-17-21

wcdonews — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:17:15 +0000

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-17-21

Police in Cobleskill arrested 53 year old Raymond George for 1st degree manslaughter, for allegedly driving his vehicle into the Colonial Motel Tuesday, killing fellow Motel resident James Williams, following an argument. Police reported that 2 dogs were also killed in the incident, 11 people were displaced due to the structural damage to the building. George was arrested shortly after the incident nearby, Police determined that Williams had been sitting on a bench outside his room with his dogs, when he was struck; he was trapped in the wreckage and was pronounced dead at the scene. George was arraigned and ordered held without bail. State Police, Schoharie County Sheriff’s Department, the Schoharie County District Attorney’s Office and state corrections officials assisted with the investigation.

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According to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 17,500, or 0.2%, to 7,459,100 in May 2021. By comparison, the number of private sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 0.4% in May 2021. New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 8.2% to 7.8% in May 2021.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Senior Financial Empowerment act, to try to streamline the reporting by seniors, of phone & Email scams designed to steal their personal financial information:

(Gillibrand 6-17-21)

Senator Gillibrand stated that Millions of seniors across the country are victims of financial scams and abuse every year, with scams related to COVID-19 alone costing consumers more than $460 million. New York State seniors lose as much as $1.5 billion per year to financial fraud and abuse.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Joseph Santiago of Burlington following a traffic stop in the Town of Burlington on June 7^th. Santiago was charged with Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument & Criminal Possession Controlled Substance. The Investigation revealed that Santiago, who was a passenger in the stopped vehicle, was wanted on an active bench warrant issued out of the Town of New Lisbon court, he was found to be in possession of numerous narcotics during the stop. Santiago was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on the bench warrant; he faces action in Town of Burlington court June 21^st.

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The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a Johnson and Johnson single dose COVID Vaccine clinic tomorrow. The clinic will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Laurens Fire Department, for those 18 & older, no appointments are necessary; the clinic will be walk in only.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies return to Binghamton to play a 4 game homestand starting tonight against Portland, at the newly renamed Mirabito Stadium. Team General Manager J.B. Bayne told WCDO News that the COVID guidelines have been changed, and fans can come out to the games like they did before the Pandemic.

(J.B. Bayne 6-17-21)

Information about the team’s schedule, ticket prices, promotions & roster are available at BINGRP.com.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-17-21

Frontier Communications reported 2 work vans missing from their property at 2 Oak Avenue in the Village of Sidney on Monday; the vans were recovered Tuesday in a wooded area outside the village. Sidney Police Department, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and State Police executed a search warrant of 5 Division Street in Sidney Wednesday; they arrested 47 year old Brian Kingsbury of Sidney & 24 year old Nikita Crumb of Sidney for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Both were arraigned in the Village of Sidney court, Crumb was released on her own recognizance to appear back in court at a later date, Kingsbury was remanded to the Delaware County Jail. The investigation is on-going and more arrests are expected.

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State Police continue to investigate a fatal hit and run involving a vehicle that struck 2 bicyclists on Route 26 in Cincinnatus. The deceased bicyclist is identified as 67 year old Kitt Warren of De Ruyter; the injured bicyclist is identified as 67 year old John Rutan of McGraw, who was taken to Upstate Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. 2 other bicyclists were not injured and are identified as a 34-year-old female of Greene, and a 64-year-old male of Cincinnatus. The operator of the vehicle did not stop; the vehicle was located by a Cortland County Sheriff’s Deputy in the Town of Willet. The investigation is on-going; more will be released when it is available.

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State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Anjelia Sturtevant was last seen at her residence in the town of Roseboom on Monday night. Anjelia was last seen wearing a pink camouflage pull over sweatshirt with a hood and may be carrying a white colored makeup bag with a gray pattern. Anjelia is 5’ 2″ and weighs approximately 190 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair & multiple piercings. Anyone with information should call State Police at 561-7400.

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Afton Fire fighters responded to a Commercial Building Fire at 175 Main Street last night, at the new Gavin’s Pizza location that opened earlier that day. Afton received assistance from Harpursville, Masonville, Bainbridge & Coventry. Fire was located in the wall of the building, & was knocked down quickly; Mike Gavin told WCDO News that he hopes to be re-opening sometime next week.

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Commerce Chenango will host their 2021 Gala This evening at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green said that awards will be given out to deserving area businesses & organizations:

(Kerri Green 5-21-21)

Green said that this will be the first in person social event for Commerce Chenango Members in over a year, due to the pandemic.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s Third Thursday program continues with Assemblyman Joe Angelino. The event will run virtually this morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, to register, go to delawarecounty.org.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21 year old Scott Sieger of Oneonta following an investigation into a Forged Check. Sieger was charged with Forgery, criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Criminal Impersonation, for allegedly forging a stolen check in order to purchase a vehicle, he will appear in Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.

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The mobile screening coach will be in Oneonta at Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park Today, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm For “Pink in the Ballpark Night” with the Oneonta Outlaws to provide No Cost mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over. More information or appointments can be made by calling the Cancer Services Program at 1-888-345-0225.

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The Village of Sidney announced that the water will be shut off today from about 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on West Main Street between Sunset Avenue & Circle Drive. Crews will be installing a new Water valve in that area at that time.

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The Town of Unadilla reported that a few of their roads will be “briefly closed” today for chip sealing. The affected roads are Butternut Road, Sand Hill Road, Lovers Lane, Rod and Gun Club Road & Leizear Hill Road.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-11-19

wcdonews — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 18:11:45 +0000

State Police are investigating a death at a suspicious Fire in Worcester. Troopers were dispatched shortly before 9:00 p.m. last night, to a fire in the town of Worcester, Police located a deceased subject inside the residence, the investigation is on-going and more details will be released later today.

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Daniel Butash of Endicott was sentenced in Broome County Court this morning, following a guilty plea for aggravated vehicular Assault. Butash was arrested after he was driving the wrong way on State Route 17 & crashed into the patrol vehicle driven by Deputy Kristy Botsford in February, he will serve 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison.

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Restorations are continuing at Damaschke Field in Oneonta, as the Grandstand demolition is underway this week. The project is expected to be completed over the next Several Months, new concrete will be poured soon, & new seats are expected to be installed by next May, box seats & The dugouts are being rebuilt, all the work is expected to be completed by the May 15th start of the Oneonta Outlaws baseball season.

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Former WCDO personality Wayne Robert King has passed away at the age of 62. King had the 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM shift from the mid 80’s to the late 90’s; he had been operating the Country Motel on State Route 7 in recent years. Funeral arrangements are being handled by CH Landers Funeral Home.

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The Annual “Taste of the Catskills” will be held at Maple Shade farms in the town of Delhi Saturday & Sunday. More than 100 vendors are participating, various entertainment & games are scheduled, and more information is available at taste of the catskill.com.

State Police are asking the public’s help to locate 44 year old Jesse Donlin, who has been missing since early September. Donlin was last seen in the Oxford area and has not been heard from since. He is described as a white male, 5’7” feet tall, approximately 165 pounds, with light brown shoulder length hair and brown eyes. Donlin has ties to Sidney, Unadilla, Morris, Afton as well as Binghamton, Utica & the Capital District. Anyone with information about Donlin’s whereabouts should call State Police at 561-7400.

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The 3rd annual Sidney Warriors 5K Walk/Run fundraiser will be held on Sunday, with 60% going to the Ronald McDonald House, and 20% each going to the Sidney Joshua House, and the Sidney Food Bank. That will be followed by the Catholic Charities Annual Color Run, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 10-11-19)

Registration and other information are available at local races.com.

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Social Security announced that millions of retirees will get a 1.6% cost of living increase in 2020, which amounts to about $24 a month for the average retired worker. The Cost of Living Increase affects about 1 in 5 households, or about 70 million Social Security Recipients, Disable Veterans & federal retirees.

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The 33rd Annual Sacred Heart Church Harvest festival begins today, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, & again on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Church is located at 15 Liberty Street in Sidney, WCDO Will be broadcasting live this afternoon & again tomorrow morning

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 7-3-18

wcdonews — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:40:32 +0000

State Police are cracking down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions for the 4th of July holiday. State Troopers are conducting sobriety checkpoints and targeting reckless and aggressive driving statewide to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest times for summertime traveling. The enforcement detail will run through Thursday, July 5th. Also, Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended until Thursday, to accommodate travelers during the busy Independence Day holiday.
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The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York urges New Yorkers to let professionals handle the fireworks, and not to use these dangerous & illegal devices themselves. All fireworks, including sparklers can be extremely dangerous, the tip of a sparkler burns at a temperature of nearly 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, which can cause severe 3rd degree burns, sparklers cause roughly 25% of all fireworks-related emergency room visits, the most of any type of fireworks-like device.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 29 year old Vincent Reggero of Arkville, for False Personation, after he identified himself to Deputies during a traffic stop on State Highway 206 in the Town of Walton on June 25th using a false name and date of birth. Reggero had an active warrant for his arrest from San Antonio, Texas for Assault/Bodily Injury of a Security Officer; he was then arrested as a Fugitive from Justice and arraigned in the Village of Walton Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail. Reggero will answer to charges in the Town of Walton while he awaits extradition to the State of Texas.
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The Annual Gilbertville Pet Parade will be held this evening starting at the Centennial Park Pavilion, organizer Jonathan Dukochitz (duh-KOO-chits) explains:

(Jonathan Dukochitz 7-3-18)

Ice Cream treats will be available at the conclusion of the pet parade; more information is available at 646-320-7715.
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First Night Oneonta and Five Star Subaru present the HOMETOWN 4th of JULY in Neahwa Park tomorrow, the event is alcohol free & admission is free. Among the Scheduled events: from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon; The Oneonta Color Run will be held in Neahwa Park, at 12:00 Noon will be the Parade, with the Lineup at 11:00 AM at the Foothills Center for the Performing Arts on Market Street. The parade will travel down Main Street and into Neahwa Park. All entertainment, activities & vendors will be in Neahwa Park & at 6:00 PM, there will be a free Oneonta Outlaws Baseball Game at Damascke Field, the day will conclude with Fireworks at 9:30 pm.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will meet tonight at 5:30pm at The Meeting Place. The agenda will be devoted to a final update for the Annual Carnival of Sales on July 14th & to continue the Strategic Planning Workshop.
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State Police Superintendent George Beach announced the death of Trooper Nicholas Clark. Early Monday morning, Trooper Clark, the Stueben County Sheriff’s Office and the Corning Police Department responded to a call of a suicidal subject barricaded at a residence in the town of Erwin, Stueben County. During the incident response, Trooper Clark was shot and killed. 43-year old Steven Kiley was found in the residence dead of an apparent gunshot wound. Trooper Clark was 29 years old, he graduated from the 203rd session of the Basic School in 2015. The incident remains under investigation.
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Fireworks Over the Fairgrounds returns to the Chenango County Fairgrounds on July 4th, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter 7-3-18)

Tickets are available locally at Blue Ox Store or at the gate the day of the show, the day will conclude with a Fireworks display at Dusk.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40 year old Anthony Stephens of Walton, on charges of DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, Unsafe Tire, Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent, and Moved from Lane Unsafely, following a motorcycle accident in the Town of Hamden. Stephens is scheduled to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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The City of Oneonta will hold a public hearing this evening at the Oneonta Common Council Meeting at City Hall to receive public comments on the City’s community development needs, and to discuss the possible submission of 1 or more Community Development Block Grant applications for 2018. The City is currently considering a grant application for $230,000 for Nick’s Diner on Chestnut Street. The Common Council meeting is open to the public & begins at 7:00 PM in the 2nd floor Common Council Chambers.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 7-5-16

wcdonews — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 19:25:48 +0000

Governor Cuomo’s START-UP New York program is under fire, following the release of a report that claims that New York State has spent over 50 million dollars to advertise the program, that has only created 408 new jobs in the past two years. The program calls for incentives such as a ten-year tax-free location to the state by existing or new businesses, the program started slowly in its first year, last year is created 334 jobs. Empire State Development officials released a report Friday, they expect the program to create more than 4,100 new jobs by the end of 2020.
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Oneonta Police announced that a threat of terrorist activities in Oneonta by ISIS, from a man in Georgia, was not credible. Police said that that state & federal law enforcement investigators contacted Matthias Czako of Cumming Georgia, who claimed on various social media, that Isis was attack Oneonta during the July 4th Fireworks display following a baseball Game with the Oneonta Outlaws. Oneonta Police reported no issues at the July 4th Celebration; Czako retracted his announcement based on cracking various biblical codes, following the FBI investigation.
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Sidney Village Officials & Sidney Police announced that power was Knocked out earlier this afternoon, when a truck hit a power pole at about 12:30, and knocked down some power lines on West Main Street. NYSEG Officials reported that 686 customers were without power in Sidney & Masonville, Sidney Officials said that West Main Street is closed between Pearl Street & Sunset for clean up & power restoration.
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Sidney Village Officials announced that River Street would be closed from Camp to Colegrove to repair a water service issue. The street will be closed from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday & a detour will be set up.
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The city of Oneonta Parks & Recreation committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed. The next meeting will be held on August 1st at Oneonta City Hall.
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The Town of Unadilla Highway Department announced that Alton Deforest Road would be closed on Wednesday. Officials announced that the road closure would be from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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The Annual Afton Fair gets underway tomorrow at the fairgrounds, spokesperson Rhonda Barriger explains:

(Rhonda Barriger 7-5-16)

This year is the 127th year of the Afton Fair, running from Wednesday through Saturday, more information is also available at 639-1525.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office investigated a 2 car fatal motor vehicle crash on County Road 29 in the Town of New Berlin. Vehicle 1 was operated by 19-year-old Matthew Collins of Plymouth, when it crossed the center line into the path of vehicle 2 being operated by 65 year old John Mckernan of New Berlin, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Collins was not injured; he was charged with Failure to Keep Right and will appear in court at a later date.
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The State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project would require lane closures in the City of Binghamton. Today Front Street southbound will be reduced to 1 lane for the construction of new bridge piers adjacent to Front Street, also State Route 17 will be reduced to 1 lane between Exits 72 & 71 for overhead sign work & the installment of pavement markings associated with a new, temporary traffic pattern change, which is needed to enable the replacement of the Route 17 West Bridge over Glenwood Road.
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2 Blood donation opportunities are available today; with Donors of all blood types are needed now. In Delhi, blood can be donated from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Delhi United Ministry, 1 Church Street, in Norwich From 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM at Chenango Memorial Hospital, 178 N. Broad Street. Donors can Schedule an appointment by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting this evening. The Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
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The Sidney Memorial Public Library will begin their “Teen Tuesday” program today. The program is for 7th through 12th graders, it will be held at the Library Tuesday nights from 6:00 to 7:00 PM today through August 23rd. More information is available at 563-1200.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-15-16

wcdonews — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 18:25:33 +0000

Governor Cuomo & State Leaders announced an agreement on legislation to modernize New York’s 80-year-old Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. The agreement will Expand Sunday Sales times; Eliminates Paperwork Requirements for Craft Manufacturers; Authorize the Sale of Wine in Growlers; Reduce Fees for Craft Beverage Salespeople; Reduced Fees for Small Wholesalers; & Authorize Gift Wrapping.
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State Police arrested 24 year old Jesse Adams of Maryland, New York for 3 counts of 3rd Degree Assault 3rd degree, after troopers were advised of a series of physical assaults at a home on Dog Hill Road in the Town of Maryland. Adams is accused of assaulting his Girlfriend 3 times the last 8 months causing injuries. Adams was arraigned in Town of Milford court and was released without bail required; an order of protection was placed against Adams.
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Governor Cuomo, & State Leaders announced a final agreement on legislation to combat heroin and prescription opioid abuse in New York State. The package of 3 bills calls for the elimination of insurance Barriers To increase access to treatment, increases evaluation For those incapacitated by opioids from 48 to 72-HOUrs, reduces prescription limits for Opioids from 30 to 7 days, requires education for physicians on pain management, mandates pharmacists to provide easy to understand information on the risks associated with Opioid pain medications and requires data to be collected on overdoses & prescriptions to assist the state in fighting the epidemic.
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State Police announced the recovery of the body of 9-year-old Dylan Giangregorio Tuesday. Police said that the boy was presumed to have drowned when he and six family members were swept over a waterfall at Letchworth State Park, the body of his 6-year-old brother Preston was recovered Sunday. 5 other family members were rescued & were taken to area hospitals, State Police reported that the family of 7 left a designated trail and entered the water above the falls illegally.
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The State Tax Department reminds quarterly and monthly sales tax vendors to avoid penalties and interest by filing their returns on or before Monday, June 20th. New York State has more than 536,000 sales tax filers, including about 227,000 quarterly filers and 49,000 monthly filers. In the 2015 calendar year, sales tax payments totaled more than $28 billion, which is revenue shared by the State with the counties or cities where the sales transactions occurred.
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Matthews Ford of Norwich has announced their 11th annual Mustang rally for July 9th, coinciding with the Annual Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Norwich. Matthews Spokesperson Kathy Breno explains:

(Kathy Breno 6-15-16)

Breno said that last year over 250 Mustangs from all over the region attended the annual event at the Norwich Dealership.
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Delaware County Public Health Services will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Tompkins Highway Garage, on County Highway 20 in Trout Creek. Cats and Dogs can get their first rabies vaccine at 3 months of age. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
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The Otsego County Chamber of commerce will begin their summer Networking Luncheon series today with the Oneonta Outlaws baseball team at Damaschke Field. The event runs from 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM. the guest speaker will be Jeff Kunion, President of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League.
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State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project will be performed and will require lane closures in the City of Binghamton. Today & tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, I-81 north/State Route 17 west will have periodic, alternating lane closures between Exit 3 and the I-81/SR-17. Also, today through Friday, June 17 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Glenwood Avenue will have periodic, alternating lane closures for asbestos abatement work on the State Route 17 West Bridge over Glenwood Avenue. Flag personnel will guide alternating traffic through the work zone.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-2-15

wcdonews — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 19:01:12 +0000

The Matthews Auto Group is celebrating the Grand Re-Opening of the newly remodeled Matthews Ford dealership and the Grand Opening of the new Quick Lane of Chenango County with a ceremony today at 10:30 am at 175 East Main Street. The complete overhaul began in May 2014 as part of a Ford image program to upgrade facilities nationwide to current standards, with new interior and exterior lighting, flooring, expanded waiting areas, & rest rooms with baby changing stations.
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Another car seat safety check is scheduled today at the Home Depot on State Route 28 in Oneonta. The event will run form 3:00 to 6:00 PM. More information is available through the Otsego county Health department at 547-4230.
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The Oneonta common council will hold their next regular meeting today beginning at 7:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public & will be held in the 2nd floor common council chambers at Oneonta city hall.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold a meet the Oneonta Outlaws baseball team Networking Luncheon at Damaschke Field in Oneonta from 11:45am to 1:30pm. More information is available at 432-4500 Extension 207.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-24-14

wcdonews — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:46:14 +0000

State Police arrested a 22-year-old Tyler Webb for 2nd degree Grand Larceny, for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from a Town of Greene residence in September. Webb was held without bail and the investigation is ongoing, according to state police.

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State police report that a Bainbridge man wanted on charges here was arrested in Montana. A 35-year-old Charles Brasington of Bainbridge was arrested on October 16th & was charged with 4 counts of 3rd degree grand larceny, 3 counts of 2nd -degree grand larceny & 1st degree scheming to defraud, for allegedly stealing a vehicle from the town of Guilford in November of 2013, Brasington is held without bail pending court action.

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The Constitution Pipeline project cleared a hurdle today when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a final environmental impact statement that concluded its impacts would be within acceptable levels once mitigation measures are taken. In the report, the federal agency determined the pipeline would result in limited environmental impacts. The decision, however, also included a series of conditions that must be met for the project to win full approval from FERC. The project involves running natural gas pipeline that would begin in Susquehanna County, Pa., and go through parts of Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Schoharie counties

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The Oneonta Outlaws announced a fundraiser full-length rodeo tomorrow at 1:00 PM at Damaschke Field in Oneonta. Millennia Entertainment is co-promoting and organizing the event. The Saturday Showdown Tickets are $30 and children under 12 are free. Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com. More information is available at 316-2870 or the Oneonta Outlaws office at 432-6326.

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The 2015 General Clinton Canoe Regatta kickoff meeting will be held on Tuesday November 4^th. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Highway 7 Bar and Grill in Bainbridge.

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AngelJenny will host a SIDS awareness & fundraising walk tomorrow in Sidney. The event will run form 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will begin at 70 River Street in Sidney. More information is available at angeljenny.com or at 383-0425.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-17-14

wcdonews — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:54:36 +0000

Afton will be hosting the Four Chamber Mixer at Vincent’s Restaurant on Main Street in Afton on Monday starting at 6:00 PM, with the meeting to follow at 7:00. The meeting is a FREE event for members of Sidney, Unadilla, Bainbridge and Afton Chambers, An R.S.V.P to each chamber’s secretary is requested by today.
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The Oneonta Outlaws announced a fundraiser full-length rodeo Saturday October 25 at 1 p.m at Damaschke Field in Oneonta. Millennia Entertainment is helping to co-promote and organize the event. The Saturday Showdown Tickets are $30 and children under 12 are free. Tickets are on sale now online at www.brownpapertickets.com. More information is available at 316-2870 or the Oneonta Outlaws office at 432-6326.
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Tonight at the Floyd Maines Veterans memorial Arena in Binghamton, it will be PINK AT THE RINK with the Binghamton senators & the Portland Pirates, PRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER. Game time is 7:05 PM with $2.00 DONATED per ticket to the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. The B-Sens uniforms will be pink in honor of breast cancer awareness and they will be auctioned off after the game.
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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-17-12

wcdonews — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:53:25 +0000

State Police at Sidney arrested 41-year-old Scott Lanich of Canandaigua for Felony Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Interstate 88 in Sidney, Lanich was arraigned before the Town of Sidney Court, remanded to the Delaware County Jail and is scheduled to reappear Tuesday.

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The National Weather Service has renewed the City of Norwich’s certification as StormReady under a nationwide program to help communities keep you safe from severe weather. To be recognized, a community must establish a 24-hour emergency operations center, Have multiple ways to receive & transmit severe weather warnings and forecasts, Create a system that monitors weather conditions locally, Promote public readiness through seminars & Develop a formal hazardous weather plan, which includes training severe weather spotters and holding emergency exercises.

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State Troopers arrested 26-year-old Anthony Heath of Norwich for Driving While Intoxicated. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 23 in Morris; Heath was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Morris Court on January 14th.

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Tri-town area residents can place their signature on an item that will be sent to Newtown Connecticut, to the families affected by Friday’s sandy Creek school massacre. Lisa Curtis at the family dollar in Sidney explains:

(Lisa Curtis)

Curtis said that the “Wall of Prayer” will be sent out after Christmas, it is located at the Family Dollar Store in the Great American plaza in Sidney.

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Gary Laing of Oneonta is the new owner of the Oneonta Outlaws Baseball team, & they will return to the New York Collegiate Baseball League. The team will continue to play their games at Damaschke Field in Neawha Park; their season will start up in June.

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State Police Oneonta arrested 75-year-old Gary Cook of Oneonta for Disorderly Conduct. The arrest resulted from a complaint of a disturbance at the Price Chopper store in the Town of Oneonta. Cook was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court for Tuesday.

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Police in Saratoga Springs arrested 22-year-old Tyler Bellick of Schenectady, who is accused of attempting to steal a limousine being used for a bachelorette party over the weekend. Police said that Bellick was intoxicated when he jumped into a limo at Saratoga Casino and Raceway early Sunday morning and started to drive away with about a dozen women inside the vehicle. Bellick forcibly removed by 1 of the women, he tried to flee on foot and was caught by casino security guards and held for police. Bellick was charged with DWI, and grand larceny, he faces court action at a later date.

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