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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-20-19

wcdonews — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:40:39 +0000

UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital is half a million dollars closer to its capital campaign goal thanks to a $500,000 commitment from the Roger Follett Foundation this week. CMH Director of Fundraising & Business Development Melissa Stagnaro told WCDO News about the successful campaign:

(Melissa Stagnaro 9-20-19)

Stagnaro said that the Follett foundation gift will be paid out over the next 5 five years, it follows similar commitments from Blueox, NBT, Preferred Mutual Insurance company since the capital campaign started in August.

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DTC will be holding their next “Meet & Greet” at the Trout Creek firehouse tomorrow, for town of Tompkins residents. Valerie Nichols of DTC Explains:

(Valerie Nichols 9-20-19)

The Meet & Greet will run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Nichols estimates that DTC Will be donating $5,000 to the trout Creek Fire Department.

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Krystal Lee “The Country Sweetheart” from East Meredith is in Tennessee this weekend; she had been nominated in 2 categories for the Josie Music Awards at Dollywood after submitting videos of her performing original songs. Krystal was nominated for the Young Adult Female Vocalist of the Year and the Songwriter Achievement Award in the Modern country category. Krystal earned her nominations for her original song titled “No more sometimes”.

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The Sidney Police Department, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and State Police conducted a vehicle and traffic law detail Thursday from 5:00 to 10:00 PM. The goal of the detail was to take drunk and drugged drivers off the road as well as enforce vehicle and traffic laws, 15 traffic tickets were issued which included 2 arrests for aggravated unlicensed operation.

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The Afton VFW is hosting the Veterans Awareness festival tomorrow. The event will start at 8:00 AM with a breakfast, at 187 Main Street in Afton, more information is available at 639-1446.

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The Tri-County Chapter of New York State Women Inc. is sponsoring an AMBA scholarship fundraiser Saturday in Sidney. The Amba Clinic will be held from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street; those looking to have their blood drawn for a variety of tests can call 800-234-8888 for an appointment.

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The Afton United Methodist Church Fall Craft & Vendor Show will be held Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at 34 Spring Street in Afton. Proceeds from vendor’s fees will benefit the United Methodist Church

The Otsego County Planning Department has announced their 22nd Annual Household Hazardous Waste Days. The 1st collection day will be Today at the Unadilla Town Barn from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM; the 2nd day will be at the Cooperstown Meadows Office Complex tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. There will be a small fee for businesses wishing to participate; more information is available at 547-4225.

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The Otsego County Democrats will hold their Annual Dinner & Silent Auction on Saturday evening. The Keynote Speaker will be state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The event will start at 5:00 PM at the Hunt Union Ballroom at the State University Campus in Oneonta.

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The 3rd Annual Uncle Bear Memorial Truck Show will be held this tomorrow at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. Spokesperson Julie Fuller explains:

(Julie Fuller 9-20-19)

Fuller said that all proceeds go to The American Cancer Society; more information is available at UncleBearMemorial.com.

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The 10th Annual Sidney Center Tractor Parade will be held tomorrow through the hamlet of Sidney Center. The parade is open to anyone with tractors, doodlebugs, antique or muscle cars, participants can line up at Firemen’s Field between 9:00 AM & 11:45 Am, the parade starts at 12:00 Noon. Other activities scheduled include raffles, a Chicken Barbecue, children’s games, more information is available at 369-9494, 369-9074 or 369-4538.

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Hartwick College will honor a pair of local benefactors during their True Blue Weekend tomorrow. The late Clyde and Mildred Wright will be honored with the naming of Hartwick’s new turf athletic field at Wright Stadium. All men’s sporting events played at the stadium will take place on “The Clyde;” all women’s sporting events will play on “The Millie.” More information is available at 431-4432 or joness3@hartwick.edu.

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Donors of all blood types are needed in Oneonta today at a blood drive at the SUNY Campus. Appointments are requested at the Red Cross Blood Donor App, RedCrossBlood.org, and 1-800-RED CROSS or through Alexa Echo devices. Todays’ Oneonta blood drive will be from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM.

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 9-12-19

wcdonews — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 18:59:57 +0000

30 year old Dustin Freeman of Morris was sentenced in Chenango County Court was sentenced to 18 years in prison, following a guilty plea for 1st degree rape & criminal sale of a controlled substance. Freeman pleaded guilty to raping a New Berlin woman in her home in December and for selling cocaine.

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25 year old Cody Franciscovich has been indicted in Tioga County Court on 2 counts of 2nd-degree murder in connection with the killing of his 8-month-old baby Ruby, who was found on June 9th by State Police in a pond behind St. Patrick’s Cemetery in the Town of Tioga. Franciscovich was originally charged with 1st-degree murder charge, that charge was downgraded in the indictment. Franciscovich remains held in the Tioga County jail without bail.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested 29 year old Samantha Smith & 38 year old Vincent Guglielmo of Plymouth, following an investigation into the assault of a 4 year old girl & a 5 year old Boy. Smith & Guglielmo were charged with 2nd & 3rd degree Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Unlawful Imprisonment, both were remanded to the Chenango County Jail on large cash bail pending future court action, the investigation is continuing.

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Governor Cuomo signed 6 Bills yesterday to help ensure first responders and public sector officers and employees who developed a qualifying health condition as a result of their response to 9/11 rescue, recovery and clean-up efforts at World Trade Center sites receive the pension and health benefits they deserve. The Governor posthumously awarded the Public Service Medal to Det. Luis Alvarez, an NYPD Detective and 9/11 First Responder who fought to make the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund permanent.

The Otsego County Democrats will hold their Annual Dinner & Silent Auction on Saturday September 21st. The Keynote Speaker will be state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The event will start at 5:00 PM at the Hunt Union Ballroom at the State University Campus in Oneonta.

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NBT Bank committed half a million dollars to UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s capital campaign, which will support the construction of a new Emergency Room and Walk-In Center at the Norwich hospital, as well as strategic investments in Diagnostic Imaging and infrastructure to support the growth of future services. The pledge is the largest corporate commitment to the Norwich hospital’s capital campaign to date.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host a Mural Dedication & Chamber Open House on Monday, September 23rd @ 5:00 pm, at the mural on the Tepco Building at Front Street & State Route 206, followed by the Chamber Open House at the Wilsey Building. The artists will be recognized and the mural will be dedicated, Chamber President John Payne will host the event.

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The Music & Merchants event will be held this Saturday at General Clinton Park, with several musical acts & many vendors, organizer Melissa Matthews explains:

(Melissa Matthews 9-13-19)

Sponsors are still being accepted at 242-8473, or right up to the start of the event at 11:00 Saturday at General Clinton Park.

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Commerce Chenango is hosting an Open House this Afternoon at their Downtown Norwich offices at 15 South Broad Street. The event will run until 6:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-7-18

wcdonews — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 18:44:26 +0000

State Police at Sidney arrested 56 year old James Watson of Guilford for Criminal Mischief, after Troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute on State Route 8 in Guilford. Watson is accused of breaking the victim’s car window during the dispute, he was arraigned in the town of Guilford Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail with no bail pending court action on September 11th, and an order of protection was also issued to the victim.
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The Otsego County Democratic committee announced that they will hold their annual dinner and Silent Auction Saturday at the Hunt Union Ballroom at SUNY Oneonta. The special guest will be 19th congressional District candidate Antonio Delgado, who is running against Republican incumbent John Faso in November.
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The 24th Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will feature about 120 artists this year in Downtown Norwich.

(Celeste Friend 9-7-18)

Musical headliners will be the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, plus there will be dance companies; literary activities, a Poetry Slam, hours will be from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 to 5:00 PM in downtown Norwich’s parks. More information is available at colorscape.org.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced a $1 million state grant to help fund major renovations and improvements at historic Damaschke Field in Oneonta. The $1 million capital grant secured through the State and Municipal Facilities Program will be used to demolish the park’s grandstand and rehabilitate the space to provide a family-friendly recreational area.
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The Joshua House announced that they will be hosting a Fall Dance Party Friday Night at the Sacred Heart Church Community Room on Liberty Street in Sidney tonight from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Joshua House Spokesperson Marge Gatien explains:

(Marge Gatien 9-5-18)

Tickets are available at Joshua House at 10 Division Street in Sidney, by phone at 316-3921 or at the door Friday night.
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Sidney Center Improvement Group will be holding a volunteer workday at the Sidney Center Park and Hamlet Clean Up Day Sunday, starting at 9:00 AM. Group President Mike Sellitti explains:

(MIKE SELLITTI 9-7-18)

Sellitti said that Volunteers will be given lunch & all clean up tools will be provided.
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A Community Awareness day is being held Saturday in Delhi. The event will run from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Delhi American Legion, & it is sponsored by “Delaware County Cares”

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3 people were arrested in connection with a series of area burglaries. State Police arrested 27 year old Steven Barrows of Sidney and 27 year old Zackery England of Sidney for Burglary and Conspiracy and 30 year old Nicole Bell of Oneonta for False Personation, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Unlawfully Possessing a Noxious Material & as a fugitive from justice from the state of Georgia. An investigation revealed that Barrows and England allegedly attempted to break into the property in Guilford, burglarized a seasonal home in Oxford and a seasonal garage in Guilford. Bell originally provided a false name during the arrest of all 3, she was found to be in possession of 2 bb guns, methamphetamine, heroin and brass knuckles. Barrows and England were arraigned in the town of Oxford Court where Barrows was remanded with no bail to the Chenango County Jail and England was remanded on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 property bond. Bell was arraigned in the town of Unadilla Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on no bail. Additional charges are also expected.
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State Police arrested 26 year old Zachary Thomas of Deposit for Grand Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. A trooper was contacted by the administrator of an estate of a man who recently passed away. The administrator told the trooper a $5,000 tractor was stolen from the property, Thomas allegedly took the tractor and hid it behind a barn in Bainbridge. Thomas was arrested and arraigned in the town of Coventry Court where he was released on his own recognizance. His next appearance in court is September 26th.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast will be held this morning at Delaware County FoodWorks+, State Highway 28 in Andes from 8:30 – 10 AM. The guest speaker will be Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond.
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Otsego County’s 21st Annual Household Hazardous Waste Days will be held Today & tomorrow. Otsego County Residents can bring household hazardous waste, such as enamel paints, pesticides, antifreeze, batteries and more FREE of CHARGE, Last year 550 cars from an estimated 600 households brought various hazardous materials for disposal. Household collections will be held this morning at the Unadilla Town Barn from 8:00AM to 11:00 AM, and Saturday, at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown from 8:00AM to 1:00PM.
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The Raymond Corporation in Greene announced that they will hold a Career fair Saturday & next Wednesday September 12, as they look to expand their workforce. Raymond Vice President Steve VanNorstrand comments:

(Steve VanNorstrand 9-7-18)

Raymond Corporation is looking to add about 75 people to the existing 1850 employees; Hours for the Career Fair Saturday will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and on September 12th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.
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The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is conducting its quarterly business meeting this morning at 9:00 AM at the DoubleTree by Hilton at 225 Water Street in Binghamton. The Commissioners will act on 20 project applications; make revisions to investment policies; The meeting is open to the public.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27 year old Makia Hathaway of Norwich for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Hathaway was charged following the investigation of a domestic dispute, she was found to be in possession of methamphetamine & was taken into custody without incident. Hathaway was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on cash bail pending court action at a later date.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-20-18

wcdonews — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:34:35 +0000

The Otsego County Democratic committee announced that they will hold their annual dinner and Silent Auction on September 8th at the Hunt Union Ballroom at SUNY Oneonta. The special guest will be 19th congressional District candidate Antonio Delgado, who is running against Republican incumbent John Faso in November.
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Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that 31 year old Brett Poyer of Port Crane pleaded guilty today to all charges, Poyer was due to stand trial in Broome County Court today. Poyer pleaded guilty to 2nd & 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and 3 counts of criminal use of drug Paraphernalia. Poyer was arrested for allegedly operating a Methamphetamine ring that sold Meth along the East Coast; he faces sentencing on October 18th.
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Governor Cuomo is outspending Democratic gubernatorial Race rival Cynthia Nixon by a huge margin, with the Democratic primary less than one month away. Cuomo’s Campaign spent $7.5 million between July 17th & August 13th, while Nixon spent over $600,000 during the same time period. The Governors Campaign fund currently has More than $20 million left, while Nixon’s campaign reported less than $450,000 left for Nixon’s campaign.
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The State of Emergency for 14 counties hit by flash flooding last week, ends tomorrow. Locally, Broome & Chenango Counties suffered significant damage; the counties with the most damage are Cayuga & Seneca Counties.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25 year old Deontre Samuels of Lebanon, Illinois, Thursday for Criminal Mischief and Harassment, following the report of a Domestic incident at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. It is alleged that Samuels engaged his female partner in a physical domestic dispute and also caused damage to the property of the victim. Samuels was arraigned at the Village of Walton Court, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2000 cash or $4000 bond, pending Action in Village of Walton Court at a later date.
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The City of Oneonta has been awarded a New York State Agriculture and Markets Community Growers Grant in the amount of $25,000 to make improvements to the Community Garden located at the Swart-Wilcox Park on Wilcox Avenue. Work at the garden will include installing a new accessible area with 4 raised table top beds, a new accessible path from the street and sidewalk to the garden, reinforced fencing to keep animals out, extending the water system through the length of the garden, a new shed and Communal gardening equipment, and new picnic tables and benches.
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Catholic Charities will again give away back packs & school supplies to underprivileged children in the Sidney School District this year, Spokesperson Penny McKnight Explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-13-18)

McKnight said that the Sidney office is open Monday Wednesday & Friday; Pre-registration is required by 4:30 this afternoon.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast will be held at Delaware County FoodWorks+, 27905 State Highway 28 in Andes on Sept. 7 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. The guest speaker for September’s event will be Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond, The event Cost is $10 per person and it is sponsored by the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or call 746-2281.
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The Sidney Village Board will meet at 7:00 PM tonight at the Civic Center & they will hold a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 1, which provides new procedures for meter requirements & installation for each water hookup with the Village of Sidney Water System.