The Deposit Fire Department and Eastern Broome Emergency Services responded to a house fire in the Town of Sanford, Oquaga Lake Road was closed between Old Route 17 and Hanson Road. No injuries were reported, the structure sustained significant fire damage. Mutual aid was provided by fire fighters from Windsor, West Windsor, Harpursville, Ouaquaga and Afton.

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Agriculture in New York state paid close to $1 billion in wages and produced roughly $3.3 billion in gross domestic product in 2021, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The sector has proved to be among the most resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic, losing just 1% of jobs in 2020 compared to the statewide annual employment loss of 8.7%. Both employment and wages in the farming sector grew in 2021 to reach new highs of 23,868 employees and $970.2 million in wages.

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Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 32 year old Amanda Hoyt of Binghamton, pleaded guilty to the felony offense of Attempted Burglary in the Second Degree. In January, Hoyt illegally entered a St. Charles Street apartment in the Village of Johnson City and struck the resident in the arm with a hammer causing injury. Hoyt is a Second Violent Felony Offender and will be sentenced to 5 years in state prison on November 15th.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a Fight-in-Progress Complaint in the Hamlet of Arkville on July 16th. Rolland Billadeau of Shandaken allegedly pushed and struck the victim, Billadeau was located on August 21st and was served with a criminal summons on the charge of Harassment in the Second Degree. Billadeau is scheduled to appear before the Town of Middletown Court at a later date to answer for the charge. Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted by members of the New York State Police.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for Perdue’s frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast tenders “gluten free”, They may be contaminated with small pieces of clear plastic and blue dye. Officials advise that consumers return the product to the store where it was purchased or throw it away.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County are collecting items for their 2022 home made sale, which will be held in October, Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Green told WCDO News what kind of home made items they are looking for:

(Sarah Green 8-24-22)

Green said that the Items must be in to Hospice by September 23rd, the sale will be held at the hospice location at 33- 39 Court Street in Norwich on October 15th from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, more information is available at 334-3556.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-24-22

The Election results have been tabulated; in the 19th Congressional District, special election, Pat Ryan appears to have defeated Republican Marcus Molinaro to fill the Congressional seat through the end of this year. 51st State Senate District, incumbent Republican Peter Oberacker won & will be on the ballot in November. In the 52nd State Senate District, Lea Webb won the Democratic party nomination, and will face Republican Rich David in November. In the 19th Congressional District, the Democratic Party Primary Josh Riley is the winner & he will appear on the Ballot in November for the term starting January 1st 2023.

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Delaware County Public Health will host a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in Delhi. The clinic will be held at the Delhi Fire Hall, 140 Delview Terrace Extension, more information is available at 607-832-5200 or at delawarecountypublichealth.com

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More American Red Cross Blood Drives are scheduled locally today, one will be held in Walton from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Avenue, another will be held in Cooperstown, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Elm Street. Donors can schedule an appointment to give using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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The State Department of Health will be operating a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on the grounds of the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse during its entire 13-day run, beginning August 24. The clinic will be open from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. every day of the fair, inside the Exposition Center. Access to the clinic is included with Fair admission. There is no charge for the vaccines or boosters.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced 3 awards at their meeting this morning, This year’s Organization of the years went to the Sidney Alumni Association, Spokesman Brian Innes commented:

(Brian Innes 4-6-22)

Chamber President Teri Schunk was chosen as the Citizen of the Years, she told WCDO News that she had no idea that this would or could occur:

(Teri Schunk 4-6-22)

Schunk said that the Business of the Years award goes to Gavin’s Pizza. The Annual Dinner will be held on June 2nd.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the Walton Fire Department responded to the Delaware County DPW Garage in Walton Tuesday. A metal object had been brought to the Garage by an employee for disposal, it was determined to be an antique undetonated explosive device & the State Police Bomb Disposal Unit responded & removed it from the scene. The incident closed several Walton Streets & altered the schedule of the Walton School District, there were no injuries reported.

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The FDA announced a recall of Continental Mills pancake and waffle mix sold in New York. The recall was for Great Value Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix, with an expiration date of 9/01/2023. The mixes are sold at Walmarts nationwide. The recall is due to potential foreign material contamination, according to the FDA. Fragments from a cable used to clear the processing line were discovered in a limited amount of product, the FDA states.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who is chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee held a hearing on suicide in the armed forces, as the rates of suicide among active military people & Veterans has quadrupled since 2001:

(Gillibrand 4-6-22)

Following the hearing, Senator Gillibrand said she sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calling for details on the department’s actions to address lapses in delivering timely access to mental health care for service members.

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Former Binghamton Mayor Rich David filed petitions containing approximately 3,000 signatures to appear on the ballot on the Republican line this fall, in the new 53rd Senate District. David also received the authorization from the New York State Conservative Party and filed petitions to appear on the Conservative line. David announced his candidacy for the State Senate After Fred Akshar declined to seek re-election to the senate & announced a run for Broome County Sheriff.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-6-22

The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet today, at 1:00 P.M. 1 of the items on the agenda is the Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant for a Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility in Guilford. The Meeting will be available at dps.ny.gov

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop Monday on State Highway 17 in Hancock. 25-year-old Keisha Herelle of Brooklyn was arrested for operating while registration revoked or suspended, & speeding. Herelle was released and is scheduled to appear before the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.

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The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM at Trackside Diner on Main Street in Sidney.

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Officials with the Delaware County Fair announced that their Secretary’s office and fair store was broken into and vandalized, Fair Spokesman Jason Craig comments:

(Jason Craig 7-13-21)

Craig said that the Fair Board of Directors is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved. The Walton Police Department is investigating and anyone with information can call them at 865-5400 or send us a Facebook message or email to delcofair@gmail.com.

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The Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund Annual Tribute and Reunion Fundraising Event will be taking place this Saturday at the Hidden Springs Brewhaus on County Road 31 in Norwich from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm.  Organizer & Local musician Bruce Beadle explains:

(Bruce Beadle 7-13-21)

Beadle said that Tickets are on sale for $15 each pre-sale at the Hidden Springs Brewhaus, The Blarney Stone Pub, Taylor’s Country House, Rita’s Tavern, the Norwich VFW and the Artist’s Palette, tickets will also be available at the gate for $20.  Beadle said that Palmer was a well-known local musician who toured & recorded With the Late Harry Chapin in the 70’s, more information about the scholarship or the fundraiser is available at 244-5481.

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Attorney Danielle Fogel of Onondaga County announced that she is running for Supreme Court Judge in New York’s 5th Judicial District as the Republican candidate.  Fogel’s announcement follows former Democratic Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s announcement that he will run for the seat.

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Vestal Police arrested 31 year old Zeke Wilmarth of Binghamton for Attempted Murder, following a stabbing on Garden Lane Sunday.  Police found the victim with multiple stab wounds & other injuries; she was taken to an area hospital and was in critical condition, the investigation is continuing, Wilmarth faces court action shortly.

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Governor Cuomo signed a bill today that would overturn an outdated law that was rarely enforced.  The bill will allow New Yorkers to get a haircut at a barbershop or salon on Sundays.

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Binghamton Mayor Richard David announced his intentions today to run for the 52nd District State Senate seat in 2022.  The State Senate Seat will be available next year after current State Senator Fred Akshar’s announced that he would run for Broome County Sheriff, instead of for re-election to the State Senate.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that a 2nd dose Pfizer clinic will be held today at the former Label Shopper Store in the South Plaza in Norwich.  The Clinic will run from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, more information is available at 337-1660. 

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-13-21

State Police are investigating multiple burglaries at seasonal residences in Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties. 23 year old Christopher Youngs of the town of Maryland and 27 year old John Clark of Morris have been charged with 2nd degree Burglary and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property for burglaries in Otsego and Delaware counties.  Youngs was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $50,000 cash bail or $150,000 bond.  Clark was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.  The investigation is ongoing; anyone with information should contact State Police at Troop C in Sidney at 561-7400.

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State Police arrested 33 year old Johnny Rivera of South Glens Falls for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, following an accident on Delaware County Road 4 in the Town of Sidney.  A trooper found an unoccupied Rent-A-Center Van that crashed into the guide rail, which had been reported stolen from Glens Falls, Rivera was walking away from the scene, he was taken to Tri-Town Hospital for the treatment of injuries then he was arraigned in Sidney Town Court & was released on his own recognizance and scheduled to reappear on July 22nd. 

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Sidney Police Department arrested 66 year old Paul Ferron of  Sidney for Aggravated unlicensed operation in the 1st degree,  Aggravated DWI with a BAC .18 or greater, Driving while intoxicated, and several tickets for traffic infractions following a recent traffic stop.  Ferron was released on appearance tickets to appear in Village of Sidney Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded last Thursday to a reported violation of a temporary order of protection in East Branch, 51 year-old Thomas Newman  of Hancock is accused making written contact with the protected party & for allegedly swerving his vehicle towards the protected party, who was walking along State Highway 30.  Newman was charged with 2 counts of criminal contempt & 1 count of harassment, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on Cash Bail pending court action.

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