(Karen Sullivan 10-19-18)

Sullivan said that the results of the survey were similar to years past, they can be accessed currently at otsegoruralhousing .org or, soon, at the Otsego County website.
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The Sidney-Oneonta Area chapter of the Disabled American Veterans needs volunteer drivers to bring vets to the Albany VA Hospital. Program Spokesman Ernest Thompson told WCDO News that volunteers would need to visit the Albany VA Hospital to become certified to volunteer:

(Ernest Thompson 10-19-18)

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer driver for the disabled American Veterans can call Thompson at 764-8134 or Michael Alvin at 988-9330.
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State Police arrested 38 year old Tammy Armstrong of Sidney for Obstructing Governmental Administration and Resisting Arrest. Armstrong was arrested after an investigation revealed she actively hid her 15-year-old son because he had a warrant from the Otsego County Probation Department and he had also been reported missing. Troopers say she avoided them for days, Investigators and Sidney Village Police located both at Oak Avenue in Sidney. Armstrong was released on appearance tickets where she will have to appear in the village of Sidney Court on October 30th.
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Delaware County’s clean sweep event is being held today & tomorrow. Businesses & Farms ONLY, dropped off their hazardous materials for a small fee this morning, Households drop their items off tomorrow free of charge, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. This year is the 22nd annual Clean Sweep event.
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State Police arrested 47 year old David Reese of Meredith for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & DWI, following a 1-car accident on MacDougall Road in Davenport. Troopers located Reese, whose vehicle was in a ditch, the investigation revealed that Reese’s license was revoked in the state of New York. Reese was arraigned in the town of Davenport Court where he was released on his own recognizance. His next scheduled court date in the town of Davenport is November 27, 2018.
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Tri-Town Theatre presents “All Shook Up” this weekend at the Sidney High School. Performances will be Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com.
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State Police arrested 19 year old Nathaniel Rowe of Coventry for Grand Larceny & Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Troopers learned that a Toyota Camry was stolen from State Route 7 in the town of Afton, Troopers also received a report that an ATV was taken from a property in the town of Coventry. The Toyota Camry was found behind a barn on Buckley Hill Road in the town of Coventry. Investigators determined that the suspect in both cases was Rowe and he was arrested, he was also found to be in possession of a stolen credit card. Rowe was arraigned in the town of Afton Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $25,000 bail bond. This case is under investigation.
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State Police arrested 36 year old Katie McKie of Unadilla for Identity Theft, after Troopers received a report on August 30, 2018 that the victim was notified by his credit report agency that a new credit card had been opened at a veterinary office in his name. The Victim told a troopers that he did not have any animals. After a more than month long investigation, troopers determined that McKie knew the victim and opened a credit card in his name. She was subsequently arrested and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of Unadilla Court on October 22nd.
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Governor Cuomo announced that more than $3.4 million in projects in the Southern Tier are expected to begin this fall to help flood-prone communities plan and prepare for extreme weather events as they continue to recover from Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The funding is part of more than $41.1 million in NY Rising Community Reconstruction projects slated to get underway across the state this fall. The 3 Broome County projects were identified by NY Rising Community Reconstruction Planning Committee members as priorities for their neighborhoods and are among hundreds across the state funded by the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery NY Rising Community Reconstruction Program.
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(Cliff Crouch 5-11-18)

Schneiderman was replaced by Barbara Underwood on an interim basis, the case if being investigated by Nassau County DA Madeline Singas.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that $3 million is available to help New Yorkers suffering from serious health issues that are aggravated by extreme heat in order to purchase an air conditioner. Individuals can apply through HEAP at their local department of social services. To qualify, applicants must meet existing HEAP eligibility criteria and income guidelines, which vary by household size, and have at least one member of the household that suffers from a documented medical condition exacerbated by extreme heat. Applications will be accepted through August 31, or until funding runs out, the applications are available at otda.ny.gov.
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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will launch a new education series for women; it will begin Monday at the Bohemian Moon at 103 East Main Street in Norwich. The event will begin at 6:00 PM, the presentation and discussion led by Dr. Phyllis Sheriff-White will follow at 7:00 PM.
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The City of Oneonta will be performing maintenance on the upper and middle levels of the parking garage on Monday beginning at 4:00 a.m. The upper level entrance and exit will be open for the duration. All vehicles must be removed from the mid-level no later than 7:00 PM this Sunday. The upper and lower levels of the garage will remain open, and all other municipal parking lots, at Dietz Street, Wall Street & the Westcott Lot will remain open. More information is available at 431-1365.

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All 7 Democratic Party Candidates in the race for the 19th Congressional District will participate in a debate Saturday at Delaware Academy in Delhi. The event will run from 4:00 to 6:30 PM, it is free & open to the public.
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Graduates of SUNY Oneonta will walk the stage in 3 ceremonies on Saturday: the School of Social Science at 9:00 AM, the School of Arts and Humanities and School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences at 1 PM and the School of Education and Human Ecology and School of Economics and Business at 4:00 PM. Receptions will be held after each on the academic quad.
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The annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament at the Delhi College Golf Course, will take place today, the event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services to Delaware County senior citizens. More information about Delaware County Office for the Aging is available at 607-832-5750.
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The Tri Town Theater will be performing “4 Weddings & An Elvis” for 3 performances at the Sidney High School this weekend. Steve Quimby is a veteran actor who performed early in his career with the Late Jack Deuel in the Tri Town Theater, he told WCDO News that he was honored to be asked to direct this play, & he is dedicating his efforts in Jack’s memory:

(Steve Quimby 5-11-18)

Performances will be tonight & Saturday Night at 7:30 PM, and a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM, Tickets are available at the door.
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(Perry Goodrich 4-22-16)

Tickets for the event purchased at Foothills Box Office, at the Green Toad Bookstore or Music Square in Oneonta or the Tasty Treat in Sidney, or they can be accessed through BrownPaperTickets.com, where there is a link the HelpTomHelpOthers.bpt.me website
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The 11th Annual OH-Fest, a sponsored by Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta is Saturday, with a carnival on Main Street from 1;00 to 5:00 PM, featuring games, bands, street performers, inflatable rides, arts and craft vendors, food vendors, and more. At Neahwa Park, starting at 6 p.m., there will be a free rap concert.
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More than 500 fire departments across the State have signed up to participate in RecruitNY this weekend. RecruitNY is designed to increase membership in volunteer fire departments; volunteers will conduct tours of their facilities, demonstrate firefighting techniques, & allow visitors to try on turnout gear. To find out which fire department are participating, visit recruitny.org. OR AT WCDORADIO.COM.
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Chenango Health Network’s Every Woman Counts in Chenango County Campaign is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Craft Fair with over 15 vendors Sunday at the River Club in Afton from 11:00 to 4:00 PM. The Lourdes “Mission in Motion” mobile mammography van will be on site providing mammograms for insured and uninsured women. Appointments are requested at 798-5723.
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Tri-Town Theatre will feature their production of The Odd Couple directed by Tri Town Theatre’s founder Jack Deuel. Performances are at the Sidney high school auditorium tonight & Saturday Night at 7:00 PM, and Sunday afternoon at 2:00. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for regular admission. Pre-sale tickets will be available at the Houndstooth Bakery and Boutique in Sidney.
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The Chenango Arts Council proudly announces the 15th annual Allegro 5K Run for the Arts will take place along the streets of downtown Norwich on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Registration begins at 8:00 am; the race starts at 9:00am at 27 West Main Street, in front of the Chenango Arts Council building. Online registration for the Run is available at www.ChenangoArts.org or by calling 607-336-ARTS.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s department is asking the public to help find a Town of Chenango woman with health issues, who disappeared 2 weeks ago today. 37-year-old Brenda Halpin suffers from Huntington’s disease which is a debilitating disease that affects her ability to walk, she was last seen on April 8th in her home in Chenango Bridge, Anyone with information is urged to call the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at 778-1911.
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The city of Oneonta & Otsego Now will host an informational meeting for area business people, regarding Governor Cuomo’s 6th round of consolidated funding applications. The meeting will be held on may 6th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Otsego Now Offices at 189 Min Street Oneonta on the 5th floor.
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The Bainbridge Guilford school district is currently enrolling kindergarten students for the 2016-2017 school year, and screenings will take place on May 16th & 17th. Guilford Elementary School Principal Linda Maynard explains:

(Linda Maynard 4-22-16)

Children turning 5 years old prior to December first can register for Kindergarten, more information is available at 895-6700.
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Governor Cuomo today invited New Yorkers to sign up to volunteer at their favorite state park or historic site as part of the fifth annual “I Love My Park Day” to be held on May 7, 2016 at 110 parks and historic sites across the state. Registration is available at ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day.

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The Tri Town Theater is celebrating its 50th Anniversary season by performing the Musical “Kiss Me Kate” at the Unatego High School Auditorium tonight & tomorrow night at 7:30 PM & A Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM.   Tickets are available at Glad Tidings in Sidney, Hometown Hardware in Bainbridge & The Green Giraffe in Unadilla.

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The Bainbridge Girl Scout unit 365 is having their annual community giveaway this Saturday.  Gently used items can be dropped off tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 PM or Saturday at 8:30 to 9:00 AM, then from 9:00 AM until noon, residents are invited to come in an take any items free.  The drop off and giveaways will all be held at the Greenlawn elementary school, more information is available at 267-2378.

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Today is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming September primary elections, and registration can be performed online.  DMV officials stated that more than 200,000 New Yorkers have used the state’s online “MyDMV” since it was brought online last year, Motorists who wish to vote in the September primaries can register at dmv.ny.gov.

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The Chenango Blues Fest gets underway tonight and continues through tomorrow-in Norwich.  Festival organizer Eric Larsen comments:

(Eric Larsen 8-6-13)

Tonight’s show is free to the public, tomorrow’s show is for ticket holders, the full line up of acts and their start times can be found at ChenangoBluesFest.org.

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The Tri-Town Theatre will stage a production of the Larry Shue comedy “The Foreigner” today, tomorrow & Sunday under the tent behind the Masonic Temple on Union Street in Sidney.  Spokesman Rich Cuthbertson explains:

(Rich Cuthbertson 8-16-13)

All Show times are 7:30 PM all 3 evenings; Refreshments will be available during intermission.

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The Delaware County Department of Public Works will be closing County Route 20 in the town of Masonville from Monday to Friday, August 19th to the 23rd to replace a —large culvert.  Work is expected to be complete by 3pm Friday the 23rd.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Village Wide Yard Sale Day is Saturday, August 24th. There will be space available in the VEP parking lot for vendors, & the Registration deadline to be listed on the map is today.

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Officials with the Sidney memorial Public library will be closing at 2:00 PM Saturday.  The facility will be closing for the installation of new carpeting in the main area of the library.

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The dates have been set for this year’s Delaware County “Clean Sweep”, for residents & Businesses to get rid of common household waste & chemicals.  County DPW Coordinator Sue McIntyre said that online registrations for the September event is ready to go:

(Sue McIntyre 8-6-13)

The “Clean Sweep” telephone registrations will begin in early September, the days for the event itself will be September 20th & 21st.

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The Tri-Town Theatre will stage a production of the Larry Shue comedy “The Foreigner” August 16th, 17th and 18^th behind the Masonic Temple on Union Street in Sidney.  Theater Spokesman Rich Cuthbertson explains:

(Rich Cuthbertson 8-6-13)

All performances will run at 7:30 PM each night, Admission to the show is free, Seating will be provided & Refreshments will be available during intermission.

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Sidney Village Police arrested 32-year-old REBECCA HOSTETTER of Sidney on 2 counts each of 3rd degree Rape, Endangering The Welfare of a Child, and Unlawfully Dealing with A child, & 3rd degree Criminal Sexual Act.  Hostetter faces action in Sidney Village Court at a later date.

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NYSEG is looking for innovative project proposals from nonresidential customers or third-party’s working with nonresidential customers.  NYSEG has up to $3,000,000 in available incentives to help pay for energy efficient projects, Each one must save at least 100,000-kilowatt hours of electricity and deliver the energy savings no later than 12 months following the contract date.  Interested parties can obtain a Request for Proposal form no later than August 16^th at NYSEG.Com/UsageandSafety.

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(Steve Craig)

Car buffs & football fans can combine both of those activities into Super Bowl Sunday, as the Northeast Classic Car Museum is offering special rates Sunday prior to the game.  Museum director Marc Michaels explains:

(Marc Michaels)

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State Police will be out in full force this Super Bowl Weekend, to remind partiers to remember to use designated drivers at their Super Bowl Parties.  This year’s theme is “On Super Bowl Sunday – Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk”.  State Police remind those hosting a Super Bowl party to make sure all of your guests designate their sober drivers in advance, or help arrange ride-sharing with sober drivers. They also suggest Serving plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages, Stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter of the game & keep cab companies phone numbers on hand and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving drunk.
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The Tri-Town Theater is looking to continue to unearth local talent, with the next  “First Saturday” open Mike night tomorrow in Sidney.  Spokesperson Andrea Whiteside explains:

(Andrea Whiteside 1-4-13)?????????

The First Saturday Coffee House nights will be held at the new location for the Tri Town Theater at the former Masonic Temple on Union Street in Sidney, more information is available at 563-8690.

(Dave Ramsey 1-4-13)

New York state passed legislation last year to begin the “I-Stop” program, where prescriptions are sent electronically to pharmacies where databases can track the prescribing and dispensing of controlled prescription drugs to patients, in order to stop suspected abuse or diversion and provide doctors and pharmacists with real-time information on a patients’ prescription drug history, & who might be “doctor shopping”.

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The Tri-Town Theater is looking to unearth local talent, with their “First Saturday” open Mike nights starting tomorrow in Sidney.  Spokesperson Andrea Whiteside explains:

(Andrea Whiteside 1-4-13)

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Republican Assemblyman Pete Lopez will be sworn in as the representative for the new 102^nd Assembly District. The ceremony will be held at the Schoharie County Courthouse in the Village of Schoharie at 6:00 p.m. tonight.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 19-year-old Justin Pezzino of Greene for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana.   Pezzino was charged following a traffic stop in the Town of Greene, he was given an appearance ticket for the Town of Greene Court at a later date.

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The Delaware County Sheriffs Office arrested Michael Janitz of Oneonta, on a New York State Parole Warrant.  Janitz was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to await further proceedings from New York State Division of Parole.

State police and the Chenango county sheriffs department are continuing the search for 36-year-old Jennifer Ramsaran of South New Berlin, who was reported missing December 11^th.  Ramsaran told her husband that she was heading to Syracuse to shop, her cell phone was found the following day on route 23 in the town of Plymouth, her maroon Chrysler Minivan was found Sunday in Norwich.  The investigation has shifted today to the wooded area behind the Ramsaran house on Sheff Road in South New Berlin.

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The Chenango County Sheriffs Office arrested 18-year-old Spencer Franklin of North Norwich for discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a residence.  Franklin was arrested for allegedly shooting a shotgun within 500 feet of a residence; he faces court action at a later date.

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The Tri-Town Theater is looking to unearth local talent, with their “First Saturday” open Mike nights next year.  Spokesperson Andrea Whiteside explains:

(Andrea Whiteside)

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