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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-10-21

wcdonews — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:43:39 +0000

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-10-21

Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Locally, 4 churches in Unadilla & Sidney will be hosting a free event Saturday afternoon for those who wish to commemorate the event, Rick Fisher of the Unadilla United Methodist Church explains:

(Rick Fisher 9-10-21)

The event runs from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Saturday in Unadilla, More information is available at 267-9933.

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On Saturday, The Bainbridge American Legion will host a “9/11 Day of Remembrance” Chicken BBQ at the Bainbridge Family Dollar Store starting at 10:30 AM. Legion Post 806 is dedicating this BBQ to honor the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks against our country and to remember all those who died that day, & also honors the sacrifices of those who served in the military fight over the past 20 years.

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Otsego County Relay for Life & the village of Milford are teaming up for “Celebrating Our Heroes” on Saturday September 11th. Festivities begin at 4:30 PM with a parade from the Milford central School to Wilber Park, where there will be activities for children and guest speakers Jim Seward, State Senator Peter Oberacker & Assemblyman John Salka.

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In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks, the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center will hold a commemoration Saturday, September 11, at 8:45 AM at their All Faith Chapel to honor the lives lost and those lives that were changed by the tragic events. The online event will be available at on youtube.com; they will also host a story and pictorial collage in remembrance of that day on their Facebook page at facebook.com/VAAlbany.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a 1 car motor vehicle accident Thursday on State Highway 23 in the Town of Davenport, near the intersection of Brick House Hill Road. The investigation determined that a 13-year-old passenger sustained a serious head injury from the accident & LifeNet airlifted the teen to Albany Medical Center. The driver 35 year-old Robert Smith of Davenport sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. Deputies learned that Smith fell asleep at the wheel, the car travelled across the on-coming lane of traffic and ran off the roadway where it struck a tree, Smith was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, moving from a lane unsafely, failure to keep right, he will appear in the Town of Davenport Court at a later date.

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The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that, beginning tomorrow, Chenango Street in City of Binghamton, will close in both directions at the I-81 overpass. The closure is expected to last approximately three months. Motorists are advised that detours will be posted, through traffic heading north on Chenango Street will be diverted at Frederick Street & Southbound traffic will be diverted at Bevier Street. Local traffic will retain access to homes, businesses, places of worship, and side streets located between the diversions and the overpass. Bicycle and pedestrian access will be maintained through the work zone on Chenango Street.

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Joshua Beams was appointed this week as the Otsego County Administrator, at a special Meeting of the Otsego County Board of Representatives. Beams is a 2005 SUNY Oneonta Graduate, he will start on October 4th.

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Plans will be in the works shortly, as Unadilla House Owner Gus Hatzidakis & Unadilla Mayor Jack Insinga will work together to try to get funding to rebuild & restore the long time Unadilla Centerpiece, Mayor Insinga said that he discussed it with Hatzidakis today & told WCDO what they expect to do next:

(Mayor Jack Insinga 9-10-21)

Insinga said that the Unadilla House had become problematic with squatters and drug users damaging the property in recent years, the squatters have left and they are now hoping to turn that around, re-open the business & fix the apartments.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-10-21

Delaware County Public Health announced that a 53rd death from COVID 19 complications, they have had 100 new positive cases in the last week, there are 118 active cases, 4 hospitalized and 170 are quarantined. The CDC & Delaware County Public Health recommends everyone should wear a mask indoors in public places. Vaccine clinic sites at can be found at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov. Currently, 49.4% of the Delaware County population is vaccinated, 77% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, 23% of the positive cases are vaccinated & 2.5% of positive cases are college students/employees.

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The Sidney Rotary Club & the Cullman Child Development Center will hold a “Family of Heroes” Event for area Children on Sunday at the Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park, according to spokesman Larry Halbert:

(Larry Halbert 9-2-21)

Halbert said that the Event was scheduled in July & was postponed due to the weather, the event on the 12th runs from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

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The 2021 Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park Fundraising Golf Tournament will be held at the Sidney Golf & Country Club Saturday, organizer Tom Ruff told WCDO News that there is work to be done at the Park this year with the money raised:

(Tom Ruff 8-18-21)

The Tournament begins at 9:00 AM tomorrow with a shotgun start; more information is available at 518-256-7899.

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Colorscape Chenango is back as an in person event in downtown Norwich Saturday & Sunday, Spokesperson Celeste Friend explains:

(Celeste Friend 9-10-21)

The 2 day free event will be held rain or shine, in East and West Parks in Norwich, all local health department COVID-19 guidelines will be in effect, more information is available at colorscape.org.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-15-16

wcdonews — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:30:04 +0000

Oneonta Police, State Police BCI, State University Police at Oneonta and the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department with K9 Ozzie, served a search warrant at 9-11 Elm Street in Oneonta Thursday. Police seized marijuana, prescription medication and $4,000 cash, they arrested 21 year old Glen Carey, from Malverne, 21 year old Gregory Garcia of Franklin Square, 21 year old Nicholas Monaco of Nyack for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. the 3 are accused of possessing Xanax Pills, Marijuana, counterfeit $50 bills, they were being held pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
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Former President Bill Clinton will speak at Binghamton University on Saturday night at a rally for his wife Hillary Clinton. The event will begin Saturday at 7:15 PM at the West Gym on the BU campus. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. those interested in attending must RSVP at hillaryclinton.com/events.
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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be held over the Memorial Day Weekend in May again this year, with paddlers coming from all over the participate. Regatta Chairman John Harmon told WCDO News that there are a few new features this year:

(John Harmon 4-15-16)

Harmon said there will be plenty of action at General Clinton Park over all 4 days of the weekend, including the Midway, the Dundee Ales & Lagers music festival on Sunday & the 70 mile endurance races on Monday from Cooperstown to Bainbridge.
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Tonight is Opening night for the Out Of The Woodwork Players Ambitious production of “Funny Little Thing Called Love” Local Theater veteran Rich Cooley told WCDO News about the project:

(Rich Cooley 4-15-16)

Tickets are still available at Cooley Jewelers at 77 Main street in Sidney today, or at the door prior to each performance at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, performances will be tonight & Saturday night at 7:00 PM & Sunday Afternoon at 2:00 PM. More information is available at 563-1311.
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The Unadilla Chamber will have their Annual Dinner on Sunday, at the Unadilla United Methodist Church. the Annual Dinner social hour begins at 4:30 pm and dinner at 5:00 PM. The chamber will honor Wakeman Construction as The Business of the Year and Commitment to Community award will go to the Unadilla Food Pantry.
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Chenango River Theatre will host its 9th Annual Big Cash Raffle from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, at the Genegantslet Golf Club. $9,550 in cash prizes will be awarded to the 7 lucky ticket holders with winning numbers – only 250 tickets will be sold. The Big Cash winner will take home $7,500 stuffed in a big jar. More information is available at chenangorivertheatre.org, or at 656-8778.
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The Delaware County Home and Garden Show will be held on Saturday, May 14, at the American Legion Hall in Delhi. This annual event is hosted by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and sponsors include Curtis Lumber, NBT-Mang Insurance, and Delaware County Economic Development. Exhibitor space is $100 for Chamber members and $150 for not-yet members. Contact the Chamber at 607-746-2281 or email RPucci@DelawareCounty.org for registration information.
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The annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament, held at the Delhi College Golf Course, will take place on Friday, May 13, 2016, according to the Big Wheels tournament committee. The event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services which provide assistance to Delaware County senior citizens. The entry fee this year will be $60, which will be all inclusive, covering greens fees for 18 holes of golf, cart use, guaranteed prizes and a post tournament dinner. Applications for the tournament can be obtained by contacting the Delaware County Office for the Aging at 832-5750.

State Senator Jim Seward disclosed that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer earlier this year at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. Seward successfully underwent surgery on Wednesday at Albany Medical Center, the cancer was found in its earliest stages, is completely curable, and a complete recovery in anticipated. Seward will miss some senate activities, but is expected to be back up to full speed in a matter of weeks; his staff will keep full office hours & assist constituents as needed.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a lawsuit against CDPHP, for unlawfully restricting coverage of treatment for chronic Hepatitis C infection, The lawsuit alleges that CDPHP denied coverage for such treatment unless the member demonstrated advanced symptoms of the disease, such as moderate to severe liver scarring.
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation authorizing competitive mixed martial arts in New York State. the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced that it will host a major Pay-Per-View event at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 12th. The UFC will be adding another live event in Upstate New York before the end of the year.
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I-88 Speedway in Afton opens their racing season tonight. Track Spokesman Jamie Page said that there are many new features this year:

(Jamie Paige 4-15-16)

The racing season will run until the first week in October at I-88 Speedway at the Afton Fairgrounds.
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The Binghamton Senators host the Hershey Bears tonight at 7:05 for the final home game of the 2015-16 season. Friday will be Fan Appreciation Night at the B-Sens with the first 3,000 fans through the door receiving a new team poster. Prizes and seat giveaways will go on throughout the game; Fans can purchase tickets at the B-Sens Executive Office, at the Arena Box Office, or by Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 4-3-15

wcdonews — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:21:56 +0000

State Police & the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control and Otsego County Emergency Management Team, are investigating a fatal residential fire that occurred at approximately 3:45 AM at 165 Hone Road in the Town of Cherry Valley, Thursday. 3 deceased subjects were located in the residence. Positive identification of the deceased subjects is pending autopsies and further investigation. Cherry Valley and Sharon Springs Fire Departments responded to the scene.
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A single engine plane crashed into a farm field in South Kortright Thursday afternoon. Julian & Kerry Joffe of Vermont were the only occupants, both were uninjured the crash is under investigation
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The Binghamton Mets baseball team is officially for sale, but a variety of twists & turns & a lawsuit encompass the future sale. Team President Michael Urda acknowledged that they are shopping the franchise, but they vow to keep the team in Binghamton. A federal lawsuit filed this week claims that a handshake deal to sell the team to a Florida ownership group occurred on December 8th for 8.5 million dollars, but that B-Mets Owners backed out when another possible buyer appeared. The Florida group is now asking the court to halt the sale to another buyer. Urda & the B-Mets owners have denied the claims of the lawsuit, & they want to buy the B-Mets just to move them out of the area. Urda said that the main goal is to keep the team in Binghamton at all costs.
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The Unadilla chamber of commerce has chosen Green’s Long River Inn as the business of the Year, and Mike Knowlton as the “Good Neighbor” award winner. The Unadilla chamber dinner will be held on April 26th at the Unadilla Untied Methodist Church.
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The Chenango County Child Advocacy Center & Maydole’s have teamed up for an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, to raise awareness for child abuse prevention month. Center Spokesperson Tracy Henne explains:

(Tracy Henne 4-3-15)

The Easter Egg Hunt will be tomorrow at East & West Parks in down town Norwich starting at 10:00 AM. More information is available at 334-5437.
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