The National Weather Service is calling for a mixed bag of weather over the next 24 to 48 hours, Sidney high school science teacher & meteorologist Rich Townsend explains;

(Rich Townsend 1-12-18)

WCDO will have weather updates throughout the day on this odd weather hitting the southern tier.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has declined to over-rule New York State’s denial of the construction of the Constitution pipeline. The DEC ruled that the pipeline failed to meet certain requirements, the federal agency will not over rule the state’s decision. The Constitution pipeline was proposed to run from Northeast Pennsylvania, through Broome, Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties into Schoharie County, carrying gas would could have been tapped into by businesses and communities along the route.
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State lawmakers are getting ready for another busy session for 2018, local Assemblyman Cliff crouch told WCDO News about the session:

(Cliff Crouch 1-12-18)

The state budget is expected to have a 4 to 6 billion-dollar deficit, it is due to be passed April 1st.
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Memorial services will be held saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM & 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Walton Fire department, for 18 year old Destyni Twyman of Watlon, who died suddenly from an undisclosed medical emergency tuesday. Final Services will be held on Sudnay at the Walton fie house, an autopsy was conducted Wednesday, no officials cause of death has been released.
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State Police arrested 42 year old William Caputo of Raleigh, North Carolina for DWI and other traffic violations, after troopers responded to a 1 vehicle collision on Russell Road, in the town of Walton. Caputo is accused of driving while intoxicated when he drove off the roadway and stuck a tree, Caputo was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital for anxiety and chest pains, he refused to submit to a test to measure his blood alcohol content. Caputo was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 property bond.
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The Sidney United Way recently named ACCO Brands as the recipient of the 2017 “Community Matters” award. The Community Matters Award is presented to an individual or organization that has provided significant support for our local United Way and the Sidney Community. ACCO’s Brands 2017 campaign raised more than $30,000 to help support the work of the Sidney United Way.
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The Binghamton Pond Festival for local hockey enthusiasts will take place over the next 3 weekends starting today. Events will take place at Chenango Valley State Park in Chenango Forks. There is no charge to attend, area Hockey teams are invited to register to participate, and the full schedule of events and registration information is available at bingpondfest.com.

NYSEG is reporting over 450 customers are without power in the town of Sidney & about 60 without power in the town of Franklin this morning. Crews are working to restore power as soon as possible.
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Governor Cuomo announced that he would deliver his annual BUDGET ADDRESS on Tuesday, at 1:00 PM. The address will be delivered at the Clark Auditorium at the New York State Museum in Albany.
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Chenango County Judge Frank Revoir has found Wayne Spratley of Greene not guilty of all 6 charges he was facing, in connection with a shooting incident in downtown Norwich in July 2015. Spratley was found not guilty Thursday of attempted 2nd-degree murder and 1st-degree assault, attempted 2nd-degree murder & criminal use of a firearm.
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Hartwick College will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and civil rights heritage Sunday & Monday on campus and throughout Oneonta. On Sunday, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Citywide Birthday Celebration will be held at Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 39 Walnut Street, Oneonta from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. On Monday, “The Changing Faces of the Civil Rights Movement: Who’s in and Who’s Out.” will be held at the Dewar Union from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.