P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-6-23
26 year old Simon Wysong of Delhi was indicted Thursday in Delaware County Court, he is accused of Driving While Impaired by Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, and Fentanyl in the Town of Davenport on July 26, 2022. Wysong was driving at a high rate of speed on County Highway 10 when he failed to stop at a stop sign, crossed onto State Highway 23 & collided with another vehicle. Wysong’s passenger was killed, the driver of the other vehicle suffered serious physical injuries. The Grand Jury indicted Wysong for Vehicular Manslaughter, Assault, 2nd degree Manslaughter & Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, he faces up to 8 1/3rd to 25 years in state prison if he is convicted of the most serious charge. Wysong will be arraigned on the indictment in Delaware County Court on October 23rd.
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2 people were arrested following a traffic stop in Norwich regarding a stolen motorcycle, that led to a chase that ended in Unadilla. Norwich Police had attempted a traffic stop, the driver, Cody McCrady of Chenango Forks & passenger, Nichole Wiggins of Greene, fled. The pair were taken into custody in Unadilla. The investigation revealed that the Motorcycle was stolen from Manlius and the license plates were reported stolen from Johnson City. McCrady was charged with Reckless Endangerment, Criminal possession of stolen property, & criminal possess of a controlled substance, Wiggins was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Wiggins was released on an appearance ticket, McCrady was being for arraignment.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies received a complaint regarding a group of students from Walton High School who received a message via a social media app, which contained threats to bomb the Walton School and cause harm to other students. Deputies responded to Walton and interviewed multiple students and it was determined that the threat was made after school hours and that an 18 year-old student of Walton High School did make threats to “bomb” the Walton High School. The juvenile was charged with Making a Terroristic Threat and was held at the Delaware County Correctional Facility for arraignment.
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Commerce Chenango announced that 3 local museums are participating in the “MUSEUMS & MORE” event tomorrow. A variety of activities are scheduled tomorrow at the Bullthistle Model Railroad Museum, The Northeast Classic Car Museum & the Chenango County Historical Society, all in Norwich. More information is available at commercechenango.com.
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The Jericho Arts Council will have another concert at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Saturday evening, coupled with another show in the Gallery, according to spokesman Phil Wade:
(PHIL WADE 10-6-23)
Wade said that Reservation for tickets can be obtained by calling 607-288-3882, or just prior to the show at 7:00 PM Saturday night.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-6-23
The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that a plea deal was given to 35-year-old Bradley Law of Harpursville. Law admitted to operating the vehicle in a hit & run Crash that killed 13 year old Brennan Loveless as he was riding hid Bicycle along Route 7 near his home in Sanitaria Springs back on New Year’s Day. Law was sentenced to 1 1/3rd to 4 years in prison for leaving the scene of a fatal accident and a weapons charge.
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State Police reported that 16 year old Emily Clapper was located in good health in the city of Oneonta by Oneonta Police. Clapper was reported missing on October 2nd.
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The Chenango Arts Council will present the Norwich Theater Company this weekend, with a Neil Simon Classic, according to spokesperson Mary Beth Miller:
(Mary Beth Miller 10-6-23)
Tickets can be purchased for any of the performances at chenangoartscouncil.thundertix.com.
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The Matthews Auto Group announced their 5th Annual Matthews Walk-A-Thon to benefit 10 children’s charities in Binghamton, Syracuse, Norwich, & other locations this Saturday, October 7th from 7:30AM to 6:30PM, Spokesperson Kathy Breno told WCDO about the Norwich walk a thon:
(Kathy Breno 10-3-23)
The Norwich & Vestal Walk-a-thon will be the only in-person events, the rest will be virtual, the Chenango County Child Advocacy Center in Norwich is one of the charities that will benefit from this effort. Walkers should register in advance with estimated miles to be walked at MatthewsWalkathon.Com or at Weiler Park on the day of the event. Matthews will distribute up to $150,000 to the charities based on the miles walked and the percentage of votes each charity receives during registration.
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The Chenango County Department of Health is hosting a drive through Flu Shot Clinic Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. Pre-registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov or by calling 607-337-1660.
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An American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive at the Otego Fire house today from 12:30 to 5:30 P.M. Appointments can be made at downloading the the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by calling 1-800 RED CROSS or at redcrossblood.org.
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