WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-2-25

by wcdonews Posted on May 2, 2025

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-2-25

State Police are investigating a domestic dispute that occurred Thursday afternoon in the town of Masonville. 22 year old Seth Ostrander of Unadilla is being held for arraigment on a variety of felony charges, the investigation is continuing and more details are expected to be released shortly.

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32 year old Michael Vogel of Delhi was sentenced this week in Delaware County Court to a 2-year prison sentence for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. On May 23, 2024, Delaware County Investigators determined that Vogel was selling fentanyl, in October, a Delaware County Grand Jury returned an indictment & an arrest warrant was issued for Vogel’s arrest. Vogel pleaded guilty & admitted possessing fentanyl with the intent to sell it.

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24 year old Jarett Griffin of Walton was indicted for multiple counts of criminal contempt & harassment Griffin is accused of violating an order of protection, making false accusations to the protected party’s employer in violation of the Order of Protection, he also allegedly engaged in a course of conduct which repeatedly alarmed or seriously annoyed the protected party, he faces up to 1 year of in jail if found guilty,

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4 Towns Forward Community yard & Garage Sales, will be held Saturday, Teri Schunk of 4 Towns Forward explains:

(Teri Schunk 5-1-25)

The sales will be starting at 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM, the updated map can also be found at the WCDO Facebook page.

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The Village of Sidney Spring Clean Up event will be next week, beginning on Monday and running through Friday. Village crews will pick up Brush Piled neatly at curb, along with leaves, grass clippings, weed stalks & hedge clippings, placed in open containers or clear bags, they must be at the curb by 7:00 AM Monday The Village will provide containers at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue for Computers, TV’s, Copiers, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Radios, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, Console Televisions, Metal and non-Freon appliances, Tires without rims & Freon containing appliances on Friday or Saturday, May 9th & 10th, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-2-25

Helios Care will be holding their Spring “CAMP FORGET ME NOT” on Saturday at the RADEZ (RAY-DEEZ) Elementary School in Richmondville, to help children deal with grief due to the loss of a loved one, Spokesperson Meggan Sageese explains:

(Meggan Sageese 5-2-25)

More information is available at HELIOSCARE.ORG or by calling 607-432-5525, more of these sessions will be scheduled in the region shortly.

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The Tri Town Theatre’s next Production will be the musical “Big Fish” this weekend, Cast Member George Wells talked about the show on WCDO recently:

(George Wells 3-12-25)

The shows will be Tonight & tomorrow night at 7:30 PM, with a Sunday Matinee on May 4th at 2:00 PM, at the Sidney High School Auditorium, tickets are available at tritowntheatre.com/bigfish.

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The Bainbridge Girl Scouts are holding another Community Giveaway Event tomorrow from 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon, spokesperson Jessica Chambers explains:

(Jessica Chambers 5-2-25)

Chambers said that the only requirement is that people should not bring TV’s or similar items to the event.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-1-25

by wcdonews Posted on May 1, 2025

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-1-25

The Southern Tier Music Fest will be held at the airport in Sidney in July, with a number of acts performing throughout the day. VIP Tickets are selling rapidly, according to promoters Ed Curley & Teri Schunk:

(Ed-Teri 5-1-25)

More information and tickets can be found at southerntiermusicfest.com.

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President Trump is working to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau which is a federal agency that prevents Americans from getting scammed by big banks and corporations and responds to millions of consumer complaints each year. Trump has attempted to fire nearly 90% of the agency’s staff, including all but one employee of the Office of Financial Protection of Older Americans. Senator Gillibrand said that there other avenues that seniors can use if they are scammed, but it might not be sufficient if the President’s cuts are implemented:

(Gillibrand 5-1-25)

Senator Gillibrand said that Older Americans are disproportionately the targets of scams and fraud; in 2023 alone, Americans over age 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams.

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The Future for Oneonta Foundation is partnering with Otsego 2000 to develop an operations plan for an Oneonta Farmers’ Market, based on the model that has been working successfully year round in Cooperstown for more than 3 decades, Ellen Pope of Otsego 2000 explains:

(Ellen Pope 5-1-25)

Pope said that are looking for an indoor location close to the Oneonta downtown shopping district, Further details about the building project and market development should be announced in the coming months.

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Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year, according to a report released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Chenango County saw the highest quarterly growth at 11.8%, followed by Delaware County at 10.4%, & Broome County was 4th at 9.8%. 14 of 18 of the cities outside of New York City that impose their own sales tax experienced year-over-year growth in the first quarter. Norwich had the largest increase at 14.5%.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-1-25

Broome County Sheriff’s Strategic Response Group located 42 year old Christopher Knapp of Binghamton, in Binghamton this week. Knapp was wanted on 4 separate warrants, on charges of Burglary, a Probation Violation, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Failure to Appear. Knapp was observed working on a motorcycle, Upon seeing law enforcement, Knapp ran inside and attempted to escape, struggling briefly with deputies before being successfully taken into custody, he was additionally charged with Obstruction of Governmental Administration, he was processed before being transferred to Johnson City Police to answer for his warrant in that municipality.

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5 more corrections officers appeared in Oneida County Court on Wednesday to discuss plea offers related to the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks, at Marcy Correctional Facility in December, none of the 5 reached a decision regarding their offers. The delay was due to all officer’s attorneys receiving new discovery information from the prosecution, necessitating more time for their clients to consider options. Nicholas Anzalone and Christopher Walrath, both charged with murder, are scheduled to return to court on May 14 and 19. David Walters, Michael Mashaw, and Michael Fisher, charged with manslaughter, will also be back in court on May 14.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-30-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 30, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-30-25

State Police announced that 61-year-old Michael Crandall from Oxford, succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the crash between his motorcycle & a school bus Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Chenango County routes 35 & 32 in the town of Oxford. Crandall was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, the school bus had 8 children on board, a 12-year-old child was evaluated at Chenango Memorial Hospital, no other children reported injuries. The unidentified school bus drive & an aid were evaluated at the scene and did not need further treatment, The crash remains under investigation.

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The 6th annual Chenango Community Baby Shower will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the main lobby area at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital at 179 North Broad Street in Norwich. Chenango Memorial Hospital Spokesperson Melissa Stagnaro explains:

(Melissa Stagnaro 4-30-25)

This event is FREE and open to all pregnant women, families, and parents of children less the 12 months of age. Come join in the festivities, enter to win great prizes, and learn about what the community has to offer new families. More information is available at 607-772-0517.

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19-year-old Darius Palmer of Binghamton was sentenced in Broome County Court Wednesday for the killing of 41 year old Tyrell Norris on September 30th of 2024 in Binghamton. Palmer was arrested in the Bronx in October on an arrest warrant for a separate crime, he was returned to Broome County & was found guilty for 1st degree Manslaughter and on a separate Assault charge , he was also ordered to serve 1 year in Broome County Jail, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision on the assault charge.

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The Oneonta Common Council approved spending $230,000 on reconstruction of the Market and South Main streets intersection to fix damage from a water main break last month. The council held a special meeting Tuesday & voted unanimously to allocate the funding.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-30-25

5 corrections officers appeared in Oneida County Court on Tuesday to discuss plea offers related to the beating death of Robert Brooks, an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility in December. Earlier this month, a judge informed some of the officers who requested additional time to deliberate that he would need a decision from them this week, none of the officers had reached a conclusion. Attorneys representing the officers cited recently receiving discovery information from the prosecution that morning, which required additional review, they were ordered to return to Oneida County Court on May 13th.

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23 year old Dekwaun Hicks of Binghamton was sentenced in Broome County Court to 6 years in State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision, for Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon. The charges stem from a June 26, 2024, incident, when members of the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force and the Binghamton Police Department conducted a vehicle stop based on information that Hicks was in possession of a firearm, they recovered a loaded 9mm handgun, ammunition and a quantity of methamphetamine pills. Hicks received additional jail time as he was arrested on a drug charge while out on bail.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Saturday to a burglary complaint at the Big Dipper BBQ 2 restaurant in Conklin, a Review of security footage showed 4 individuals breaking in causing several thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to the door and air conditioning unit of the businesses. Several tubs of ice cream and bottles of soda were taken by the suspects Officers arrested 20 year old Tracy Bryce of Conklin for Criminal Mischief & Burglary, 20 year old Jordan Wilson of for Criminal Mischief and Burglary, 2 juveniles were also charged. Bryce and Wilson were processed and arraigned, the juveniles were processed and arraigned before being released to their families.

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Chenango County Department of Public Works announced the closure of the bridge on North Chenango Street over Birdsall Brook in Greene will be closed on May 12th, and will remain closed for 3 to 5 months. Local residents will be allowed to get to and from their homes. More information is available at 337-1710.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 4-29-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 29, 2025

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-29-25

Severe thunderstorms may impact the Southern Tier region late this afternoon into the evening hours, Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Townsend 4-29-25)

We will have the complete WCDO Tri-County Weather Forecast following this newscast.

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24 year old Michael Bush of Sidney was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on April 23rd in the Town of North Norwich. Bush was arrested after a brief pursuit through 3 townships on a motorcycle, passing vehicles in a no-passing zone and failing to stop at a stop sign. Deputies initiated a traffic stop and Bush failed to comply, his motorcycle malfunctioned in Sherburne & he was taken into custody, he was found to possess methamphetamine. Bush was charged with Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle among other charges, he was transported to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & he was released on appearance tickets to appear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.

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Bassett Healthcare Network and the Oneonta Family YMCA announced they are extending their lease agreement at FoxCare Center in Oneonta for another 3 years for the Y Specialty Fitness. Bassett Director of Public Relations Gabby Argo said that the partnership is the classic “Win Win” situation:

(Gabby Argo 4-29-25)

Gym membership at the FoxCare Center location has increased since June 2023, A.O. Fox Hospital continues to operate outpatient cardiac, physical, occupational, and pulmonary rehabilitation services within the same space. More information is available at the Bassett Healthcare Network Facebook page.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-29-25

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced the indictments against 3 people in the case of a disabled child who consumed methamphetamine, where 3 adults were present. Indicted were 70 year old Sam Tessora, 29 year old Eric Ferguson & 39 year old Tanya Carson, all from Masonville for Reckless Endangerment & Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Disabled Child, the child was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse for treatment after he was found unresponsive. The indictment accuses the defendants of acting with depraved indifference to human life which created a grave risk to the child, on March 7th in Masonville, all 3 could face up to 7 years in prison, they face arraignment on the indictment charges shortly.

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Governor Hochul announced an agreement with legislative leaders on the State Budget, which includes tax breaks for working class families, reduces the Payroll Mobility Tax for small businesses and fixes the discovery laws to reduce the number of cases being thrown out on technicalities:

(Hochul 4-29-25)

The State Senate & Assembly are expected to pass the budget bills in the coming days, the total Budget is $254 billion.

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State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald announced that flu is no longer prevalent, the declaration lifts the masking requirement for health care workers who are not vaccinated against flu. Commissioner McDonald declared flu prevalent in New York back on December 18, 2024.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 4-28-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 28, 2025

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-28-25

The State Budget is now 28 days late, with the reform of the state’s Discovery Laws as one of the sticking points, local Assemblyman Joe Angelino explains:

(Joe Angelino 4-28-25)

Governor Hochul has publicly stated that she wants the Discovery Law Reforms, but those changes are unpopular with New York City Area Lawmakers and leadership.

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Sidney’s Annual Arbor Day celebration will be held tomorrow morning with Sidney Central School Students participating in the ceremony, ending with a giveaway of saplings, Sidney Shade Tree Commission chairperson Lorrie Roach explains:

(Lorrie Roach 4-28-25)

Roach said that a tree planting dedication will also be scheduled, this year in honor of Mike Gavin. 

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The Bainbridge Girl Scout are holding another free Community giveaway with the drop off of gently used items to be held on Friday at the Greenlawn Elementary School from 3:30-6:30, and the giveaway of those items will be on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

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State DEC announced that the regular spring turkey season for all licensed turkey hunters opens May 1st, Spring turkey harvests average 16,000 to 18,000 birds, Sporting licenses may be purchased online at any time, Licenses can also be displayed digitally using the HuntFishNY mobile app, licenses are also available in person at more than 1,100 Agents across the State, For more information about sporting licenses, dec.ny.gov.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-28-25

Chenango Sheriff Office arrested 47 year old Andrew Harris of Plymouth for Obstructing Fire Fighting Operations, Reckless Endangerment of Property, Unlawful Imprisonment. Harris was arrested after deputies determined he would not let fire department personnel extinguish a house fire in the Town of Plymouth. Harris was found standing in his driveway in close proximity to a fully involved house fire, he aggressive yelled at emergency personnel and failed to obey lawful orders, Deputies also determined that Harris committed crimes the night before against his girlfriend during a domestic incident, he was arraigned & released on his own recognizance.

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Chenango Sheriff office arrested 38 year old Nicholas Partis of Cortland for Grand Larceny, after a complaint was filed by a local business. Deputies were dispatched to a local business, they obtained a license plate number and vehicle description. While deputies were reviewing camera footage, the Village of Oxford Police Department located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Deputies responded to Oxford and positively identified Partis, he was arrested & was released on an appearance ticket and is due to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.

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A Citizen Preparedness Training Event will be held today at 6:00 PM in Margaretville at the Town Hall, hosted by Delaware County Public Health, with representatives from the New York National Guard & The State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Isabella Ziolkowski of Delaware County Public Health explains:

(Isabella Ziolkowski 4-11-24)

This event is free and open to the public, Ziolkowski said that they are planning to do additional training events in Walton & Sidney as soon as possible.

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Binghamton Police confirmed that 31-year-old Connor Hickey was found dead in the Dorchester Park lake in Whitney Point. On Friday, detectives responded to Dorchester Park for a reported deceased man in the lake, they confirmed the man was Hickey, who was reported missing since March 15th.

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Former Major League Manager Buck Showalter, who managed both the Yankees & the Mets, will be the was announced as the keynote speaker at the 10th Greater Binghamton Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class today, The Hall of Fame ceremony is set for April 28 at the Double Tree Hotel in Binghamton, starting at 6:30 this evening.

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WCDO NEW FRIDAY 4-25-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 25, 2025

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-25-25

Norwich City Police arrested 31 year old Brennon Bennett of Norwich for Failure to register as a sex offender and on a parole violation. Bennett is a Level 3 Sex Offender, who is accused of using a fraudulent address with the Norwich Police Department, where he is required to check in on a regular basis, in compliance with State Parole and Sex Offender Regulations. Bennett was convicted of 1st degree Attempted Rape in 2017, he was released from the jail & was Paroled in December. Bennett was arraigned at CAP Court and held on without bail due to prior felony convictions.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25 year old Damien Lane of Norwich for 4 counts of 3rd degree rape & 4 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a child. Lane is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old female, for about 6 months, he was processed, arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $50,000 bond.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24 year old Amber Renwick of Otego, for 3 counts of Promotion of a Sexual Performance by a Child, 2 counts of Possession of a Sexual Performance by a Child plus Sexual Misconduct, following an investigation in to a cyber tip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In February of 2025, investigators received information from the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce of child sexual abuse material being disseminated from a Kik online social media account, Renwick did possess and send the child sexual abuse material to other users. The Sheriff’s Office & State Police Computer Crimes Unit executed a search warrant & she was taken in to custody, was processed and was being held for Arraignment. The investigation is on-going and additional charges are pending.

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Organizers with the General Clinton Canoe Regatta are advising that interested paddlers should sign up soon, as prices do increase for registration as they get closer to the event, according to Regatta Co-Chairman Mike Kaufman:

(Mike Kaufman 4-25-25)

All of the information is available at canoeregatta.org.

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The Oxford Village Tree Board will be holding its 32nd “Tree City USA” and Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, starting at 9 am., at LaFayette Park. The Tree City flag and plaque presentation will be part of the festivities, & there will be a giveaway of trees and shrubs.

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Celebrate Earth Day by planting native wildflowers at Rogers Center, On Saturday, the public is invited to plant an assortment of seeds which will expand pollinator habitat around the Rogers Center Three Sisters Garden. The planting will begin at 10:30 am until 12 noon across the street from the visitor parking lot, There will be educational material available for each flower variety in the pollinator mix.

A.M. NEWS Friday 4-25-25

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded last May to a motor vehicle roll over accident in Harpersfield. 25-year-old Isaiah Caballero of Oneonta, lost control of the vehicle, it left the roadway and struck a tree, 25 year old Nyheim Golden-Williams was killed in the crash. Deputies located cocaine & a loaded pistol that did not have a serial number. Caballero was arrested at the Ulster Correctional Facility Tuesday, he was charged with Criminal Possession of a controlled substance, Criminal Possession of a weapon and Vehicular Manslaughter, he was arraigned and was remanded back to the Ulster Correctional facility on $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 bond. Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies also arrested 21-year-old Alexis Lotterman of Walton for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, she was a passenger in the vehicle and was also in possession of the narcotics and firearm, she was arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 secured bond.

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Recruit New York events are being held around the state to assist in Fire Departments & Emergency squads in holding open houses, in the hope of recruiting new members, Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge Fire Department told WCDO News about a few local events on Saturday

(Roger Barnhart 4-25-25)

Masonville Fire Chief Matt Jones told WCDO about their event on Sunday:

(Matt Jones 4-25-25)

More information about participating fire department can be found at recruitny.org.

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29 year old Grace Archer of Afton pleaded guilty to Driving While Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Delaware County Court. Archer admitted to possessing methamphetamine and driving while impaired in the village of Sidney on December 31st. Sentencing is set for July 11th, Archer is expected to be sentenced to 3 years in prison to be followed by 2 years of post-release supervision on the drug charge, and 1 year of incarceration for her DWAI conviction.

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The Chenango County Historical Society will host an unveiling this morning of the recently refurbished “special edition” marker at Rogers Environmental Education Center at 10:45 am. The “Game Farm” plaque is situated along Route 80 in the town of Sherburne, the unveiling is being held on National Historic Marker Day to honor the State DOT who refurbished the sign, for more information, go to ChenangoHistorical.org.

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The Jericho Arts Council presents “CANAAN’S LAND” Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, and patrons can also visit the Gallery and see the exhibits for this year’s Fine Arts Show, Council spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 4-25-25)

Tickets for the show can be reserved at (607) 288-3882, also the awards Ceremony for the fine arts show will be on May 11th.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-24-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 24, 2025

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-24-25

A 7 count indictment was unsealed against 18 year old Mason Kowatch of Margaretville. Kowatch is accused of 1st & 3rd degree rape, promoting a sexual performance by a child & unlawful surveillance in the indictment, he is accused of performing sexual acts with a minor, producing a video performance of sexual conduct by a child and having a surveillance set up to record another person where they had a reasonable right to privacy, for his own sexual gratification. He faces court action on the indictment at a later date.

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35 year old Lawrence Painter of Sidney was sentenced to 1 year in the Delaware County Correctional Facility for Criminal Contempt. Painter are arrested by Sidney Police in November for going to a former girlfriends apartment and striking her in the face, Painter also violated an order of protection. Painter was also ordered to obey a 3 year Order of Protection for the victim in this case.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that 48 year old Joseph Maine of Endicott, was found safe. Maine reportedly left his house Saturday evening & traveled to a friend’s residence in the City of Binghamton in the & remained there for several days without contacting his family. Law Enforcement was alerted to Maine’s Binghamton location in the early morning hours today, he was interviewed by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office and voluntarily went to UHS Wilson Hospital for evaluation.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Keegan Allen of Worcester following a Jail Contraband Investigation. Deputies responded Sunday to the Delaware County Correctional Facility when Investigators discovered prescription strength muscle relaxers within the Facility during a search. Allen was arrested for Promoting Prison Contraband, he was arraigned and was remanded back to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on his original charge.

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The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today announced the launch of a new online enrollment form for child support services on a recently redesigned website, childsupport.ny.gov. The new site allows for individuals to enroll for child support services online and providing existing users access to more information about their case. The site will provide parents with assistance in obtaining financial support and medical insurance coverage for their children by locating parents, establishing paternity, establishing and modifying support orders, and collecting and distributing child support payments, affecting about 536,000 children.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-24-25

SUNY Oneonta has become the first SUNY School powered with locally-sourced energy, as they purchased Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificates from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority voluntary sales program. The purchase will provide enough locally-sourced clean energy to power four 200-bed residence halls on campus fully.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating multiple instances of nails and screws being found in the streets around the residential area between En-Joie Golf Club and Roundtop Picnic Area. Investigators are actively pursuing leads and examining all available footage of the areas in question, and residents in the neighborhood are urged to continue monitoring their doorbell and security cameras for any evidence that could lead to the arrest of those responsible, video footage, sightings, or information to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (607) 778-1196.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-23-25

by wcdonews Posted on April 23, 2025

P.M. NEWS Wednesday 4-23-25

The Otsego County Conservation Association & Otsego County Planning & Solid Waste announced the winning schools of the 2024-2025 Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. The Unatego Elementary School won the elementary division with 2,122 pounds of plastic film recycled & Springbrook won in the high school division with 801 pounds of plastic film recycled. 10 participating schools diverted a total of 4,655.4 pounds of plastic film, each winning division will receive an ice cream social event.

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Tri-Town Theatre’s next show will be the musical “Big Fish”, at the Sidney High School Auditorium May 2nd through 4th. Destinie Smith is new to the Tri Town Theatre and she has the lead female role of Sandra Bloom:

(Destinie Smith 4-23-25)

Tickets are on sale at TritownTheatre.com, Curtain times are 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3rd and a 2pm matinee on Sunday May 4th.

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Mirabito Energy Products announced the completion of its March Mirabito Cares Round Up campaign, which raised $60,000 to support 3 local food banks. Marissa Sweeney of Mirabito Energy Products told WCDO news about the success of the month long program:

(Marissa Sweeney 4-23-25)

Proceeds benefited the Food Bank of Central New York, the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, each received $20,000 to feeding individuals and families in need.

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Saturday is the National DEA Drug Take back day, where people are encouraged to bring outdated medication and prescriptions to collection boxes, for proper disposal and to keep the prescriptions from getting into the wrong hands or into the waste stream. Chenango County Sheriff’s Office will have Representatives at the Bainridge Fire Department at their open house this Saturday to collect those items. More information is available at dea.gov/takebackday.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-23-25

State Police issued a total of 22,867 tickets during this year’s “Operation Hang Up” traffic enforcement period, including 4,607 tickets for distracted driving. This special traffic detail targeted drivers using electronic devices while behind the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,275 people were killed in crashes caused by distracted driving nationwide in 2023. In Troop C, 1496 tickets were issued, 154 for texting, 89 for talking on a cell phone for a total of 243 distracted driving tickets.

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State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for March, The State’s unemployment rate declined from 4.3% to 4.2% in March 2025. Locally, Chenango County had 4.2% unemployment, Delaware County 4.6% and Otsego County 4.8% in March.

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The State DEC reminds area residents that the burn ban is still in effect through the middle of May, The DEC reported that In 2024, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 362 search and rescue missions, extinguished 122 wildfires covering nearly 6,500 acres, participated in 60 prescribed fires that served to rejuvenate more than 1,155 acres of land, and worked on cases that resulted in more than 1,200 tickets and arrests.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office continues its search for a 48 year old Joseph Maine of Endicott, who reportedly left his house on foot on the evening of Saturday, April 19, and never returned home, the Sheriff’s Office has conducted grid searches of the surrounding neighborhood, Maine is diabetic, he may not have taken his medication recently and may be exhibiting confused behavior. Maine is described as a White Male, 6’0” and weighing 167 lbs. He was last seen wearing a light gray sweatshirt, dark Grey sweatpants, a black baseball cap with a fishhook hanging from it, and black sneakers. Tips can be called to 778-1196.

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