A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-24-13

by wcdonews Posted on September 24, 2013

The Delaware County Sheriffs Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested 29 year old John Donaldson Jr. of Walton Monday for 1 count of 2nd degree Burglary, Petty Larceny and Criminal Possession of a controlled substance.  Donaldson was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2,500.00 cash bail pending a felony hearing Friday.

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State Police arrested 24-year-old Ryan Meyerhoffer of Windsor for driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation and other vehicle and traffic law violations.  The arrest followed an investigation into a 1-car accident on Interstate 81 in Binghamton, Meyerhoffer was found to be intoxicated and having a suspended driver license.  He was processed, refused a breath test, and was issued tickets returnable to the Binghamton court on October 4th.

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The next Commerce Chenango Business After Hours event will be held today, at the new Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center at the Eaton Center in Norwich.  The event runs from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  The UHS Stratton Center for Therapies and SECO in Norwich have combined services and are operating at their new location.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-23-13

by wcdonews Posted on September 23, 2013

 

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a 1-vehicle fatal motor vehicle accident Sunday in the Town of Delhi. 18-year-old Michael Ackerman of South Kortright was operating a pick up truck Northbound on State Hwy 10 the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire. Ackerman was killed in the crash; the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted by K-9 “Ozzie” executed a Search Warrant in the Town of Franklin Thursday, at Snake Hill Road.  A search of the property led to the seizure of 7 marihuana plants, several drying marihuana plants, approximately one ounce of processed marihuana, a quantity of hashish, drug paraphernalia and several long guns.   Deputies arrested 33-year-old Lee March of Otego for Criminal Possession of Marihuana and Unlicensed Cultivation of Marihuana; he was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court and was released on recognizance pending further court action.

 

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State senator Jim Seward & Oneonta Mayor Dick Miller unveiled a plan to make Oneonta’s lights more efficient.  Seward mentioned the plan at an Oneonta press conference Friday:

 

(Seward 9-23-13)

 

 

The legislative grant obtained by Senator Seward, included in a 2012 senate resolution, is being used to replace outdated high pressure sodium street lights with new energy-efficient LED fixtures.  The new “green” fixtures will provide substantial energy savings for the City of Oneonta and will also reduce long-term maintenance costs.

 

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State troopers arrested 46-year-old Michael Clark of Port Crane for 3rd degree assault & endangering the welfare of a child.   The arrest followed the report made to the Broome County Child Protective Services, where Clark is accused of striking & injuring a 9 year old victim.   Clark was arraigned in the town of Fenton court and remanded to the Broome county jail in lieu of $1500 bail.

 

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Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s investigated a one-car roll over motor vehicle accident on State Highway 97 in the Town of Hancock.  Deputies arrested 36-year-old Matthew Buehler of Olympia Washington For Aggravated DWI, as Buehler registered a BAC of .22%. Buelher was also ticketed for speed not reasonable and prudent, he was released & will appear in the Town of Hancock Court on October 7th.

 

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Tax revenues for the first five months of the state fiscal year were $69.8 million over updated budget projections, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Year-to-date tax collections are up 10.3 percent from the same period last year, due to strong Personal Income Tax collections, which are up by more than 13%.

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The Binghamton Senators announced that tickets for individual regular season games are on sale this week.  Single game tickets for the general public will go on sale Wednesday, at 10:00 AM for all 37 regular season home games at the Broome County Arena.  Tickets are available at the Broome County Arena Box Office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or at 722-SENS or Online at binghamtonsenators.com or ticketmaster.com.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-23-13

by wcdonews Posted on September 23, 2013

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office investigated a shooting at 427 Lyon Brook Road in the Town of Oxford. Deputies reported that a victim was shot at through the passenger side of the vehicle he was operating; he was then involved in a motor vehicle accident fleeing the area. A search warrant was executed, and 40-year-old Martin Provo was found in a wooded area. Deputies recovered the shotgun along with shell casings, seized approximately 1.75 ounces of cocaine, several pounds of marihuana, a digital scale, over $3,800 in cash, & several guns. Provo was charged with Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of Marihuana, he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33-Year-old Michael Buck of Cooperstown for 2nd degree murder, 1st degree assault, & criminal use of a firearm. Buck is accused of killing his father, 64-year-old Joseph Buck in the family home on Indian Run Road. Buck was arraigned Sunday morning at Bassett hospital, by Otsego County Court Judge Lambert, and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail without bail pending future court action.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Armed Robbery at the Kwik Fill Gas Station on State Highway 12 in the Town of Norwich. A white male, 6 feet tall dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, dark shoes, black and white gloves, and a white knit hat and or a white face mask, displayed what appeared to be a handgun and left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect fled on foot& was last seen entering the plaza located on the east side of state route 12. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 334-2000.
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Former Sidney mayor Elwood “Dixie” Davis passed away Thursday, at the Veteran’s home in Oxford. Davis served on the Sidney village board from 1966 to 1979; he served as mayor from 1979 to 1999. Calling hours will be on Friday, September 27th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at C.H. Landers Funeral Home.
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State police reported that a toddler who fell from a second-story window in Hancock September 17th, died over the weekend, 18 month old Andie Johnson died Saturday, the autopsy performed Sunday showed that the child died of cardiopulmonary arrest due to severe head trauma. The manner of death was ruled accidental.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-20-13

by wcdonews Posted on September 22, 2013

Governor Cuomo announced that $48 million in grants have been awarded for transportation improvements across the State, which will leverage an additional $80 million in federal, state and local funding. The grants are funding projects that will improve transportation infrastructure and support economic development.  Grants are being awarded locally for the Eaton Airport in Norwich for a New maintenance Vehicle, for the Sidney Municipal Airport for Fuel farm upgrades, for New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Corporation to Relocate interchange between CSX & NYS&W to NYS&W property to improve safety & service on both lines. Other local projects include the Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society, for the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Rehabilitation. more information is available at governor.ny.gov.

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Chenango County Habitat for Humanity and the Cornish family will attend a house dedication tomorrow, at state route 206 in West Bainbridge.  This will be a dedication for the 5th house completed by Chenango county habitat for humanity, the dedication ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. and an Open House will follow from 11 a.m. till 12-noon.  More information about Chenango County Habitat for Humanity is available at habitat.chenango.org

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A $1.1 million federal grant will bring new pavement to Greater Binghamton Airport’s west apron. U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and Rep. Richard Hanna announced the $1.1 million dollar grant from the federal Department of Transportation. The 168,000-square-foot asphalt apron is separate from the runways and taxiways. There, aircraft load and unload, and are boarded, parked and refueled. The pavement currently shows signs of distress and requires rehabilitation.

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Newly retired people in Harpursville, Port Crane, Afton and Sidney can attend a series of workshops at the Eastern Broome Senior Center. The Positive Aging Academy will run from 12 to 2 p.m. Thursdays from October 3rd to November 7th at 27 Golden Lane in Harpursville. Register is accepted at 778-6206

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A CHILD PASSENGER CAR SEAT CHECK WILL BE HELD TOMORROW FROM 10:00 AM TO NOON AT the Oneonta AAA at 195 ONEIDA Street.  Parents are reminded to bring the  INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR their SAFETY SEAT AND their vehicle  THE EVENT IS SPONSORED BY THE OTSEGO COUNTY health department & SHERIFF’S Department.

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New York added 22,700 private-sector jobs in August, but the unemployment rate rose as more people try to re-enter the workforce.   New York’s unemployment rate rose from 7.5 percent in July to 7.6 percent in August. The national rate was 7.3 percent in August. The number of unemployed New Yorkers rose from 717,400 to 729,700 between July and August.

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New York electric customers will get a small credit on an upcoming bill, as the state Public Service Commission approved of a 1-time credit to electricity bills of up to $3.00, depending on usage.  Regulators reported that the credit steams from a settlement that included a $110 million dollar civil penalty against constellation Energy commodities Group, on grounds that the power producer manipulated wholesale energy sales in 3 regional markets.  The credit will be passed on as soon as utilities received the funds.

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September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Emergency responders remind resident to have a plan with family members as to where to meet following an emergency, they should also have a disaster kit with 3 days worth of food, a can opener, clothing, medications and hygiene items.  The Red Cross will hold an Emergency Preparedness Fair tomorrow at Binghamton University from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-20-13

by wcdonews Posted on September 22, 2013

The Delaware County Clean Sweep Disposal days begin today for farms & businesses and tomorrow for households.  County solid waste manager Sue McIntyre told WCDO News what is being accepted this year:

 

(Sue McIntyre 9-20-13)

 

McIntyre said that more information can be found on the Delaware county website, at the solid waste tab.

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The Unadilla chamber of commerce will hold the 4th Annual Autumn Fest tomorrow at the Unadilla Community Field beginning at 10 a.m. Unadilla chamber co-president Brenda Brooks comments:

 

(Brenda Brooks 9-20-13)

 

More information is available at 434-5361.

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Sidney Center’s 4th Annual Tractor Parade will be Saturday.  Sidney center improvement group president Mike Sellitti explains:

 

(Mike Sellitti 9-20-13)

 

Sellitti said that the parade line-up begins at 10:00 AM and the parade begins at Noon.   Last year over 80 vehicles participated, more than 100 vehicles are anticipated, some coning from out of state.

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State Senator Jim Seward announced that he will make an announcement late this afternoon in downtown Oneonta, at the Kim Muller Plaza.  Senator Seward will join City of Oneonta Mayor Dick Miller to announce special legislative funding to assist in a downtown redevelopment “green initiative.” At 5:30 PM during Oneonta’s Fabulous Friday event.

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A benefit is being held for TERESA SCHERMERHORN, Sunday afternoon from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at The Hitchin’ Post on route 7 on Belden Hill in Port Crane.  Area musical acts will perform including The Short Change Band, Jason Wicks & 9-1-1.   $10 Donations are encouraged, the fund raiser will include the Live Music, Food, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffles, Chinese Auction, money raised will BENEFIT Teresa, who suffered a series of strokes, all money raised will help pay medical bills.

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-19-13

by wcdonews Posted on September 19, 2013

State Troopers in Sidney arrested 52 year old Mark Meyers of Guilford, for fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, felony driving while intoxicated with a BAC of .15%, plus numerous  vehicle and traffic law charges.  The arrest followed a traffic stop on State Route 8 that concluded on High Bridge Road in Guilford. Meyers was arraigned in the town of Guilford court and remanded to the Chenango county jail on $8,000 bail.

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The Sidney American Legion Post# 183 is sponsoring a tribute & fundraiser for the Sidney Fire Department, on Saturday September 28th, at 2:00 PM.  Legion spokesman Larry Halbert explains.

 

(Larry Halbert 9-19-13)

 

Halbert said that they are in need of auction items, which can be dropped off at the legion on Friday September 27th or Saturday morning September 28th.  Tickets can be purchased at Video Entertainment Plus, Trackside Dining or the Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street; more information is available at 237-4762 or 563-8031.

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State Police arrested 33-year-old Eleanor Black of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for 20 felonies.  Black was charged with 3rd degree Grand Larceny, 7 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 6 counts of Falsifying Business Records, and 6 counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing.  The charges followed a yearlong investigation of crimes in the Schoharie Valley Region.  Black was arraigned and will return to Town of Esperance Court at a later date.

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The Binghamton Mets Released their 2014 Schedule.  The B-Mets set a team record with 86 victories in 2013, sending them into the eastern league playoffs for the first time in 7 seasons.  The 23rd season at NYSEG Stadium in Binghamton begins on April 3rd against the Akron Aeros. Ticket purchases, Schedules, statistics and other information is available at Bmets.com.

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U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly will work together to ensure that funding will continue for newborns to be tested for over 40 fatal diseases. The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2013 assures federal funding so newborns can receive a blood test for fatal diseases that, if caught early, can be diagnosed and treated early. If the bill is not reauthorized by Sept. 30 the federal funding for newborn screenings could end. Kelly’s son Hunter died in 2005 from a fatal genetic disease that, if caught early, can be treated.

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The Emerald Ash Borer is spreading more quickly than expected, according to Cornell Cooperative Extension in Chenango County.  The Emerald Ash Borer will only affect Ash trees, which make up about 10 percent of trees in the region. Officials say the only way to protect the trees is to inject the tree with insecticide. Any trees without the insecticide will begin to weaken and die over the next decade. More information is available at emeraldashborer.info

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Binghamton University hosted a workshop yesterday regarding funding for small businesses, hosted by the university’s Small Business Development Center. Guest speakers talked about the availability of funding so businesses can expand their businesses and commercialize products. Representatives from NYSERDA also discussed energy conservation grants available for small  businesses.   more information is available at nyserda.ny.gov

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The American Red Cross of the Southern Tier will host a babysitters training class for youth ages 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Red Cross office at 620 E. Main St, Endicott. To register visit redcross.org

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-19-13

by wcdonews Posted on September 19, 2013

Democratic and Sidney First Independent candidates for the upcoming town board election will hold a Meet & Greet night tonight be at the Sidney Memorial Public Library from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.  Current town board member Bill Heath is running for town supervisor, Pete Cordes is seeking re-election for his seat, and Paul Muratore is running for the other town council seat.

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The state Health Department opened its hotline to help customers sign up for New York’s health-care exchange. The enrollment period runs from October 1st through March 31st.  The exchange will provide health insurance to at least 1 million uninsured New Yorkers as part of the federal Affordable Care Act. The program will provide tax credits for individuals with incomes under $45,960 and families of four with incomes less than $94,200. The phone number for the “NY State of Health” program is 1-855-355-5777; more information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.

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The Firemen’s Association of New York offer a program called “the Higher Education Learning Program” which provides tuition reimbursement to students who are volunteer firefighters and attending college for up to 80 credit hours. The deadline to apply for the fall semester is October 1st; information on the program and how to apply is available at fasny.com.

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:30 PM.

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-18-13

by wcdonews Posted on September 18, 2013

Residents in the town of Sidney will be voting for a new town supervisor in November, as incumbent Bob McCarthy is not running for a 2nd term.  Republican Gene Pigford is running for town supervisor, who told WCDO news about his ideas:

 

(Gene Pigford 9-18-13)

 

Pigford faces democrat & Sidney First Candidate Bill Heath for Sidney town supervisor on Election Day in November.

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Governor Cuomo today visited the Village of Margaretville in Delaware County for a New York Rising Community Reconstruction Planning Committee.  Planning experts, community officials, and residents gathered to kick off the long-term rebuilding process following Tropical Storm Lee & Hurricane Irene in 2011 that devastated Margaretville. The New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program is designed to empower communities to create and implement their strategies to rebuild and prepare for future extreme weather.  The governor was also planning to attend a NY Rising meeting in Staten Island, which was heavily damaged from Super storm Sandy.

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State Troopers in Deposit arrested 19-year-old Travis Decamp of Sanford, for driving while intoxicated with a reportable BAC result twice the legal limit.  The arrest followed an accident investigation on Old Route 17 in Sanford; Decamp was issued tickets returnable to the town of Sanford court on October 7th.

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A total of $99,400 in cultural funding is available from the Chenango Arts Council for initiatives in Broome, Chenango and Otsego counties. Funding is available for grants up to $5,000 through the 2014 Decentralization Program.  The grants provide support to community-based organizations, groups, collectives or artists. The deadline for the grant application is December 11th; Guidelines & applications are available at chenangoarts.org.

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About 9,000 state workers could get a raise and a regular salary review if Governor Cuomo signs legislation proposed by state Senator John DeFrancisco of Syracuse.  The bill would affect state workers designated as managerial or confidential, who are not represented by unions, & who have not had a raise since 2008. The proposal calls for the state to create a commission to analyze salaries of non-unionized state workers and report recommendations about pay changes every four years. Governor Cuomo has until September 27th to sign or veto the bill.

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New York’s 16 medical schools have more students this fall than last year, including the first in a pair of three-year programs that allow students to graduate faster and with less debt.  Associated Medical Schools of New York states that the 2,424 new medical students represent an enrollment increase of 120 over last year. More than half are state residents, nearly half are women and 3 percent are international students. Most programs last four years with annual tuition ranging from $30,000 to $50,000.

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Congressman Chris Gibson and his Watershed Advisory Group released a position overview on the State Health Department’s draft midterm revisions to the New York City Filtration Avoidance Determination. Gibson said that the current plan by the city to purchase land in the watershed region is unacceptable, with the money used for land purchases better suited for flood mitigation and upstate economic development.  Gibson also said that the reservoir should be set at levels that meet new York city’s drinking water needs without endangering watershed communities above & below dams, in order to prevent flooding.   The revisions were published by the DOH in late August, and are currently in a public comment period.

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