P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-9-25
30 year old Antonio Almovodar of Hastings, pleaded guilty to 2nd Degree Burglary in Delaware County Court, he was sentenced to 5 years in state prison, to be followed by 3 years of post-release supervision. On April 17, 2024, Troopers responded to a burglary in the Town of Sidney, it was determined that Antonio Almovodar and another individual had committed the burglary. Almovodar appeared in court earlier this week, he was also ordered to pay $70,000 in restitution and the court issued a full stay away order of protection for the victim.
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A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 5-count indictment against 45 year old Brian Shear of Colchester, on numerous drug charges for possessing and selling narcotics, including fentanyl, methamphetamines & cocaine. Shear will be arraigned on the indictment shortly followed by court action on the charges.
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The National Weather Service has a “FLOOD WATCH” in effect through tomorrow morning, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Townsend 5-9-25)
The Flood Watch includes Broome, Chenango, Delaware, & Otsego Counties locally.
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The Annual Ed Wessels Canoe regatta scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled, organizer Ed Curley explains;
(Ed Curley 5-9-25)
If the event is able to be rescheduled, WCDO will have that announcement when & if it is made.
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Long time General Clinton Canoe Regatta Paddler Dale Persons is one of the inductees into this year’s Hall of Fame, he talked about winning the honor to WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull:
(Dale Persons 5-9-25)
Dale has 31 70-mile finishes, 3 70-mile wins, and a career best 5th place Pro finish, he is a two-time national champion with wins in 1994 and 1995 alongside Hall of Famer Bob Zaveral. He also has been active in the race committee and has announced many awards and races in the past. Person will be featured on an upcoming episode of the Nate Lull Podcast to be released later this month.
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Due to inclement weather in the forecast, tonight’s Binghamton Rumble Ponies game against the Reading Fightin Phils at Mirabito Stadium has been canceled. It will not be rescheduled. Fans can exchange their tickets to Friday’s game for any remaining Rumble Ponies home game this season.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-9-25
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. More information is available at 607-772-0517.
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The Out of the Woodwork Players will present “Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End”, along with “Memos to Mom”, at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, tonight, Saturday night & Sunday afternoon, Director Sue Atkinson comments:
(Sue Atkinson 5-9-25)
Jen Fowler portrays Erma Bombeck on stage in this productions, she comments about the role:
(Jen Fowler 5-9-25)
The shows will be at 7:30 PM tonight & Saturday night with the Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM.
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The Village of Sidney will provide containers at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue for Computers, TV’s, Copiers, Cell Phones, & various other electronics, plus metal and non-Freon appliances, Tires without rims & Freon containing appliances today or Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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