P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-12-26
Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that the 4 Binghamton residents arrested last week have been indicted by a Broome County Grand Jury on multiple felony weapons charges following an investigation into reports of gunfire near the Wittman Lane Watershed on February 4th. Broome County Sheriff’s Office, and the Port Dickinson Police Department responded following a report that 4 males were observed walking toward the dam, followed by reports of multiple gunshots in the area. Officer arrested the 4 who were processed & released on bail, Indicted this week were 23 year old Samear Wallace, 21 year old Jahliek Walker-Coates, 21 year old Isaiah Johnson and 25 year old Johnathan Ayala, they face court action on the indictments shortly.
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The 2026 Southern Tier Music Fest Valentine’s Promotion with discounted tickets started today, spokesperson Teri Schunk explained:
(Teri Schunk 2-12-26)
Performers on July 4th at the Sidney Municipal Airport include Matt Vroman, Jessie Kay Band, Rylee Lum Band, The Bennett Hall Band, The Matt Beadle Experience & headliner Jackson Dean, the tickets are available at southerntiermusicfest.com.
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The Gus Macker Basketball tournament in Norwich, will be held on July 10-12, this year. Norwich Macker organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News about the tournament:
(Tom Revoir 2-12-26)
Revoir said that Teams can begin registering now at macker.com and click on the New York map for the Norwich tournament
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The CHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE arrested 42 year old Jamie Button of the Town of Plymouth for Obstruction of Governmental Administration. During an investigation of an unrelated incident on December 27th, 2025, Button provided deputies with false information into the whereabouts of a wanted subject in order to prevent the apprehension of the subject. Button was taken into custody without incident, was processed and released on an appearance ticket for the Town of Otselic Court at a later date. The Obstruction charge is punishable by up to one year in jail or three years’ probation, and a $1,000 fine.
A.M. NEWS 2-12-26
44 year old James McNeilly of Endicott, was sentenced in Broome County Court to a State Prison term of 3 to 6 years, he was sentenced as a second time felony offender based upon his prior conviction for Attempted Strangulation in 2016. The present conviction stems from an incident that occurred on July 21, 2025 where McNeilly attempted to enter the Broome County Department of Social Services building in the City of Binghamton with a metal knuckle knife. During the screening process by Broome County Security Officers, McNeilly placed an item into the screening bin.
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Congressman Josh Riley’s team will be in Walton today meeting with constituents that need assistance with federal agencies for issues with Medicare, Social Security, veterans’ benefits. Riley’s team will be available from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Ogden Free Library at 42 Gardiner Place. for those who can not attend, call (607) 242-0200 or visit riley.house.gov.
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Blood Supplies are still very low after a challenging winter and an active Flu season, Meg Rossman of the American Red Cross urges people to make & keep their blood donation appointments, and they have sweetened the deal this month:
(Meg Rossman 2-12-26)
Another Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Oneonta today from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market St, book an appointment by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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