P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-15-26
State Police are renewing efforts in the investigation into the homicide of Barry Marquart of Oneonta, a case that has remained unsolved for more than 45 years. Marquart was reported missing on November 9, 1980, by his father, he was 30-years-old and living in Binghamton with a roommate who reported not seeing him for 2 days. Marquart’s vehicle was located at a rest area off Interstate 81 in the town of Dickinson, His body was discovered in the Chenango River, about 500 feet behind the rest area, the autopsy determined the cause of death to be drowning but also indicated he sustained injuries consistent with blunt force trauma to his head and face. State Police are asking the public to look at a composite sketch developed in 1980 of a person of interest, at troopers.ny.gov; The white male would’ve been in his 20’s or 30’s in 1980, 5’ 10” between 140-160 lbs, The individual is not currently a suspect; has never been publicly identified, Anyone with information should call (607)561-7400 and ask to leave a message with Major Crimes.
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The FBI announced that they will be rewarding anyone with information that leads to an arrest or conviction for a cold case murder that took place in Binghamton four years ago. 12 year old Aliza Spencer was shot and killed in April of 2022 as she was walking with her father and brother on Bigelow Street, A $50,000 reward for information was previously offered, the FBI have now made an additional offer of $50,000, Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to Binghamton Police Detectives at 772-7080 or to the FBI at 1-800 Call FBI.
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Chenango County Grand Jury indicted Brandon Birch for Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, driving while ability impaired by drugs, unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, Criminal possession of a controlled and reckless driving, on December 26th in Afton, Birch is accused of operated a vehicle on State Highway 7 while his driving privileges were suspended, he was impaired by fentanyl, fled State Troopers attempting a traffic stop, possessed fentanyl, and drove at speeds up to 90 miles an hour in a 55 mile an hour zone. Birch faces additional court action on the indictment shortly.
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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta returns next month with a host of activities at General Clinton Park, and this year people from around the world can see what is happening live, co-chairman Mike Kaufman explains:
(Mike Kaufman 4-15-26)
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will run from Friday May 22nd through Sunday night May 24th.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 4-15-26
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 4 people on drug charges following the execution of a search warrant in the town of Chenango. The search led to the seizure of 19 grams of Methamphetamine, fentanyl, Suboxone strips, Illegal steroids, packaging material & a digital scale, arrested were 37 year old Brett Poyer, 36 year old Cassandra Angulas, both of the Town of Chenango, 45 year old Jack Langland, of Endicott, and 37 year old Daisy Odell of Wilesyville, all on numerous drug charges, all face court action shortly.
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Another Community meeting will be held tonight in Norwich among those bringing the “Turtle Island Festival” to the Chenango County Fairgrounds in July, Chenango County Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:
(Jessica Moquin 4-15-26)
Community members are encouraged to attend, on April 15th at 6:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich campus at 20 Conkey Avenue in Norwich, more information is available at 607-334-9227.
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The Tri-County Seniors will present the 2nd of 3 discussions regarding end of decisions that seniors will have to make, Organizer Carol Allen told WCDO News about today’s discussion:
(Carol Allen 4-15-26)
The program will be held in the Smart Community Room at the Sidney Public Library starting at 10:30 this morning.
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The next UHS Chenango Memorial Hospitals “Her Health Matters” will be today in Norwich, focusing on post-menopause health, with Dr. Phyllis Sheriff-White, at Canasawacta Country Club, starting at 6:00 PM tonight. For more information on UHS Chenango Memorial’s Her Health Matters Series and other educational programs, call (607) 337-4510.
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The SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus will hold “Instant Decision Day” on April 15th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Follett Hall. People can meet with Representatives from academic departments & financial aid, more information is available at 607-334-5144.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Oneonta from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at Foothills on Market Street, to donate blood download the Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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