WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-6-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 6, 2023

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-6-23

Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Johnnie Hardwick of Binghamton pleaded guilty to Attempted Robbery, in Broome County Court. Hardwick admitted that on October 21st 2022, he entered Weis Markets on Pennsylvania Avenue in Binghamton and stole merchandise, when confronted by a store employee Hardwick pulled out a large knife threatening the worker. Hardwick was apprehended by the Binghamton Police Department a short time later. Hardwick had a lengthy criminal record, including for Sexual Abuse in 2011 and Attempted Robbery in 2002 in New York City, he will face 12 years to life in New York State prison on April 26th,

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The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a Community Cat Forum Thursday, beginning at 4:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that the event is to address the issues of Feral cats in large numbers in many area communities & how to deal with the issue:

(Stacie Haynes 2-6-23)

Haynes said that this event is free and open to the public. 

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Preliminary Information regarding this morning’s Earthquake has been released by the U.S. Geological Survey, showed that the earthquake registered a magnitude 3.8 on the Richter Scale, it was centered about near West Seneca at 6:15 AM. More information is available at earthquake.usgs.gov.

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Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Every county saw some year-over-year growth in sales tax collections in 2022, Yates County had the strongest growth at 21.1%, followed by the counties of Lewis (14.9%), Montgomery (12.4%) and Schoharie (11.8%). Locally, Chenango had a 2.4% increase in Tax Collections, the full report can be found at osc.state.ny.us.

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WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull started a Scholarship for area High School Seniors last year, with a couple of fundraisers held to raise funds for the desired amounts for the scholarships. Lull said that the fundraisers were successful and now it the time for interested seniors to apply:

(Nate Lull 2-6-23)

The Scholarships will be awarded in June for 2 students, the criteria & Applications are available at NATE LULL.COM. The deadline to apply is May 5th.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-6-23

The Otsego County Health Department will be offering a bivalent COVID 19 Booster Vaccine at the Meadows Office Complex today, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Registration can be found on the Otsego County Health Department Website, more information is available at 607-547-4230.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro was selected to serve as Chairman of the House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development. The Subcommittee will be focused on policies that spur economic growth, & propel the development and adoption of emerging technologies.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Anthony Ward of Oneonta following a traffic stop in the Town of Otego on January 30. Ward was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle for allegedly operating a motor vehicle on a public highway with a suspended driver’s license, he was ordered to appear in Town of Otego Court at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19 year old Jason Hoffman of Brooklyn, for Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and No Tail Lamps, following a traffic stop in the Town of Oneonta on January 30th. Hoffman is accused of operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, he was ordered to appear in Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-3-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 6, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-3-23

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26 year old Preston Walker of Hancock on a bench warrant from State Police in Endwell. Sheriff’s Deputies made contact with Walker on January 14th, he was wanted on a warrant for Criminal Trespass, Deputies arrested Walker and turned him over to Troopers to answer to the charges.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 47 year old Robert Burke of Ogdensburg New jersey, back on January 17th, Deputies were notified that Burke was at the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office to surrender himself for his active Delaware County Court Bench Warrant, for failure to appear. Burke was arraigned on the Bench Warrant in Delaware County Court where he was committed to the Custody of the Delaware County Correctional Facility future court action at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 year old Frederick Brown of Unadilla following a traffic stop in the Town of Otego on January 30th. Brown was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, Unregistered Motorcycle, and for not wearing a helmet. Brown if accused of operating an unregistered dirt bike on a public highway with a suspended driver’s license, he will appear in the Town of Otego Court at a later date

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 year old Vanessa Brewer of Unadilla following a traffic stop in the Town of Oneonta on January 30th. Brewer is accused of operating a motor vehicle on a public highway with a suspended driver’s license, she was ordered to appear in the Town of Otego Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-3-23

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 5 people recovering tens of thousands of dollars in narcotics and illegal weapons. On Wednesday, Task Force members executed a search warrant at 127 Washington Avenue in Endicott, seizing 32.8 Grams of Fentanyl, plus black tar heroin; Suboxone strips; drug paraphernalia, Methadone Pills; weapons and $2,137.00 in suspected drug proceeds, they arrested Chase Tiffany of Binghamton & Paul Reed of Endicott. On Thursday, Task Force members conducted a traffic stop on I- 81 in the Town of Chenango, they seized 1,100 grams of Fentanyl, Forged identity documents & $1,994.00 in suspected drug proceeds, they arrested Adolofo Del Rio De Jesus of the Bronx, Franklin Valdez of the Bronx & Carlos Valdez of North Providence, Rhode Island, who is a previously deported felon originally from the Dominican Republic, All were transported to the Central Arraignment at the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Wednesday to a report of a missing 22-year-old woman in Windsor, after an argument with her boyfriend, Jestin Bonilla of Windsor. Early Thursday morning, the woman was located walking along a road, she had several injuries from a domestic dispute, Bonilla was taken into custody and charged with Reckless Endangerment, Strangulation, 3rd degree Assault & Criminal Mischief, he was transported to the Broome County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 45-year-old Theodore Monroe following a crash in the town of Hartwick. Monroe registered a BAC of over .18, he was taken to Bassett Medical Center for treatment of injuries, he was charged with DWI, Speed not reasonable and prudent and Failure to keep right, he faces action in Town of Hartwick court at a later date.

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The Jericho Arts Council announced that the deadline is Saturday to file an application to participate in the annual painting of Adirondack Chairs for this year’s Regatta Row. The chairs will be displayed along Main Street in Bainbridge in April & May & they will be auctioned off at the General Clinton Canoe Regatta in May. The application can be found at Jericho Arts.com.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-2-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 2, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-2-23

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed her dairy priorities for the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill negotiations. Gillibrand said she will reintroduce her Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, to change Class I milk pricing by requiring the United States Department of Agriculture to hold national hearings to review Federal Milk Marketing Orders.

(Gillibrand 2-2-23)

Senator Gillibrand will pushing Canada to uphold its dairy trade obligations as part of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, currently Canada is not allowing American Dairy Farmers to import their product into Canada.

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $1,162,978 to 2 local homeless housing and services organizations. In New York, HUD awarded a total of $2,042,599.  The Binghamton, Town of Union, Otsego, Chenango, Delaware, Cortland, and Tioga Counties Continuum of Care received $716,456 for Opportunities for Otsego and $446,522 for Catholic Charities of Chenango County.

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It was a Basketball Homecoming for Hancock resident Laycee Drake at Binghamton University, Drake plays for The University of Maryland Baltimore County Retrievers, they took on the Lady Bearcats in Binghamton last night, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull said that drake received tremendous local support last night:

(Nate Lull 2-2-23)

Drake graduated from Hancock on 2021 and finished her High School Career with over 1800 points, she scored 11 point last night, but Binghamton won the game 80-70.

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Several area Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at 440 St. John Road in Afton early this morning. The fire was mainly confined to the 1st floor, there was smoke & heat damage to parts of the 2nd floor, 1 unconscious occupant was removed & was taken to Wilson Hospital. Firefighters from Afton, Harpursville, Greene, Bainbridge & Coventry Responded, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-2-23

Governor Hochul unveiled a $227 Billion Dollar Executive Budget proposal yesterday in Albany. The Budget contains a $1 Billion Plan to Fix New York State’s Mental Health Care, a pledge Not To Raise Income Taxes, the New York Housing Compact Will Build 800,000 New Homes, to Address Statewide Housing Shortage, a $337 Million Investment Aimed at Reducing Gun Violence, $5.5 Billion to Promote sustainable Energy, more information is available at budget.ny.gov.

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On Saturday night, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Colchester, Deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as 44-year-old Tyrece Williams of Syracuse, who’s vehicle registration was suspended, due to an Insurance Lapse. Williams was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended/Revoked Registration, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, Failing to turn in license plates into DMV, among other charges, Williams was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.

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About a dozen people were arrested at a protest at the Johnson City Wegman’s Parking lot last night. People were protesting the police brutality cases of Tyre Nichols in Memphis & the Hamail Waddell keeling incident by Binghamton Police January 1st. Police from the Johnson City, Binghamton and Endicott Police departments, as well as the Broome County sheriffs Deputies and State Troopers responded.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Delhi today. The Drive will be held at the Farrell Student & Community Center at 2 Main Street in Delhi from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, appointments can be made by calling 1-800 RED CROSS, going online to redcrossblood.org or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-1-23

by wcdonews Posted on February 1, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-1-23

Former Broome County Executive Assistant in the Broome County DA’s Office, James Worhach, pleaded guilty to felony Grand Larceny In Broome County Court this week. Worhach admitted to stealing more than $1,000 from Broome County to pay for unauthorized parking for himself and former District Attorney Stephen Cornwell, in a commercial parking lot from 2016-2019. Previously, Worhach pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of Stolen Property for working to cover up a felony DWI arrest of Cornwell in 1995, by wiping it out of the DA computer system. Worhach will be sentenced on March 7th, he faces up to 4 years in prison, and the prosecution will seek $5,455 in restitution.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies noticed a disabled tractor trailer on State Highway 17 on January 20th, Upon making contact with the driver, 34 year old Jeiron Vallejo of Bronx, was found to be operating the tractor trailer with a suspended registration & without insurance. Deputies charged Vallejo with Operating a Motor Vehicle while Registration is Suspended, he was released on an appearance ticket to the Colchester Town Court at a later date.

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Sidney Federal Credit Union has partnered with the National Forest Foundation to plant a tree for every new member and business account enrolled at the credit union in 2023, spokesman Andrew Smith explains:

(Andrew Smith 2-1-23)

Smith said that Membership currently stands more than 65,000 strong and assets total more than $800 million, that is expected to grow with the expansion into new markets around the state in the coming years.

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State Senator Peter Oberacker Supported the Senate approval of legislation to help increase safety for limousine passengers. The comprehensive package of bills follows recommendations advanced by the Stretch Limousine Passenger Safety Task Force:

(Oberacker 2-1-23)

The task force was created as a direct result of the deadly crash in the Town of Schoharie in Ocotber of 2018 where 20 people died, the legislation passed by the state senate must still be approved by the state assembly and signed by the governor to take effect.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on State Highway 206 in the Town of Walton Saturday Night, the vehicle had failed to maintain operation within its designated lane of travel, by crossing over the center roadway markings multiple times. Deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as 22-year-old Paul Akinware of New York, A check of Akinware’s driver’s license revealed that his driving privileges were suspended in the State of New York. Deputies subsequently arrested Akinware For Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Failing to Turn in License to DMV, Unlicensed Operator, Moving from lane unsafely and No/Inadequate Lights, Akinware was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli oversees more than 46 million unclaimed funds accounts valued at $17.5 billion. In February, staff from the Comptroller’s office will attend community events to help residents search for lost and forgotten money that is owed to them, New Yorkers can also check at ouf.osc.state.ny.us or by calling 1-800-221-9311.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 2-1-23

Governor Kathy Hochul will present the Executive Budget Proposal at the Capitol at 12:00 Noon today. The budget will be turned over to the legislature for consideration ,they have until April 1st to get it passed.

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State Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation released its report on the death of Paul Weeden in Walton. On October 4th 2021, Weeden called 911 and said he was going to hurt himself & needed a police officer sent to 14 Griswold Street, A Walton Police Officer responded who requested back up from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy met the Walton officer at Weeden’s residence. Weeden called the officer to come inside, he was covered by a blanket, and asked the officer to come closer. The officer asked Weeden to take his hands out from under the blanket, Weeden was holding a gun, the officer retreated out the front door, urging Weeden to drop the weapon, Weeden moved to the front door with his gun pointed at the officer, and the officer fired his service weapon, Weeden fell, but then raised the gun, and the officer fired again. Weeden was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers recovered a pellet gun at the scene, there were no markings on The gun that distinguished it from a firearm. The Attorney General’s Office determined that criminal charges could not be pursued against the officer.

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Deposit Fire Department responded on Saturday to a fatal fire on Lumber Road in the town of Deposit. The fire started around 4 pm. and the house was deemed a total loss, the name of the victim has not been released pending family notification. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Firefighters from Afton, Hancock, Harpursville, Masonville, and West Windsor fire departments responded.

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The largest open-access electric vehicle fast charging hub in the Southern Tier region is open, as the New York Power Authority developed the 16-charger site at Hancock Town Hall in Delaware County in partnership with Tesla along Route 17. The site includes 8 universal charging ports installed by the Power Authority and 8 Supercharger ports by Tesla for its EVs.

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Several Fire Companies were assisting Bainbridge this morning for a structure fire at State route 206 and Butts Road. that was called in at about 4:00 AM. WCDO news will have more details as they become available.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-31-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 31, 2023

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-31-23

Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 46-year-old Justin Valk of Davenport was arraigned Monday, on an indictment charging him with 2 Counts of 2nd degree Burglary & 1 count of 3rd degree Burglary. Valk is accused of unlawfully entering a garage on County Route 30, in Harpersfield while displaying what appeared to be a firearm Valk pleaded not-guilty to the 3 count indictment, and he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $100,000.00 cash bail.

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February is Heart Month and the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services will be celebrating by hosting the following CPR & AED classes for the public, and at no cost to anyone who is interested. Those who are interested should call 607-547-4328 or email cprtraining@otsegocounty.com to set up a class

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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 64 year old Jeffery Laskow of Big Indian was convicted of 1 count of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, he entered his guilty plea in the Town of Middletown Court last week. Laskow was involved in a 1 car motor vehicle accident in Margaretville on June 10, 2022, State Police accused Laskow of being under the influence of a drug, he was sentenced to 2 years of probation, and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and a $400 surcharge, his driver’s license was revoked for 6 months, and he was ordered to attend a Victim Impact Panel and an Impaired Driver Program.

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The Otsego County Department of Health will offer a vaccination clinic on February 6th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. The Department of Health will offer Bivalent COVID-19 boosters at the Otsego County Meadows Complex in the EMS/Civil Service Classroom at 140 County Hwy 33 West, in Cooperstown. Registration can be found online at the Health Department page at otsegocounty.com

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The Professional Box Lacrosse Association announced that all remaining games across the league will be postponed as of TODAY. The league announced that they plan on a restructuring, but for now, Season ticket holders will be contacted and will receive a full refund for the duration of the season. The league had a team in Binghamton known as the Bombers.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-31-23

The State Department of Health announced that for the 16th consecutive week, the flu remains widespread across the State, even as the number of laboratory-confirmed influenza cases has decreased 39 percent, the 6th straight week for declining numbers. There were no influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported this week, there have been 8 since the flu season started late last year. There have been 4,459 cases of flu reported, 465 people were hospitalized with influenza in New York, a 44% decrease over the previous week.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38 year old Danielle Mingleton of Cooperstown, following a recent traffic stop in Milford. Mingleton was charged with DWI, Aggravated DWI, Failure to Keep Right, Operating while Registration is suspended or revoked, Operating without Insurance & Consumption of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle on a Highway, she was released on appearance tickets for Milford Town Court on February 14th.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on State Highway 206 in the Town of Colchester, crossing over the double yellow line. Deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as 20 year-old Breawna McCree of Bronx, a check of the vehicle’s license plate showed that the vehicle inspection had expired in 2021. McCree was charged with Displaying a Forged Inspection Sticker, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, and Moved from lane unsafely, she was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.

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CDO Workforce is hosting a free virtual job fair today for all businesses and job seekers in several counties in the region, including Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties. The fair runs from 11:00 am to 1:00pm at working-solutions.org.

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The American Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive today at Chenango Memorial Hospital. The blood drive runs from 11:30 AM – 04:30 PM, appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, 1-800-redcross or with the Blood Donor App.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-30-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 30, 2023

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-30-23

Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that Dillon Thomas pleaded guilty to Attempted Assault in Broome County Court. Thomas admitted to cutting a woman’s hand with a knife during a domestic incident at the Econo Lodge in the Town of Dickinson, he was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in state prison. He was previously convicted of Attempted Burglary in Broome County in 2016.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20 year old Tori Johnson following a traffic stop in the Town of Edmeston on January 20th. Johnson was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, for operating an uninspected motor vehicle on a public highway, with a suspended New York State driver’s license, Johnson will appear in the Town of Edmeston Court on a later date.

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The Mid York Concert Band is looking for more musicians to join, as they prepare for their Spring Concert on Sunday, May 21,, at 2:o0 PM in the Norwich High School Auditorium. Band Director Doug Ernst told WCDO news what they are looking for:

(Doug Ernst 1-30-23)

Ernst said that the next rehearsals will be Tuesday Night at 7:00 PM in the Norwich Middle School Band room, followed by rehearsals on February 7th & 14th, more information is available by calling Ernst at 607-263-2618 or by email: midyorkband@gmail.com.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Oneonta today. The drive will run from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn, State Highway 23, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar announced expanded visitation hours with open visitation at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility effective immediately. Visitations hours have been doubled to 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday from 12:30pm – 2:30pm and 6:30pm – 10:30pm, with no appointment necessary.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-30-23

Norwich Native & Former American Idol Contestant Kaitlyn Jackson is currently touring around the country & state in the traveling show of “Anastasia” which will be appear in Binghamton TONIGHT & TOMORROW Night, Jackson told WCDO News that she know she will see family & friends at the performances, and is grateful for the support she has received from area communities:

(Kaitlyn Jackson 1-30-23)

The Binghamton shows will be at the Forum Theater start at 7:30 PM, Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, more information is available at nacentertainment.com/binghamton-anastasia.

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Sidney 7th grader Isabella Phelps competed in the first ever New York State High School Girls Wrestling Tournament on Friday in Syracuse. She finished a 3rd overall in her weight class of 107 pounds. Bella’s record was 5-1 for the one day event and she avenged her only loss by beating the same wrestler in the 3rd place match. More information on local results from the tournament, please visit Nate Lull dot com and click on the all-star tab.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25 year old Brandon Loucks of Oneonta following a traffic stop in the Town of Maryland on January 21st. Loucks was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Operating M/V with Suspended or Revoked Registration & Uninspected motor vehicle. Loucks will appear in the Town of Maryland Court at a later date.

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Laurens Fire Fighters responded Sunday Morning to a fire in a garage on Brook Street, which spread to a shed and then to a building on Laurens Central School property. Surrounding structures suffered heat damage, no injuries have been reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-27-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 27, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-27-23

Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 2 area residents after they were stopped driving a stolen vehicle. Deputies stopped the vehicle on Oneida Street in Oneonta, it had been reported stolen earlier that day. 45 year old Tressa Becker of Unadilla and 54 year old Michael Hartley were arrested for criminal possession of stolen property, criminal possession of to controlled substance, deputies seized heroin and fentanyl from the vehicle. Becker was released on an appearance ticket. Hartley was wanted on an active bench warrant and was being held at the Otsego County Jail.

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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force & Binghamton Police executed a narcotic search warrant Wednesday at 111 Oak Street in Binghamton. Police arrested 37 year old Andrew Bethune of Binghamton for criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon & criminally using drug paraphernalia. Police seized A .22 Revolver, Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Methamphetamines, $5,481 in cash, & items used in the sale and distribution of controlled substances. Bethune was transported to the Binghamton Police Department for processing.

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CDO Workforce is hosting a free virtual job fair for all businesses and job seekers in several counties in the region, including Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties on Tuesday, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Training materials for businesses & prospective Employees can be found at working-solutions.org, prior to Tuesday’s event.

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Sidney Village Police arrested 64 year old Peter MacDonald of Sidney. MacDonald was charged with Criminal mischief, Reckless endangerment, & Discharging an air gun within the village, he faces court action at a later date.

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Sidney Village Police arrested 19 year old Joseph Riglioni of Sidney on a variety of charges. Riglioni was charged with 1st degree Burglary, 3rd degree Assault & Criminal mischief following a brief investigation, Riglioni faces court action at a later late.

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $8.5 million for essential infrastructure and long-desired community development projects across the Southern Tier. This federal funding was secured by the senators as Congressional directed spending in the end-of-year budget for Fiscal Year 2023. $2,850,000 was confirmed for the City of Norwich Water Main Replacement project, due to begin in April.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-27-23

43 year old Jeremie Hoyt of Davenport pleaded guilty to 1 count of 1st-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, in Delaware County Court. The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that Hoyt appeared in court for a scheduled hearing on January 17 and instead of moving forward with the hearing, he entered a guilty plea, for performing sexual acts on a child younger than 13 years old on 2 occasions between January and August of 2019. Hoyt will be sentenced to 20 years in jail and 10 years of post-release supervision, he will be required to register as a sex offender, sentencing is scheduled for March 6th.

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The Community Cultural center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney, will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday January 28th, with music & food, Center Board President Amy Williams said that other fundraisers are likely to follow to keep the Center going forward:

(Amy Williams 1-27-23)

The Admission price will be $15, with proceed benefiting the Community Cultural Center’s future programs.

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The American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive in Oneonta Tomorrow. The drive will be held at the Elm Park Church at 401 Chestnut Street from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at 1-800 RED CROSS or at redcrossblood.org.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-26-23

by wcdonews Posted on January 26, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-26-23

The Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 34 year old Kyle Babola of Johnson City pleaded guilty for the killing of 55 year old Scott Grover in Johnson City on New Year’s Eve in 2021. Babola killed Grover by striking him numerous times with a machete during a dispute at 330 Floral Avenue. He will be sentenced to 20 years to life in state prison in April 2023.

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The City of Norwich is receiving federal money for the upcoming water Main replacement project downtown, City Community Development Director Eric Scrivener told WCDO News that they will be working with other agencies to do the water main project followed by paving in the effected downtown areas:

(Eric Scrivener 1-26-23)

The Water Main will be replaced along South Broad Street, between Prentice and Mechanic streets, and a section of East Main Street between the Broad Street intersection and the railroad tracks

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Sidney Central School District 7th Grader Bella Phelps will be competing in the 1st New York State High School Wrestling Championships tomorrow in Syracuse, her coach Tony Ferrara comments:

(Tony Ferrara 1-26-23)

Sidney residents are asked to line West Main & Main Streets tomorrow morning between 8:45 & 9:00 AM for a send off to Phelps to Syracuse for the State Championship competition.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 34-year-old Jessica Arnott of Queens. On January 17th, Deputies were notified that Arnott was at the Delaware County Family Court surrendering herself on an active Delaware County Family Court Arrest Warrant. Deputies arrested and arraigned Arnott on the warrant, she was committed to the Custody of the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending further appearance in court, at a later date.

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The State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Counter Terrorism conducted training exercises at more than 1,000 locations statewide in 2022, As part of this process, teams assessed suspicious activity reporting and recognition at 842 retailers and businesses that sell chemicals, compounds, components, services, or rent space or resources that could be exploited by those with nefarious intent. Additionally, teams assessed more than 180 infrastructure locations across the state, including stadiums and arenas, malls and shopping centers, colleges and universities, airports, transit hubs and other mass-gathering locations.

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State Department of Health announced that the XBB.1.5. variant is now the most dominant strain in New York, accounting for more than 50 percent of COVID-19 infections statewide, which may indicate that XBB.1.5. is more transmissible than other circulating variants, though there is not yet clear evidence of the severity of strain. The percentage of those testing positive for COVID 19 is down to 6%, with Patient Hospitalization down to 3,029, ICU patients numbers are down to 313 with 124 on ventilators, with 33 deaths reported over the course of the latest 3 day testing period.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Kara Yager on an outstanding warrant and asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Yager was last known to frequent the Kirby Street area of the Town of Bainbridge, she is described as a white female, 5’4, 115 pounds, with blue eyes, and brown hair, she is wanted for violation of probation for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Anyone with information on the location of Yager is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck colliding on I-88 in near Exit 15 Wednesday morning. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage, the driver of the pickup truck was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. State DOT crews, state police and the Oneonta Fire Department also responded to the scene, part of the highway was closed temporarily for the clean up & investigation, the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division arrested 36 year old Matthew Hackel of Vestal, for failing to register an address with the State Sex Offender Registry. Hackel was processed and is currently in the custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Correction Facility.

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