WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-30-22

by wcdonews Posted on November 30, 2022

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-30-22

Norwich Police & State Police responded Saturday evening to the report of a victim of an assault arriving at a downtown business asking for help. Police arrested 32 year old Jeffrey Sabines of Oxford, for 1st degree assault & criminal possession of a weapon, 44 year old Jason Lowe of Norwich, for 3 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and 4th degree conspiracy, 45 year old Daniel McCoy of Norwich, for conspiracy, and 37 year old Meredith Conkey of Norwich for obstruction of governmental administration & criminal possession of a controlled substance. Sabines was sent to the Chenango County Correctional facility without bail for violating his parole and for being a repeat offender, Lowe, McCoy, and Conkey were ticketed and released & will appear in Norwich City Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 32 year old Kody MacDonald with Criminal Contempt, for allegedly violating an order of protection from Delaware County Family Court. MacDonald is accused of contacting protected parties in the town of Colchester last week, he was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.

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The State Department of Health & the CDC recommend individuals get vaccinated and stay up to date with all recommend doses, as positivity rates for COVID 19 remain around 7 to 12%. Booster doses are free and available statewide, more information is available through your healthcare provider, your child’s healthcare provider, or go to cdc.gov to find out when you can get a booster.

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The annual Holiday Open House returns from 10 am. to 4 pm. on Sunday December 4th at the Chenango County Historical Society at 45 Rexford Street in Norwich. The annual Holiday Open House will feature the “Alice’s Wonderlands: The Art of Alice Hudson” exhibit and the “Parade of Trees”.

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The Mid-York Concert Band will present a Holiday Concert Sunday December 11th at the Norwich high School Auditorium at 2:00 PM. The 40 Piece ensemble will play a number of Christmas pieces, The concert is free with a request for free-will offerings, more information is available at 607-263-2618.

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Oneonta officials announced that Traffic on East Street on Graduate Drive near the ‘S’ curve, will be reduced to one lane tonight. The Oneonta Department of Public Works will be installing a water valve at 130 East Street on Graduate Drive, starting at 8:00 PM until the work is completed.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-30-22

Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County is holding their annual Ornament sale through the end of the week, Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:

(Sarah Green 11-30-22)

Green said that 3 styles of ornaments are available this year, more information is available at hospicechenango.org or by calling 607-334-3556.

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The Susquehanna SPCA is conducting its year-end fundraiser where they are aiming to raise $100,000, with matching contributions from Beth and Gary Glynn, who will donate an additional $5,000 to the shelter for every $20,000 raised up to $100,000. Susquehanna SPCA Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News how people can donate:

(Stacie Haynes 11-30-22)

Haynes said that currently they have about 25 cats in house at their Cooperstown facility along with 7 dogs, they are expecting another 30 animals to come in this week. The fundraiser runs through December 31st & the money will be used for normal operating expenses, more information is available at sqspca.org, or by calling 547-8111.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-29-22

by wcdonews Posted on November 29, 2022

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-29-22

37 year old Jonas Whaley was sentenced Monday in US District Court in Syracuse to 87 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Whaley admitted that he possessed 50 grams or more of a substance containing methamphetamine & he possessed 2 pistols and a revolver, which he used to protect himself while distributing the drugs. Whaley will also serve a 4-year term of post-imprisonment supervised release and will forfeit $3,600 in drug proceeds.

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The Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that 42-year-old David Coffey pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon for having an illegal, loaded .40-caliber pistol in the City of Binghamton on May 25, 2021. Members of the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force, executing a search warrant, found the gun and small amounts of methamphetamine at Coffey’s home on Clifford Street. Coffey had previously been convicted of Assault in Delaware County in 2003, & had previously was charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Petty Larceny and Conspiracy for allegedly trying to cheat a Town of Chenango resident by paying for electronics with counterfeit funds. Coffey will be sentenced to 7 years in State prison plus 5 years post-release supervision in February.

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Destination Oneonta announced that Festival of Trees will be held later this week, Director David Kropp explains:

(David Kropp 11-29-22)

Kropp also said the the annual Tree Lighting will be held Thursday December 8th in the Muller Plaza in downtown Oneonta, starting at 5:30 PM.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Friday to a report of a violation of an Order of Protection in the Town of Deposit. 50 year old Brett Conklin of Walton, allegedly violated an active Order of Protection by entering the residence of the protected party, Deputies located and arrest Conklin for Criminal Contempt, he was released on an Appearance Ticket to appear before the Town of Deposit Court at a later date.

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The Rural Health Care Network’s “Get-There” program is looking for volunteers to help area residents get to medical appointments, pharmacies & food stores. Drivers will be trained & compensated, more information is available at 855-373-4040.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 11-29-22

State Police arrested 29 year old Kristofor O’Rourke of Newfield, for Criminal Sexual Act and Official Misconduct. O’Rourke who was last employed by the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office, was previously employed by the Watkins Glen Police Department, Mt. Morris Police Department, and the Geneseo Police Department. Anyone who may have had inappropriate contact with O’Rourke is urged to call State Police at (585)-398-4100.

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State Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office, along with a coalition of 5 other states and the Federal Trade Commission, secured $9.4 million from Google and iHeartMedia for airing misleading ads about a Google device. Google paid Corporate radio personalities to record endorsement ads describing their positive experience using the Google Pixel 4 phone, without ever using them, the misleading ads ran in English and Spanish more than 23,000 times in 10 different markets, in violation of New York’s consumer protection laws. Google and iHeartMedia will pay New York $1.58 million.

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State Health Department tested over 39,000 New Yorkers last Thursday & Friday for COVID 19 with over 3,000 positive tests, for a 7.3% positivity rate. Patient Hospitalizations were back up to almost 2900, with 282 ICU patients & around 100 on ventilators, there were 43 more deaths attributed to COVID 19 over the 2 day reporting period.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office audited the Downsville School District, The audit found that the board and district officials did not always ensure claims were properly audited before payment. Auditors reviewed 150 claims packets totaling $870,798 and found claims totaling $700,507 were not properly audited. School Officials also did not obtain the minimum number of quotes for nine claims totaling $18,628.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-28-22

by wcdonews Posted on November 28, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-28-22

19 year old Payton Gendron of Conklin pleaded guilty today to various charges, for the May shooting at the Buffalo TOPS Supermarket, killing 10 black people & injuring 3 others. Gendron pleaded guilty to murder, murder as a hate crime and hate-motivated domestic terrorism, which carries an automatic sentence of life without parole. Gendron admitted in court that he killed the people because of their race, he still faces federal charges relating to the same attack.

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The Bainbridge American Legion VA Clinic will be closing on December 1st, & Area Veterans can go to the Binghamton VA Clinic at 203 Court Street, or the the new VA Clinic located at the Fox Care Center, in Oneonta. Peter Potter of the Stratton VA Center in Albany said that the new Oneonta location is a better alternative:

(Peter Potter 11-28-22)

Potter said that Veterans should contact the Bainbridge clinic by Thursday & let them know where to transfer their records,

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The Chenango County Historical Society announced a special campaign in celebration of “Giving Tuesday” tomorrow, Several years ago,the Historical Society established “The Legacy” in order to generate sustainable annual funding, Spokesperson Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 11-28-22)

More information about “Giving Tuesday” & the Historical Society is available at chenangohistorical.org or by calling 607-334-9227.

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The Susquehanna SPCA will launch its year-end fundraiser starting tomorrow on Giving Tuesday aiming to raise $100,000 to support the animals at the shelter, with matching contributions from two special community members. Beth and Gary Glynn will donate an additional $5,000 to the shelter for every $20,000 raised during the Promise for Parkie campaign, in memory of their late dachshund, Parker. The fundraiser runs from Nov. 29 to Dec. 31 in place of the shelter’s traditional Save A Life Campaign, more information is available at sqspca.org, or by calling 547-8111.

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The new “Bainbridge Athletics” will open this weekend at the site of the former Bainbridge Great American Store, owner Steve Cafasso told WCDO News what he has set up:

(Steve Cafasso 11-28-22)

The facility will open Saturday, more information is available at bainbridgeathletics.com.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-28-22

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $68 million has been awarded to support 74 projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, The application for Empire State Development Grant funds remains open, and applications are being reviewed on an on-going basis until funds are exhausted, more information is available at apps.cio.ny.gov.

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The City of Oneonta Department of Public Works announced that a portion of the sidewalk on Main Street in Oneonta will be closed Tuesday through Friday between Chestnut and Dietz streets. the Sidewalk will be closed daily between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, in front of 175 Main Street.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the New Lisbon Town Hall, appointment can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-25-22

by wcdonews Posted on November 25, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-25-22

Law Enforcement agencies are investigating a 1 vehicle accident early Thursday morning in Vestal at Clayton Avenue and Lagrange Street. The initial report suggests that the vehicle left the roadway & struck a fence, 18-year-old Kadin Abdullah of Vestal was a passenger in the vehicle & he was pronounced dead at the scene, the investigation is continuing.

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The Norwich Parade of Lights will be held Saturday night along Broad Street starting at 6:00 PM. Chobani will be giving away some of their products again this year, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be set up in their igloo in East Park after the parade.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today until 6:00 PM at the Elm Park Church, at 401 Chestnut Street. Appointments can be scheduled with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Norwich Theater Company will present Elf The Musical, at the Martin W. Kappel Theater December 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Tickets can be purchased at norwichtheatercompany.com, Service Pharmacy and Chenango Arts Council, 27 West Main Street, Norwich. More information is available at 607-336-2787.

A.M. NEWS Friday 11-25-22

26 year old Kout Akol of Binghamton was convicted for 1st degree manslaughter, criminal possession of a weapon, tampering with physical evidence & endangering the welfare of a child, in Broome County Court Wednesday. Akol was arrested on July 3rd of 2021 for the stabbing death of 27 year old Takecia Mitchell in her Binghamton apartment. Akol faces up to 25 years in prison, he will be sentenced on February 23rd.

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has reversed its eligibility criteria for Critical Access Hospital status. The program allows rural healthcare providers to receive federal reimbursements to help ensure they are able to service patients. The rule reversal is expected to go into effect January 1st.

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4 Towns Forward communities will be participating in Small Business Saturday events tomorrow, spokesperson Teri Schunk told WCDO News about the Sidney, Bainbridge & Afton events:

(Teri Schunk 11-25-22)

Unadilla will hold their Community Christmas celebration on Saturday with a wide range of activities, Spokesperson Linda Bickos explains:

(Linda Bickos 11-25-22)

More information is available at the 4 Towns forward Facebook page.

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The Jericho Arts Council Will Have An Artisan Holiday Gift Market with items made by local artists, Rachel Hares explains:

(Rachel Hares 11-25-22)

The event starts today through Sunday from 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, more information is available at jerichoarts.com.

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Commerce Chenango announced that their 2nd annual “Lights Camera Auction” will be held Saturday November 26th through Thursday December 2nd, more information is available at 334-1402.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-23-22

by wcdonews Posted on November 23, 2022

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-23-22

The State Health Department and the Governor’s office reminds New Yorkers to get their annual flu vaccine as flu season is widespread across New York State. The flu virus and the COVID virus are both circulating, with the COVID 19 positivity rate still at 6.7% with another 3700 cases documented on Tuesday. Patient Hospitalizations from COVID were at 2,882, and over 620 from the 3 strains of the flu, The state Health department reported that there were 281 ICU COVID patients with 96 on Ventilators & there 31 deaths attributed to COVID on Tuesday. New Yorkers can to get their bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters at their local pharmacy, county health department, or healthcare provider; or visit vaccines.gov.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48 year old Billie Vonkrusze of Utica for criminal possession of a controlled substance and promoting prison contraband, while being booked into the Jail on separate charges. Vonkrusze was returned to the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await Centralized Arraignment.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s office arrested 24 year old Samantha Clipston of South Otselic for Tampering with Physical Evidence and on an Arrest Warrant, following a vehicle pursuit that began in the Town of Norwich. Clipston was wanted on an active Arrest Warrant and while deputies attempted to take the operator of the vehicle she was riding into custody, the operator began to flee, Clipston threw parts of a rifle out of the window, which were later recovered. Clipston was taken into custody once the vehicle she was riding in became inoperable, she was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on cash bail & will reappear in the Town of Oxford Court at a later date.

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State Police investigated a tractor trailer rollover accident early Tuesday morning, that spilled medical supplies on State Route 17 between Hancock & Deposit. Clean up took about 2 hours, no injuries were reported, so far the driver has not been ticketed, the investigation is ongoing.

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The Delaware County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the 2023 county budget Tuesday. The budget totals $110 million, a $4 million decrease from the previous budget, The tax increase will be less than 1%.

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New Yorkers who are currently enrolled in SNAP will receive additional assistance in the month of November. Officials stated that even if a household is already receiving the maximum allowable benefits, they will receive a supplemental emergency assistance payment of at least $95.00.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-23-22

Delaware County residents hosting Thanksgiving Dinner this year will be able to recycle various items from the table that other municipalities do not, County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 11-23-22)

More information is available at co.delaware.ny.us.

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State Police and local law enforcement agencies are participating in a special traffic safety initiative today through Monday for the Thanksgiving weekend. Road Construction projects will be suspended during the 5 day period in order to keep the increased volume of traffic moving, except in the case of emergencies.

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The Oxford and McDonough Communities are invited to the 38th annual Free Thanksgiving dinner, from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 pm. on Thursday. This year’s dinners can be found at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish House at 32 Main Street, with Pick-ups in the rear entrance, there will be no dining-in this year.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-22-22

by wcdonews Posted on November 22, 2022

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 11-22-22

Attorney General Letitia James announced the convictions of Cross Tie Disposal of Kentucky, and its Vice President, Harold Young, for illegally dumping contaminated railroad ties treated with hazardous materials in Chenango County and creating fake receipts to conceal the illegal disposal. Cross Tie pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny and Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment, while Young pleaded guilty to Endangering Public Health, Safety, or the Environment. Both Cross Tie and Young were sentenced in Chenango County Court to three-year conditional discharges, they will pay over $117,000 in penalties and fines.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report showing that New York’s labor force decreased by 1% between 2011 and 2021 while the rest of the nation increased by 5.1%. The report showed that a rebound took place from 2105 on before dropping significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic & shutdown, the workforce began growing in 2022, it is still 400,000 workers below the state’s December 2019 peak. DiNapoli’s report found the long-term decline was due to population changes and New York’s 10-year average participation rate was 59%. The Southern Tier and North Country Regions suffered the worst, with had double digit declines during the reporting period.

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The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for October. New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 4.3% in September to 4.4% in October 2022. Preliminary statistics showed that all local counties had unemployment rates under 3% in October.

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The State Health Department announced that the regular strains of influenza are widespread for the 6th straight week. For the week of November 12th, 11,696 cases of the flu were detected out of over 68,000 samples, for a 17% positivist rate. The number of patients hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza was 621, a 43% increase over the previous week. There have been no influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported this season.

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A hunter died Saturday after falling from a tree stand in Vega. 71 year old Fernando Paparatti of Harrison was climbing up to his tree stand when he fell 12 feet, his son found him hours later after he failed to return. Roxbury & Margaretville EMT’s responded, Paparatti was pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner’s office.

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A.M. NEWS Tuesday 11-22-22

42 year old Kory Minshall of South Otselic was arrested following a vehicle pursuit. Cortland County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to arrest Minshall on an active arrest warrant, he took off in a vehicle from Norwich to Oxford & back to Norwich, where his vehicle became disabled, he then fled on foot & was taken into custody. Minshall was charged with Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, Obstructing Governmental Administration, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, plus the original An Arrest Warrant. Minshall was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on bail. He is set to appear in the Town of Norwich Court, Town of Oxford Court, and the Village of Oxford Court to face numerous charges.

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Unadilla Fire Department, Wells Bridge Fire Department plus Sidney EMS & Firefighters responded to a a 1 car Motor Vehicle Accident with entrapment Monday Afternoon at about 3:20 PM, personnel began extracting both patients, Life Net took first patient to Syracuse, the second patient was loaded in the Mercy Flight which lifted off to Syracuse at approximately 16:26.

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The Unadilla Valley Central School District is proposing a capital project totaling $17.8 million, with voting on December 14th. The renovations and improvements would be funded through state aid and an allocation from the district’s reserve funds.

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The New York Cannabis Control Board issued the first 36 dispensary licenses this week, a total of 175 will eventually be issued, that is stalled as a court ruling earlier this month prevents the board from issuing licenses, following a lawsuit that claims that the state is violating interstate commerce laws by issuing the licenses to only New York State Businesses.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-21-22

by wcdonews Posted on November 21, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-21-22

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a fatal UTV accident on Carcass Brook Road in the Town of Tompkins. 45-year-old William Youhas of New Jersey was operating a side-by-side Utility Vehicle When he lost control & the vehicle overturned, Youhas was partially ejected & was pinned underneath, 1st responders were not successful and Youhas was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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19 year old Payton Gendron of Conklin has had his court date adjourned, due to the snow storm that dumped about 6 feet of snow on the Buffalo area since Thursday. Gendron was due in Erie County Court today to to answer to a series of charges for the fatal shooting for 10 people and the injuring of 3 others, during an attack on a Supermarket in a black neighborhood in May. Gendron is being held pending court action in for local and federal courts in the near future.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 24 year old Henry Kaufmann of Delhi following an investigation into a 1 vehicle accident Friday night on State Highway 10 in Delhi. Deputies responded to the accident site, where the driver left the scene, Kaufmann was later located & he was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, moving from lane unsafely, speed not reasonable and prudent, operating with no seat belt, and open container. Kaufmann was released on an appearance ticket and was scheduled to appear before the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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Open Enrollment is underway for the New York State of Health 2023 cycle. New Yorkers looking to renew, change their insurance or enroll for the 1st time can go to nystateofhelth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777.

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State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special traffic safety initiative this Thanksgiving weekend, from Wednesday, through Monday. Construction-Related Lane Closures Limited will be limited from Wednesday Morning to Monday morning to ease the increased holiday traffic, except in the case of emergencies.

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On Saturday, staff and youth from the Tobacco Free Zone/Reality Check program of Chenango County commemorated this year’s Great American Smokeout by conducting a cigarette Butt cleanup in the East & West Parks in the City of Norwich. Tobacco Free Zone coordinator Brad Morrison explains:

(Brad Morrison 11-21-22)

The Tobacco Free Zone program of Chenango County can assist municipalities, employers and other groups to transition their property to tobacco-free spaces. More information is available at TFreeZone.net.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-21-22

The State Department of Education is now requiring all State schools to drop Native American Imagery or names as their mascots. Districts will have until the end of this school year to comply with the directive or risk the loss of funding and even school officers such as the superintendent.

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Morris Central School District residents will vote on a $14.5 million capital project, which includes replacing the bus garage, roofs on the main building, repaving the parking lot and installing LED energy efficient lights and replacing flooring as necessary, installing more cameras, replacing fire doors and updating the heating of the school. 86% of the project will come from state aid and the district will use $1 million in its capital reserves fund, a public forum will be held at 5:30 PM on December 8th in the school’s library. The vote will be December 13th at the school’s main entrance.

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Sidney Federal Credit Union announced a location for their flagship branch in the Syracuse market, on Brewerton Road in front of the Cicero Walmart Supercenter. The new branch will feature the same concierge-style concept that SFCU established in its Amsterdam location, with personal teller pods and video-enabled iTMs that allow members to connect virtually with a representative while conducting transactions. Sfcu Membership is over 64,000 with $775 million in assets.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-18-22

by wcdonews Posted on November 18, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-18-22

19 year old Payton Gendron of Conklin is expected to plead guilty Monday in Erie County Court, for fatally shooting 10 people & injuring 3 others, in a racist attack on a buffalo Tops Supermarket in a predominantly Black Neighborhood May 14th. Gendron was charged in federal and state courts with multiple counts of murder and hate crimes, he is being held pending the court appearances.

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The Village of Sidney Police Department arrested 36 year old Thomas Wright of Oxford and 36 year old Troy Dibble of Oxford, on Burglary & Grand Larceny Charges, following an investigation of a burglary of a house on Patterson Street in Sidney. A car trailer, 2 ATV’s & a number of Tools were taken from the property, it was located in the town of Oxford and the 2 men were arrested. Wright was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court, he was released on $2000 bail to appear back in court at a later date, Dibble was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court, he was released on his own recognizance to appear back in court at a later date. Sidney Police Department were assisted by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & State Police.

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The State Department of Agriculture & Markets announced that raw milk from the Nickol Dairy Farm in Otsego County was found to be contaminated with Listeria following an inspection. Department officials warned customers not to drink the unpasteurized raw milk, until more testing is complete. Customers who purchased milk from the farm should throw it away & are advised to contact the farm owners at 607-386-3951.

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Erin Insinga of Delaware Valley Humane Society is inviting area residents to the Sidney Great American store tomorrow at 8:30 AM. Insinga told WCDO News why she has organized this:

(Erin Insinga 11-18-22)

Saturday is the last day of Business of the Sidney Great American, the store operated at that location for 6 decades.

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The Community Cultural Center in Sidney will hold events tonight, tomorrow night & Sunday, spokesperson Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 11-18-22)

Tickets for the Comedy Night Saturday are available at the door or online at cccsidneyart.booktix.com.

A.M. NEWS Friday 11-18-22

The Bainbridge Lions Club is selling raffle tickets through Saturday for 3 big prizes, Lions Club member Cliff Crouch told WCDO News about the Lions Club programs that will be funded, for those in need:

(Cliff Crouch 11-15-22)

Crouch said that the tickets are available at McDowell & Walker in Sidney, at John’s Garage in Bainbridge or through Any Lions Club member, the Drawing will be at McDowell & Walker Saturday at 12:00 Noon.

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The Tri Town Theater will perform “Oliver” tonight, tomorrow night & Sunday Afternoon, at the Sidney High School Auditorium, cast Members Sarah Norris & Jack Doyle comment:

(Norris Doyle 11-18-22)

Tickets are available at tritown.booktix.com for all 3 performances.

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The Norwich Family YMCA will be holding the 41st annual Turkey Trot 5K run and walk this Sunday, Organizer Shannon Gawronski told WCDO News how the Turkey Trot fundraiser benefits the YMCA & The community:

(Shannon Gawronski 11-18-22)

The Children’s run will begin at 12:00 Noon Sunday, the adult race begins at 12:30 pm, Registration is available on the Norwich Family YMCA Facebook page, and on their website, NorwichYMCA.com. Following the 5K will be an awards ceremony in the Norwich Family YMCA gymnasium.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society, the City of Oneonta and Otsego Now, will unveil a new historical marker for the D&H Roundhouse on Roundhouse Road in Oneonta, today at 12:00 Noon. The marker registers and documents one of the largest roundhouses in the nation, the public ceremony will be at the corner of Roundhouse Road and Fonda Avenue in Oneonta on the property of A Treffeisen & Son LLC.

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