WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-24-22

by wcdonews Posted on October 24, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-24-22

The State Health department reports the incidence of COVID 19 cases has remained steady, with the state positivity rate for those tested still slightly over 6%. Patient Hospitalizations have been slowly increasing, up to more than 2800, with almost 300 New Yorkers in an ICU & 116 on Ventilators, a 27% increase over a 7 day period. The total number of deaths in Hospitals & nursing homes is 58, 578 since the pandemic began.

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Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James today announced a major expansion in usage of New York State’s Red Flag Law. Following an executive order and legislation signed by Governor Hochul, courts across the State have issued 1,908 Extreme Risk Protection Orders, more than doubling the number of orders issued since the law became effective in 2019. State Police have applied for 339 orders since the Buffalo Tops Supermarket shooting, that was more than 300% higher than the number of applications made last year, and courts have approved 86.5% of those applications.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25 year old Ryan Decker of Walton Sunday, after Deputies observed a vehicle traveling at 72 miles per hour in a posted 55 mph speed zone. Decker was stopped & a check of his driver’s license revealed that his driving privileges were suspended in the State of New York. Decker was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, speeding along with other charges, he was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.

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The Sidney Great American Food Store announced that they will be closing their doors soon, after many decades at their current Location. There will be a few changes in the coming weeks to many of the store’s policies, more details will be released on the store’s Facebook page.

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A.M. NEWS Monday 10-24-22

State Police responded Saturday to the Canadarago Lake boat launch for a report of a missing kayaker. 47-year-old Frederick Mayock of Springfield, Massachusetts was last seen assembling a kayak at approximately 12:30 pm., his kayak and other items were later found unoccupied. State Police Helicopters & Divers responded, anyone who may see Mayock is asked to call State Police in Sidney at (607) 561-7400.

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Oneonta Police & Emergency crews responded Friday night when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on the James F. Lettis Highway, at about 6:45 PM. 54 year old Dale Clark was found in the roadway, he was struck by 1 vehicle, and was later declared deceased. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oneonta Police Department at 607-432-1111.

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State Police are looking for any information regarding a shooting incident that occurred Saturday at about 12:50 AM at Madame Oars, at 584 Upper Court Street, in the town of Kirkwood. Police reported that 1 person was shot, anyone with information should call State Police at (607) 561-7400.

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Famed “Star Trek” star & Author George Takei is scheduled to be a speaker at SUNY Oneonta today at 7:00 PM at the Alumni Field House. Takei is the author of “They Called Us Enemy”, which is a New York Times Best Seller, in which he describes his experiences of growing up in internment camps in the United States as a Japanese American during World War II.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-21-22

by wcdonews Posted on October 21, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-21-22

State Police & The Norwich City Police are investigating a situation where an individual entered the Chenango Memorial Hospital Today in need of medical attention from a gun shot wound. Proper protocols were followed at the hospital, Area Schools were also locked down, the public is not in imminent danger, this is an ongoing investigation.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s 16th Annual Live Benefit Auction will be held next Friday, October 28 at the Quality Inn on Route 23 at 5:30 pm. The Society’s live online auctions, starts today at 5:00 PM, with a variety of items that will not be at next Friday’s live in-person auction, Offerings can be viewed at 32Auctions.com, more information is available at oneontahistory.org, or by calling 607-432-0960.

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Catholic Charities in Sidney is continuing to collect items for their “Winter Clothing Drive” to help families in need as the winter approaches. New or Gently used winter coats, gloves, hats can be dropped off at the Sidney Catholic Charities office at 21 Liberty street, Offices in Oneonta & Cobleskill are also collecting.

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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold a Veterans’ information & Services day on November 2nd at their facility at 104 River street. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, more information or reservations are available by calling 563-2175.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly $30 million has been awarded to help increase capacity at more than 400 existing state-licensed, registered, or permitted child care programs that are located in underserved areas of the state. In the Southern Tier, 12 awards will be issued, totaling over $620,000.

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New Yorkers enrolled in the SNAP will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for October. All households participating in SNAP — including those already at the maximum level of benefits — will receive a supplemental allotment this month, resulting in a roughly $234 million infusion of federal funding into the State economy.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-21-22

State Police arrested 66 year old Raymond Sidlauskas of Afton for 2nd degree Arson, for intentionally setting a trash can on fire and caused tens thousands of dollars of damage to a Bassett Hospital room and medical equipment. Several rooms were evacuated due to the fire and over a dozen patients, including nurses and a security guard were treated for smoke inhalation. The fire was extinguished by employees at the hospital. Sidlauskas was arrested and was transported to the Otsego County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.

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Otsego Express public transit routes will start charging fares again in November. Over the last 6 months, Otsego County subsidized fares for passengers and funded the program with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

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The Community Cultural Center of Sidney will have an Open Mike Night tonight at 8:00 PM, followed by the next Comedy Night this Saturday Night, Theater Manager Dennis Walrath explains:

(Dennis Walrath 10-21-22)

Tickets for Comedy Night are available at cccsidneyart.booktix.com or at the door before the show.

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The Jericho Arts Council announced 2 items of interests at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater & Gallery Saturday Night. Council Spokesman Phil Wade told WCDO News about Moonshine Falls Bluegrass & the new Photography Exhibit in the Gallery:

(Phil Wade 10-21-22)

Reservations for the Concert can be made at (607) 288-3882.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-20-22

by wcdonews Posted on October 20, 2022

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-20-22

The State Department of Labor announced that the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 17,400, to 8,061,000 in September, the 1st time the number has been over 8,000,000 since early 2020, prior to the start of the COVID 19 Pandemic. The State’s unemployment rate decreased from 4.7% in August to 4.3% in September 2022.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is again participating in the Annual Toys For Tots Campaign. Any Delaware County Business that is interested in becoming a ?’Toys for Tots’ Collection Site, where the public can drop off new, unwrapped toys, should contact the Chamber soon at 607-746-2281. In December, Chamber staff will pick up the toys and deliver them to Delaware Opportunities, to provide distribution of the gifts to Delaware County families.

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The Chenango County Historical Society announced that they are celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Raymond Corporation, at their annual Membership dinner at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 9th at 22 South Canal Street in Greene. The event combines the annual Society membership meeting with an exclusive viewing of The Raymond Corporation’s recently unveiled centennial exhibit. Current Historical Society members are required to pre-register by November 7th at (607) 334-9227, extension 2.

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Governor Hochul announced this week that over $15.5 million is being invested by the State to expand child care access at State University schools. The funding includes $10.8 million to address child care weaknesses across SUNY campuses that have kept parents continuing their education.

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Former Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the launch of a new podcast entitled “As a Matter of Fact … with Andrew Cuomo”, with the debut episode available today, with former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, who served briefly in the Trump White House. The Cuomo podcast is available through the Quake Media platform.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-20-22

Broome County Sheriff’s deputies responded Tuesday to a Town of Fenton residence, where they found 18 year old Gavin Marsh with a stab wound to his upper thigh, following a road rage incident on Upper Front Street. The other driver was identified as 50 year old Michael Seaman, who allegedly followed Marsh to his residence & engaged in a fist sight with Marsh & another teenager, before allegedly stabbing Marsh. Marsh was transported to Wilson Hospital for treatment. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office & the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office located Seaman in South New Berlin, he was taken into custody, he was been charged with Felony Assault and was turned over to Broome County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Staff.

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The State Department of Labor’ Southern Tier Region Virtual Career Fair is today from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, for job seekers in the Southern Tier Counties of Chenango, Delaware, Otsego & Broome counties, for those who per-registered.

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An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held in Oneonta today, as blood supplies remain critically low. The drive will be held from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Southside Mall YMCA, appointments are accepted with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Republican Congressional Candidate Marc Molinaro will make campaign stops in Sidney today, Molinaro will visit Gavin’s Pizza at 2:00PM & USA Custom Pad at 2:30PM. Molinaro is facing Democrat Josh Riley in the race for the 19th Congressional District.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-19-22

by wcdonews Posted on October 19, 2022

P.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-19-22

Over 300 members of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers local 1529 voted to approve a new 3 year Contract from Amphenol of Sidney this afternoon. Union Representative Kevin Weidman told WCDO News the issues of sick leave, & wage increases were included and the 2 tier system has been altered & will be phased out. 3rd shift workers will return to work at the Sidney facilities at 11:00 PM tonight.

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Governor Kathy Hochul joined Acting Superintendent Steven Nigrelli in honoring 218 new New York State Troopers as they graduated today from the 211th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. The ceremony was held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. Today’s graduation increases the State Police ranks to 4,742 sworn members. 29 of the new Troopers will report to Troop C in Sidney.

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Delaware County Deputies were dispatched On April 29th to a report of a burglary at Herman’s Trailer Sales in the Town of Walton, followed by additional reports of larceny and burglary from the same location, The Investigation revealed that rare antiques and jewelry stolen from the Herman’s property were sold for cash at a pawn Shop in Utica. Items were recovered from Utica, Sidney Walton, Unadilla & South New Berlin, Deputies arrested 39-year old Francis Lupo of Walton & 44-year-old Luke Lupo, of South New Berlin Petty Larceny, criminal mischief & Burglary Charges, and 33-year-old Mistyblue Decker of Hancock for criminal mischief and petty larceny. All 3 were released & will appear in Walton Court at a later date.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48 year old Wayne Brostek of Schenevus following a traffic stop in the Town of Milford on October 5th. Brostek was charged with Operate out of interlock restriction, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Operating Without Insurance among several other similar charges, Brostek was issued uniform traffic tickets returnable to the Town of Milford Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s office arrested 23 year old Anna Genao of Franklin for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator charges as well as other violations following an investigation of a motor vehicle accident involving property damage and personal injury in Davenport on October 13th. Genao & other occupants were transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, after an investigation, Deputies arrested Genao, she was processed and released, & will appear in Town of Davenport Court at a later date.

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The Board of Directors of Commerce Chenango announced the selection of Sal Testani as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. Testani is a Norwich native , he has more than 16 years of experience as a senior leader with both MeadWestvaco and ACCO Brands in Sidney, & he will assume his new role on November 1. Testani will appear at today’s Commerce Chenango Open House at their South Broad Street Norwich office.

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The Delaware County Board of Elections reminds county residents that the GENERAL ELECTION is Tuesday November 8, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Those who need an absentee ballot must have the application in to the County Board Office by October 24th, and they may also apply on the state portal at absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov; by oct6ober 24th. More information about absentee voting or early voting is available at the County Board’s Delhi Office or by calling 607-832-5321.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-19-22

State Attorney General Letitia James released a report on the role of online platforms like 4chan & Twitch in the Buffalo mass shooting at a Tops grocery store where 10 Black individuals were killed and 3 others were injured. James’ Office reviewed thousands of pages of documents and social media content to examine how the alleged shooter Payton Gendron of Conklin used online platforms to plan, prepare, and publicize his attack. The report also said that the platforms lacked of oversight, transparency, and accountability in allowing hateful and extremist views to proliferate, leading to radicalization and violence. Gendron faces numerous state & federal charges in connection with the shooting, and could face the death penalty if convicted on the federal charges.

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Commerce Chenango will host an open house today as part of “Support Your Local Chamber Of Commerce Day, Commerce Chenango Director of Communications & Tourism Audrey Robinson comments:

(Audrey Robinson 10-13-22)

Robinson said that the event is also open to the public at their South Broad Street Norwich location, beginning at 4:00 PM.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1:30 to 6:30 PM at the Quality Inn, on State Highway 23. Another Blood Drive is being held in Walton from 12:30 to 5:30 PM at the Walton First Baptist Church on Townsend Street. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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$13 million has been awarded to protect clean water across New York State and help New York’s farmers continue their work to mitigate the impacts of climate change. In the Southern Tier over $1.5 million dollars will be sent to 5 entities to oversee the projects, the details can be found at agriculture.ny.gov.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 10-18-22

by wcdonews Posted on October 18, 2022

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-18-22

Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies responded today to a fatal 1 car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 206 near the intersection of County Road 2 in the Town of Greene. The investigation revealed that 19-year-old Kaleb Lorows of Willet lost control, left the roadway & struck a guard rail & then a tree. Lorows was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation into the cause of the motor vehicle accident is ongoing.

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The Grandparent scams are being reported to local law enforcement again, where people call elderly residents, and relay an elaborate scenery in order to get money to bail out a loved one, Delaware county Sheriff Craig DuMond explains:

(Sheriff DuMond 10-18-22)

Sheriff DuMond said that if people get this kind of phone call, they should hang up & should never give out personal banking information to callers they do not know.

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Governor Hochul is directing State Police to ramp up enforcement, Increase Interstate Coordination, and Partner with Law Enforcement in High-Theft Areas, to cut down on the theft of Catalytic Converters from vehicles. The governor signed new Legislation this year to impose restrictions on the Purchase, Sale, or Possession of Catalytic Converters & she Urges Local Governments To Access $20 Million in Funding for License Plate Readers, Surveillance Cameras, Other Anti-Theft Technology. The converters sell for between $100 and $300 per unit on the black market.

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The Heavy Metal Haul Out fundraiser by Waste Recovery Enterprises for Delaware Valley Humane Society was a huge success in September, according to society Director Erin Insinga:

Erin Insinga 10-18-22)

Sean LaRose of Waste Recovery enterprises told WCDO News that they enjoy helping out local charitable events:

(Sean LaRose 10-18-22)

LaRose said that the event raised about $300 more than last year.

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This week, Hartwick College hosts a three-day celebration that includes a conversation with a former U.S. presidential advisor, an academic symposium addressing the country’s rural-urban divide, a reception, athletic contests, and special events in celebration of the installation of Darren Reisberg as its 11th president. The Inauguration of President Reisberg, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, under a tent on Frisbee Field.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-18-22

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 62 year old William Gates of Morris following an investigation into sexual abuse of minors. Gates was charged with Criminal Sexual Act, sexual abuse, Aggravated Sex Abuse, 3 counts of Forcible Touching & 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Gates is accused of inappropriate contact with 2 minors who were residing at the residence, also, the investigation determined that Gates subjected an adult victim to multiple instances of sexual abuse by forcible compulsion. Gates was arraigned in Otsego County Centralized Arraignment and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail or $25,000 bond.

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Amphenol officials announced that they were committed to making sure that their employees are well compensated & they were surprised that the recent contract proposal was rejected in Saturday’s vote, after weeks of discussions and intensive negotiations, with representatives of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 1529. Union Representative Kevin Weidman told WCDO News why 80% of the union members that voted, voted to strike:

(Kevin Weidman 10-18-22)

Weidman said that union members on the picket lines are humbled by the community support, Amphenol’s officials stated that they are committed to immediately working to negotiate a reasonable resolution with the IAM.

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The State Health Department reminds New Yorkers to get caught up on their flu vaccines & get vaccines & booster to protect against COVID 19. COVID positivity rates were still high statewide at 6.79%, and 9.4% in the Southern Tier. Patient Hospitalization were back up to 2,731, the number of Patients in an ICU was at 274, and Patients on ventilators are still are 92, there weer 25 death attributed to COVID last Friday.

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Local Fire Departments responded to a garage fire on Sheehan Road in the town of Meredith last night. The was called in at about 11:00 PM, WCDO News will have further details as they become available.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-17-22

by wcdonews Posted on October 17, 2022

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-17-22

Ganesh Ramsaran of New Berlin will be granted a new murder trial soon in Chenango County Court, the decision follows the claim that Ramsaran received incompetent counsel from his attorney Gil Garcia, who had inflated his litigation experience & was eventually censured by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. In 2014 Ramsaran was found guilty of killing his estranged wife Jennifer in December 2012 & was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, he has been appealing his conviction & sentence for 8 years.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that a new VA clinic will be opening soon at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta, replacing the one that has been in Bainbridge for several years, Peter Potter of the Albany Veterans Affairs office said that the clinics usage is examined every 5 years, and usage of the Bainbridge clinic was down:

(Peter Potter 10-17-22)

Potter said that the opening date for the new VA Clinic at Foxcare will likely be early December, and the Bainbridge office will remain open until the Friday before the Oneonta Office opens.

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The Latest Marist Poll shows incumbent Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul leading her Republican Lee Zeldin by 10% in the most recent polling. Hochul led by a 51% to 41% margin, 8% said that they voting for another party’s candidate or were undecided. In the U.S. Senate contest in New York, Democratic incumbent Charles Schumer (54%) has a wide lead over his Republican challenger, Joe Pinion (34%)

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The State Department of Health today released its County Opioid Quarterly Report for October 2022, showing a 14% increase in 2021 overdose deaths involving opioids over the prior year. More than 30,000 naloxone administrations have been reported to the Department based on reports received through September 2022. The full report can be found at health.ny.gov.

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The Governor’s Office & the state DMV announced that hundreds of people received tickets during the recent seasonal crackdown on Fake ID’s used to purchase alcoholic beverages. 580 fake documents were seized and a total of 505 tickets were issued, with an additional 46 tickets issued for violations of the Alcohol Beverage and Control Law.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next regular meeting tomorrow. Tuesday’s meeting will begin at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner. Chamber members are encouraged to attend.

A.M. NEWS Monday 10-17-22

The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local #1529 voted on Saturday to strike against Amphenol in Sidney following the latest 3 year contract proposal. The vote was held Saturday morning at the Sidney School District, picket lines have been set up at the Amphenol plants. The Union’s Website stated that the 700 striking workers are looking for a contract that improves healthcare and paid sick leave benefits, and eliminated the two-tier wage system currently in place.

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Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 88 firearms were turned in to law enforcement at a gun buyback event hosted by her office and the Binghamton Police Department. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) accepts, working and non-working, unloaded firearms in exchange for compensation on site. To date, Attorney General James has taken more than 3,600 firearms out of communities through gun buyback events since 2019.

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State tax receipts totaled $58.4 billion through the first half of State Fiscal Year, exceeding the latest projections from the 1st Quarterly Update, according to the September State Cash Report by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Personal income tax receipts totaled $33.2 billion and were $2.4 billion above the state Division of the Budget’s latest financial plan projections through September 30.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-14-22

by wcdonews Posted on October 14, 2022

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-14-22

Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Dollar General on State Highway 28 in Hartwick for the report of a vehicle running into a utility pole, where the driver fled the scene on foot. Deputies and Cooperstown Police located the driver , 40 year old Kevin Clapper of Fly Creek a short distance from the scene. Clapper was arrested and charged with Aggravated DWI; Leaving the scene of a property damage accident & Consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle among several other charges, He was issued appearance tickets to the Town of Hartwick Court at a later date.

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The Binghamton Black Bears Hockey Team of the Federal Prospects Hockey League, will begin their new season Tonight at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton against Elmira. Team Announcer Brooks Hill said that the team is looking to improve on last year’s accomplishments:

(Brooks Hill 10-14-22)

Tickets are available on their website: binghamtonblackbears.com/tickets, or by calling 607-722-7367.

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The Mid York Concert Band is currently holding rehearsals in preparation for a concert in December in Norwich, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:

(Doug Ernst 10-14-22)

Anyone interested in joining come to their next rehearsal October 25th in Norwich, more information is available by calling Ernst at 607-263-2618.

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Greater Oneonta Historical Society & Otsego 2000 are sponsoring a Walking Tour of downtown Oneonta on Saturday. The tour will focus on opportunities and threats in the Oneonta Downtown Historic District, which the State Preservation League has named to its bi-annual “7 To Save” list. The tour will leave from the Oneonta History Center at 183 Main Street at 3:00 PM and is by donation. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be held on Sunday.

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Tickets for the “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” are still available for Saturday Night’s Performance at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 10-14-22)

Niles said that the show was well received & well attended last year & they decided to bring it back this season.

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The Community Cultural Center in Sidney will feature the Small Town Big Band Saturday night at 8:00 pm, theater Director Dennis Walrath comments:

(Dennis Walrath 10-14-22)

Walrath said that Tickets are available at the door or at cccsidneyart.booktix.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-14-22

The 2022 Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County Home Made Sale will be held at their location on Court Street in downtown Norwich tomorrow from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Spokesperson Sarah Green comments:

(Sarah Green 10-10-22)

More information about the home made sale or Hospice is available at 607-334-3556.

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Sidney SSAD program & Catholic Charities are teaming up again this year for a 5K/10K Walk run and the Color run, Penny McKnight of Catholic Charities comments:

(Penny McKnight 10-14-22)

The event will be held Sunday at the Sidney High School from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. People can sign up online to participate at runsignup.com.

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State Police are looking for 2 people who scammed a clerk at the Owego Speedway October 5th, by engaging in a series of purchases including lottery tickets and Visa cards, stealing over $3,693 from the store. The incident occurred on October 5, and it is believed the pair conducted a similar scam in Johnson City earlier that evening. They may be operating a white Ford sedan. Anyone with information is asked to call (607) 561-7400.

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The Sidney Central School District Observatory will be open tonight from 9:00 to 10:00 PM, Weather Permitting. Several Telescopes will be available for viewing, the observatory is located behind the high school.

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The American Legion of Bainbridge is sponsoring a Flu Shot Clinic today at the Bainbridge Town Hall. The clinic will run from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All individuals must have proper Identification, A Medicare Card or other proof of valid Health Insurance, more information is available at 607-423-2167.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-13-22

by wcdonews Posted on October 13, 2022

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-13-22

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding more than $13 million in grants across rural New York state, Bassett Hospital will be receiving $229,071 in funding. Basset Officials announced that the money will be used for projects such as implementing tele-health and nutrition assistance programs, increase staffing to administer COVID-19 vaccines and testing, to build or renovate facilities, and purchase medical supplies.

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The Chenango County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting date is set for October 26, 2022. The meeting will be held at Fred’s Inn, Rte. 12, Norwich, NY. Cocktails at 6:30pm (networking) Dinner at 7:00pm.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s 16th Annual Live Benefit Auction will be held on Friday, October 28 at the Quality Inn on Route 23 at 5:30 pm. The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will be offering an online auction again this year, starting 1 week before the live auction, on Friday, October 21, at 5:00 pm through 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 27. Offerings can be viewed at 32Auctions.com, more information is available at oneontahistory.org, or at 607-432-0960, or email at info@oneontahistory.org. 

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are hosting the first ever “Rock’n’Rumble”, a special Binghamton University student and faculty concert at Mirabito Stadium on Friday, from 4:30 pm. to 8:30 pm. General admission tickets are on sale for only $2.50 in advance when purchased at the box office, $4 when purchased in advance online, and $5 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased online at BINGRP.com, by phone at 607-722-3866, or at the Visions Federal Credit Union Box Office. In case of inclement weather, the rain date is Saturday October 15th at 2:00 pm.

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Commerce Chenango will host an open house next Wednesday as part of “Support Your Local Chamber Of Commerce Day, Commerce Chenango Director of Communications & Tourism Audrey Robinson comments:

(Audrey Robinson 10-13-22)

Robinson said that the event is also open to the public Next Wednesday at their South Broad Street Norwich location, beginning at 4:00 PM.

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A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-13-22

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 59 year old David Spry of South Kortright for DWI & moving from a lane unsafely, after an investigation of a 1 car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Stamford October 1st. Deputies observed a vehicle that appeared to have gone off of the roadway and sustained damage, they made contact with Spry, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Spry was transported to O’Connor Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident, he was released on appearance tickets and will appear at the Town of Stamford Court at a later date.

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State Police & Emergency Personnel responded to the report of an Amazon Delivery Truck on fire outside of Cooperstown yesterday. The driver was not injured, the incident occurred on Bedbug Hill Road in the town of Otsego, the cause of the truck fire is under investigation.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Franklin today from 12:30 to 5:30 PM at the Franklin Fire Department. Appointments can be sceduled with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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