WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-13-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 13, 2026

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-13-26

Governor Hochul delivered her State of The State Address to a joint session of the Legislature in Albany this afternoon, outlining an agenda for New York in the next 12 months:

(Hochul 1-13-26)

Among the agenda items, Affordability, Child Care, Crime, Religious freedoms, reforming the state’s environmental review, nuclear power, AI protections, and protecting New Yorkers from aggressive ICE Patrols.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Zackery Kulas of Syracuse following an extensive investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred in the Town of Sherburne on July 4, 2025. Kulas has been charged with 2nd degree Manslaughter, Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. He is currently being held at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office pending arraignment. It is alleged that Kulas was operating a motor vehicle eastbound on State Highway 80 in the Town of Sherburne when his vehicle struck 59 year old Jeffery Maxson of Sherburne as he was walking along State Highway 80. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by State Police, the Syracuse Police Department, and the City of Norwich Police Department during the investigation.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Adam Lee Church of New Berlin following an investigation into a reported domestic incident. Chenango County Deputies determined Church had left the location prior to patrol arrival, they located the victim and transported them to a secure location at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office to obtain a detailed statement. Deputies later located and arrested Adam Lee Church, for Rape, Unlawful imprisonment, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, plus Harassment, Church was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail, a temporary Order of Protection was also issued. Church is scheduled to appear in the Town of New Berlin Court at a later date.

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Scammers are impersonating Broome County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies to solicit money and gift cards from unsuspecting victims. Residents are reminded not to provide credit card or other payment information over the phone to anyone claiming to be law enforcement. Residents were falsely informed that their children had been arrested and required bail money paid electronically, that they missed their court appearances and were threatened with warrants for arrest or thousands of dollars in fines. Residents are urged to terminate the call and not share any credit card information over the phone. Broome County Sheriff’s Office will never ask for credit card information or any form of payment over the phone, If you received a scam phone call, contact the Sheriff’s Office at 607-778-1911.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-13-26

GOVERNOR HOCHUL will deliver the 2026 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS this afternoon at 1:00 PM before a joint session of the legislature. The speech will be delivered at the Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.

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State Police issued a total of 47,711 tickets over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, as part of the “Drive High Get a DUI” national campaign. The initiative targeted impaired and reckless drivers, began on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, and ended Thursday, January 1, 2026. State Police arrested 767 people for DWI and investigated 6,244 accidents, including 13 fatal accidents. In Troop C, Troopers issued over 3500 tickets, including 49 DWI arrests, 1073 for speeding, 81 for distracted driving, 152 g\for seat belts violations & 66 for the Move Over law.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Christopher Barletta of Burlington Flats following a domestic dispute/ child custody dispute in the Town of Otsego on December 25th. An arrest warrant was applied for and granted by the Town of Otsego Court, Barletta turned himself into the Sheriff’s office & was charged on the Warrant, as well as for Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Reckless Endangerment, he was turned over to Otsego County Corrections pending Centralized Arraignment.

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American Red cross Blood Drives are being held in COOPERSTOWN today from 10:30 am. – 2:30 pm., at the Cooperstown High School, another will be in Downsville from 8:30 am. – 1:30 pm., at the Downsville Central School, to make an appointments, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-12-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 12, 2026

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-12-26

The City of Norwich Police Department arrested 28 year old Elijah Joyce of Norwich following an investigation, with assistance from the Chenango County Probation Department. Norwich Police Detectives developed intelligence that Joyce may have been in possession of an illegal firearm while on active probation. When members of the City of Norwich Police Department and Chenango County Probation tried to make contact with Joyce at a local business, he was brought to the ground rather swiftly and placed in handcuffs,  Officers recovered a 9mm handgun with approximately 20 rounds of hollow-point ammunition loaded in the magazines, as well as metal knuckles. Joyce was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail, pending further court proceedings. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional criminal charges will be filed from the City of Norwich Police Department as a result of the incident.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 61 year old Cathleen Mann of Burlington for 2nd Degree Grand Larceny and 57 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, following an investigation into a complaint in the Town of Maryland, where Mann is accused of writing fraudulent checks and unauthorized use of a debit card for an amount greater than $50,000, she was held for centralized arraignment and an order of protect was issued for the victim.

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2 Projects in the Village of Sidney are moving forward, Mayor Ray Baker told WCDO News that the Clover Lane Development Project is progressing:

(Ray Baker 1)

Mayor Baker also told WCDO News that the Demolition of the old Great American store will be happening soon in preparation for the Construction of the new Stewart’s:

(Ray Baker 2)

Those interested in possible employment can got to the Indeed website for more details.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the re-opening of the State’s Municipal Infrastructure Program Request for Applications, making up to $36 million available to support broadband infrastructure projects across the state through ConnectALL, which is the state’s broadband office. To date, the Municipal Infrastructure Program has funded $268 million to active projects in 24 counties that will build more than 2,300 miles of new fiber optic infrastructure and 68 new wireless hubs serving more than 96,000 homes and businesses around the state. Additional information on eligibility requirements and the application process is available at broadband.ny.gov/municipal-infrastructure-program.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-12-26

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25 year old Christopher Roettger of Worcester, for 1st degree Assault & Criminal Possession of a Weapon, following an investigation into a stabbing during a domestic incident. Roettger fled the scene and responding deputies located a victim suffering from multiple stab wounds inside the residence, who was taken to Bassett Hospital, Roettger returned to the scene to turn himself in, he was taken into custody without incident. Investigators applied for and were granted a search warrant for the residence and the defendant’s vehicle where additional evidence was secured. The Otsego County District Attorney’s Office recommended that bail be set at $100,000 cash, Roettger was processed and lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending Arraignment. An order of protection was requested on behalf of the victim. The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Unit.

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State Police responded to a 2-vehicle crash on Interstate 88 in the town of Sidney Friday Afternoon. A tractor trailer and a pick-up truck were traveling west when they made contact, The pick-up truck continued off the roadway. The tractor trailer exited the roadway and turned on its side. The operator of the pick-up truck, a 77-year-old male sustained injuries and was transported to UHS Wilson Medical Center and is in stable condition. The operator of the tractor trailer, a 56-year-old male was transported to A.O Fox Hospital. Interstate 88 west was shut down to assist with the removal of the tractor trailer, Motorists were detoured at exit 10. Troopers were assisted by the New York State Department of Transportation with the closure. The investigation is on-going.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s office arrested 43 year old Martin Planty of Walton for Forcible Touching, & Harassment, following an investigation of unwanted sexual contact. Planty was processed and transported to the Delaware County Jail to await Centralized Arraignment as the victim requested an Order of Protection.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40 year old Mathew O’Neill of Windsor with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle accident involving a boat and a tow truck in the Town of Colesville. On January 5, Responding deputies found a Ford Expedition smashed under a boat, with the rear of the boat pressed directly against the structure of a residence. The investigation revealed that O’Neill’s vehicle left the road way and struck the parked boat, which collided with a residence and a tow truck parked nearby. No injuries were reported.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-9-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 9, 2026

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-9-26

Delaware County Public Health Services, in collaboration with local hospital partners, released of the 2025-2030 Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan, Delaware County Public Health Program Manager Heather Warner explains:

(Heather Warner 1-9-26)

Warner said that nearly a third of the County residents are age 65 plus, A copy of the 2025-2030 Community Health Assessment & Community Health Improvement program can be found at the Delaware County Public Health website delcony.us

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York is investing more than $68 million to assist nearly 1,300 low-to-moderate income households across the state. The grants awarded through New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) provide individuals and families, including older adults and veterans, financial support to make accessibility upgrades, complete emergency repairs, replace manufactured homes, and receive rental assistance, as well as down payment assistance when purchasing a first home, awards by Region and Housing Units Impacted for the Southern Tier includes $12,775,091 for 191 homes, A list of the awards can be found at hcr.ny.gov/funding-awards.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-9-26

State Police responded Thursday afternoon to a crash involving an Amish buggy and a pick-up truck on County Highway 13 in the town of Pittsfield. An investigation at the scene determined that a pick-up truck operated by 26 year old Thomas Aitken of Morris struck the horse and buggy traveling in the same direction on the shoulder of the roadway. The buggy was occupied by 4 children, A 12-year-old female of New Berlin suffered injuries and was transported to Bassett Hospital, 3 other children, were evaluated at the scene but were not transported. The horse sustained fatal injuries, Aitken did not report any injuries and was issued a citation.

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Broome County Area Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, who has served the 123rd Assembly District for more than 20 years, will not seek re-election in November, Lupardo is set to finish out her term and leave the office at the end of 2026.

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The Fenimore Chamber Orchestra will present a free Family Concert at 1:30 PM on Saturday, February 7, in the Ballroom of the Cooperstown Village Library on Main Street, as part of Cooperstown’s annual Winter Carnival. A full schedule of activities and additional information about the festival can be found at www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Otego, from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Otego Community Center at 5 River Street; Make an appointment with the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-8-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 8, 2026

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-8-26

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration unfreeze the grants that provide child care assistance to thousands of families in New York, she said that she will work with State Officials to keep the services going:

(Gillibrand 1-8-26)

The Trump administration froze $10 billion in funding for child care subsidies, social services, and cash support for low-income families in five Democrat-controlled states—including New York. The administration is claiming widespread fraud throughout these states, Gillibrand said that they did not provide any evidence of fraud in New York.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46 year old Derrick Gray of Middlefield for Criminal Contempt. Gray failed to obey a lawful court order issued by a judge to respond to the Otsego County Probation Department to receive a GPS ankle monitor, the Otsego County Court issued a bench warrant for Gray’s arrest, he was arrested on December 25th and was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility without bail, he was charged with violating a court order and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Otsego Court, he was returned to the correctional facility.

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The U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging disaster loan recipients in New York to apply for additional funds to protect their homes and businesses from future storms. Loan recipients have up to two years from their loan approval date to request an increase of up to 20% of their verified physical damages to cover the cost of improvements. To learn more about mitigation options visit sba.gov/mitigation. To apply online visit sba.gov/disaster or call (800) 659-2955.

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Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin announced his plans Wednesday to run for re-election on the November Ballot for a 6th Term as Sheriff. Devlin has 36 years in law enforcement, including 19 years as Sheriff. Also, 25-year veteran of the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office Michael Stalter is challenging Devlin, both are running as Republicans.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-8-26

The Number of Flu cases is trending down in New York State, according to the State Health Department. The last Week of 2025 had 49,000 new cases reported, down 32% from the week before, there have been just under 240,000 for the entire flu season, Locally, there were 350 new cases of the flu reported in the Tri-County Area.

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State Police arrested 42 year old Francisco Ortiz of Deposit Monday for Felony Assault following a domestic dispute. Troopers were dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute in a vehicle traveling on Interstate 88 in the town of Colesville. Ortiz is accused of striking a victim in the face and crushing the victim’s arm in the middle console of his vehicle, as well as breaking a door at the victim’s residence in Afton. The victim was transported to Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney for treatment to injuries, Ortiz was located in Deposit and arrested, He was transported to the Broome County Jail for Centralized Arraignment, and he was issued appearance tickets to the Afton Town Court on January 20 for the damage he caused to the victim’s door.

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Governor Hochul delivers the official 2026 State of the State Address on January 13th, Among the topics Hochul will discuss includes centers on youth safety for online platforms, & AI, free school meals, rural revitalization, workforce training, expanding Teen Mental Health First Aid, middle-class tax relief, increased minimum wage, and investments in housing and education.

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A Public Hearing will be held by the Village of Sidney Planning Board Today at 5:00 pm, at Civic Center, on Liberty Street. The hearing is in reference to a major realty subdivision of Clover Hill Lane requested by owner of Parcels located East of County Rt. 4 and West Main Street. A regular meeting of the Village of Sidney Planning Board will follow the hearing.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-7-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 7, 2026

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-7-26

State Department of Transportation announced that major construction is complete on the $4 million roundabout project at The intersection of James F. Lettis Highway, Main Street & Maple Street in downtown Oneonta. The $4 million project began in the summer of 2025 and was funded through the Department’s Highway Safety Improvement Program. It is the first of two projects in the City and Town of Oneonta, with a second project tentatively scheduled for the 2026 construction season to upgrade sidewalks and enhance the flow of traffic along State Routes 23 and 28 near the southern end of the Lettis Highway. In the coming weeks, some final touches will be added to the roundabout.

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The United Way of Mid-Rural New York’s Annual Campaign exceeded their goal of $562,900, Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco explains:

(Elizabeth Monaco 1-7-26)

The money raised will go to 41 local organizations & 11 initiatives in the 4 counties that the United Way of Mid Rural New York Covers.

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The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding under the 2026 Tourism Promotion & Development Grant Program, for projects to attract visitors to Delaware County and enhance the overall tourism industry. The Applications Deadline is February 27, & should be mailed to Delaware County Department of Economic Development, 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 4 in Delhi, 13753. The Grant program is funded through revenues raised through the Delaware County Occupancy Tax, more information is available at dcecodev.com.

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Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled proposals to strengthen New York’s gun laws by cracking down on 3D-printed and illegal firearms. The new legislation would establish criminal penalties for the manufacture of 3D-printed firearms and order minimum safety standards for 3D printer manufacturers to block the production of firearms and firearm components. The legislation would also require gun manufacturers to design their pistols so they cannot be modified into illegal machine guns, and require police departments and sheriffs’ offices to report recoveries of all 3D printed guns to the state.

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The New Berlin Police Department & local firefighters responded to an accident on State Highway 23 near Sheff Road, where the vehicle caught on fire. The New Berlin Police Department reported that the road was closed in both directions following the accident, shortly before noon today, motorists were detoured around the site, more information will be released in the near future.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-7-25

The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon at approximately 1:45 pm., Troopers were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision on State Route 79 near Still Road in Harpursville. The preliminary investigation reveals that a 17-year-old male from Whitney Point was operating a pick-up truck when he collided with a Town of Colesville dump truck, The 17-year-old was transported to Wilson Hospital and was later pronounced deceased. The 20-year-old operator of the dump truck did not report any injuries. The investigation is on-going. More will be released when it is available.

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A former Broome-Tioga BOCES employee is facing charges after an investigation into inappropriate conduct with a BOCES student. On November 12, the Broome County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from the New York State Child Abuse Hotline regarding inappropriate conduct between a juvenile student and a member of the Broome-Tioga BOCES faculty. 51 year old Evan Thorson of Endicott was charged with Child Endangerment and Official Misconduct, a warrant & an Order of Protection was issued by the Town of Dickinson Court. Thorson turned himself in and was processed on Monday. Thorson was no longer employed by BroomeTioga BOCES.

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The State Department of Health has confirmed that the State’s childhood vaccination policies remain unchanged despite recent federal revisions to immunization recommendations. The Department confirmed that there will be no changes to vaccine access, insurance coverage or the federal Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to eligible children. Health care providers in New York State are advised to continue their “evidence-based immunization practices.” State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald. “There was no new science, safety data or discovery presented by the federal government.”

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Bassett’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm. at the Conference Room 1 at FoxCare Center in Oneonta. Appointments are available by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visiting www.redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, walk-ins are also welcome

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-6-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 6, 2026

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-6-26

Delaware County Deputies responded last July to an investigation in Town of Middletown involving a child, where it was determined that 36-year-old Ariel Devers of Middletown, had endangered the welfare of a child, in September an arrest warrant was issued for Devers by the Town of Middletown Court. On December 30th,Deputies were notified by the Delhi Police Department that Devers was in Delhi, they located, arrested and charged Devers on the warrant, Devers was turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for arraignment.  

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State Police arrested 26 year old Jason Alicea of New York for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, after a Trooper observed a speeding vehicle & initiated a traffic stop in Delhi. The Trooper learned that the vehicle was reported stolen to the New York City Police, Alicea was arrested, 2 dogs in the vehicle were turned over to a third party. Alicea was held at the Delaware County Jail for Arraignment.

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U.S. Congressman Josh Riley announced the “Tractor Safety Act” which proposes to renew the National ROPS Rebate Program, which covers the cost of putting rollover protective structures on older tractors. The bill proposes to cap ROPS installations at $500, well below the usual cost, Riley’s bill has bipartisan support, he hopes to see it pass into law shortly.

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The Sidney Memorial Public Library is receiving a state grant to maintain accessibility in its building, by replacing an elevator, Sidney Library Director Patrick McGowan explains:

(Patrick McGowan 1-6-26)

McGowan said that the library hopes to award the bid next month and have the project beginning in the Spring & possibly completed by the end of June.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-6-26

State Police arrested 25 year old Cagan Sodan of Greene after he was involved in a domestic dispute. State Police responded to a residence on English Lane in Greene, a Trooper encountered Sodan, who was uncooperative & attempted to grab the Trooper’s service weapon from its holster. The Trooper was able to restrain Sodan and take him into custody. Sodan did have an injury to his hand that he sustained from punching a window, prior to his encounter with the Trooper. The Trooper was not injured. Sodan has been charged with Attempted Robbery, Attempted Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief & Obstructing Governmental Administration, he was transported to the Chenango County Jail for Centralized Arraignment where he was remanded until his next court date on January 8, 2026.

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Otsego County Office of Emergency Services reported that the Garrattsville Fire Department and nearby departments responded to a structure fire at 436 Texas Road in New Lisbon. The house was fully involved, & was a total loss, several cats & a guinea pig were believed to have died in the blaze. One tanker responding to the blaze rolled onto its side in adverse weather conditions, no injuries at the fire or the accident were reported. The cause of the fire is being investigated.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Joseph Jimenez of Walton for Assault, Menacing, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, following an incident December 10th in Walton. Deputies were dispatched to an assault where Jimenez is accused of engaging in a physical domestic with a tenant of the household in which Jimenez allegedly produced a bladed weapon, stabbing the victim multiple times. Deputies arrested Jimenez was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility where he was held pending arraignment.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Richard Garreau of Norwich On January 1st, on an Arrest Warrant and for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic dispute in the Town of Norwich, Garreau left the scene, officers got a warrant for Garreau’s arrest, he returned to the scene and was taken into custody without incident, he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl and was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-5-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 5, 2026

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-5-26

The State Comptroller’s Office audited the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency, which found that officials did not properly monitor projects and maintain a transparent website, auditors recommended that Agency officials improve their monitoring efforts over job performance, sales and tax exemptions, mortgage recording tax exemptions and capital investments. Agency officials did not verify whether project owners met agreed-upon job creation and retention goals, they did not obtain affidavits or other documentation to substantiate the claims by project owners, instead, the board relied on the good faith of the project owners to report benefits and comply with project agreements.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office announced that starting Feb. 1, all visitors must arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled visitation hour to register and be processed by staff. A 5-minute grace period will be provided to accommodate unforeseen circumstances. Visitors arriving 5 minutes or less from the top of the hour will need to wait until the next scheduled period. The Sheriff’s Office stated these changes are intended to strengthen facility operations while ensuring safety and security for staff, inmates, and visitors.

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Former Broome County Family Court Judge Rick Miller has lost an appeal of a lawsuit that found he had sexually harassed his secretary. Miller had appealed a jury verdict in July that found that he had created a hostile work environment through sexually explicit comments, demands and threats. The jury awarded his former secretary Rachel Gallagher $200,000 dollars in compensatory damages. Federal Judge Glenn Suddaby denied Miller’s motion for a new trial, he granted Gallagher’s request to have Miller pay her attorney fees.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the new year will bring new affordable health care laws. Effective on January 1, 2026, Health insurers will be required to cover medically necessary EpiPens and cap out-of-pocket costs at $100 per year, breast cancer screening and imaging, and the cost of scalp cooling systems to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-5-25

Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer late Friday night on I-88 near Exit 3 in the Town of Fenton. The tractor trailer operated by 54 year old Vicky Chadwick of Pennsylvania went across the median, into opposing lanes and went over the embankment on its side in a drainage ditch. Deputies broke the windshield of the tractor trailer cab, extracted Chadwick, began CPR until EMS arrived on the scene to continue lifesaving actions, Chadwick was declared deceased at the scene.

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31 year old Zachary Mattice of Bloomville was arrested by Delhi police in connection with a reported sexual assault. Delhi Police Department reported that Mattice was charged with 1st-degree rape, 1st sexual abuse, Forcible touching and unlawful imprisonment, he faces court action shortly.

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36 year old Ariel Devers of Margaretville was charged with making a terroristic threat agains the Delaware County Department of Social Services, threatening to shoot up the County Office Building in Delhi. Devers was taken into custody by Delhi Police and was held at the Delaware County Jail pending arraignment.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44 year old Jimmy Tatum of Rockingham, North Carolina for 2nd degree Assault, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation & Harassment, after Deputies responded to a residence in Cooperstown for a physical domestic incident with serious burns and other injuries. Tatum also accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated after the Domestic Dispute, and was additionally charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator and other vehicular charges, Tatum was turned over to Corrections staff to await arraignment on the warrant.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested 44 year old Elizabeth Nash of Sidney for Felony Bail Jumping, she is accused of failing to appear in court on 5 occasions, she was located and arrested & was turned over to Otsego County Corrections pending Arraignment.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-2-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 2, 2026

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-2-26

Otsego County Sheriff’s office arrested 58 year old David Hand of Morris for 2nd degree Murder, Criminal Use of a Firearm, Tampering with Physical Evidence & Concealing a Corpse, for the murder of 71 year old Lynn Barton of Morris. On November 8th, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Barton’s family, they had not had contact with Barton for more than 2 days. Deputies checked the residence, Barton was not present, the Investigation led to County Route 49 to interview Hand, who was the last known person to have contact with Mr. Barton, he directed deputies to an area behind a vacant building where Barton was deceased, his body was removed for an autopsy, the manner of death was a gunshot wound to the head. Hand was arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail.

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State Police arrested 64 year old Joseph Wyble of Harpersfield after an urgent rescue of animals in Delaware County. Wyble was charged with 12 counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; & failure to provide proper sustenance, The arrest stems from an investigation in partnership with the Susquehanna SPCA. One pig, three geese, five cats, three chickens and 8 domestic cats were removed from the residence on Odell Lake Road in Harpersfield. Wyble was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Harpersfield Town Court on January 26, 2026.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Michelle Bremner of Bainbridge for an active bench warrant from the Village of Sherburne Court. Deputies discovered that Bremner was wanted on warrants from the Town of Norwich Court through the State Police, she was arraigned & was released, she was then taken into custody on another warrant out of Delaware County and custody was transferred to State Police.

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A new state law now in effect is the “Click-to-Cancel” Subscription Rights law, These laws target the “subscription trap” by requiring businesses to make it as easy to leave a service as it was to join, the Companies must provide a precise, simple “click-to-cancel” mechanism for any online subscription, they will also be required to provide advanced notice of upcoming automatic renewals and clearly state any price changes before they take effect, preventing surprise charges on monthly statements.

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Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that prohibits fully cashless businesses in New York State. The bill explicitly rules out retail and food service businesses from going completely cashless, as many places around the country have done. Businesses that violate the new law will face fines designed to fight back against establishments that don’t allow customers to choose their method of payment.

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New York’s paid leave policies expand further this year, with a specific focus on maternal health takes full effect this January. Employees in New York are now entitled to an additional 20 hours of paid sick leave specifically for prenatal care, such as doctors’ appointments and ultrasounds, it is separate from the state’s existing paid family leave and general sick leave, ensuring that expecting parents don’t have to exhaust their standard time off for routine pregnancy-related medical care.

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The Susquehanna String Band will perform at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater tonight, Phil Wade of the Jericho Arts Council explains:

(Phil Wade 1-2-25)

Phone reservations can be obtained by calling 288-3882, In the Gallery will be the works of Kathy Smith.

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