WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 12-19-25

by wcdonews Posted on December 19, 2025

P.M. NEWS Friday 12-19-25

NYSEG reported hundreds of power outages today, after a storm with high winds whipped through the area at about 8:50 AM today. at one point about 3700 customers were with out power in the WCDO listening area, the number was down to about 540 by mid afternoon. Crews are working to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible.

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The Jason Michael Carroll Concert at the Sidney High School Auditorium will go on as scheduled this evening at 7:00 PM. Admission is free with the donation of an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots & Operation Merry Christmas, cash donations of $10 will also be accepted for admittance into the show.

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The Chenango County Historical Society’s 2025 Parade of Trees is continuing. Vote for your favorite tree by making an online donation at chenangohistorical.org/2025paradeoftrees. Whichever tree accumulates the greatest total, between virtual and in-person contributions, by the conclusion of the contest on December 31st, will be the winner. The winning tree’s earnings will be split evenly between the Organization and the Historical Society.

A.M. NEWS Friday 12-19-25

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched Saturday to a motor vehicle accident in Walton. 36-year-old Robert Wickham of Walton, had left the scene of the accident, Upon completion of the investigation, Deputies arrested Wickham for DWI, Driving with a BAC of .08 of 1% or more, Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident, Fail to Keep Right and Speed not Reasonable and Prudent, among other charges, Wickham was released on appearance tickets was directed to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date.

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Tickets for Jerry Seinfeld at the Broome County Forum Theatre on April 24, 2026 go on sale today. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM at Ticketmaster.com and at the Mirabito Box Office located at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street. Appointments can be made at the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The Fenimore Farms & Country Village museum is welcoming winter weather with Solstice Nights, December 20-21, spokesperson Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 12-19-25)

There will be wreath making in the Louis C. Jones Center in the museum’s Main Barn. more information is available at Fenimore farms.org.

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This weekend at the Otsego County Fairgrounds, will be the Holiday of Lights, where the whole fairgrounds transforms into a glowing Christmas village. People can Drive through the stunning light display, then park and walk into Santa’s Village for treats, cocoa, photos, The display will be available December 19 to the 23 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, online tickets can be found at qrco.de/HOLIDAYOFLIGHTS

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 12-18-25

by wcdonews Posted on December 18, 2025

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-18-25

45 year old Jeremiah Johnson was convicted on burglary charges in Broome County Court for Burglary. Johnson entered a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime around August 9th, in the Town of Union. During the incident and investigation, Johnson fled from Broome County Sheriff’s Office Deputies to prevent them from arresting him. Johnson will be sentenced to 8 years in Prison to be followed by 5 years of Post-Release Supervision.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 29 year old Charles Dieterich, he is wanted on an arrest warrant issued by the Town of Harpersfield Court, for 2nd degree assault, obstructing governmental administration in the second degree and resisting arrest. Dieterich is described as a male standing 6 feet tall with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information about Dieterich’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at (607) 832-5555 or submit a tip through the sheriff’s mobile application.

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City of Oneonta Officials announced that Beginning next week (Monday–Wednesday), the contractor will install new street lighting in the area of the new roundabout at Main Street, Maple Street & The Lettis Highway. The following week, crews will complete electrical wiring and activate the lights. During this work, Main Street east from Grand Street and Lettis Highway south will be closed. There will also be short-term closures on Main Street west through the roundabout and Maple Street entering the roundabout. Posted detours will be in place, and all traffic will be restored once work is complete. Additional minor traffic disruptions are expected throughout January as rapid flashing beacons are installed at crosswalks and remaining signage is completed.

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Country Music Performer Jason Michael Carroll will be performing at the Sidney High School Friday night, to benefit Toys for Tots & Operation Merry Christmas. He told WCDO News about how his military career & his music career made this a natural fit:

(Jason Michael Carroll 12-18-25)

Ed Curley of Curley Wealth Management is one of the sponsors of tomorrow night’s show:

(Ed Curley 12-18-25)

The Show will be at 7:00 PM at the Sidney High school Friday Night.

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AM NEWS THURSDAY 12-18-25

51 year old Timothy Hoose of Berkshire, was found guilty of Grand Larceny following a jury trial in Broome County Court. The conviction stems from criminal conduct between September 2023, and January 2024, in the Town of Windsor, where Hoose, doing business as H&H Contracting, entered into a construction contract with the victim to build a garage structure on the victim’s property, the victim paid a $15,000 down payment, Hoose illegally used over $3,000 of those funds for purposes unrelated to the project. Sentencing is scheduled for March 18, 2026, in Broome County Court, Hoose faces up to 7 years in State Prison.

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Governor Hochul has reached a deal with state legislative leaders to approve a bill to give terminally ill people the legal ability to end their own lives with prescribed medication. New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act requires that a terminally ill person who is expected to die within 6 month make a written request for life-ending drugs, 2 witnesses will be needed to sign the request, which would then have to be approved by the person’s attending physician as well as a consulting physician. The Governor will sign the bill into law next year.

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Congressman Josh Riley’s team will be in Walton today to assist constituents with Medicare, Social Security, veterans’ benefits or any other issue involving a federal agency. Riley’s aids will be at the Ogden Free Library on Gardiner Place from 1:00 – 4:00 PM, for those who can’t make the Walton event, but need help with an issue, call (607) 242-0200 or visit riley.house.gov.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Delhi from 1 pm. – 6 pm., today at the Delhi Alliance Church, on State Route 28, schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-17-25

by wcdonews Posted on December 17, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-17-25

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38 year old Christopher Decker of Unadilla, following the report of a domestic dispute. Decker was charged with Assault, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, Unlawful Imprisonment, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Harassment. Decker was being held at the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office pending Arraignment, he is scheduled to appear in Unadilla Town Court at a later date.

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With the season of holiday parties, the State Police remind motorists to not drink or engage in similar risky behaviors, and then get behind the wheel, Trooper Aga Tinker of Troop C in Sidney comments;

(Trooper Aga Tinker 12-17-25)

State Police will have extra patrols out During the holiday season to make sure that people get home safe.

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Twelve Twenty-Four will play at the Foothills Performing Arts Center Thursday night, with their tribute to Trans Siberian Orchestra, Foothills Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 12-17-25)

Tickets can also be purchased at foothillspac.org, more information is available at 1224band.com or foothillspac.org

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Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law banning online sweepstakes casinos in New York, which are sites that let people play casino-like games with virtual coins that could be traded for cash or prizes. The new law not only outlaws these online casino-like games, it also prohibits companies that support them, like payment processors and advertisers. Penalties can reach up to $100,000 per violation. New York now joins New Jersey, California, Connecticut, Montana, and Nevada, in the ban of those online activities.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-17-25

The Broome County Sheriff’s Strategic Response Group utilized drone technology and its K9 unit to track down 2 fleeing suspects on foot following a high-speed vehicle pursuit in Binghamton, Kirkwood and Windsor. On December 11, deputies observed a pickup with a loud exhaust and an obstructed license plate in Binghamton, and attempted a routine traffic stop, the Pickup failed to comply, and led deputies on the pursuit, reaching speeds of 100miles per hour before the driver drove through a field before getting stuck, the 2 suspects fled on foot through the woods. K9 Raven and a drone tracked the suspects through the woods, they arrested 63 year old Tod Archibald of Starlight, Pennsylvania and 42 year old Ryan Dirig of Long Eddy, Officer seized cocaine, crack cocaine and fentanyl from Dirig, he was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Attempted Grand Larceny, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Endangerment, and a host of other charges, Archibald was charged with Obstruction of Governmental Administration.

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American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held today, one in Walton from 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 55 Townsend Street, another will be in Cooperstown from 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street. Appointments can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will celebrate the Dodgers’ second straight championship through Autumn Glory, the Museum’s tribute to the postseason in Cooperstown. the Museum acquired several artifacts from the Dodgers, including a Bat used by Miguel Rojas to hit his ninth-inning, game-tying home run in Game 7, Jersey worn by Shohei Ohtani, Bat used by Freddie Freeman to hit his walk-off home run in the 18th inning of Game 3, plus several items donated by Toronto’s Trey Yesavage, Addison Barger & Max Scherzer. For more information, visit baseballhall.org or call 547-7200.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 12-16-25

by wcdonews Posted on December 16, 2025

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-16-25

The State DEC announced that the 2025–2026 whitetail deer season is about to take a brief pause here in New York State, hunters will see a gap between the regular deer season and what is known as the Holiday Hunt in New York. The State introduced the Holiday Hunt in recent years, it gives hunters another opportunity just after Christmas and into the New Year, to harvest a deer or fill an unused tag. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.

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A new Sienna College Poll show Governor Kathy Hochul with a 49% to 30% lead over Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s in the 2026 gubernatorial race, with 20% remaining undecided. Stefanik has a 3-to-1 lead over her Republican primary rival, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who has the support of President Trump. Hochul leads her own primary opponent, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, 56%-13% among Democratic respondents.

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Local Congressman Josh Riley introduced his 1st bill in Congress, the “No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act” to stop utility companies from paying CEO bonuses while ratepayers get crushed:

(Josh Riley 12-16-25)

The Bipartisan bill just passed out of committee, by a 50-0 vote, it should move to the floor for a full vote shortly.

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The State Department of Health continues to monitor the outbreak of the flu statewide, which is now deemed prevalent in the State. There were 23 respiratory outbreaks in hospitals and 51 respiratory outbreaks in nursing homes in the 1st week of December, a total of 302 viral respiratory pathogen outbreaks have been reported from hospitals and nursing homes. Influenza A is the predominant virus with 93% falling into that category, There were no pediatric flu deaths reported this season, there were no COVID-19-or RSV pediatric deaths reported this season.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-16-25

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 64 year old Wayne Howe of North Norwich for criminal mischief, after deputies responded to a domestic dispute in North Norwich. Howe was additionally charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Unlawful Imprisonment & Harassment, he was processed at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and was arraigned & remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $1,000 cash bail. Howe is to appear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.

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31 year old Mathew Hall of Columbia, South Carolina, was found guilty of 1st degree Rape in Broome County Court, The conviction stems from a sexual assault in the City of Binghamton in October of 2024 where Hall engaged in sexual contact with another person who was incapable of consent due to being physically helpless. Hall is scheduled to be sentenced on March 19, 2026, in Broome County Court where he will be required to register as a Sex Offender and faces up to 25 years in State Prison.

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Chenango Arts Council will have their last Free Movies & Popcorn feature this evening, with a showing of the movie “Scrooge”. The movie will begin at 7:00 PM at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce’s General Membership Meeting scheduled for this morning at 7:30 am at Bob’s Diner, with key agenda items including budget board nominations, minutes of the November meeting, and various updates on upcoming events and projects.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 12-15-25

by wcdonews Posted on December 15, 2025

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-15-25

Sidney Police Department responded Friday Afternoon to a report of a male subject pointing a firearm at a female at the Circle Drive Apartment Complex. Officers arrested 21 year old Connor Steidle of South Carolina, a search of the residence resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of cocaine and 2 firearms, including a handgun. Steidle was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, & 3 counts of Menacing. Steidle was transported to Delaware County Central Arraignment, where he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 bail. Sidney Police Department was assisted by State Police with this arrest.

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State Police responded Saturday to 438 County Highway 11, Lot 30 in the town of Laurens for to assist at a fully engulfed fire. West Laurens Fire, West Oneonta Fire, Mount Vision Fire and Laurens Fire were already on scene attempting to get the fire under control. It was determined that the resident, 62 year old Roger Delong was still inside and was later located deceased. Investigators from New York State Fire and the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services responded to the location and will determine the cause of the fire.

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Deposit Fire fighters, with help from surrounding fire departments responded to a blaze on North Sanford Road, early Sunday Morning. early reports suggest that occupants & pets escaped, more information will be released shortly by the Deposit Fire Department.

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State Police announced today that they are taking extra actions to ensure public safety during the Holiday Season, following the weekend attack of Jewish People in Australia on the 1st day of Hanukkah. State Police will maintain a presence at religious institutions, public gatherings, shopping malls and other venues, in order to deter criminal activity & be ready with a rapid response should an concern arise. If New Yorkers see suspicious activity, call the State Terrorism hotline at 1-866-safe-nys.

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The Recent “Pawstruck” Fundraiser at Awestruck Ciders of Sidney, raised a substantial amount of money for the Delaware Valley Humane Society, WCDO’s Grace Benkovitz  & Society Director Erin Insinga told WCDO how much was raised:

(Grace Erin 12-15-25)

Shelter Saviors donation matching program funded by local businesses: Alpine Roofing, Island Premium Printing, Lambrecht Auction, Inc., Oneonta Fence, McDowell & Walker, Roasted Coffee House, Deer run Collectibles and Forno Enterprise.

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A.M. NEWS Monday 12-15-25

Last Wednesday, Broome County Sheriff’s Road Patrol responded to the latest in a series of reported thefts of returnable cans and bottles from the BSA Troop 152 at Valley Christian Reformed Church in the Town of Chenango. A camera was installed inside the bin, investigators identified the suspect as 69 year old John Dubrava of Chenango Forks, who had previously been arrested in Chenango County in a similar case. Investigators located Dubrava and the vehicle from the thefts at a residence in Chenango Forks, he was charged with 3 Counts of Burglary & Petty Larceny.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies in the Town of Delhi and observed an E-Bike traveling on State Highway 10, which is prohibited and the operator was not wearing a helmet as required by law. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, who was identified as 51-year-old Daniel White of Meridale, White was charged with felony DWI, Unlawful Operation of an E-Bike on a Highway, Operating E-Bike while Impaired, White was released on an appearance ticket and traffic summonses and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $300 million in new state funding to support health care transformation projects across New York. The awards, made through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, to support 22 projects aimed at improving health information technology by expanding patient electronic medical records, strengthening cybersecurity and patient information security, and expanding telehealth services. Locally, UHS Hospitals will receive 1.5 million dollars to expand their Telehealth services.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 12-12-25

by wcdonews Posted on December 12, 2025

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-12-25

The Norwich Fire Department responded last night at about 9:40 to a commercial structure fire at 4450 State Highway 23 at Norwich Meadow Farms in the town of Norwich. Norwich Fire Chief Jan Papelino told WCDO News what they encountered and what caused the fire:

(Chief Jan Papelino 12-12-25)

Chief Papelino said that several other Fire companies responded, Fire fighters were on the scene until 3:30 AM, no injuries were reported.

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THE MID-YORK CONCERT BAND IS PERFORMING A HOLIDAY CONCERT ON SUNDAY, 2:00 PM, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:

(Doug Ernst 12-12-25)

The concert will be held at the Norwich High School Auditorium, donations will be accepted & will go to their scholarship fund that will be awarded in the Spring to an area student.

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Masonville Connects will hold their annual Brunch with Santa & The Grinch at Hardwood Hills Golf Course Sunday, spokesperson Jen Cutting explains:

(Jen Cutting 12-12-25)

More information about this & future events can be found at the Masonville Connect Facebook page.

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The Sidney Community Cultural Center will have Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, spokesperson Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 12-12-25)

More information is available on the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.

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Hill City Celebrations announced that the Festival of lights will begin Saturday night through the end of the month at the Neawha Park in Oneonta, also, the annual 1st night celebration will be held at Foothills Performing Arts center on Market Street in Oneonta on New Year’s Eve.

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Mark Twain Tonight! comes to the Broome County Forum Theatre tonight & Saturday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and at the Mirabito Box Office located at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena at 1 Stuart St. Binghamton.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-12-25

Operation Merry Christmas will have their give away days today & tomorrow, for the families that signed up this year, spokesperson Lisa Streigler explains:

(Lisa Streigler 12-12-25

The give away days will be held at the AO Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus on Pearl Street in Sidney, more information is available at their Facebook page.

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Unadilla’s Holiday Festivities get underway today with a holiday market, at 5:00 PM, the tree lighting at 5:45 & the parade at 6:00 PM at the Community Lawn, down Main Street. Santa Claus will visit with children at the Bauer Community Center after the parade.

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THE BAINBRIDGE CHRISTMAS PARADE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, AT 5:00 PM IN DOWNTOWN BAINBRIDGE FOLLOWED BY A VISIT WITH SANTA AT BOB’S Diner, The Jericho Arts Council will then hold their Nashville Christmas Show by the Country Jamboree Saturday, @ 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 12-12-25)

Tickets Reservations can be made at 607-288-3882, In The Gallery will be an Artisan Gift Market

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Franklin will have a host of activities for the holidays this Saturday, spokesperson Connie Martin explains:

(Connie Martin 12-12-25)

More information is available at franklinny.org.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Sidney today from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Sidney High School, schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 12-11-25

by wcdonews Posted on December 11, 2025

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-11-25

A Federal Court Jury returned a guilty verdict against ANTHONY WALLACE of the Bronx, for kidnapping a minor, coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sex, transportation of a minor across state lines to engage in illegal sex, and possession and production of child pornography. In March 2024, Wallace met a 15-year-old girl in Binghamton, he subjected the Minor Victim to escalating physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, forced her to disguise her appearance by dyeing her hair and wearing a mask, gave the Minor Victim methamphetamine and marijuana, & created child pornography of the Minor Victim, in Binghamton, which was found on his phone. Wallace later brought the victim across State Lines and then back to his Bronx apartment where he assaulted & raped her, she escaped the apartment & contacted police. Wallace faces multiple lengthy jail terms for the convictions.

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The US Marines announced that their Toys for Tots New York Holiday Train will go through the Southern Tier this Saturday, starting at the East Binghamton Yard, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, it will then head to Bainbridge at the Walnut Avenue Crossing, at about 11:50 AM, there will be free donuts, hot chocolate, kids’ activities, music, giveaways, and more. The train will also stop at the Gas Avnue crossing in Oneonta, before heading for Cobleskill, and Delanson Saturday afternoon.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of more than $32 million to help local governments enhance safety on their roads by reducing instances of vehicles inadvertently straying from their lanes and lessening the severity of crashes. The funding is part of the State DOT’s “Safe System” approach toward zero highway deaths and will support roadway improvements; Locally, in Otsego County, the Towns of Hartwick and Middlefield, will receive $700,000 to install guide rail on County Road 11. In New York State, 44 percent of crash fatalities occur when a vehicle departs from its lane.

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The Sidney American Legion will have their annual Kids Christmas Party on Saturday, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at 22 Union Street. Children that attend will see a Magic Show, receive Goodie Bags & Lunch and they will have A visit from Santa.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 12-11-25

A Windsor man is facing felony charges after attempting to break into a residence and being tracked down in the snow by Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies in the Town of Chenango. On Tuesday evening, Road Patrol responded to a burglar alarm on Russell Road, members noticed that the back door of the residence had been forced open, they eventually found footprints in the snow, they found 42 year old Scott Evanchof of Windsor wearing boots that matched the footprints, he admitted that he attempted to break into the residence & was charged with Burglary & Criminal Mischief, he was arraigned Following arraignment, Evanchof was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility, where he is currently in custody.

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Fenimore Farm & Country Village is continuing with their Glimmer Nights Celebration though the holidays, with the next in the series beginning tonight, according to spokesperson Kerri Green:

(Kerri Green 12-11-25)

Green sdaid that Holiday music will be performed by local groups during this evnet, more information is available at fenimorefarm.org/glimmernights.

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Due to last Thursday night’s cold temperatures, The Norwich BID announced that the 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting will be Tonight at 6:30 pm in West Park in downtown Norwich.

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Congressman Josh Riley’s Team will be in Walton today, to talk with constituents who may be having issues with federal agencies, Medicare, Social Security, veterans’ benefits or any other issue, Members of Riley’s casework team will be at the Ogden Free Library from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-10-25

by wcdonews Posted on December 10, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-10-25

62 year old Robert Trago of Hancock, was sentenced in Delaware County Court to 5 years of in prison for his conviction of 2nd degree Assault. In September of 2024, State Police were dispatched to the Town of Hancock for shots fired with injuries, Trago shot at his neighbor in the arm while he was walking his dog in front of Trago’s residence, The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center by helicopter but was later released after the bleeding stopped. State Police Forensic Identification Unit Lab was able to match the bullet recovered from the victim’s arm with Trago’s firearm.

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36 year old Russell Clement of Oneonta, appeared in Delaware County Court Tuesday & was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison for his conviction of Burglary. In July of 2024, a trustee of a house on Charlotte Creek Road in the Town of Davenport was notified by a neighbor of a possible break-in to the house, the trustee noticed specific items missing in the house and a cigarette, where no one had smoked in the house for over 20 years. Gloves were left behind at the scene, DNA results came back with a positive match to Russell Clement. Clement was arrested and admitted to being at that residence and taking items from that residence.

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State Police are investigating the death of 59 year old Robin Bowman of Findlay, Ohio, who was found deceased on State Route 281 in Cortlandville on November 25th near railroad tracks. Police do not know why Bowman was in the area, they believe that she drove to the Cortland area. The exact cause of her death is still pending. The investigation is ongoing.

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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand continues to press for Congress to vote to extend the subsidies that help millions of Americans afford health care:

(Gillibrand 12-10-25)

On Thursday, Democrats will force a vote on a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits. Without an extension, ACA enhanced premium tax credits will expire at the end of 2025, causing 20 million Americans, to see a drastic increase in their health insurance costs.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-10-25

The Chenango County Children’s Home will hold it’s monthly virtual meeting tonight @ 6:00 PM, for those interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent. The session will be hosted by Meryl Juster:

(Meryl Juster 12-10-25)

People can still register today for tonight’s session by emailing MJuster@chowc.org.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced the donation of $2,500 worth of toys to Delaware Opportunities, made possible through the enthusiastic participation of agency members in this year’s Double Down December fundraiser. Corrections Officers, Road Patrol Deputies and staff were encouraged to participate by contributing funds through the No Shave October & November program, The toys will be distributed by Delaware Opportunities to families across the county this Christmas season.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Downsville today from 9 am. – 2 pm., at the Downsville Fire Department, State Highway 30, schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Commerce Chenango will hold their Breakfast with a Banker event this morning at 8:30 at their office at 19 East Main Street in Norwich. Members from NBT will discuss how to protect your information.

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