WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-26-24

by wcdonews Posted on March 26, 2024

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-26-24

Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 Year Old Michael Shaheen of Chenango after he posted photos and video of himself wielding a handgun. Deputies responded Saturday to a Suspicious Incident complaint involving the photos and video sent by Shaheen, the individual receiving them requested an Extreme Risk Protection Order from the Town of Chenango Court, which was granted. Shaheen was found to be in possession of A semi-automatic handgun, ammunition, as well as Methamphetamine, Adderall, Xanax, Cocaine, MDMA, a digital scale and packing materials, at his residence. 2 children were also living at the residence. Shaheen was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 2 Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, 6 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & 2 counts of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, he was arraigned and is being held at the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local unemployment rates for February 2024. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased .1% to 4.4% in February 2024, locally Chenango County had 4.5% unemployment, Delaware County had 5.2%, & Otsego County had 5.1 % in February.

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The village of Sidney annual Spring Clean up will be the week of may 6th through the 10th, village crews will pick up Brush piled at the curb, as well as leaves, grass clippings, weed-stalks & hedge trimming in open containers or clear bags, all of the items must be placed by the curb by 7:00 AM Monday May 6th. The Village will provide containers at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue on Friday or Saturday, May 10th & 11th, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for certain electronics, Metal and non-Freon appliances, Tires without rims, Freon containing appliances with the Freon removed by a certified reclaimer.

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The 2024 edition of The Nate Lull Scholarship is now taking applications at natelull.com and clicking on the scholarship tab, Lull commented about the scholarship:

(Nate Lull 3-26-24)

Lull said that the deadline to apply is May 11th. Also, registration for this year’s Nate Lull Golf Tournament is available through his website, the tournament will be held in Franklin on Sunday July 7th.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-26-24

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24 year old Cotty Hubbard of Oneonta for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with an aggregate weight, following an investigation in to reported drug activity in the Town of Oneonta. In November of 2022, Otsego County Deputies and the State Police were dispatched to a location in the Town of Oneonta for suspicious activity, Hubbard was arrested & was released on an appearance ticket, he was accused of possessing a heroin and fentanyl mixture as well as 6 grams of cocaine, plus hypodermic needles, smoking devices and digital scales. Last August, a sealed indictment was granted by an Otsego County Grand Jury, Hubbard was located Monday and he was arraigned in Otsego County Court and released on his own recognizance.

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The New York State Department of Health is encouraging private well owners to test their well for bacteria and other contaminants to ensure water is suitable for household use. The Department suggests that New Yorkers contact the State DEC Spill Hotline at (800) 457-7362 if you suspect your well could be contaminated by gasoline, heating oil, or chemicals & call your local Health Department for advice on maintaining, testing, disinfecting, and flushing your well. For more information on private well testing and maintenance visit health.ny.gov/privatewells.

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State Police are working alongside other state agencies in preparation for a rare solar eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m. eastern time. The solar eclipse will trace a narrow path of totality across 15 U.S. states, including much of Western and Upstate New York. The State Police is working closely and coordinating with local and state partners to prepare for any potential increase in traffic and large gatherings, with enhanced patrol coverage and deploying additional Troopers,

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28 year old Latasha Mott of Syracuse was arraigned on charges of manslaughter and disposal of a corpse in the death of her daughter, Nefertiti Harris. Mott is accused of fatally hitting the child with a belt multiple times on January 6, and hiding the body in a wooded area, Syracuse police were searching in fields and woods on Monday, Mott pleaded not guilty on Monday, she was being held on $500,000 cash or a $1 million bond.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 3-25-24

by wcdonews Posted on March 25, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-25-24

A presentation for the public will be held at the Sidney Library Smart Community Room Wednesday regarding the Flood Gauge project that was installed by & monitored by students at the Sidney Central School, after the 2006 flooding. Science Teacher Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 3-12-24)

Townsend said that anyone who might want to donate to the program, can reach out to him at rtownsend@sidneycsd.org. The presentation on the 27th will begin at 6:00 PM.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Aaron Talbot of Norwich for Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of an Address Change, which is a violation as Talbot is a level 3 convicted sex offender in New York. Talbot is accused of failing to register his new address within 10 days of his move, he was held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility on a parole warrant and is to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Justin Ingalls of Milford following a welfare check in the Town of Milford. Ingalls was charged with Driving while intoxicated, Driving while ability impaired by drugs, Criminal possession of a controlled substance as well as Miscellaneous Traffic Violations, after an investigation revealed that Ingalls had been operating a motor vehicle while his ability was impaired by drugs, he was released on appearance tickets for Town of Milford court at a later date.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office patrols responded to reports of suspicious activity in and around an apartment building in the Town of Union Friday. The investigation revealed that 31 year old Miguel Martinez had broken into a second-floor apartment through a bedroom window. The noises alerted a downstairs neighbor, who called 911. Broome County Sheriff’s Office patrols & State Police located Martinez nearby and placed him in custody without incident, he was charged with 2nd degree Burglary & was arraigned and remains in custody at the Broome County Correctional Facility, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement were informed of the arrest of the undocumented Martinez and will coordinate a transfer of custody at a later date.

A.M. NEWS Monday 3-25-24

The Norwich City Police Department has concluded the investigation into the armed robbery on May 23, 2023, at Holt’s Hemp Emporium. Varun Maharajh of Trinidad, also known as Kelvin Sihgh, is in Federal Custody in Florida, he was taken into custody on separate federal charges in November by the Indian River Sheriff’s Office, after a high-speed chase, he was charged with 7 counts in a federal indictment that alleges he knowingly attempted to export firearms and ammunition to the United Kingdom, as well as illegally and unlawfully possessing numerous firearms and ammunition. The Norwich Police Department is working with the Chenango County District Attorney’s and criminal charges are expected to be filed against Maharajh in the near future.

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The State Department of Health announced the 3rd case of measles in 2024, The case was identified in a patient who resides in Nassau County and was confirmed at the Department’s Wadsworth Lab in Albany. The State Health Department is closely monitoring this case, along with Nassau County health officials, and have alerted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The first 2 cases were reported in New York City.

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2 more Red Cross Blood drives are being held today, 1 in Sidney from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the American Legion on Union Street, & another in Cooperstown from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Clark’s Sports Center, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS

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The Next Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Business & Breakfast event is being held today, at the Hamden Inn and Lounge. The event is sponsored by Delhi Telephone Company & begins at 8:30 AM.

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State Legislature has 1 week to get a budget together in time for the beginning of the state’s fiscal year on April 1st, local Assemblyman Brian Miller said that both houses added billions onto the Governor’s proposal, but there is some redeeming features:

(Assemblyman Brian Miller 3-25-24)

Miller represents a portion of Otsego County, as well as section of the Mohawk Valley & North Country.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-22-24

by wcdonews Posted on March 22, 2024

Mixed Precipitation is in the forecast over night into tomorrow, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 3-22-24)

We will have the complete WCDO forecast following this news cast.

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced the indictment of 32 year old James Lor of Margaretville by a Grand Jury for Aggravated Animal Cruelty. The Indictment alleges Lor killed a dog with a knife in Margaretville, & for attempting to cook the dog’s carcass. State Police responded to a house in Margaretville on March 12, shortly after members of the community alerted 911. A referral to the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office was made immediately & the case was presented to the Grand Jury, Lor faces up to 2 years in prion if convicted.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old John Mahler of Walton for Criminal Mischief and Trespass. Deputies responded Monday to a trespass complaint in the Village of Walton. Mahler is accused of breaking the property of another person and gained entry into a locked basement, Mahler was processed and released on appearance tickets, returnable at a later date to the Village of Walton Court.

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The 1st Annual Sidney Indoor Soccer Fundraiser Tournament is this Saturday, at the Sidney school district. with proceeds to benefit Sidney 9th Grader William Kapauff, who has a form of cancer, organizer Dan Cirigliano explains;

(Dan Cirigliano 3-20-24)

More information check out the Sidney Indoor Soccer Fundraiser Tournament Facebook Page, or by calling 607-386-5693.

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The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre and Gallery will present another top Bluegrass band this Saturday night, as well as an interesting selection of student art in the gallery, according to Jericho Arts Council Spokesman Phil Wade:

(Phil Wade 3-22-24)

The Feinberg Brothers Bluegrass concert starts at 7:00 PM, Ticket Reservations can be made at 607-288-3882, the 16th Annual Student Art Showcase will be featured in the Gallery before the concert & during intermission.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-21-24

by wcdonews Posted on March 21, 2024

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-21-24

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45 year old Nehemiah Clark of Bloomville and 25 year old Jordan Clark of Andes man on drug charges. Deputies assisted State Parole Officers with conducting a home visit at the Delaware County homeless shelter in Bloomville, where it was determined that the parolee was not at the residence and was violating his terms with parole, a vehicle was observed passing by with the parolee inside and a traffic stop was conducted. Deputies & K9 Dexter determined that both occupants were in possession of fentanyl, they were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance & were released on appearance tickets to the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.

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Bassett Healthcare Network’s board of directors has announced that Staci Thompson has been named President and CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network,she told WCDO News that she is excited to continue the work started by her predecessor Dr. Tommy Ibrahim:

(Staci Thompson 3-21-24)

Thompson has been serving as interim President and CEO since January 1, 2024, after succeeding Dr. Ibrahim, Her tenure as President and CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network begins immediately. Thompson arrived at Bassett Healthcare Network in 2023 after serving at The Guthrie Clinic for more than 28 years, where she held several executive leadership positions.

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Helios Care 2024 Daffodil Jazz Brunch will again be at the home of Tom Morgan and Erna McReynolds in Franklin on April 20th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Money raised will go to the programs for patients and families served by Helios Care. More information is available at helioscare.org/events or by phone 607 432-6773.

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State Department of Labor reported that the state private sector job total was back up to 8.33 Million in February 2024, which is back up to pre-pandemic levels. The State’s unemployment rate decreased .1% to 4.4% in February, the statewide labor force participation rate held steady at 61.4% in February 2024.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Ford Bailey-Banks of Davenport for 2nd degree Burglary, criminal trespass. On March 5th, 2024, Sheriffs Deputies received a complaint that Bailey-Banks had entered onto another’s property and into dwelling, where he stole multiple items as well a firearm, he was transported to the Delaware County Sheriffs Office to await Centralized Arraignment Processing and will be scheduled to appear at the Town of Harpersfield Court at a later date to answer for the charges.

A.M. NEWS 3-21-24

State Police arrested 25 year old Jesse Micha-Hurlburt of Bainbridge, for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Disseminating Indecent Material of a Minor 2nd degree, Coercion and Unlawful Publication of an Intimate Image. On December 8, 2023, State Police received a report of an unknown individual requesting indecent material from a minor over text message and social media, he was arrested earlier this week, and was transported to Chenango County Jail.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 year old Timothy Melius of Pittsfield for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, Failure to Provide Sustenance to Animals, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Harassment following an investigation in to reported on-going child abuse in the Town of Pittsfield. Investigation revealed that Melius allegedly subjected minors to physical abuse & for intentionally kill a kitten with a baseball bat. Melius was located Wednesday and was taken in to custody, and was being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending future court action, an order of Protection was requested to be issued on behalf of the victims.

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State Police today announced that it issued 5,576 tickets during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement initiative. State Troopers arrested 132 people for DWI and investigated 199 crashes, which resulted in 25 people being injured and no fatalities. Troopers ticketed 1788 for speeding, 406 tickets were issued in the Troop C area.

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New York Farm Bureau members donated eight million pounds of food to regional food banks across the state last year through the Harvest for All program. More information on local food donation projects, is available through local food banks.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro will have his constituent service team holding mobile office hours from noon to 2:00pm today, at the Oneonta Town Hall, from 11:00am-1:00pm tomorrow at the Greene Village Hall, and from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Wednesday, March 27 at the Deposit Town Hall.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-20-24

by wcdonews Posted on March 20, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-20-24

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 4 individuals on drug charges. Deputies were assisted by the Delhi Police, Deputies located a quantity of Fentanyl and drug paraphernalia within the vehicle and on the persons inside the vehicle. Arrested were 25-year-old Sean Gillespie of Delhi, 27-year-old Marissa Peck of Andes, 32-year-old Shaun Carman of Delhi & 27-year-old Erin Hubbell of Margaretville, All 4 were transported to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office to await Centralized Processing Arraignment.

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State Police were called to State Highway 12B in the town of Sherburne Sunday for a report of a motorcycle accident. When Troopers arrived, a dirt bike was observed in a ditch at the point of Foote Hill Road and State Highway 12B, their investigation determined that 26 year old Derek Leinbach of Sherburne, was traveling on State Highway 12B when he slid off the road into a ditch, he was pronounced dead at the scene, The investigation is ongoing.

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The 1st Annual Sidney Indoor Soccer Fundraiser Tournament is this Saturday, at the Sidney school district. with proceeds to benefit Sidney 9th Grader William Kapauff, who has a form of cancer, organizer Dan Cirigliano explains;

(Dan Cirigliano 3-20-24)

More information check out the Sidney Indoor Soccer Fundraiser Tournament Facebook Page, or by calling 607-386-5693.

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Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York under an order signed by state health officials on Tuesday. The measure comes as the first over-the-counter birth control pill was made available in U.S. stores this month. The Food and Drug Administration said that the once-a-day Opill could be sold on store shelves and without a prescription. More than 25 states already allow pharmacists to provide contraceptive care.

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74 year old George Sydlar of Davenport was sentenced to 30 days in jail when he appeared in Delaware County Court Tuesday. A jury convicted Sydlar of Falsely Reporting an Incident to 911, for calling 911 repeatedly to falsely report that his neighbor committed a crime, Police instructed Sydlar that his complaint with the neighbor was a civil complaint & and not a criminal one. A pre-sentence investigation was conducted by the Delaware County Probation Department, Sydlar refused to cooperate, & he was sentenced to 30 days in Jail, and he was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to serve his sentence.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office reported that Katie Ryerson was convicted of Petty Larceny, while she was employed at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, she stole oxycodone pills from a nursing home resident for her own personal use in June 2023. Ryerson was placed on interim probation supervision for at least one year. Part of this requires Ryerson to enroll in and complete the Delaware County Adult Treatment Court Program. If she fails to complete the program, she will be sentenced to one year in jail, she is also expected to temporarily lose her nursing license.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-19-24

43 year old Misty Cintron of Sidney was convicted in Delaware County Court to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell. Cintron admitted to selling fentanyl in the Village of Sidney on December 30, 2022. and for possessing at home with intent to sell. she was arrested along with Brandon Hendricks last November, he was also convicted of similar charges in February. Cintron will be sentenced to 3 and 1/2 years in state prison, on the 1st charge, and 3 and 1/2 years in state prison, to be followed by 1 year of post-release supervision for her 2nd conviction, The sentences will run concurrently, and she will also be permitted to enroll in the Lakeview Rehabilitation program once she is transferred into state prison, Cintron was remanded back to the Delaware County Correctional Facility.

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6 area Fire departments responded to a barn fire on State Highway 28 near Fly Creek Tuesday morning around 6:30 a.m. Firefighters were able to save a tool shed and all its contents, a Barn, chicken coop and a tractor were lost in the blaze.

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Service arrangements for Trooper John Grassia have been set for Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in Schenectady, following the mass Trooper Grassia will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Trooper Grassia was killed in a helicopter crash recently while serving with the National Guard in Texas.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-19-24

by wcdonews Posted on March 19, 2024

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-19-24

Several area Fire Departments responded to a blaze at Birdsong Farms on State Route 10 in the town of Delhi early this morning. The fire was called in at about 3:40 AM, Firefighters from Delhi, Walton & Trout Creek responded, traffic was detoured for several hours off of State Route 10, the fire was under control late this morning, with fire companies dismissed from service, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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The State Legislature continues their session in Albany, and Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News that he doesn’t see any changes in the Bail Reform laws happening, even after a case on Long Island where 4 people were released after dismembering 2 bodies and scattered them over a wide area in public view:

(Joe Angelino 3-19-24)

Angelino said that New York is the ONLY state that doesn’t allow a Judge to decide the dangerousness of a defendant prior to release, he will continue to call for a review of Bail statutes.

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New York’s Move Over Law will soon be expanded to include all vehicles. Starting March 27th, drivers will be required to take precautions, including slowing down and moving over, to avoid a crash with all vehicles stopped along the roadway. Previously, the law dictated moving over for emergency vehicles parked on the side of a highway, from 2016 to 2020, 37 individuals were killed outside disabled vehicles in New York, nationally, nearly 300 drivers are struck and killed roadside every year.

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The Workforce Development Board is offering a free virtual job fair on Tuesday, April 2, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, for all businesses and job seekers in local counties, including Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties. More information is available at working-solutions.org.

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit affirmed the decision of the United States District Court, Northern District of New York to dismiss the case against Delaware County by former County Social Services Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter, who unsuccessfully claimed that the County had violated her First Amendment rights; that she was denied due process as part of her 2019 dismissal; and The County’s actions were retaliatory as a result of her testimony during a Family Court proceeding.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 3-19-24

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of additional home heating assistance to help low- and middle-income New Yorkers, as HEAP has extended the deadline for Regular and Emergency HEAP applications to April 12 and is now accepting applications for a second emergency benefit from eligible New Yorkers who have used up their regular and first emergency benefits. Applications for assistance are accepted at local departments of social services, older adults needing assistance with HEAP applications can contact their local office for the aging or call the NY Connects helpline at 1-800-342-9871.

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Tickets are still available for Little Women The Musical for the performances tonight & tomorrow night online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, Ticketmaster.com, or by visiting the Arena Box Office. More information is available at 607-772-1391.

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2 American Red Cross Blood Drives are available in locally today. 1 blood drive will be held in Walton from 1:30 to 6:00 PM, at the Pines Brook Church, another will be held in Richfield Springs from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Richfield Springs High School, to book an appointment go to RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 3-18-24

by wcdonews Posted on March 18, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-18-24

The Norwich St. Baldricks head shaving fundraiser for the battle against Childhood Cancers, broke last year’s record Saturday, spokesman Zachary Wentworth explains:

(Zachary Wentworth 3-18-24)

More information about the St. Baldricks efforts are available on the charity’s website at stbaldricks.org.

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Restore New York funding is now available for projects involving the demolition, deconstruction, rehabilitation, and/or reconstruction of vacant, abandoned, condemned, and surplus properties. The Intent to Apply Form is due Monday March 25, Priority is given to projects in Empire Zones and Brownfield Opportunity Areas, as well as to projects that leverage other state or federal redevelopment, remediation, or planning programs. There is also a strong emphasis placed on projects from economically distressed communities. More information is available at esd.ny.gov.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies Season will be getting underway shortly with the home opener to be held on April 5th at Mirabito Stadium against the New Hampshire Fisher cats at 6:35 PM. Tickets for that game & all other home games are available at milb.com/binghamton/tickets.

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The Next Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be held tomorrow morning. The meeting will be held at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-18-24

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office announced that on Sunday, a reported missing person, 38 year old Nicholas Andrews of Preston was found deceased from injuries related to an ATV accident, in the Town of Preston area. Andrews was reported missing on March 14, after he had left his residence at approximately 6 PM on a white Polaris 4 wheeler. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Forest Rangers, State Search and Rescue Federation, and the Oxford Fire Department.

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State Police were dispatched early Saturday morning to 162 Tim Hill Road in Marathon, Upon arrival, the Troopers determined that the 54-year-old male was suffering a mental health crisis and was in possession of a gun, while the Troopers were making contact with the man, he pointed the gun toward the Troopers. The man was shot by a Trooper and was immediately rendered medical care. No one else was injured. The male was transported by ambulance to Wilson Hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition. This is an on-going investigation, No names or other details have been released.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 year old Carmine Yonnone of Delhi Friday following a traffic stop in the Town of Oneonta. Yonnone was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Consumption of Alcohol in a motor vehicle, among other charges, he was also found to have a Suspended Driver’s License, was was issued appearance tickets for a court appearance at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 47 year old Albert Deas of Schenevus following a traffic stop in the Town of Maryland. Deas was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, speeding and operating an uninspected vehicle, he was issued uniform traffic tickets and is set to appear in court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-15-24

by wcdonews Posted on March 15, 2024

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-15-24

Area Fire Department & Emergency Squads will be conducting open houses next month, in an effort to get more people involved in their local fire department, following years of dwindling numbers, Bainbridge Emergency Squad member Roger Barnhart comments:

(Roger Barnhart 3-15-24)

Barnhart said that so far, the Afton Fire Department will hold their open house on April 13th, which is the same day as the state wide “Recruit New York” Initiative, the Bainbridge & Unadilla Departments planning to hold theirs on April 27th,

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested a current Delaware County Inmate. Last Friday, Investigators of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office received information that 48-year-old Deanna Besser of Brooklyn was a fugitive from the State of Pennsylvania, with outstanding warrants for failure to appear on a total of 16 separate charges not related to the Delaware County charges. At the conclusion of their investigation, Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Besser on a Fugitive from Justice complaint. Besser was later arraigned at the Delaware County CAP court and was remanded back to the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending extradition back to the State of Pennsylvania.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced recommendations by the State Board for Historic Preservation to add 15 properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Locally the house at 120 Balcom Road, in Mount Vision built in 1810 was nominated, along with The Methodist Episcopal Church and the Free Church were both built in 1857 directly across the road from each other in North Harpersfield.

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On Monday at 12:00pm, Congressman Marc Molinaro will host an education round-table with school faculty, parents, and teachers at Chenango Valley High School, regarding a loss of state funding.

A.M. NEWS Friday 3-15-24

State DEC reminds residents that the annual statewide burn ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins tomorrow and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to help prevent wildland fires and protect communities during heightened conditions for wildfires.

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The Coventry Fire Department’s EMS unit is holding classes as they try to get more people involved, Spokesman Kyle Button told WCDO News that they have classes on Sunday for those interested in the basics of life saving techniques:

(Kyle Button 3-15-24)

Button said that the session will be held at the Coventry Fire Department on State Route 206, more information is available at coventryems.org or by calling 607-656-4060.

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An American Red Cross Blood drive is being held in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM today at the Quality Inn, on State Highway 23. Appointments can be made with the RedCrossBlood.org, the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The Norwich St. Baldrick’s Event will be held tomorrow, Spokesman Zachary Wentworth comments:

(Zachary Wentworth 3-7-24)

Wentworth said that the details regarding the organizations efforts against Childhood cancers can be found at the St. Baldricks website, at the Norwich events Facebook Page or by calling 607-373-7228. The head-shaving event will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich on March 16th starting at 1:00 PM.

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Our Krazy 8 Redemption LLC of South New Berlin will be helping with the “March Madness” fundraiser for the Delaware Valley Humane Society this Saturday in Sidney, Humane Society Director Erin Insinga comments:

(Erin Insinga 3-13-24)

The fundraiser will run through the end of March, more information is available on the Delaware Valley Humane Society or Our Krazy 8 Redemption center Facebook pages.

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