WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-13-25

by wcdonews Posted on October 13, 2025

P.M. NEWS Monday 10-13-25

39-year-old Brent Fallon of Binghamton is in Critical Condition after he was badly burned at a NYSEG substation in Binghamton recently. Fallon sustained 2nd and 3rd-degree burns over much of his body, he was taken to Wilson Hospital & was later transferred to the burn unit at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, where he was listed in critical but stable condition.

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The Matthews Auto Group raised $153,561 at the 7th Annual Matthews Walk-A-Thon to benefit 13 kids’ charities in New York & Pennsylvania. Chenango County Child Advocacy Center in Norwich receives $14,679 from the efforts of the Norwich area Walk-A-Thon, Matthews Auto donated $10 per mile for every mile walked by registered participants, to the charity or charities of the walker’s choosing, $593,739 has been raised by the Matthews Walk-a-thon since the event’s inception 7 years ago.

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The State DEC reminds area residents that the burn ban is in effect at least through Wednesday & it will be re-assessed at that time. Most of the state is under a drought watch or drought advisory due to the lingering dry conditions.

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Emmy-Award Winning Actor Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight!, coming to the Forum Theatre December 12th & 13th . Tickets are on sale today, online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, Ticketmaster.com, and in person at the Arena Box Office, more information is available at Broadway In Binghamton at 607-772-1391.

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NYSEG reported power outages in the towns of Colchester & Hancock this afternoon. Over 550 customers were without power, NYSEG announced that almost all of the power has been restored.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-13-25

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 year old Kathrine McFadden of Texas following the investigation of a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Maryland. McFadden was located at the accident scene and found to be operating the vehicle while intoxicated, she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated DWI .18% or More of Alcohol, Failure to Keep Right, Moved From Lane Unsafely, among several other charges, she was processed and released with an Appearance Ticket and for Town of Maryland Court at a later date.

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State Police are urging residents to take a simple precautions to prevent vehicle related thefts. Troopers have responded to reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles, Most recently, in West Oneonta sometime between the hours of 9:00 pm. on October 9 to 7:30 am. on October 10. Vehicles were rummaged through, a wallet was stolen and Police remind residents to Always lock your car, Never leave valuables in plain sight, Do not leave keys or key fobs in your vehicle, Install cameras or flood lights at your residence & Report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate, 38 year old Chelsey Davis of Port Dickinson, who was remanded to the jail by the Town of Chenango Court last week. Davis received a full medical and substance abuse screening, She was then housed in the Medical Unit & was later seen by medical staff for a 2nd time, medical staff were called back to her housing unit for a third examination. Staff reported finding Davis responsive and not exhibiting any issues, 20 minutes later, she experienced a medical emergency, staff administered CPR and used a defibrillator, but were unable to revive her. An autopsy was conducted and full results have not yet been received.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-10-25

by wcdonews Posted on October 10, 2025

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-10-25

State Police responded to a 3 vehicle crash on State Route 12 in the town of Greene, where a Mazda driven by 22 year old Makayla Cummings of Utica, was traveling south on State Route 12, when she crossed into the opposing lane, striking a Ford Focus head-on, driven by 44 year old Angel Kiekel of Nineveh. Cummings continued off the roadway and struck a parked Honda Civic, then she struck the exterior of a residence. Cummings & Keikel were both transported to Wilson Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, Cummings faces charges for the incident.

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30 year old Karl Calhoun pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to Attempted Rape & Criminal Possession of a Weapon. On August 24th, Calhoun forcibly attacked a female, struck her multiple times, strangled her, and forcibly removed her clothing, she was able to resist the attack and escape to safety, the incident was captured on video surveillance, on September 5th, Vestal Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Calhoun, a search uncovered a loaded pistol with an extended magazine containing 9 live rounds, Calhoun will be sentenced to 10 years in state prison for Attempted Rape and 7 years for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, the sentences will run concurrently, and Calhoun will be required to register as a sex offender and an Order of Protection will remain in effect.

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State Police are reminding the public to be aware of phone scams that tell a victim to withdraw large sums of money or buy gold bars to “protect their assets”. Scammers will call asking if the victim made a large purchase on Amazon, if they did not, the caller is told that their identity and social security number have been stolen, they are “transferred” to someone who claims to be from a credit union or a bank and advises that the victim to withdraw their money or purchase gold bars so that it can be held for “safe keeping”. The scammers will send a “courier” to collect the money or gold bars. State Police BCI announced the arrest of 41 year old Akash Thakkar of Hiawatha, New Jersey for Grand Larceny for a June 2024 larceny where scammers swindled $500,000 in gold bars, Troopers were able to identify Thakkar as the man who picked up the gold bars, he was processed & was turned over to the Tompkins County Jail for Arraignment.

A.M. NEWS Friday 10-10-25

Delhi Police Department arrested 23 year old Xavier Calderon of New City on 2 counts of Criminal Trespass, on September 27th Calderon allegedly broke into a residence and when confronted by the occupants, claimed he was retrieving property he had left there the previous night, the investigation revealed that Calderon had been inside the residence on September 26, when the tenants were away, and that he had slept in one of the bedrooms without permission. The tenants reported that they do not know Calderon and had never authorized him to be inside the home. Calderon was taken into custody, was processed and transported to for arraignment, where a Temporary Order of Protection was issued.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident on I-81 in the City of Binghamton Thursday morning. Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol and emergency personnel responded to a 3-car accident on I-81 south at the off ramp of Exit 12, they found a U-Haul truck on fire with the driver entrapped in the vehicle, they attempted to extinguish the flames, the U-Haul operator was extricated and transported to Wilson Medical Center, but was was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The U-Haul was towing a vehicle, after merging from Route 17 and was approaching the off ramp of Exit 12 when an SUV attempted to merge across several lanes and struck the U-Haul, causing the operator to lose control and collide with a DOT attenuator truck. The identity of the deceased will be released pending notification of next of kin.

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Fenimore Farms in Cooperstown will hold their annual Tractor Fest thus weekend, Spokesperson Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 10-10-25)

The schedule & more information is available at fenimorefarm.org.

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The Binghamton Black Bears will take to the ice for the season opener at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton tonight, spokesman Brooks Hill said that the team is looking to win its 3rd league championship in a row, with many returning players:

(Brooks Hill 10-10-25)

More information and tickets can be found at binghamtonblackbears.com.

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Helios Care will hold a fundraising concert tonight beginning at 7:00 PM, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta, spokesperson Kathryn Dailey said that fundraisers like this help fund a variety of useful programs:

(Kathryn Dailey 10-10-25)

The Grand Oneonta Opry Benefit concert will feature Elijah Wise, John Thompson and the Driftwoods joined by local musicians like Ken Wilber, The Horseshoe Lounge Playboys and Doug Decker, more information is available at helioscare.org.

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The Foothills Performing Arts center will have their annual “Shocktoberfest” tomorrow, with a variety of activites according to spokesman Geoff Doyle:

(GEOFF DOYLE 10-10-25)

More information about Shocktoberfest & other events is available at foothillspac.org.

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The 29th Annual Oktoberfest presented by the Deposit Chamber of Commerce will be held Sunday Oct 12th from 10am-5pm on Front Street in Deposit. There will be live music, children’s activities, food vendors, beer tent, crafts, and street vendors. Visit the Deposit Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for more details.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-9-25

by wcdonews Posted on October 9, 2025

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-9-25

Delhi Police Department arrested 21 year old Logan Hitchcock of Delhi on charges of 3rd degree Assault, Unlawful Imprisonment and Endangering the Welfare of a Child following a domestic incident in the Village of Delhi. Officers were dispatched to a reported domestic dispute on Meredith Street, they determined that a verbal altercation had escalated into a physical incident, during which a female victim sustained injuries while holding an infant, she was taken to O’Connor Hospital, Hitchcock was located and taken into custody, He was processed and was arraigned, a Temporary Order of Protection was requested on behalf of the victim and child.

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This week, the Susquehanna SPCA was able to take possession of a small farm to assist when they have to rescue a number of larger farm animals, Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO news about the need for this space for their operation:

(Stacie Haynes 10-9-25)

Haynes said that since 2022, they have had to rescue about 300 farm animals for a variety of reasons, which pointed to the need for this farm space on Campbell Hill Road in Cooperstown.

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Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held Friday for farmers and small businesses & County residents Saturday, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains;

(Tyson Robb 10-10-25)

Teams of people will collect the hazardous waste & materials from your vehicle, for those who pre-registered for the event.

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NYSEG will be holding a public statement hearing at SUNY Oneonta on Thursday, October 16th at 1:00pm in the Morris Conference Center, for the purpose of receiving comments concerning the proposed changes in the electric and gas delivery rates and practices and the proposed closure of certain walk-in office locations operated by the Company.

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Emergency Crews were on the scene of a multiple vehicle crash with on Interstate 81 at the Port Dickinson exit. 2 lanes of the highway were closed for cleanup & the accident reconstruction investigators, WCDO will have more information as it becomes available.

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A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-9-25

Governor Kathy Hochul and labor leaders announced the maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit increase for unemployed workers across the state. As part of the current State Budget, the State invested nearly $7 billion to pay off the federal UI Trust Fund loan, and bring the fund to solvency and increase the maximum weekly benefit from $504 to $869. The increase in UI benefits comes at the same time as the federal shutdown impacts about 115,000 federal employees in the state

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Commerce Chenango will honor the Raymond Corporation today as the Manufacturer of the year, at their Manufacturing Appreciation Luncheon in Norwich, Raymond Vice President of marketing, Brian Howard told WCDO news that the award reflects the associates at Raymond, and their commitment to growing the workforce:

(Brian Howard 10-1-25)

The Manufacturing Appreciation Luncheon will be held from 11:30am-1:30pm at The Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich.

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2 American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held in the Tri-County region today, 1 in Hancock from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Fire House, another will be in Morris from 1:30 pm. – 6 pm., at the Morris Central School, to Make an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-8-25

by wcdonews Posted on October 8, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-8-25

The FBI arrested 59 year old Peter Bardunias of Clifton Park, for attempting to entice a minor to engage in prohibited sexual activity. The complaint alleges that over the past 2 weeks, Bardunias, who is a Senior Vice President with the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, sent messages to an individual he believed to be a 15 year-old girl during which he discussed violent and sadistic sexual activity, however the individual was an undercover law enforcement official. Bardunias traveled to meet the would-be minor and was taken into custody. A federal search warrant executed at Bardunias’ residence found sex toys, restraints and a knife, he was ordered held in by a Federal Court judge Tuesday pending a detention hearing set for this Friday.

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24 year old Deanna Eignor of Hobart pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to Criminal Possession of a Firearm, back on January 12th, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Buena Vista in Delhi for a suspicious person & drug complaint involving 2 vehicles. Eignor was observed getting out of a vehicle with a backpack that contained a firearm. Co-defendant Kenneth Dillmann, previously pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 3½ to 7 years in state prison, Eignor is expected to be sentenced to 1 year in jail for this conviction at a later date.

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The Unadilla Fire Department was alerted to a possible structure fire in the town of Unadilla on State Route 7 near the State Police Barracks, around 12:00 AM earlier today, Unadilla Firefighters were able to make an aggressive push into the residence and contain the fire to the room of origin. Crews were back and in service by 4:45am, Unadilla was assisted by Sidney Fire Department & EMS, and the Wells Bridge, Franklin, Otego & Sidney Center Fire Departments.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed the impact of rising health insurance premiums on New Yorkers across the state and to call on Republicans to extend the health insurance subsidies before the November 1st deadline,

(Gillibrand 10-8-25)

Without an extension, Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits will expire at the end of 2025, causing 20 million Americans to see a sudden increase in their health insurance costs. This includes at least 1.6 million New Yorkers, who will face an average yearly increase of $1,360 in the amount they pay for their premiums,

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The Raymond Corporation will celebrate its 11th annual Manufacturing Day tomorrow by welcoming students to the Greene facility. Ryan DeLaney, VP of Operations told WCDO news about the event:

(Ryan DeLaney 10-8-25)

The event will be held in person, with about 125 people signed up, there were virtual sessions that were well attended during the Pandemic, with the shift back to in person tours in the last couple of years.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-8-25

A Chenango County Grand Jury handed up felony indictments recently, Shane Lum was indicted for criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and possession of cocaine, following a June 1st arrest in New Berlin. Also, Sherri Campbell was indicted for failing to register an address change, within the 10 days required by law for sex offenders, both will appear in Chenango County Court in the near future.

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This Week is National Fire Prevention Week, and the Norwich Fire Department will have an Open House for the public today, with a wide variety of demonstrations, Norwich Fire Chief Jan Papelino explains:

(Chief Papelino 10-8-25)

Chief Papelino said that the week included visits by the Fire Department to area schools, today’s Open House will run from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at their 31 East Main Street location.

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The Susquehanna SPCA has purchased a 26-acre farm in Cooperstown, to accommodate abused & neglected farm animals that can’t be cared for at their usual facility. The SPCA acquired the farm after raising $360,000, more information is available at sqspca.org.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM at the Sidney High School. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, by calling 1-800-red-cross or using the blood donor App.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 10-7-25

by wcdonews Posted on October 7, 2025

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-7-25

38 year old Taylor Church of Bainbridge appeared in Delaware County Court and pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, On January 3rd, State Police conducted a traffic stop on Church’s vehicle, the license plates did not belong on the vehicle, a search uncovered heroin, cocaine a scale & ammunition, Church faces sentencing on October 28th.

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25 year old Jacob Brown of Binghamton, pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, in exchange for a sentence of 8 years in State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision. On March 26th, Officers conducted a traffic stop on Bunn Hill Road in the Town of Vestal, During the course of the stop and subsequent investigation with assistance from K9 Coco, officers discovered a quarter pound of methamphetamine concealed beneath a child’s car seat, 3 children were in the vehicle at the time of the stop. Brown admitted to possessing the methamphetamine with intent to sell, officers also seized $1,242 from suspected drug sales, Sentencing is scheduled for January 15th in Broome County Court.

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Helios Care will hold a fundraising concert Friday Night beginning at 7:00 PM, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta, spokesperson Kathryn Dailey told WCDO about the performers donating their time for Helios Care:

(Kathryn Dailey 10-10-25)

The Grand Oneonta Opry Benefit concert will help fund a variety of programs throughout the year, more information is available at helioscare.org.

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The Foothills Performing Arts Center will have their annual “Shocktoberfest” Saturday with a variety of activities according to spokesman Geoff Doyle:

(GEOFF DOYLE 10-10-25)

More information about Shocktoberfest & other events is available at foothillspac.org.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-7-25

A Chenango County Grand Jury Indicted Zackery England for criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell (fentanyl), possession of methamphetamine, and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Prosecutors said England also attempted to discard fentanyl by throwing it into bushes during a July 23 incident in Norwich. England will appear in Chenango County Court for arraignment shortly.

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The Otsego County Department of Health invites all residents, families, and local partners to join Voices of Otsego: Forum on Community Health Needs and Priorities on Tuesday, October 14th, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Morris Central School. Otsego County Public Health Educator Abigail Mosenthin explains:

(Abigail Mosenthin 10-7-25)

Registration is required by this Friday at otsegocountyny.gov, or by calling (607) 547-4230.

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The 2025 New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, will be held today at 11:00 AM to honor 126 firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty. The Memorial was dedicated and unveiled in 1999, there will be 2,818 names on the wall after the ceremony.

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On August 19th, Delaware County Deputies were dispatched to a 2-car accident on State Highway 28 in the Town of Middletown, Deputies concluded that 1 of the drivers, 58 year old Jane Rudy of Pine Hill was intoxicated, at the completion of the toxicology results, Deputies arrested Rudy for DWI, Aggravated DWI with a BAC of more than .18%, Failure to Keep Right, among other charges, Rudy was released on appearance tickets for Town of Middletown Court.   

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Delaware County Public Health will hold a free rabies clinic for dogs, cats & domesticated ferrets today, from 5:30PM-7:30PM at the DPW garage at 1 Village Street in Deposit. Pre-registration or more information is available at 607-832-5200.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-6-25

by wcdonews Posted on October 6, 2025

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-6-25

The United Way of Mid Rural New York has kicked off its fall fundraising campaign, for the 4 counties that they serve. Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco told WCDO news about this year’s goal:

(Elizabeth Monaco 10-6-25)

More information is available at their Facebook page or at uwmrny.org.

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This Week is National Fire Prevention Week, and the Norwich Fire Department will have an Open House Wednesday for the public, Norwich Fire Chief Jan Papelino explains:

(Chief Papelino 10-6-25)

Chief Papelino said that the week also includes visits by the Fire Department to area schools, Wednesday’s Open House will run from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the their 31 East Main Street location, with surrounding fire Departments and law enforcement agencies participating.

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A Chenango County grand jury has handed up multiple felony indictments including drug possession and burglary. Valerie Anstey was indicted on 2 counts of 2nd degree burglary and 1 count of falsely reporting an incident, for allegedly entering a Greene residence on August 24th & 25th and filed a false trespass complaint with law enforcement. A Chenango County Grand Jury also indicted Loren Wildenstein Jr. for 3rd degree burglary and petty larceny, for allegedly entering a New Berlin Property on July 8 and for stealing property. The defendants are expected to appear in Chenango County Court for arraignments in the near future.

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State Senator Peter Oberacker announced that he is running for Congress in the 19th Congressional District. Currently the District is is represented by Democrat Josh Riley, the seat will be on the November Ballot in 2026.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-6-25

State Police responded Thursday morning to a motor vehicle crash on State Route 20 in Duanesburg. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 BMW driven by an unidentified 17 year old failed to make a complete stop as it turned left onto Route 20 & collided with a minivan driven by 63 year old Barbara Bryant of Schenevus, who was taken to an area hospital & succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident. The driver and 2 passengers in the BMW, and a passenger in the minivan, 36 year old Robert Gaudino of Burlington Flats, were taken to Albany Medical Center. The driver of the BMW, was issued a traffic citation for failing to stop at a stop sign. The investigation remains ongoing.

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The Bainbridge Fire Department will have their annual Turkey Night Fundraiser on October 18th, spokesman Tom Akshar explains:

(Tom Akshar 10-6-25)

More information is available at 607-245-6978.

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Fenimore Art Museum currently has the exhibit “Exploring Calvin & Hobbes” which was a popular comic strip created by Bill Watterson that ran from from 1985 to 1995, spokesperson Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 10-6-25)

The exhibit will be on display through December 31st, for more information on this exhibition or to pre-register for any of the related programs, visit www.fenimoreart.org.

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Tickets for “KINKY BOOTS” go on sale today, for the performances at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton on Saturday November 22 at 7:30PM & Sunday, November 23 at 1:00PM. Tickets will go on sale to the public at 10:00 AM online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, Ticketmaster.com, and in person at the Arena Box Office. For more information visit www.BroadwayInBinghamton.com.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-3-25

by wcdonews Posted on October 3, 2025

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-3-25

The 2nd Annual Afton Harvest Festival today through Sunday at the Afton Fairgrounds, Spokesman Jason Wicks explains:

(Jason Wicks 10-3-25)

Wicks said that there will also be Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides, Go Kart racing, a corn-hole tournament, Chainsaw Carving and a Pie Eating Contest, activities will be until 10:00 PM tonight, Saturday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM & Sunday 11:00 to 9:00 PM.

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The 3rd Annual Down Home Fall Festival will be held Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM in at Baker Street Park in Sidney Center, organizer Mike Sellitti explains:

(Mike Sellitti 10-3-25)

More information is available at 607-369-3938 or at the Uplift Collective Facebook page.

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The Alec Pitel Memorial Sprintin’ for Spartans 5K Run/Walk will be held this Sunday at 10:00 AM, starting at the Unatego Central School, the event is named after Alec Pitel, to raise money for 2 organizations, Spokesperson Judy Pitel told WCDO news how the event came about:

(Judy Pitel 10-3-25)

People can show at at the Unatego Central school Sunday by 10:00 AM, they can register prior to the race, more information is available at the Unatego Booster Club Facebook page.

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The 6th annual Oxtoberfest will be held from 10 am. to 4 pm., Saturday, at Lafayette Park in Oxford. The free event will include crafters, a variety of food trucks, music, entertainment, and a kid-zone with various activities.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-3-25

Governor Hochul & the State DEC announced a statewide burn ban in effect due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions. The ban will be in effect until October 15th and will be re-evaluated prior to expiration. New Yorkers can help by complying with the prohibition on outdoor fires and by continuing to conserve water whenever possible.

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Former corrections officer David Ferrone pleaded guilty to tampering with physical evidence and will receive a 3-year conditional discharge when sentenced in December. Ferrone is the 5th officers to plead guilty in connection with the Messiah Nantwi death at Mid State Correctional facility in March.

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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Dinner Banquet Sunday, Unadilla Chamber president Jackie Carey comments:

(Jackie Carey 10-3-25)

Chris Tuttle is the new owner of Village Variety, he told WCDO news he was pleased to be honored:

(Chris Tuttle 10-3-25)

The Annual Dinner Banquet on Sunday, at Far View Farm, 175 Rod and Gun Club Road, Unadilla.

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The Matthews Auto Group will hold their 7th Annual Matthews Walk-A-Thon to benefit 13 kid’s charities in New York & Pennsylvania this Saturday, Matthews Spokesperson Kathy Breno told WCDO about the event in Norwich Saturday:

(Kathy Breno 10-3-25)

Breno said that the participating charity for Norwich is the Chenango County Child Advocacy Center in Norwich, Over $450,000 has been donated to local children’s charities since the Walkathon’s inception

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-2-25

by wcdonews Posted on October 2, 2025

P.M. NEWS Thursday 10-2-25

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith and Assistant DA Rachael Collins plan a countywide school outreach on sexual abuse with separate sessions for girls, boys, and parents; a team that includes Child Protective Services & the Department of Social Services, Safe Against Violence, and local law enforcement; Assistant DA Rachael Collins told WCDO News of the plans:

(Rachael Collins 10-2-25)

DA Smith told WCDO that the have received approval for going forward with the plan from County Authorities, any school interested in participating should call the DA’s Office at 607-832-5452.

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State Police are warning area residents following a string of vehicle “smash and grabs” in the region. These crimes involve a suspect breaking windows and quickly stealing valuables from parked cars. Police are reminding residents to remove all valuables from your car, especially electronics, wallets and bags, either take the belongings with you or lock them in the trunk or locked compartment so they are not visible, if possible, park in a well-lit area & report any suspicious behavior or unfamiliar individuals in the area and your neighborhood. State Police are investigating a series of such incidents in recent days in the Dryden and Lansing areas, more information is available at (607) 561-7400.

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Area Lawmakers are urging residents to attend meetings on October 7th & 8th by the Public Service Commission, regarding requested rate increases by NYSEG. The Commission is tasked with deciding on Utility Company rate increase requests, the hearings will be at at 1:00 and 6:00 PM at Binghamton City Hall & public comments will be taken. Interested individuals can also submit written comments or use the toll-free 1-800-335-2120 Opinion Line to voice their views on the proposed rate and practice changes. In July, NYSEG filed its “Powering New York” plan regarding replacing the state’s aging power grid, in which they claim that the rate increases are needed in order to make upgrades.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-2-25

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Toren Gray of Laurens, for 16 counts of 1st degree Obscenity, 91 counts of Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, 89 counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, following an investigation from a Cyber Tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigators learned that child sexual abuse material was disseminated from a local social media account, they obtained search warrants for Gray’s accounts and located over 300 images. Sheriff’s Office investigators and the New York State Police Computer Crimes Unit, and Homeland Security Investigations agents executed a search warrant at Gray’s residence, he was taken in to custody, processed and was held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility for Arraignment. The investigation is on-going and additional charges are pending.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 69 year old Sidney Wallace of Roxbury, pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Sexual Abuse in Delaware County Court. Wallace had previously been entrusted as a foster parent, he admitted that during the winter of 2023-24 he had inappropriate sexual contact with a child under the age of 13, and in 2023 he had inappropriate sexual contact with a different child under the age of 14. Wallace faces sentencing on November 18th.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the Charlotte Valley Central School in Davenport, Make an appointment with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, got to redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-red cross.

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