WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-12-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 12, 2019

25 year old Cody Franciscovich has been charged with 1st degree murder, in connection with the death of his 8 month old daughter Ruby last weekend.   Franciscovich was arraigned this morning in Town of Tioga Court,  State Troopers responding to a report of a missing baby  Sunday morning at the Deep Well Motel, they found Franciscovich naked near the motel, he eventually directed Troopers to a pond where the baby was found.  She was pronounced dead at Wilson Hospital.  Franciscovich was returned to the Tioga County Jail without bail pending a felony hearing on Friday.

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Rock in the Park has moved to the Chenango County Fairgrounds this coming weekend, to raise money for an area organization.  Promoter Jason Hall comments:

(Jason Hall 6-12-19)

Tickets are available through B&W Wines in Bainbridge or through Ticketmaster.com.  More information about camping at the site is available at 972-6526.

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The New York State Senate passed a bill Tuesday to legalize paid gestational surrogacy for couples who are unable to have their own children.    The measure is part of a package of bills along with LGBTQ rights, the elimination of the Gay or Transgender Panic defense used in court cases for violent attacks against a gay or transgender person,   the bill faces an uncertain future in the state Assembly where there is opposition among key Democratic Party majority members.

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Appointments are filling up & volunteers are still needed for the upcoming Greater Chenango Cares Event.  Chenango United Way Spokesperson Elizabeth Monaco explains:

(Elizabeth Monaco 6-12-19)

Monaco said that those wishing to volunteer to assist at the event can call the Chenango United Way at 334-8815, The Greater Chenango Cares event will be held at the Norwich High School July 11th through 20th.

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State Senator Fred Akshar released the results of his latest online surveys asking constituents to weigh in on a proposal to end religious and any other non-medical exemptions for vaccination for children attending school in New York State.   All 50 states require that students be vaccinated for diseases like measles, mumps, whooping cough, chickenpox and polio,  but 47 state including New York allow exemptions for religious reasons.  Measles cases nationwide have more than doubled from 2018 to over 1000 this year, with at least 850 cases in the New York City and Rockland County regions of New York.  The Survey Results in the 52nd Senate District show that 70% of respondents support removing all non-medical exemptions for vaccinations, Akshar said that the results from his district were similar to a recent Siena Poll, which showed 84% of New Yorkers statewide support ending the religious exemption for vaccinations.

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The Guilford Town Board will meet tonight to discuss a controversial Wind Farm proposal by Calpine, to place large Wind Turbines in the town; Priscilla Welden is co-Chairperson of Concerned Citizens of Guilford who are opposed to the High Bridge Wind Farm plans:

(Priscilla Welden 6-12-19)

Tonight’s Guilford town board meeting is expected to be well attended, and the meeting has been moved to the Guilford Town Garage at 7:00 PM to accommodate the larger attendance.

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CID Entertainment, the production company that “had been engaged to provide camping, travel packages and transportation for Woodstock 50,” has pulled out of the event.  Woodstock 50 principal Gregory Peck released a statement announcing that festival organizers are in discussions with another venue to host Woodstock 50 on August 16th-18th, and that they looked forward to revealing the new location when tickets finally go on sale in the coming weeks.

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The Sidney Central School District Board of Education has named Eben Bullock as the district’s new Superintendent.  Bullock served as the Sidney’s high school principal for the past 10 years, will succeed Dr. William Christensen, who is leaving the district after more than 8 years at the helm.  Bullock was approved for a 3-year contract at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday; he will begin the position on July 1.

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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced that he has implemented a body worn camera program and has equipped his Patrol Deputies with Axon Body Worn Cameras:

(Sheriff Dumond 6-12-19)

Sheriff Dumond said that the body cameras can also be a valuable tool in the prosecution of criminal cases by supplementing a Deputy’s court testimony with audio and video evidence associated with an incident. The Body Cameras are being deployed today after all Deputies received training.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-11-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 11, 2019

19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced the creation of his 19th Congressional District Small Business Advisory Committee to meet & advise him on the priorities of small businesses in the area and legislation before the House regarding small businesses.  Among those serving on the Committee are Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci, Delaware County Economic Development Director Glenn Nealis & Otsego Now CEO Jody Zakrevsky. The 19th District has more than 27,000 small businesses and self-employed owners.

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Sidney Village Police responded to the area of the McDonalds Friday for the report of a suspicious person, which led to the arrest of 30 year old Salvatore Gallo of Sidney.  Gallo was charged with trespassing, unlawful possession of marijuana, obstructing governmental administration & criminal possession of a controlled substance, he was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 Cash Bail or $20,000 bond.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested 32 year old Stephanie Shulgay of Worcester, on grand Larceny Charges, she is accused of using a credit card & debits cards belonging to a family where she was a home health aide.   Shulgay was arraigned in Otsego County Court, the investigation is still ongoing & more charges may be filed.

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A New Sienna Poll has been released as the state legislature gets ready to end the 2019 session.  Polled Voters approve of legalizing recreational marijuana 55% to 40%; they disapprove of a measure for Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented aliens with 41% in favor & 53% against, they support mandatory Vaccinations by an 84% to 13% margin.  Governor Cuomo’s Favorability was up to 52%, but disapprove of Cuomo seeking a 4th term as Governor.

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The state’s Gaming Commission approved regulations to permit sports wagering at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady, Tioga Downs in the Southern Tier and Del Lago Resort and Casino in the Finger Lakes.  Sports’ betting is not expected to start until later this summer after the facilities receive their wagering licenses.  The state’s tribal casinos also plan to allow wagers too. 

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Governor Cuomo reminded New Yorkers today that state investigators will again crack down on underage drinking and the use of fake IDs to purchase alcohol at summer concerts and at bars this season. Investigators from the DMV, State Liquor Authority, State Parks Police and local law enforcement will conduct enforcement sweeps at venues across the state as part of the Operation Prevent campaign.  In April and May, investigators issued 139 tickets,   Patrons under the age of 21 found to be using fake IDs to buy alcohol can be ticketed and risk having their license revoked for a minimum of 90 days or up to 1 year.

State Police have arrested 25-year-old Cody Franciscovich of Owego for 1st degree murder in connection with the death of his 8-month-old daughter Ruby.  Tioga County 911 received a call to check the welfare of Ruby Sunday Morning, near the Deep Well Motel on Route 17C in the town of Tioga.  Responding troopers located the infant in a pond after interviewing Cody Franciscovich,  she was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City where she was pronounced deceased.  Cody Franciscovich was arraigned and remanded to the Tioga County Jail on no bail.  He is set to appear in the town of Tioga court tomorrow.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 22-year-old David Mordechay of Brooklyn, for aggravated unlicensed operation, driving while intoxicated, unlicensed operator, operating without a seatbelt, failure to keep right, and leaving the scene of a property damage motor vehicle accident.  The arrest followed an investigation into a motor vehicle accident.    Mordechay was arraigned in Delhi Town Court, and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail or $40,000 bond.

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Watkins Glen International will no longer be hosting the 50th anniversary Woodstock music festival on August 16th through the 18th.  Officials from the racetrack issued a statement Monday afternoon that read, “Watkins Glen International terminated the site license for Woodstock pursuant to provisions of the contract. As such, WGI will not be hosting the Woodstock 50 Festival.”

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The next Chenango County Health Department Free Rabies Clinic will be held tonight in Afton.  The clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets will be held at the Afton Town Garage from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, more information is available at 337-1673.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-10-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 10, 2019

The Delaware County Fair Board has voted to prohibit its vendors from displaying Confederate flags and related merchandise at the 2019 fair, but will not forbid their sale, according to Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond.    The policy is the same as last year; however, Confederate merchandise was on full display at that fair, this year, Sheriff DuMond said the no-display policy will be “aggressively enforced.”  The fair board’s decision follows the efforts of “Fair for All” to end the sale and display of the Confederate flag at the fair which they view as a symbol of white supremacy & hatred which should not be at a county fair.

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The State Senate and Assembly voted to exempt nursing mothers from jury duty.  The legislation would permit women to delay jury duty up to 2 years if they are breastfeeding a baby, The bill now goes to Governor Cuomo,  who is expected to sign the measure into law.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and NYS State Police escorted runners in the annual New York “Run for the Fallen” Saturday State Route 20 through Otsego County.  The annual New York “Run for the Fallen” spans more than 170 miles and honors New York military service members who died as a result of serving the War on Terror.

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Greater Chenango Cares is once again coming to Norwich with free medical, dental, vision and veterinary services provided to the community by military medical personnel.  Elizabeth Monaco of the Chenango United Way is looking for volunteers for this event:

(Elizabeth Monaco 6-10-19)

Monaco said those interested in volunteering can call 334-8815.  Monaco also said that the first 2 Chenango Cares events provided over 2 million dollars’ worth of services to over 5 thousand patients, while readying military personnel for any possible deployment for their medical services This year’s event will be held at Norwich High School from July 11th through the 20th.

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Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series returns to Sidney on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in July & August.  The series will begin with the Sidney Community Band performing on July 10th under the pavilion at Keith Clark Park.  All concerts are free & open to the public, more information is available at 764-9590 or at the Sidney Community Band Facebook page.

The State DEC is asking the public to report moose sightings, to assist a multi-year research project.  Moose sightings increase in the spring with the rising temperatures and melting snow.   In 2018, a total of 220 moose observations were reported to DEC, a noticeable increase from the 163 reports in 2017, Most moose sightings occur within the Adirondacks, but neighboring states Connecticut and Massachusetts also have moose populations, resulting in observations in the southeast portion of New York.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 43-year-old Lisa Myers of Delancey, for Strangulation, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & 3rd Degree Assault. Myers was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court, and released on her own recognizance, to re-appear in that Court at a later time for further Court action.

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For more than 25 years, the Youth Apprenticeship Program has been an integral part of The Raymond Corporation’s commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, as well as played a large role in building the workforce of the future. Working with high schools throughout the Southern Tier of New York area, this program provides a hands-on, experiential approach to learning for junior and senior high school students.   This year, Raymond celebrates six graduates from its Youth Apprenticeship Program from Greene, Chenango Valley and Maine-Endwell central school districts.  More information is available at btboces.org/YAP or call 763-3254. 

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The City of Oneonta has been awarded funds from the State Office of Community Renewal for a Microenterprise Business Assistance Program. Grant awards will assist new and existing businesses throughout the City.  Eligible businesses must have 5 or fewer employees and owners, and create jobs for persons meeting low-to-moderate income limits. The funding is being offered in 2 rounds, the Round 1 deadline is 4:00 pm on Friday, July 5th; the 2nd Round deadline is 4:00 pm on Friday, August 16th. Application materials are available from the City’s website, or at 432-0114 or jpangman@oneonta.ny.us.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-7-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 7, 2019

Governor Cuomo announced that the State Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative. This year’s “Speed Week” enforcement crackdown started yesterday and runs through next Wednesday. Troopers will also actively patrol highway work zones and will target drivers who violate the “Move Over” Law. 

State Senator Jim Seward announced Senate approval of legislation to help increase safety for limousine passengers, following the crash of a limo that killed 20 people in Seward’s district in Schoharie last October:

(Seward 6-7-19)

The package of 9 bills approved by the Senate would increase insurance requirements for limousines, ensure drivers undergo drug and alcohol testing & create a state hotline allowing the public to report safety concerns.

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The Annual SFCU Hometown Day Parade will be held tomorrow starting at 12:00 Noon.  SFCU Parade Organizer Elise Glasset comments:

(Elise Glasset 6-7-19)

The Parade will start at the Sidney High School and go down West Main Street, then onto Main & River Street & conclude at Keith Clark Park. 

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The 5th Annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Golf Tournament & Fundraiser will be held June 9th at the Sidney Golf & Country Club.  Spokesman Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 6-7-19)

More information about the fundraiser & the Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Park & the current expansion is available at 518-256-7899.

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The Afton Fair will be running from June 20th to the 23rd this year at the Fairgrounds in Afton.  Fair Spokesperson Rhonda Barriger explains:

(RHONDA BARRIGER 6-7-19)

This year will the 130th running of the AFTON FAIR.

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The HOPS Brewclub is pouring homebrewed beer to raise money for Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans animal shelter, Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the American Legion in Oneonta.   Suggested donation for the event is $25 and comes with a commemorative glass.  Tickets can be purchased at The 8th Note Music Store & Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans Thrift Store.  Donations can also be made by check to Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans, 697 Winney Hill Road, Oneonta, NY 13820 or online paypal.me/superheroesirj

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The Annual Meredith Dairy Fest will be held this Saturday & Sunday.  The event will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day at 3575 Honest Brook Road in Meridale, more information is available at the Meredith Dairy Fest Facebook page.

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The Algonquin Antique Auto Club will hold their annual Car show on Sunday at General Clinton Park.  The event will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM participants will be judged in 22 categories.

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Former Oxford Academy teacher’s assistant Heaven Parrish of Smithville Flats pleaded guilty to 2nd degree attempted rape this week.  Parrish was accused of having a sexual relationship with an under aged male student, she will have to register as a sex offender & faces court action again on June 14th in Chenango County Court.

A Delaware County Grand Jury handed down a Seal Indictment Thursday relating to a narcotics trafficking investigation in the Hancock area. Deputies arrested 39 year-old Wilbur Tyrrell, of Starlight, Pennsylvania, on the Sealed Indictment Arrest Warrant as he attempted to flee, on foot, across the bridge from the Village of Hancock into the State of Pennsylvania. The Grand Jury accused Tyrrell of 3 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly selling Methamphetamines & Xanax, he was also charged with Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration.

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The Annual Tri Town Relay for Life will be held tonight at General Clinton Park, American cancer Society organizer Heather Brewster explains what the funds are used for:

(Heather Brewster 6-7-19)

Brewster said that they expect to raise about $50,000 with today’s event.

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Hartwick College’s Foreman Gallery presents Broadway Revealed: Behind the Theater Curtain, an exhibit showcasing some of Broadway’s most critically acclaimed productions, by renowned photographer & Oneonta native Stephen Joseph. The exhibit opens with a reception on Sunday at 3:00 PM, Broadway Revealed runs through August 11, and is free and open to the public.   Joseph is currently photographing “behind the scenes” at The Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown.  More information is available at 431-4990.

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The Director of the Delaware County Office for the Aging, Wayne Shepard announced that he will retire on August 21st after serving 8 years with the agency. A new director is expected to be appointed shortly.

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This morning from 8:30 to 10:00 AM will be the “Bagels and Benefits” Otsego County Chamber Membership Orientation at the Chamber offices at 189 Main Street on the 5th floor.    The orientations are Free & open to new members.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-6-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 6, 2019

State Senator Jim Seward opposes the state issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.  The legislation would permit illegal immigrants to apply for standard driver’s licenses using forms of foreign identification, leaving county clerks and employees at local Departments of Motor Vehicles unable to truly verify authenticity:

(Seward 6-6-19)

The New York Association of County Clerks opposes the legislation since they cannot vet documents from other countries.

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Fire fighters responded Friday night to a fire at 630 Sutherland Road No. 2 in the town of Meredith.  Fire investigators determined that 78 year old Bart Misiewicz tripped & fell while carrying a kerosene lamp, his house was completely destroyed.  Fire fighters from the Treadwell, Franklin, Delhi, Meridale, East Meredith and Pindars Corners fire departments assisted, no injuries were reported.

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State Senator Jen Metzger has introduced a bill to protect owners of mobile homes and other manufactured housing from unreasonable lot rent increases. In recent years, some mobile home lot owners have taken advantage of tenants, who do not own the land on which they place their homes, by implementing large rent increases which have resulted in loss of housing and homelessness.   Metzger’s bill limits rent increases in manufactured home parks to the three-year average of inflation plus acceptable allowances. The bill has an Assembly Co-Sponsor.

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Delaware County Public Health and Friends of Recovery of Delaware Otsego in conjunction with Sidney Memorial Library are offering free Narcan trainings to the public today. Each person will receive a Narcan Rescue Kit after their training; Narcan is a nasal spray to reverse the effects of opioids.  The event will be held at the 6:00 pm at the Sidney Memorial Public Library- Smart Community Room at 8 River Street in Sidney.

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Delaware County Public Health Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets will be held today from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Pindar’s Corners Fire Department, on State Route 23 in Davenport Center.   More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Today in the District Conference Room at the Jr/Sr High School at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM with a Public Hearing on the Code of Conduct.

State Police have charged 25 year old John Mehne of Sarasota, Florida for 1st degree Burglary, Robbery, Aggravated Cruelty to Animals & Criminal Possession of Stolen Property after they were dispatched Tuesday to an accident on I-81.  Troopers located a stolen Audi disabled in the driving lane and facing the wrong direction with no operator.  Mehne struck the guiderail & attempted to jump on the back of a van, and then he jumped into the back of a pick-up, eventually escaping into the woods.  State Police received a call from a resident on Duell Road reporting Mehne was in his chicken coop, Mehne picked up an ax and began chasing the resident, then stole his ATV.  A short time later, troopers received a call that a white naked male was in a chicken coop on Springer Road & Mehne was taken into custody.  State Police accuse Mehne of several area burglaries & for the killing of a dog, he was treated at Binghamton General Hospital from a Police Dog Bite; he was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.  The investigation is ongoing; anyone with damage in Kirkwood should call police at 775-1241.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will honor Lori Roach as the Citizen of the Years & ABC Dance Studio as the Business of the years, at tonight’s annual Dinner.  Lori Roach commented:

(Lori Roach 6-6-19)

Amy Burns Cuozzo, owner of the ABC Dance Studio also commented:

(Amy Burns Cuozzo 6-6-19)

Tonight’s Sidney Chamber of Commerce Dinner will be held at 5:30 at the Sidney Fire Department Training Center on River Street, both will be in the SFCU Hometown Parade Saturday.

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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has collaborated with the Walton Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency to present a session on Walton’s designation as an “Opportunity Zone” by New York State.  The designation allows for incentivized business development in Walton, today at Molto Espresso, 151 Delaware Street, Walton from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-5-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 5, 2019

State Police arrested 25 year old John Mehne of Sarasota Florida last night following an accident on I-81, which led to a manhunt.  State Police, Broome County Sheriff’s Office and Binghamton Police Department responded to the area of Duell Road, Colesville Road and Springer Road in the town of Kirkwood, Troopers accuse Mehne of attempted to flee the scene of the initial accident by jumping onto a van & then into the bed of a pick-up truck, he eventually fled on foot into a wooded area.  Mehne is accused of threatening 1 person with an axe, stealing an ATV, killing a chicken & a dog and was apprehended while hiding naked in a chicken coop.  State Police encourage residents in that area to check their property and call the State Police at 775-1241 if anything appears disturbed.  The investigation is ongoing & a multitude of charges are pending.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year old Uysef Guzman of Pennsylvania and 34 year old Heather Prince of Norwich on drug charges following a traffic stop in the Town of Norwich Tuesday.   Deputies seized over 220 packets of heroin, that was possibly mixed with fentanyl as well as over $1,900 in cash, the incident is still under investigation and more arrests are expected.  Both defendants were arraigned in the City of Norwich Court and were remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash each. Both are to appear in the Town of Norwich Court on a later date.

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The state’s Medicaid program paid more than $60,000 for sexual and erectile dysfunction drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.  DiNapoli recommended that the Department of Health provide Managed Care Organization’s with detailed lists of all ED drugs, procedures, and supplies that are excluded or have limited Medicaid coverage; and take corrective actions to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures; and Improve Department of Health’s computer system to apply sex offender status in the processing of claims.

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New York would be the first state in the U.S. to ban the declawing of cats under legislation approved by lawmakers this session.  The bill would subject veterinarians to $1,000 fines for performing the operation; it heads to the desk of Governor Cuomo for approval.

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The Chobani Community Impact Fund is now accepting letters of inquiry from organizations, municipalities and school districts in Chenango, Delaware, Madison and Otsego counties. The deadline for inquiries is June 28th, 2019. For more information about this opportunity, click donorswhocare.org/chobani.

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The Next Chenango County Health Department free rabies clinic will be held today in Preston.  The Clinic for dogs, cats & Ferrets will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Preston Town Garage, more information is available at 337-1673 of co.chenango.ny.us.

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Sidney Police Department reports that some village residents have reported their vehicles have had items removed from them. Police remind car & truck owners to close your windows & lock your doors, & keep all valuables hidden from eye sight. If anyone sees suspicious activity, they should call Sidney Police at 561-2301.

State Police issued 13,693 tickets for impaired driving over Memorial Day weekend, as part of the STOP-DWI traffic enforcement period. The initiative targeted impaired and reckless drivers from Friday, May 24 and through Monday, May 27.   State Troopers arrested 225 people for DWI and investigated 134 crashes, which resulted in 190 injuries and 4 fatalities.

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Governor Cuomo today announced that the 22nd Annual Cyber Security Conference continues today in Albany, bringing over 1,300 cyber security professionals from state and local government and the private sector to discuss emerging developments in the industry and best practices designed to improve the security of New York State. The conference is being held at the Empire State Plaza again today, the annual Conference is hosted by the State Office of Information Technology Services in partnership with the University at Albany School of Business and the New York State Forum, Inc.

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The State Senate passed State Senator Jen Metzger’s bill to aid dairy farmers in complying with regulations to address water that can collect in waste tires used by farmers use to hold down tarps over silage and feed, which the DEC has determined creates a risk of mosquito breeding grounds.  The DEC regulations require cutting waste tires in half, drilling holes in them, or disposing of them and finding new methods of covering silage, Metzger’s bill is sponsored in the Assembly by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, it instructs the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets and the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation to develop a plan to remove used tires from farms at no cost to the farmers.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-4-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 4, 2019

A Delaware County grand jury has indicted 21 year old Tyler Chapman of Equinunk Pennsylvania on a variety of drug charges.  Chapman is accused of selling fentanyl-laced heroin near the Hancock Central School District.  Chapman was taken into custody Sunday by State Police during a traffic stop and turned him over to Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies.  Chapman faces charges of criminal sale of a controlled substance & criminal sale of a controlled substance in or near school grounds; he was remanded to the Delaware County jail to await further court action.

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The 24th Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball tournament will return to the streets of Norwich on the weekend of July 13th & 14th.  Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News how teams can register & how people can volunteer:

(Tom Revoir 6-4-19)

Revoir said that mail in registration must be in by June 21st; online registrations must be completed by June 24th.

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Unadilla Days for Girls is collecting used shoes that will be exchanged for feminine hygiene kits for girls in the African country of Ghana.  Local spokesperson Jeanette Mulford explains:

(Jeanette Mulford 6-4-19)

Mulford said that the shoes can be dropped off at House of Consignment in Unadilla through June 30th; more information is available at 643-8209 or by email UnadillaNY@daysforgirls.org.

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Colorscape Chenango has announced that the deadline to apply for the Francis K. Wilcox Emerging Young Artist Scholarship is this Friday, June 7th.  The Scholarship is open to High school students in Chenango County and adjacent counties, the Emerging Young Artists program gives promising young artists a chance to exhibit and sell their work at Colors cape in Norwich in September.  Students who wish to participate can download an application at colorscape.org.

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Oneonta City Officials announced that work continues on Main Street with hydrant installations occurring between Hunt St and Fifth St, this week and next week. One-lane traffic will be maintained on Main Street, and Side streets along this stretch may be closed to through traffic.  Also, Walling Avenue will be closed to through traffic today & tomorrow, water customers will experience temporary water service interruption during daytime working hours, more information is available at 432-2100.

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Norwich City Officials announced that 33 Mitchell Street should be razed.  a back wall of the 1855 building fell down last week, no one was injured and all occupants were evacuated.  The building’s owners was notified & has 30 days to appeal the City’s decision.

Otsego County Sheriff Department arrested 69 year old Dale Putnam of the Town of Maryland following an investigation into animal cruelty. Putnam was charged with 6 Counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals & failure to provide proper sustenance, after the Sheriff’s Department received a complaint of possible dead animals at a farm located on State Hwy 7 in the Town of Maryland.  Deputies located approximately 20 dead cows in a barn, 4 dead cows were located in the fields, and 1 cow was in poor health from giving birth to a calf and had to be euthanized.  The remaining cattle were taken in by local farmers for safe keeping until the end of the investigation and court proceedings.  Putnam was issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Maryland Court and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-3-19

by wcdonews Posted on June 3, 2019

Appointments can be made starting today for the Dental & Veterinary portions of the Greater Chenango Cares event to be held July 11th through July 20th at the Norwich High School.  Elizabeth Monaco of Chenango United Way is helping to put this event together & she said that she needs many volunteers:

(Elizabeth Monaco 6-3-19)

Monaco said people should call 337-4129 for dental appointments and 334-9724 extension 3 for Veterinary appointments, Medical & Vision services will be offered on a walk in basis, more information is available by calling the Chenango United Way at 334-8815.

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Governor Cuomo told reporters in Albany today that he doesn’t believe it’s feasible for lawmakers to legalize recreational marijuana this year.  Cuomo said that that there is insufficient support in the state Senate, because there are disagreements about the regulatory details and whether the bill should include provisions expunging past low-level pot convictions.

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A last minute bill has popped up in the legislature that would allow striking workers to get unemployment benefits, local assemblyman Cliff Crouch Comments:

(Crouch 6-3-19)

The legislature is scheduled to adjourn on June 19th this year.

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This Friday from 8:30 to 10:00 AM will be the “Bagels and Benefits” Otsego County Chamber Membership Orientation at the Chamber offices at 189 Main Street on the 5th floor.    The orientations are Free, but do require an RSVP to baheegan@otsegocc.com by this Wednesday June 5.

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Tickets are on sale for the Chenango County Republican Committee’s fundraising Lobster fest.  This year’s Lobster fest will be held on Sunday July 21 at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich.  More information is available at 334-7693 or 226-3271.

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The 3rd Annual Savannah Williams memorial scholarship fundraising event will be held this coming Saturday at the Canasawacta Country Club.  The event will feature Golf, Barbecue Food & Live Music; more information is available by email AlexanderSWilliams36@gmail.com

The City of Oneonta is launching Round II of Downtown Improvement Fund applications today, specifically for the creation of new, high-quality upper story housing units. The Round II Information and applications will be available on the City’s website, oneonta.ny.us or by Delaware Engineering, at 432 8073, Completed applications are due by July 12th.

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A Norwich Mayoral Candidates Forum will be held today at 5:30 at Bohemian Moon Restaurant.  Incumbent Christine Carnrike & Challengers Jill Osterhout-Kraft & Shawn Sastri are expected to participate.

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