WCDO NEWS MONDAY 5-20-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 20, 2019

Curtis Cuttino & Michael McVicker of York Pennsylvania were indicted Friday by a Tioga County grand jury on a variety of felony charges, in connection with the fatal shooting of Brian Argro in his Apalachin Home May 9th.  Cuttino has been indicted for 1st & 2nd degree murder, 1st-degree burglary, 2nd-degree kidnapping and Criminal possession of a weapon;   McVicker was indicted for 2nd degree murder, 1st-degree burglary, 2nd-degree kidnapping and criminal possession of a weapon.   Both men are being held without bail pending additional court action.

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School Budget Votes will be held state wide tomorrow.  Locally, Sidney & Schenevus school district budget decreased their spending from last year, most have had slight to mild increases, local districts are close to 2% Property Tax Cap.  Capital Projects will be voted on by voters in Sidney, Unatego & Afton tomorrow.

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The Afton Central School District is asking for approval tomorrow on a capital project, Superintendent Tim McNamara comments:

(Tim McNamara 5-20-19)

McNamara said that state aid & the capital reserve fund will cover the cost of the project, meaning that there will be no additional burden on tax payers.

30 year old Christopher Bonno has been charged with 4th degree arson, 3rd degree Burglary & resisting arrest following the report of a barn fire at 3973 State Highway 23 in the town of Plymouth at about 8:00 PM Saturday night.  Smoldering hay was extinguished, no injuries were reported.

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The State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is hiring more than 1,000 new and returning lifeguards for the summer season at its swimming beaches and pools.  New York State Park lifeguards must meet certain eligibility criteria, which includes successfully completing the qualifying procedure, before being hired. For a complete schedule of qualifying dates, more information about hiring requirements, and an application, go to parks.ny.gov/employment/lifeguards. 

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Starting this Week, the Suit-Kote Corporation & Chenango County DPW will be working on County Road 32 between State Route 320 in the Town of Norwich and State Route 12 in the Town of North Norwich. It is anticipated this procedure shall take about 1 week to complete, depending on weather conditions.  The traveling public is asked to find alternate routes; more information is available at 337-1710.

Woodstock 50 appears to be on again, as organizers announced that the Oppenheimer & Co. investment corporation has signed on as a financial advisor to complete the financing for the concert.  The statement adds that preparations will continue as planned. Woodstock 50 is scheduled to take place August 16th to the 1th 8 in Watkins Glen, ticket sales will be announced shortly.

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Governor Cuomo announced that $21.3 million has been awarded to 6 affordable housing developments in the Southern Tier that will create or preserve 249 affordable homes. The funds were made available through New York State Homes & Community Renewal’s 2018 Unified Funding Application; Awards include $4.3 million for Endicott Square, in the Village of Endicott, creating 61 apartments in a mixed income development that repurposes a former school.

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The Raymond Corporation hosted more than 150 high school students at its headquarters in Greene, on Friday, for the company’s inaugural Engineering Day.  Students from 9 schools across the Southern Tier learned about career opportunities within engineering and associated disciplines, through 12 interactive exhibits, including 3D printing, & the award-winning Raymond Virtual Reality Simulator.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, the Walton Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency will present a 1 hour session on Walton’s designation as an “Opportunity Zone” by New York State.  The designation allows for incentivized business development in Walton, on Thursday, June 6 at Molto Espresso, 151 Delaware Street, Walton from 11 a.m. to 12:00 noon

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Sidney Village Police arrested 52 year old Alvin Mills of Sidney for sexual abuse & Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, following a recent investigation by Sidney Police & State Police.   Mills was remanded to the Delaware County jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond pending future court action.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-17-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 17, 2019

Ernest Franklin of Mount Upton is seeking a retrial, after being found guilty of murdering his special needs stepson Jeffrey, and setting fire to the family residence to cover up the murder.  Franklin was due to be sentenced in Chenango County for the murder arson & tampering with physical evidence charges when the motion for a retrial was filed.   Ernest Franklin’s wife Heather pleaded guilty to manslaughter, arson and evidence tampering for her role in the case.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Department announced 18 year old Cody Coleman has been charged with 2nd degree murder & criminal possession of a weapon, in connection with the death of 16 year old Amelia Wakefield in Smithville on May 3rd.  Coleman was being held on a probation violation in the Chenango County Jail since the May 3rd fatal shooting of Wakefield, he was returned to the Jail without bail after an indictment was unsealed this afternoon in Chenango County Court.

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SUNY Delhi will hold its 102nd annual commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday. About 800 students will graduate with certificates and associate, bachelors, and master’s degrees, according to a media release.  The ceremony will be held at the track and field facility on campus. The latest information will be available on the college website at www.delhi.edu.

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The Hartwick College Commencement Ceremony will be held tomorrow, May 18th on the campus.  Seniors will assemble by 10:00 AM; the ceremony will begin at 11:30 AM at Elmore Field.

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The Fagan Flyers Fly In Breakfast at the Sidney Municipal Airport will be held this Sunday.  the event will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, there will be plane rides, displays, craft vendors & demonstrations by LifeNet.

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 “Help After Loss” will host the “Halos Memory Run/Walk on Sunday from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at the Greenlawn Elementary School Track in Bainbridge.  Anyone who has experienced loss can participate and register at form.jotform.com.  more information is available at helpafterloss.com or call 607-240-1550.  An Event Page is also available at facebook.com/events

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This Sunday,  Delaware County Public Health will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM.  75% of children are riding in car seat that are not properly installed or do not fit correctly.   Parents and caregivers can have their child’s car seat checked at no cost by certified child safety seat technicians.   This free event will educate parents and caregivers on proper car seat installation and use. Car seats which do not meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard may be replaced.  Be sure to bring your child/children to the event and expectant parents are also welcome.  

In April, the number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by 24,600, or 0.3%, to 8,300,500, a new, all-time high, according to preliminary figures released by the State Department of Labor. New York’s statewide unemployment rate was at 3.9% in April.

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Chenango County Habitat for Humanity has 2 upcoming fundraisers.  The 1st is a 2-day Habitat Yard Sale today from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM & Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at 16 North Canal Street in Oxford.  The 2nd fundraiser will be the annual Habitat Yard and Bake Sale on Friday, May 24th at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on Saturday, May 25th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM near Fred’s Inn, at 5157 State Highway 12 south of Norwich.  More information is available at 843-6249.

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The village of Unadilla will be holding their annual metal pick-up today between hours of 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.  NO RUBBER, PLASTIC, GLASS, OIL, PAINT OR OTHER LIQUID WASTE WILL BE PICKED-UP & that includes Freon which would be in refrigerators, or air conditioners. Metals must be placed at curb by 7:00 am; more information is available at 369-3421.

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The Sidney Rotary Club will hold their next Membership night tonight at the Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street.  The event will begin at 5:00 PM.

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Senator Fred Akshar will be hosting his 32nd “Face Time With Fred” town hall meeting on tomorrow from 1:30pm – 3:00pm at the Hillcrest Fire Department in Hillcrest. Community members are invited to attend the informal meetings to discuss important state and local issues.

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Destination Oneonta’s Fabulous Friday Event will be held today on Main Street from 5:30 to 8:00 PM.  The event will feature Tom & Doug’s Cruise In & Music From Off the Record.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-16-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 16, 2019

Tomorrow will be “Paint The Town Purple” day, to raise awareness for the upcoming American Cancer Society Tri town Relay for Life, spokesperson Heather Brewster comments:

(Heather Brewster 5-16-19)

The Tri Town Relay For Life will be held on June 7th at General Clinton Park from 6:00 to 11:00 PM this year. 

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Organizers of Woodstock 50 are declaring that the festival is still on after a Manhattan court judge ruled Tuesday that the event’s financial backer, Amplifi Live didn’t have the right to cancel the festival,  without the approval of Woodstock 50’s organizers. Woodstock 50 also requested that Amplifi Live be made to return nearly $18 million in funds that organizers claimed the company misappropriated, but the judge ruled that that matter needed to be determined by arbitration.  Woodstock 50 had been scheduled for August 16th to the 18th at Watkins Glen International Speedway.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that they will honor local businesses at their annual awards ceremony at the Garden Party at Birdsong Farm in Delhi.  The ceremony will be held on June 26 at 5:30 PM at 38480 State Highway 10 in Delhi.    More information and to purchase tickets visit delawarecounty.org or call 746-2281

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a family of 4 escaped a fire in New Berlin, but lost all of their belongings early Tuesday morning.  the fire at the Richard Miller family residence was reported at about 1:30 AM Tuesday, The fire was fully involved when fire fighters from New Berlin, Morris and South New Berlin responded, and no injuries were reported.

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Volunteers are needed for a few shifts at the upcoming General Clinton Canoe Regatta on Memorial Day Weekend.  Volunteers are needed at the Gate, more information is available by calling Barb Mulkins at 967-5627; and in the Food Booth, and more information is available at 563-1952.

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The Delaware County Board of Elections announced today that  May 31st is the last day to postmark a registration form for the June 25th Primary Election.  Republican primary will be held for Hancock Superintendent of Highways, Sidney Town Clerk & for the Stamford Town Council.  Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found at co.delaware.ny.us/departments or call 832-5321.

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State Police report that 50-year-old Daniel Smith was working on the vehicle at his home on Oak Hill Spur Road in Afton when it fell on him & killed him Tuesday evening at 6:34 pm.  State Police said that the driveway where Smith was working on his truck was sloped; the incident has been ruled as an accident.  The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and Harpursville Fire & EMS also responded.

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The Afton Central School District will be holding a second public informational meeting on a proposed Capital Project tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the school’s Margery Secrest Memorial Auditorium.  Superintendent Tim McNamara comments:

(Tim McNamara 5-16-19)

The Capital Project will be voted on by district residents on May 21, 2019.

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The next Delaware County Public Health Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic is Today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Sidney Fire Station.  More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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The Town of Unadilla will be holding its annual Metal Day today from 6:30AM to 4:00 PM at the Town Barn on Martin Brook Road.  Town officials said that they will accept Tires without rims or large truck/agricultural tires, plus Scrap Metal, Appliances, Waste Oil, & Electronics.  More information is available at 369-4433.

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The Guilford Elementary School is holding a Kindergarten Parent Information Night tonight for children entering kindergarten in September. Children must turn 5 by Dec. 1st; the meeting is at 6:30PM in the Guilford Elementary Gymnasium.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-15-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 15, 2019

24 year old Travon Sanders of Brooklyn was sentenced to 10 years in prison & 5 years post release supervision in Broome County Court Tuesday.  Sanders pleaded guilty to assault, attempted murder & criminal possession of a weapon for the shooting of Grady Hunter outside the Yellow Deli on Susquehanna Street in Binghamton last year.

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Serina Madden of the town of Colesville appeared in Broome County Court yesterday for a pre-trial hearing.  Madden is accused of neglecting her daughter, 10 year old Belladonna Loke, who died  in 2018, she had been disabled from Cerebral Palsy, the trial is expected to begin on July 22nd.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that fugitive Lucinda Cirigliano has been found in North Carolina.  Cirigliano was wanted on a warrant for Grand Larceny on May 1st,  the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division received tips indicating Lucinda fled the state, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office tracked her to a relative’s address in North Carolina, she was taken into custody and  is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail where she refused to be extradited back to New York, a warrant from the Governor’s office is expected to be issued to return Cirigliano back to Broome County to face court action.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s department responded to the report this morning of a tipped over garbage truck near the Delaware County Solid Waste site on State Route 10 in Hamden.   The unidentified driver suffered a minor injury; a portion of the northbound lane of state Route 10 in Hamden was closed for several hours for the investigation & clean up.

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Johnson City police announced that the deceased male found last week in a wooded area was that of 42-year-old Shaun Cronin of Binghamton.  Cronin’s remains were found by Johnson City employees last week near  Columbia Drive and Fairview Street, a ruling on how Cronin died has not yet been made pending the conclusion of Toxicology testing. The autopsy did not suggest any suspicious circumstances; there were no injuries on Cronin’s body.  State Police have been assisting Johnson City police with this investigation.

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The City of Oneonta is accepting applications for seasonal Student Workers to help with cleaning and maintenance in the parks and other areas of the city. Applications are available at the Personnel Office, 258 Main St, or at oneonta.ny.us/personnel.

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Delaware County Office for the Aging Non-Emergency Medical Transportation is seeking community members to help transport local seniors to medical appointments.   More information regarding requirements is available at 832-5750.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a nearly $60,000 FEMA grant for Broome County. The grant comes through FEMA’s Homeland Security Grant program to improve Broome County’s ability to use unmanned aerial vehicles for counter-terrorism and emergency response.

State police are investigating the Death of a Man On oak hill road in Afton last night. The unidentified 50 year old man had a car that he was working on, fall on top of him, at about 6:30 PM.  More information is expected to be released shortly.

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The 57TH General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be held over the Memorial Day Weekend.  Chairman John Harmon told WCDO News that they will be able to offer a few bigger purses this year:

(John Harmon 5-15-19)

Tune to WCDO for the live broadcasts during this year’s Regatta, including the Live Stream at wcdosports.com.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 5-14-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 14, 2019

AO Fox Hospital CEO Jeff Joyner addressed the Sidney Chamber of Commerce this morning, to discuss the future of the Tri-Town Campus and Healthcare in general.  He told WCDO News what he sees for the future of Health care:

(Jeff Joyner 5-14-19)

Joyner said that they are formulating plans to upgrade services for the future at Fox Hospital in Oneonta & the Tri-Town Campus in Sidney, for possible implementation next year.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi made appearances around his 22nd district yesterday, to push for The “Stop for School Buses Act”, following the release of dramatic video in Norwich last week, of Samantha Call keeping a student from leaving her bus, when she saw a car passing the bus illegally. Brindisi is looking for a sponsor in the Senate, he said that the National School Transportation Association reports that 9 to 15 children a year are killed getting on or off their school bus.

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Governor Cuomo & state leaders announced that the State Budget includes legislation to provide new protections for student loan borrowers that will require companies servicing student loans held by New Yorkers to obtain a state license and meet regulations governing other lending products, such as mortgages.  This legislation will ensure that no student loan servicer can mislead a borrower or engage in any predatory act or practice, misapply payments, provide credit reporting agencies with inaccurate information or engage in other practices that may harm the borrower.

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Thousands of NYSEG residents & businesses in Broome County  lost power early this morning, after a tree fell onto a transmission line in a wooded area near the Broome County Sheriff’s Office in the town of Dickinson at around 12:35 AM.  NYSEG official said that the tree impacted numerous substations, more than 5,000 customers lost electricity in Binghamton, Castle Creek, Chenango Bridge and Whitney Point, all the power was restored at about 5:00 AM

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State Police arrested a Utica man for allegedly meeting up with a 17-year-old and paying her to perform sexual acts.  57 year old John Stemen was charged with patronizing a prostitute,  Stemen had been working as an aid in Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s Utica office, the Congressman fired Stemen last week when he was notified, Stemen faces court action on May 20th.

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The Centers for Disease Control announced that this year, the United States has seen the highest number of confirmed cases since the disease was declared eliminated 19 years ago.  Currently there are than 760 confirmed cases nationwide, Queens County ranked 4th nationwide currently in the nation for measles risk factors, the biggest outbreak occurred in Rockland County earlier in the year.

A public hearing will be held by the Unadilla Town Board tonight at 6:30 PM at the Town Hall on State Highway 7 in Unadilla regarding the adoption of Local Law No. 1, establishing the office of sole appointed assessor.    The proposed Local Law will be subject to a permissive referendum.  A copy of the proposed Local Law is on file and may be examined in the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours.  

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The Bainbridge Guilford Central School District is having a follow up Safety Forum tonight, to address a variety of Safety concerns for students in & outside of the School, Superintendent Tim Ryan comments:

(Tim Ryan 5-14-19)

The program will be held on Tuesday evening May 14th at 7:00 PM at the BG Junior Senior High School, parents are urged to attend & participate.

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Heat Smart Southern Tier will hold an informational meeting today at the Bohemian Moon in Norwich.  The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at 103 east Main Street in Norwich, more information is available at heat smart southerntier.org.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 5-13-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 13, 2019

A joint investigation between the State Police at Otsego County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of 27 year old Kimberly Steeley of Decatur.  Steeley was arrested on a Grand Jury indictment and charged with 2 counts of 2nd degree Manslaughter, following a June 2018 investigation into the deaths of her twin infant children.  Steeley was arraigned at the Otsego County Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond.  A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 3, 2019.

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40-year-old Chad Swartwood of Castle Creek was arrested Friday for allegedly possessing child pornography & attempting to receive of child pornography.  Swartwood is accused of impersonating a teenage girl online to try to convince teenage boys to send him sexually explicit photos of them.   Swartwood is ordered held on Friday in US District Court, he could face 25 to 110 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and a term of post-release supervision and he will have to register as a sex offender.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce & Sidney EMS is bringing in Fox Hospital CEO Jeff Joyner to discuss the relationship of Sidney and the surrounding area with Fox Hospital and the future growth of FOX services at the Tri-Town Campus in Sidney.  The discussion will begin at 8:00 AM Tuesday at Sidney Country Club

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Governor Cuomo announced nearly $9 million will be awarded to implement water quality protection projects on 24 farms across the state. The funded projects will allow livestock farms to better manage and store nutrients such as manure to protect groundwater and nearby waterways. This program is part of the governor’s $2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017, which invests resources for drinking water, wastewater infrastructure, and other water quality protections statewide.  The list of awards can be found at Agriculture.ny.gov.

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State Senator Fred Akshar released the results of his latest online surveys asking constituents to weigh in on current issues.  On legislation to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, 84% of residents opposed allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain drivers licenses; 13% supported the measure & 3% were undecided.  The survey results on legislation to provide free college tuition for children of members of our military who lost their lives in the line of duty, also known as Gold Star Families, showed that 87% supported providing free college tuition assistance to Gold Star Families 8% opposed it and 5% were undecided.

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A very familiar Pro Racer will be returning to the 57th General Clinton Canoe Regatta on Memorial Day Weekend, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull has the story:

(Nate Lull 5-13-19)

Information on directions, hours, event info, race entries, and any other information is available at canoeregatta.org or at the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Facebook Page.

State Police arrested 40 year old Curtis Cuttino & 46 year old Michael McVicker, both of York Pennsylvania for 2nd degree Murder after a home invasion in Apalachin Thursday morning.  Troopers were dispatched to 5 Dorothy Road at approximately 5:55 a.m., Thursday for a report of a shooting, troopers found 32 year old Brian Argro dead inside,   A 20-year-old female acquaintance was not harmed, she told troopers that 2 men came to the house, knocked on the door & were let in by Argro, a scuffle ensued, Shots were fired, Argro was killed & the suspects fled on foot.  Tioga County Sheriff’s Deputies located Cuttino on State Route 434, State Police and the Monticello Police Department arrested McVicker later on Thursday, he was returned to Binghamton.  Both suspects were later remanded to the Tioga County Jail on without bail. Police are looking into how Cuttino and McVicker arrived in Apalachin; anyone with information can contact State Police at 561-7400.

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The Norwich City School District released a video of a Norwich bus driver Samantha Call, saving a student from being hit by an illegally passing car.  Congressman Anthony Brindisi, plus officials from Broome County Sheriff’s Office, the state Association of Pupil Transportation & Chenango Valley School District officials will be in attendance as Brindisi lays out plan to prevent illegal school bus passing and improve student safety at the Chenango Valley Bus Garage, 58 Towpath Road in Binghamton at 3:00pm today.

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A Manhattan judge has scheduled a court legal hearing this afternoon that may help determine the fate of the Woodstock 50 festival in Watkins Glen in August.  Organizers of Woodstock 50 have filed a petition accusing the festival’s financial backer Dentsu Aegis Network of creating a “worldwide uproar” by announcing that the concert was canceled, as well as misappropriating $18 million.  They’re asking a judge to order Dentsu to give back the funds, and to stop them from “disparaging Woodstock 50, interfering with its contracts with performers and others, and undermining the Festival.”  Woodstock 50 had been announced for August 16-18 in Watkins Glen.

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The Ed Wessels Canoe Race was held Saturday on the Susquehanna River, with over 70 boats competing in a variety of classes. Trevor LeFever of Oneonta & Ben Schlimmer of Camillus took 1st place in the 2 man pro race, Paddlers from 5 state & 2 Canadian Provinces completed in the 20 mile looped race from Otego to Sidney, the race is considered a lead up to the General Clinton Canoe Regatta on Memorial Day weekend.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-10-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 10, 2019

State Police have arrested 40 year old Curtis Cuttino & 46 year old Michael McVicker of York Pennsylvania, in connection with the fatal shooting of an Apalachin man in his home on Dorothy Lane Thursday morning. Cuttino was apprehended a short distance away Thursday on the Vestal parkway, McVicker was apprehended in Monticello, both have been charged with 2nd degree murder & are being held without bail in the Broome County Jail.

The Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta will be held tomorrow on the Susquehanna River, sponsored by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, long time area Paddler Ed Curley comments:

(Ed Curley 5-10-19)

Curley said that proceeds will benefit a Sidney high school Senior interested in a Business degree, through the Sidney Dollars for Scholars program.   Registration starts at 8:30 AM, the Post-race dinner and awards will be at the Elks Lodge in Sidney.

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Catholic Charities is looking for people to volunteer for their Mentoring program, spokesperson Kayla Johnson explains:

(Kayla Johnson 5-10-19)

Anyone interested in mentoring can call Catholic Charites at their Sidney Office at 604-4071 or by email: kjohnson@charitiesccdo.org.

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Delhi Telephone or DTC has branched out around the region and with the services they provide, they will be hosting an event that will also raise funds for the Sidney Center Fire Department on Monday, DTC spokesman Jason Miller explains:

(Jason Miller 5-10-19)

Miller said that DTC is offering a variety of services including High Speed Broad band Internet, Phone Plans, TV Packages & home security systems.

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The Family Resource Network will be offering a program Monday in Norwich regarding self-advocacy for those with Autism issues, Spokesperson Robin Piefer explains:

(Robin Piefer 5-10-19)

The program will be held at the Chenango Inn & Suites at 75 North Broad Street in Norwich Monday from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon, more information is available at familyrn.org.

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The Child Advocacy Center will be hosting “Stop The Cycle Of Violence” tomorrow at their 8 Silver Street Location in Norwich.  2, 3 & 4 wheel vehicles are welcome to participate, registration starts at 9:00 AM, and proceeds will be used for client resources & for professional development of the Center’s staff.

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The Warwick Rhode Island School district came under fire earlier this week, after they announced that students with school lunch debts would be served cold sunbutter & jelly sandwiches.  Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya announced that his company would pay off the lunch debt, estimated at $77,000 dollars covering about 1650 children in the district.

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The public is invited to volunteer at the City of Oneonta’s Trees for Tributaries tree planting event to be held at the upper end of Wilber Park on Graduate Avenue on Wednesday, May 15th at 10:00 am. The City is holding the event in conjunction with the DEC`s “Trees for Tributaries” initiative.   The event itself will consist of planting approximately 80 seedlings of various species, tools will be supplied.  The tree planting event is free and open to the public; more information is available at 432-6465 or dec.ny.gov.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39-year-old Frank Darmody of Hobart for felony DWI, Aggravated driving with a BAC of .19%, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & operating a motor vehicle without a required ignition interlock device.  Deputies responded to a report of a Motorcycle Accident on McMurdy Brook Road in the Town of Kortright, Darmody was arrested & was arraigned at Delhi Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 dollars’ cash bail or $1000 bond.

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Police have 2 men in custody, in connection with a home invasion & fatal shooting of a resident at 5 Dorothy Lane in Apalachin Thursday Morning.  The name of the deceased has not yet been released, the investigation is continuing.

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Funeral services for 16 year old Amelia Wakefield of Oxford will be held Today at 5:00 PM, in the auditorium of the Oxford Academy Middle School.  Wakefield was found deceased in a residence on Water Street in Smithville Flats last Friday Night, the investigation into her death is continuing.

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3 people were arrested after The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force searched a home at 159 Conklin Avenue in Binghamton.  Police seized fentanyl, methadone and suboxone, plus powder cutting agents, packaging materials and digital scales, the 3 people arrested were Kimberly Knapik, Courtney Douglas and Anthony Zuccaro of Binghamton.

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THE VILLAGE OF SIDNEY WILL ACCEPT DROPPED OFF APPLIANCES, TIRES AND METAL AT THE SIDNEY VILLAGE GARAGE TODAY & TOMORROW.  MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT 561-2329.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-9-19

by wcdonews Posted on May 9, 2019

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested 18 year old Cody Coleman of Smithville Tuesday on an active Bench Warrant issued out of the Town of Smithville Court.  Coleman was wanted for violating special conditions of his probation. Coleman was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility and is being held without bail.  Coleman was also the boyfriend of 16 year old Amelia Wakefield of Oxford, who was found dead in Smithville last Friday night, there have been no arrests in connection with that case.

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State Police are investigating a reported home invasion at 5 Dorothy Road in Apalachin early this morning.   Police stated that a woman answered a knock on her door shortly before 6:00 AM, 2 men entered, there was a confrontation between a male resident & 1 of the suspects, the male resident was fatally shot, the woman was not hurt, and the 2 men fled on foot.  1 suspect was located by Police on the Vestal parkway; the other man was still at large, he is described as white, 5′ 8″ tall; wearing a dark jacket, dark pants and work boots, anyone with information should call 911.

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Delhi Police Chief Michael Mills announced the arrests of 3 people on Drug Charges Tuesday.  Delhi Police, with assistance from State Police & SUNY Delhi Police, executed a search warrant at 26 Meredith Street, they arrested 25 year old Daniel Quackenbush Jr. of Delhi, 24 year old Karolina Piwarska of Delhi, & 28 year old Chanchhayavan Chourb of Utica, on a variety of drug charges, All 3 were arraigned in the Delhi Town Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $100,000 cash bail or $200,000 bond.  Police recovered cash, Crack Cocaine, heroin, digital scales, and other materials for packaging narcotics.

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New York State of Health today reported that more than 4.7 million New Yorkers have enrolled in health coverage through the end of the 6th open enrollment period on January 31st. Marketplace enrollment is now at its highest point, & the number of uninsured went from 10% in 2013, to below 5% today.

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Rock in the Park has been revived, but will move to the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich this summer.  Organizer Jason Hall explains:

(Jason Hall 5-9-19)

Hall said that Saturday’s Lineup includes Project Z, Dirt Farm, Woodshed Prophets & Wreckless Marci, Sunday will include The Jason Wicks Band, Beadle Brothers & Sundown, and Camping reservations can be made by calling 972-6526.

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The Chenango County Department of Health announced another free rabies clinic will be held this evening at the Columbus Town Garage.  The clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets will run from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

Due to a power outage, SUNY Broome cancelled classes for the 2nd straight day at their Main Campus on Front Street, due to a Transformer issue on Wednesday.  All other remote locations remained open, officials hope to have classes resume on Friday.

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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that the Suit-Kote Corporation & the DPW will begin working on County Road 32 between State Route 320, in the Town of Norwich and New York State Route 12, in the Town of North Norwich today.  The procedure should take about a week to complete and depending on the weather.    The traveling public is asked to find alternate routes if possible.  More information is available at 337-1710.

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The State Office of General Services announced that a surplus vehicle auction will take place today at 9:30 AM at the Department of Transportation location at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton.  For information on specific items and terms of sale are available at nysstore.com. 

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Organizers of the annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally announced that the event will be held in Otsiningo Park August 2nd through the 4th.   Jefferson Starship with Mickey Thomas will be in concert Friday, Hunter Hayes on Saturday and Kansas on Sunday.

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