WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 11-16-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 17, 2017

An unidentified 16 year old has been arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of a 9 year old. The teen was arrested and arraigned in the Town of Laurens Court, he was released to an adult & an order of protection was issued for the victim, the teen faces action today in Town of Laurens Court & Otsego County courts.
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Students, educators, Law Enforcement officials and area families attended the tri town coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention’s viewing of the documentary “Chasing The Dragon” Wednesday night at the Sidney High School. Coalition Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 11-16-17)

Keckeisen said that the Documentary can be found & watched on line, by googling “FBI Chasing The Dragon” she said that other area school districts are now also planning to have viewings of the film soon, the details will be released as the film is scheduled.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Teachers’ Association is hosting its 7th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 9am to 1pm in the Greenlawn Elementary School Gymnasium. BG High School Teacher Amy LaFever said that the proceeds would help the BG Angel Fund:

(Amy LaFever 11-16-17)

LaFever said that there would be crafts for kids, a Chinese Auction, a bake sale, and $5 pictures with Santa, plus a pancake breakfast in the Greenlawn cafeteria, more information is available at 437-7896.
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The City of Oneonta Engineering Department is asking local residents that it is against the law to dump leaves, snow and debris into in any of the City’s waterways or into the Susquehanna River. Piles of debris and snow could cause blockages in the waterways, which could lead to localized flooding. The department said that area residents should also keep an eye on local catch basins to keep leaves & debris from blocking them.
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Today is “The Great American Smoke Out”, a day when smokers try to quit together for at least one day, in the hope of quitting permanently. More than 2.2 million New York adults still smoke and more than 26,000 die as a result each year, the State Smokers’ Quitline is still available as a free resource for all New Yorkers seeking help. Quit Coaches can be reached at 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) to provide personalized coaching and support, and additional resources are available online at www.nysmokefree.com.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced today the sentencing in Broome County Court of Kenneth Cohn, Sharon Cohn, the owners of Yellow Medi-Van and Taxi, Inc., for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in Medicaid funds and knowingly operating transportation services without Worker’s Compensation insurance. The Cohns forfeited and released $455,604 currently being withheld by the State Department of Health, to the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The Cohns also agreed to pay $50,000 each in restitution, Kenneth Cohn was sentenced to 5 years’ probation, and Sharon Cohn was sentenced to 1-year conditional discharge.
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Commerce Chenango will be hosting a “Business After Hours” Event today, at the Chobani Norwich location. Chobani’s leadership team details performance & projects for this year & a look into next year, the event will be held at the Woods Corners facility from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next “Business After Hours” today. The event will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at ACCO Brands. 101 O’Neil Rd, Sidney NY 13838
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-15-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 15, 2017

Joshua Underwood pleaded guilty to 1st degree manslaughter for the death of Mark Morrison on January 1st in Oneonta. Morrison died from blunt force trauma, Underwood then tried to cover up the crime by unsuccessfully setting fire to Morrison’s apartment doorway. Underwood faces Sentencing on December 15th.
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The Delaware County Solid Waste Management & Delaware County Chamber of Commerce are holding an open house at the Solid waste center on Saturday Morning from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Solid Waste Coordinator Sue McIntyre explains:

(Sue McIntyre 11-15-17)

McIntyre also said that the department’s ten-year plan is available for viewing & public comment, it can be found on the Delaware county Website
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State Police arrested 24-year-old William Deluca of Afton for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and other traffic violations. Deluca was pulled over by a State Trooper form driving without a front license plate on East Main Street in Afton, the trooper detected Marijuana odors from the vehicle & a subsequent search turned up methamphetamine powder. Deluca was issued tickets for town of Afton Court on December 4th.
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The State DEC is reminding hunters who take a deer, bear, or turkey to report their game harvest this hunting season. Hunters who fail to report their harvest can be subject to fines of up to $250. Reporting deer, bear, or turkey harvest can be done by calling 1-866-426-3778, or online to the DEC website, or on the DEC’s mobile app, “NY Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife”.
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The start of the 2017-18 skiing and snowboarding season is this Saturday, with both Whiteface Mountain and Gore Mountain opening their season. Belleayre Ski Resort is scheduled to open Friday, November 24th. Every winter, skiing and riding at New York’s 51 mountains attracts millions of visitors and generates $1 billion for the state’s economy.

The Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will present the full length of the movie “CHASING THE DRAGON” tonight at the Sidney High School. Coalition Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:

(Lorraine Keckeisen 11-15-17)

Keckeisen said that Superintendents from Sidney, Bainbridge Guilford & the Unatego Schools are participating, there will also be representatives from Truth farm, Fox Hospital, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County, M-Kat, SSAD & Yes Leads at the event, which will run from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
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The investigation is continuing as to how 2 abandoned rail cars broke free & rolled along dead tracks before derailing at State Route 7 in Colliersville Saturday. The trains cars derailed when they reached route 7, as the tracks had been paved over, there were no injuries.
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The State Office of General Services announced a surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has been scheduled in Binghamton on Wednesday, November 15. Information on specific items and terms of sale are available at ogs.ny.gov, more information is available at (518) 457-6335. Next Wednesday Auction will begin at 9:30 AM at the Department of Transportation at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-14-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 14, 2017

65 year old Ramadan Abdullah of Johnson City was found guilty this afternoon in Broome County Court, on a number of counts of criminal possession of a weapon. The man charged after a major weapons bust in Broome County in June has been found guilty of several counts of criminal possession of a weapon. The jury deliberated for about 8 hours starting yesterday through early this afternoon, Abdullah faces sentencing on December 19th, and he was transported back to the Broome County Jail.
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Senator Fred Akshar announced the expansion of the “Ag in the Classroom” program from 5 to 10 schools across the 52nd Senate District. In January, Akshar announced a pilot program through 5school districts including Harpursville, & Windsor locally, this week, Akshar announced that Bainbridge-Guilford, Chenango Valley, Deposit, Greene also joined the program. The Ag in the Classroom classes and curriculum are administered by Cornell Cooperative Extension.
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66-year-old Ronald Cook of Utica was scheduled to be arraigned back in Oneida County Court this afternoon. Cook was on the run from Law Enforcement from last Wednesday to Saturday, when he removed his GPS Ankle bracelet & failed to visit with his parole officer. Cook served jail time for the rape of a Binghamton woman in 1990, he was arrested at a Binghamton restaurant Saturday afternoon & was turned back over to Oneida county officials.
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State police are investigating a 3 vehicle crash last night on I-88 near the Harpursville exit. Preliminary reports suggests that a tractor trailer crashed into 2 pick up trucks that were on the shoulder of the highway, where the owner of one pickup was assisting the other with a mechanical issue. The investigation is continuing.
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CDO Workforce and BEAM are offering a free Interviewing Workshop on November 21st at 11:00 am at the CDO Workforce in the Sidney Civic Center. Also, another session for those interested in learning about College Degrees & Career Opportunities can attend a session on Thursday, November 30th at 1:00 pm, also at the CDO Workforce in the Sidney Civic Center. Alan Sessions of the BEAM program explains:

(Alan Sessions 11-14-17)

Reservations are encouraged for both sessions, but walk-ins are welcome, more information is available at 832-5776
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Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 51-year-old Scott Fitch of Preston for 2 counts of Harassment. Fitch is accused of subjecting a victim to unwanted physical contact during the course of a domestic dispute, Fitch was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and was released on his own recognizance, he will appear in the Town of Preston Court at a later date.
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An online petition has been gathering names to keep the name of the new Bridge over the Hudson River as the “Tappan Zee” Bridge. Earlier this year, proposals were made by Governor Cuomo’s political Allies to name the new bridge as the “Mario Cuomo” bridge after the former Governor, who of course was the current Governor’s father. The petition is located at change.org; it received 40,000 signatures in the first week.
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The Unadilla Town board is holding their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM at the Town Hall at 1648 State Highway 7.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce invites the public to attend its inaugural “A Taste for Commerce” event, today from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Andes Hotel, 110 Main Street, Andes. Area restaurant owners and caterers will create a signature sample using locally sourced ingredients, which will be available for purchase for a nominal fee.
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The Hartwick College Nursing Department invites the public to an informational meeting about its 18-month Accelerated Nursing Program. The event is Today, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in Johnstone Science Center, on the Hartwick College campus. More information on the event or the Accelerated Nursing Program is available at 431-4790 or 431-4324.
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The Broadway Theater League & NAC Entertainment present The Cyndi Lauper award Winning musical “Kinky Boots” tonight & tomorrow night at the Forum in Binghamton. Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 11-14-17)

Tickets for “Kinky Boots” are available at ticketmaster.com.
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Bassett Healthcare Network will host free smoking cessation seminars in recognition of the 2017 Great American Smokeout this week. Seminars will be located at November 15th at 12:00 noon at O’Connor Hospital, Delhi; at 6:00 PM at Tri-Town Regional Hospital; Sidney; & November 16th at 4:30 PM at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown; & November 17th at 6:00 PM at FoxCare Center. The clinics are Free to the public; registration is available at Bassett.org/smokeout.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-13-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 13, 2017

Closing arguments ended this morning & the Jury received their orders this afternoon, as the trial of Ramadan Abdullah draws to a conclusion in Broome County Court. Abdullah was originally charged in June & was indicted on 15 counts of Criminal possession of a weapon among other charges, for having a stockpile of weapons stored in various locations around Broome County.
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The State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services announced the availability of funding to establish or expand services for youth and young adults in recovery from addiction. Up to 15 projects will be awarded up to $12,000 each. This funding is part of the $25.2 million federal State Targeted Response Grant that New York State received in early 2017. More information is available at FindAddictionTreatment.ny.gov.
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The Oxford and McDonough Communities are invited to the 33rd annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner, served from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 23 at St. Joseph’s Church. Volunteers are needed to assist in serving and in the kitchen; more information is available at 843-6249. Free will donations will be accepted at the NBT Bank in Oxford.
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Several state lawmakers have written to Governor Cuomo and the state’s top corrections official to urge them to end solitary confinement of prisoners. More than 40 members of the Senate and Assembly claimed that the practice of isolating inmates for long periods of time amounts to torture, Cuomo’s administration insists it has taken significant steps to end traditional solitary confinement with new rules and standards for when a person may be placed in isolation.
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The 2017 regular deer and bear hunting seasons in New York’s Southern Zone begin at sunrise this Saturday through Sunday, December 10th. The Southern Zone regular season is New York’s most popular hunting season; approximately 85 percent of New York’s 575,000 licensed hunters participate. in the Southern Zone, late bow hunting and muzzle loading seasons will run from December 11th through December 19th this year. Hunters should refer to the 2017-2018 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide at dec.ny.gov.
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Congressman John Faso of the 19th Congressional district announced a live meeting on the current tax reform proposal tomorrow evening at 6:55pm. Those who would like to participate can sign up by faso.house.gov.signs up will continue until 3:00 pm Tuesday

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Governor Cuomo signed 5 bills Saturday on Veteran’s day, to support the Veterans living in New York:

(Cuomo 11-13-17)

There are 770,000 veterans in New York State, 28 of the 29 states with medical marijuana programs will now allow patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to qualify. Other bills signed Saturday include Providing combat veterans employed by the State with additional days of paid leave to obtain health services, counseling and access to other benefits & Waiving the civil service examination fee for veterans who were honorably discharged;
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Binghamton Police arrested a 66-year-old Ronald Cook of Utica at the Little Venice Restaurant in Binghamton Saturday afternoon. Cook is a Level 3 sex offender who removed his GPS ankle bracelet and didn’t report to his parole officer Wednesday, sparking a state wide manhunt.  Cook was convicted of raping a 24-year-old woman in Binghamton in 1990; he was also convicted in 1988 of first-degree sexual abuse and impersonating a police officer.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-10-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 10, 2017

State Police CNET officers executed a search warrant at 1406 Union Center Maine Highway in the Town of Union, Police seized 125 pounds of processed marihuana, 12 dosage units of LSD, plus crystal methamphetamine, hydrocodone, liquid hydrocodone, concentrated Marijuana, plus scales and drug paraphernalia. Investigators arrested 31-year-old Nicholas Espe of Endicott, for Criminal Possession of Marihuana & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Espe was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail pending future court action.
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The State Department of Corrections is asking the public to be call 911 if they spot 66-year-old Ronald Cook of Utica. Cook is a paroled Level 3 Sex offender who is accused of removing his GPS ankle bracelet. Cook was last seen in Rome Wednesday, wearing a bright yellow windbreaker, he is described as a white male; 5′ 9″ tall, weighing about 240 pounds, with gray hair and hazel eyes. Cook was convicted of raping a 24-year-old woman in Binghamton in 1990; he was also convicted in 1988 of first-degree sexual abuse and impersonating a police officer.
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The State Labor Department is advancing regulations on “just in time”, “call-in” or “on-call” scheduling, common practices that allow employers to schedule or cancel workers’ shifts just hours before or even after they start. The practices often leave workers scrambling to find childcare and force them to miss appointments, classes or important family commitments. The full regulation can be viewed at labor.ny.gov/schedulingregs
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The Sidney Veterans Day ceremony will be held at the Sidney VFW, tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM. A light lunch will be served following the ceremony at 133 East Main Street in Sidney.
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The Out Of The Woodworks Players will present “NO OPERA AT THE OP’RY HOUSE TONIGHT” tonight & Saturday at 7:00 PM & Sunday, at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available prior to each performance; more information is available at 563-2582
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NYSEG reported that about 220 customers, mostly in Hancock were without power today, from downed trees & power lines from high wind gusts last night through today. NYSEG crews are working to get the power restored as soon as possible this afternoon.
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The Tri-Town Regional Hospital will hold a Blood Drive tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage and has issued an emergency request for all blood types. The blood drive will be held in the Conference Room, Appointments may be made at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RedCross.
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Farmers will have two opportunities to drop off used agricultural film plastic for recycling under a special program offered by Otsego County Solid Waste Department, the Otsego County Soil & Water Conservation District, Otsego County Conservation Association, and Casella Waste Solutions. Collection dates are Saturday at the Southern Transfer Station in Oneonta, and Thursday, November 16 at the Northern Transfer Station in Cooperstown, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. both days. More information is available at 282-4087 or occainfo.org/recycling-agricultural-plastics.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 11-9-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 9, 2017

Today is the 2nd day of the trial of 64-year-old Ramadan Abdullah of Johnson City, in Broome County Court. Abdullah is accused of stockpiling weapons in various locations in Broome County; he was indicted for 15 counts of criminal possession of a weapon following his arrest in June
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Dr. Vance Brown announced that he is stepping down as President of Bassett Medical Center, but will stay on as CEO. Dr. William LeCates has been named as deputy President while a search is conducted to replace Dr. Brown. Dr. Brown announced that the move is part of a restructuring plan at Bassett.
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Governor Cuomo continues his push to get the entire New York Congressional Delegation to oppose President Trump’s Federal budget plans that would raise the taxes of New Yorkers:

(Cuomo 11-9-17)

Cuomo said that New York Sends 48 billion dollars more to the federal government each year than the state gets back in return, which is the highest amount of all 50 states>
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104-year-old Frank Doolittle of Bainbridge will be presented with the Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony in Sidney on Saturday, Veteran’s day. Doolittle will receive his medal Saturday at 2:00 PM in a ceremony at the Thomas Z. Fagan Municipal airport from Congresswoman Claudia Tenney; Doolittle served in World War 2 in the US Civil Air Patrol.
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The votes have been tabulated, and New York Voters Approved of Proposition #3 Tuesday, which would allow for the forming of a Land Bank, to allow for some projects to move forward on a case by case basis. The move would allow for some projects like making some roads wider & for the construction of bike paths in the Catskills & the Adirondacks.

State Police responded to a report of 3 people attempting to burglarize a home in the Town of Union. Responding troopers observed the reported vehicle & conducted a traffic stop. Police arrested 20 year old Alfred Irish of Endicott, 20 year old Anthony Bennett of Apalachin and 20 year old Vincent Pitts of Vestal, were arrested on Burglary Charges, they were arraigned in the Town of Union Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail with no bail set. Their next court dates are pending.
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The State Office of General Services announced a surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has been scheduled in Binghamton on Wednesday, November 15. Information on specific items and terms of sale are available at ogs.ny.gov, more information is available at (518) 457-6335. Next Wednesday Auction will begin at 9:30 AM at the Department of Transportation at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton
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State Senator Fred Akshar joined members of the Norwich Fire Department and Norwich Mayor Christine Carnrike to announce approximately $290,000 in State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) funding to purchase two new ambulances for the City of Norwich. The two ambulances were purchased this summer and have already been put into use, rotating into service to replace two older ambulances. Norwich Fire Department covers the City and Town of Norwich and the towns of Plymouth, North Norwich and Preston.
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Today, Hartwick College will host the 5th Annual Hartwick Hawks’ Night Fever, a pep rally for the entire College community, in Lambros Arena, Binder Physical Education Center, on the College campus. The event starts at 9 p.m., and is free and open to the community

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-8-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 8, 2017

State Police arrested 37-year-old Charlotte Heath of Guilford for Menacing & Harassment. Troopers responded to a report of a dispute on Phillips Odell Road, in the Town of Guilford, where Heath allegedly threatened her husband while trying to strike him with an unspecified item. She was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond. An order of protection was issued; Heath faces court action on November 14th.
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State Police, State Liquor Authority and Endicott Police Department conducted an Underage Drinker Identification Enforcement check Friday. They targeted 29 Broome County area convenience stores that sold alcoholic beverages, only 1 sold alcohol to an underage operative, at Kelly’s Gulf on State route 26 in the Town of Maine. 21-year-old store clerk Zonia Altamirano of Apalachin was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor; She was given an appearance ticket for Town of Maine Court on November 28th.
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The Hartwick College Nursing Department invites the public to an informational meeting about its 18-month Accelerated Nursing Program. The event is Tuesday, November 14, 2017, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in Johnstone Science Center, on the Hartwick College campus. More information on the event or the Accelerated Nursing Program is available at 431-4790 or 431-4324.
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Plans have moved along nicely & the Hotel accommodations at Tioga Downs recently opened, as part of their overall expansion. Spokesman Jim Weed Explains:

(Jim Weed 11-8-17)

Tioga Downs was one of only a few upstate venues allowed to expand with a casino after state laws allowed for more casino gambling in upstate counties.
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NY State of Health enrollments are underway for those looking to purchase Health Insurance for 2018. The Chenango Health Network is assisting residents in area counties by meeting with a Navigator face to face, according to spokesperson Chris McAvoy-Paul:

(Chris McAvoy-Paul 11-8-17)

Assistance will be offered by the Chenango Health Network, through the end of the New York State Enrollment period, which ends January 31st 2018.
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The elections results are in for many of the key races in the Tri-County Area: Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford is re-elected, for the 2 Sidney Council seats, the winners are Pete Cordes & Frank Selleck. Walton Supervisor Charles Gregory is re-elected, the Franklin Town Council winners were David Grant & Garret Sitts, Oneonta mayor Gary Herzig is re-elected, Oneonta Town Supervisor Robert Wood is re-elected, Oneonta town council Winners were Patricia Jacob & Randy Mowers, Butternuts town board Winners were Paul Irwin & Scot Lueck, for the Norwich City Council 4th Ward: Linda Kays Biviano wins, Norwich Town Council seats go to Stanley Foulds & Debra Cubbedge, the Otselic Supervisor is Marjorie Davis & Oxford Supervisor, incumbent Lawrence Wilcox wins. The proposition for all state voters: the Constitutional Convention was defeated, Cutting Public Pensions for convicted officials was approved, and allowing expansion of roads & bike paths in the Catskills & Adirondacks is too close to call. Candidates who won their races for seats on the Otsego County Board of Representatives include Ed Frazier, Michele Farwell, Kathleen Clark, Andrew Stammel, Margaret Kennedy, Peter Oberacker, David Bliss, Andrew Marietta, Keith McCarty, Adrienne Martini, Danny Lapin & Lizabeth Shannon.
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Governor Cuomo announced that applications for home heating assistance would be accepted beginning Monday, November 13 throughout New York State. The Home Energy Assistance Program is making $327 million in federal funding available to eligible older New Yorkers and low- and moderate-income New Yorkers to help cover heating costs. Households that are eligible can receive assistance of up to $726, depending on income, household size, and how the home is heated. Applications are accepted at local departments of social services, anyone living outside of New York City can apply for a regular Home Energy Assistance benefit online at myBenefits.ny.gov. Last year, nearly 1.5 million households received assistance through HEAP.
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Bassett Healthcare Network is currently holding their annual “Coats for Kids” event; new or gently used children’s coats can be dropped off at Bassett Healthcare Network locations or at any First Choice Cleaners before November 20th. Coats will be cleaned by First Choice Cleaners and the Distribution of the items will be November 25th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Bassett Healthcare at 125 Main Street, Oneonta & November 27 to December 1st from 10 AM to 4:00 PM at the Cooperstown Food Pantry, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown. More information is available at 547-3914
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 17 year old Dylan Osonitch of Queens for unlicensed operator, operating with an expired registration sticker displayed, failure to keep right, and driving while ability impaired by drugs, following a traffic stop in the Town of Colchester. Osonitch was later released on tickets returnable to Colchester Town Court at a later date.
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Governor Cuomo today announced completion of a $2.3 million project to renew 9.2 lane miles of concrete pavement repair along Interstate 88 between the I-88/Interstate 81 interchange and exit 3 in the towns of Dickinson and Fenton. Interstate-88 serves about 25,600 vehicles use this stretch of highway every day.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-7-17

by wcdonews Posted on November 7, 2017

Today is Election Day, with polls open until 9:00 tonight. All New York voters will decide on 3 propositions on the back of the ballot regarding a constitutional convention, if convicted politicians should lose their pensions, and if forest land in the Adirondacks and Catskills can be used for wider roads or bicycle paths. In Delaware County there are significant races for Town Supervisor in Sidney & Walton, for town board seats in Sidney & Franklin, in Chenango County for town supervisor in the towns of Norwich, Plymouth, Oxford, Smyrna & Otselic, plus Norwich city justice & Norwich city alderman in the 4th ward. In Otsego County, there are races for the Board of Representative’s in all districts except the 10th & 11th, where candidates are running unopposed. There are also races for the Town of Oneonta Supervisor & Town Board & Oneonta City Mayor, there are 4 candidates running for 2 seats on the Town of Butternuts board.
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Businesses in Chenango County and beyond will be looking to fill hundreds of job openings at the 3rd Annual College & Community Job Fair tomorrow at Morrisville State College’s Norwich campus. Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig comments:

(Steve Craig 11-7-17)

The College & Community Job Fair will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Morrisville’s Norwich campus, at 20 Conkey Avenue.
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A.O. Fox Hospital & Oneonta Job Corps Academy are partnering to bring the Oneonta community its first blood drive competition Wednesday & Thursday with the 1st Annual Donor Dash, to benefit the American Red Cross. Fox Spokesperson Gabby Argo explains:

(Gabby Argo 11-7-17)

Community members are encouraged to participate with employees at both locations, the Fox Hospital blood drive will be on Wednesday, at Fox Care Center. The Oneonta Job Corps Academy blood drive is on Thursday in the gymnasium, both events will be from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Donors can register at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-733-2767.
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An Autopsy performed at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton has determined that Kenneth Faulkner of New Rochelle died from a Cocaine Overdose. Oneonta Police had picked up Faulkner where they had warrants to search Faulkner & an apartment in Oneonta, following a drug investigation. Faulkner struggled with Oneonta Police officers & swallowed a packet believed to contain Cocaine, EMT’s brought him to Fox Hospital, and he died a few hours later, after the Police struggle Thursday night. The investigation into the incident is continuing by the Oneonta Police Department & the Otsego County District Attorney’s office.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 43-year-old Scott Burgess of New Jersey, for allegedly speeding on State Highway 268 in the Town of Hancock. Deputies accuse Burgess of driving while intoxicated, with a child as a passenger. Burgess was charged with Aggravated DWI & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, he was arraigned in the Town of Colchester Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 secured bond.
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State Police arrested 75-year-old John Skerkis of Texas for DWI, and other traffic violations, after troopers responded to an accident on Main Street in Milford. Troopers accused Skerkis of being intoxicated when he drove into a ditch; he refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content. Skerkis was arraigned in the Town of Milford Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $3,000 cash bail or $6,000 property bond. His next court date is on November 7, 2017.
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The State Preparedness Corps will conduct disaster preparedness training Today at the Sidney Public Library. The Training is free, There will 2 sessions, one from 3:00 to 4:30 PM for senior citizens & another for the general public from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Tri County Senior Center Spokesperson Carol Allen explains:

(Carol Allen 11-7-17)

The Tri County Senior Center & The Sidney United Way are co-sponsoring the Disaster Training, pre-registration is requested at 563-8065, or in person at the Senior Center in the SIdney Civic Center.
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The Next General Clinton Canoe Regatta committee meetings will be held later today, at Galaxy Bowl, 105 North Main Street in Bainbridge. The Race Committee meeting starts at 6:30 PM, the General Meeting at 7:30 PM

 

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