WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-13-25

by wcdonews Posted on March 13, 2025

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-13-25

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand blasted the Trump administration’s plan to fire more than 80,000 VA employees, including roughly 20,000 veterans, and to push back against the administration’s dishonest claim that these cuts will not affect veterans’ ability to access health care and receive the benefits they are owed.

(Gillibrand 3-13-25)

Senator Gillibrand said she hopes that the VA & Veterans in good standing file lawsuits to try to stop the cuts at the Veterans’ Affairs.

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28 year old Erin Hubbell of Margaretville pleaded guilty to violating the terms and conditions of her conditional discharge, she was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 364 days in the Delaware County Jail. On March 17, 2024, Erin Hubbell, & 3 other individuals, were arrested after a traffic stop of their vehicle and a search uncovered fentanyl, she pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, as part of her plea bargain she agreed to seek help for drug addiction and refrain from further violations, however, Hubbell was stopped by State Police On January 8th, a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of Cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin & other narcotics, she was arrested & still faces unrelated felony drug charges. The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office filed a request to declare her delinquent on the terms of her conditional discharge, leading to the latest sentence.

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A Chenango County Grand Jury recently indicted Jason Chase was indicted for criminal possession of a controlled substance, The indictment accuses Chase of possessing fentanyl with intent to sell in the Town of Sherburne in February.

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The Sidney Summer Music series will be back again this year in the lot next to Roasted at Main & Division Streets, there are a few changes according to Sidney Chamber of Commerce president Teri Schunk:

(Teri Schunk 3-13-25)

Any changes in the schedule of any of those performances will be on the Sidney Chamber Facebook page.

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The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting the inaugural “Be My Neighbor” Day from 10 am. until noon Friday. “Be My Neighbor” Day is based on the principles of Fred Rogers, the host of the famous “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood” program on PBS for many years, Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin comments:

(Jessica Moquin 3-13-25)

Moquin said that Guest organizations will include Chenango County 4-H Youth Development, Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, and The Place. Visit ChenangoHistorical.org for more details about this and other museum programs.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow for a fundraising concert for the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club on August 23rd at the 6th ward Booster Club field at 4:00 PM. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com, the show features headliners Train, along with with Edwin McCain & Graham Barham. The show is a fundraiser for the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club at 70 River Street.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 3-13-25

State Troopers are out in full force with the St. Patricks’s Day celebrations coming up this weekend. The STOP-DWI campaign runs through next Tuesday, with St. Patrick’s Day on Monday this year. In 2024, the troopers ran their St. Patrick’s Day campaign resulted in over 5,500 tickets, they arrested 132 for DWI infractions and they also investigated 199 crashes during that weekend.

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A Chenango County grand jury recently indicted John Williams for 2nd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, last November 7th at the Red Roof Inn on North Broad Street in the City of Norwich, Williams was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine with intent to sell.

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GE Aerospace announced that they are investing $5 million at the Unison facility in Norwich. The investment will support quality and inspection equipment, new machines for production and tooling to support the design and production of alternators, sensors and ignition systems for military aircraft.

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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that they will hold their next Networking event Today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The event will be held at the new Chamber Office at 189 Main Street in Oneonta suite 401.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-12-25

by wcdonews Posted on March 12, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-12-25

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced the conviction of Duane Kinne of Walton pleaded guilty to 6 counts of Unlawful Surveillance, for secretly installing a camera in a bathroom shower and using the recordings for his own gratification, plus 1 count of Criminal Sexual Act for admitting to performing a sexual act on a boy less than 13 years old. Kinne will be sentenced at a later date.

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Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado was in Oneonta Tuesday, he announced that the Utica Center for Development was holding their grand opening of a new veterans resource center in the Oneonta Armory. The new location at 4 Academy Street in Oneonta, will be open Monday through Friday from 8 am. until 4 pm. More information is available at ucdevelopment.org.

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The Tri Town Theatre announced their next Production will be the musical “Big Fish” in May. Cast Member George Wells talked about the show on WCDO this morning:

(George Wells 3-12-25)

The shows will be on May 2nd & 3rd at 7:30 PM, with a Sunday Matinee on May 4th at 2:00 PM, tickets are available at tritowntheatre.com/bigfish.

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“Popeye The Slayer Man” is a movie shot locally that gives a different spin on the old Popeye character, which will be premiering locally & will play in about a dozen movie theaters around the nation, Korey Rowe of Otsego Media is the Director of Photography, he told WCDO News about the movie:

(Korey Rowe 3-12-25)

Rowe said that the movie will premier for the public on march 21st at the Southside Mall Cinemas, it will also be available on Apple TV.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-12-25

The State Department of Health announced the 1st case of measles in New York State outside of New York City in 2025, the 3rd case in the state this year. The case was identified in a patient less than 5 years of age in Suffolk County and was confirmed at the Department’s Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany. It has been determined there was potential exposure to measles for the public and persons who visited the pediatric emergency department at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on March 3 to March 4, or visited an inpatient child there on March 3 to March 6. More information is available at health.ny.gov/diseases. All New Yorkers are urged to protect themselves by making sure they’re up to date on vaccines.

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The Jericho Arts Council present The Ryan Clan, an Irish Family, that will perform Saturday Night at 7:00 PM the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Tickets are $15, and in the gallery will be the showcase of student artwork. Tickets can be reserved by calling (607) 288-3882.

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The Chenango Arts Council will be hosting a Student’s Art Showcase with a reception this Saturday afternoon, Council Spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 3-12-25)

The event is free & open to the public at 27 West Main Street in Norwich.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-11-25

by wcdonews Posted on March 11, 2025

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-11-24

New York Farm Bureau outlined their priorities for the federal Farm policies today, Farm Bureau President David Fisher said that Tariffs present a problems for New York Farmers:

(David Fisher 3-11-25)

The US Farm bill that is currently followed was formulated in 2018, it runs through September 30, 2025, so a new farm bill will need to be passed in the coming months.

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The strike by Department of Corrections officers ended officially on Monday Morning, over 2,000 correction officers who did not return to work by the 6:45 am. deadline on Monday have been fired.

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The Nate Lull Scholarship is taking applications now and more money has been added to the amount for this year, according to WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull:

(Nate Lull 3-11-25)

Lull said that the application deadline for this year’s scholarship is May 16th, with the winners to be announced in June, all the information is available at nate lull.com

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Hartwick College is offering over 50 online summer classes across three sessions between May 26 and Aug. 15. The session will be open to current Hartwick students, students from other colleges, recent high school graduates, high school seniors (with permission), and adult learners, registration for Hartwick’s summer online classes opened on March 3rd, more information, including course offerings and session dates, are available at hartwick.edu/summeronline.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 3-11-25

The latest Sienna College Poll shows that Governor Kathy Hochul has the support of 46% of Democrats, with a commanding lead over Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado, 11%, and Rep. Ritchie Torres, 10%. Hochul’s favorability has 40% approval while 50% disapprove, with an even split on job approval (46-48%). President Trump’s favorability rating, 39% approve, while 57% disapprove, is little changed from last month, but his overall job approval rating was 42% favor & 55% disapprove, is down by 3% from February.

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Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado will deliver the 2025 Leslie G. Rude Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, Mar. 11, at 5 p.m. in the Anderson Center for the Arts on the Hartwick College campus. His presentation, “Public Service in New York,” is free and open to the public.

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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights sent letters to 60 universities under investigation for antisemitic discrimination and harassment, the department is investigating five universities for reports of antisemitic harassment. Additionally, 55 universities are under investigation or monitoring due to complaints to the department, including SUNY Binghamton and Cornell University.

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Broadway In Binghamton is bring back the “Addams Family” tonight & tomorrow night at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton, Murphy Fauci of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Murphy Fauci 3-11-25)

Tickets are available for the March 11th & 12th shows at BroadwayInBinghamton.com or by calling 607-772-1391.

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A vehicle drove into to Advance Auto Parks store on Main Street in Oneonta on Monday afternoon, stopping just inside the front door area, all of the occupants in the vehicle were treated for minor injuries and released at the scene.

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Chenango County DPW is announcing the closure of Hurlburt Road between Pike Road and Balsam Tyler Road in the Town of McDonough between Wednesday and Thursday, March 13th. The roadway will be open to local traffic only, more information is available at 607-337-1710.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 3-10-25

by wcdonews Posted on March 10, 2025

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-10-25

State Troopers will be out in full force with the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations coming up later this month. The STOP-DWI campaign will kick off Thursday, March 13 and last until Tuesday, March 18. St. Patrick’s Day is on Monday, March 17th this year. In 2024, the troopers ran their St. Patrick’s Day campaign from March 15th through March 17th. In that time, troopers issued over 5,500 tickets during that time. State Troopers also made 132 arrests for DWI infractions and they also investigated 199 crashes during that weekend.

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Wildfires have been reported on Long island, as well as another in the Adirondacks, the State’s annual Burn Ban will start on March 16th & will run through Mid May. The DEC reports that the Open burning of debris is the single-largest cause of spring wildfires in New York State. When temperatures warm and the past fall’s debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily, further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation.

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The State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced an agreement between the department and the union representing thousands of corrections officers who have been on strike state-wide for 20 days. Staff were expected to return to work today, The details of the agreement were not disclosed.

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March is Maple Month in New York State, with special Maple related events scheduled state wide throughout the month. Maple Weekends are scheduled for March 22-23 and March 29-30 New York State Ranks Second to Vermont in Maple Production, which increased to 846,000 Gallons in 2024, Up Nearly 100,000 Gallons from 2023 Season

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Former Major League Manager Buck Showalter, who managed both the Yankees & the Mets, was announced as the keynote speaker at the 10th Greater Binghamton Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class. Showalter was a four-time Manager of the Year in MLB, The Hall of Fame ceremony is set for April 28 at the Double Tree Hotel in Binghamton.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-10-25

Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 7 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit Friday against the U.S. Department of Education for unlawfully canceling teacher pipeline grant programs that were authorized by Congress. The Teacher Quality Partnership and Supporting Effective Educator Development grant programs, which creates a new teacher pipeline to fill positions in hard-to-staff schools in rural and urban areas, helping hundreds of teachers-in-training to graduate and fill positions in schools experiencing teacher shortages.

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State Police at Deposit responded Thursday to a fatal crash in the 4100 block of State Route 26 in the town of Nanticoke. Troopers, Maine Ambulance and Glen Aubrey Fire Department found that a Ford pick-up that had crashed, with the driver pinned underneath the tire. It was determined that the driver was already deceased by the time the first responders arrived. The driver is identified as 22 year old Sethe Menta of Lisle, Members of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Collision Reconstruction Unit also responded to the scene.

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Walton Fire Department responded Sunday afternoon to a structure fire in the Town of Walton. The call came in as a chimney fire with the homeowner concerned that it had extended into the wall behind the wood stove as there was black smoke and the sound of fire within the walls. At 4:45 pm the homeowner reported seeing flames upstairs and was unsure if it was coming from walls or chimney. Sidney Center and Trout Creek departments were moved from their station to the scene and Franklin Fire Dept was requested for a tanker. By 5:17 the fire was reported under control with units checking for extension and doing overhaul work. No injuries were reported.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 3-7-25

by wcdonews Posted on March 7, 2025

WCDO News Friday 3-7-25

State Police executed a search warrant in the town of Solon as part of an investigation which resulted in the removal of 41 animals, including 5 goats, 2 cows, a pig, 28 chickens, 4 ducks and a cat were in need of immediate medical care. 38 year old Kyle Heller was also found to be in possession illegally of firearms because he is a convicted felon. Heller was charged with multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon, Charges related to the animals are pending as investigators are waiting for the veterinary reports. Troopers were assisted by the Susquehanna SPCA, the Cortland County SPCA and the DEC, Heller was transported to the Cortland County Correctional Facility for centralized arraignment. The investigation is on-going.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for illegally firing thousands of probationary federal workers, including hundreds in New York. In the last week of February, 372 federal workers had filed for unemployment in New York. More than 1,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees nationwide were fired in February, including workers at VA medical centers in New York. In Buffalo and Syracuse, more than 100 Internal Revenue Service employees have been fired at the height of tax season. The coalition is seeking a court order to stop further mass layoffs without notice and the reinstatement of all illegally fired federal workers who have been laid off since January 20, 2025.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of 37 year old Joseph Scianablo of Cooperstown following an investigation in to a 2023 larceny. it was discovered that Scianablo was a level 2 sex offender, who had relocated to Florida in 2023 without making the proper notifications to the New York State Sex Offender Registry, he turned himself in Wednesday to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office on an active arrest warrant issued through the Middlefield Town Court. he was processed and was held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await Arraignment.

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Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 am Sunday Morning, where people move their clocks ahead one hour. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is urging everyone to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors at that time.

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The State DEC announced that hunters in New York harvested an estimated 1,685 bears during the 2024 hunting season, which was 24% higher than 2023 and approximately 13% higher than the five- and 10-year averages, an estimated 1,028 bears came here in the Southern Zone.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce “Empower” series continues today at the Stonewall at the Meredith inn. Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 3-7-25)

The event runs from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, This session will be led by John Mancuso of Authentic Communication Matters.

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The Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by Chobani & the Community Cupboard Food Pantry is being held this afternoon at the corners of State Route 7 & 8, the event runs from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of every month.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-6-25

by wcdonews Posted on March 6, 2025

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-6-25

The Chenango County Planning Department is hosting a traveling training session, in conjunction with “Getthere,” from the Rural Health Network of South Central New York. Shane Butler of the Chenango County Planning Department explains:

(Shane Butler 3-6-25)

Butler said that a Getthere representative will visit the Norwich American Legion from 10 am. to 12 pm. on March 27 to train organizations and individuals on how to utilize their services.

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Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 21 year old Lavar McDaniel was sentenced in Broome County Court to 8 years in State Prison, followed by 5 years of post release supervision, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. The prison sentence will be followed by 3 years of post-release supervision, on July 4, 2024, he Binghamton Police observed a vehicle with all the brake lights activated and the engine running, they found McDaniel slumped over the steering wheel, he was also wanted on an active arrest warrant, a search of the vehicle revealed a digital scale, narcotics, a firearm, and a firearm magazine. 2 years were added to McDaniels sentence following a assault of another inmate in the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44 year old Karli Sydor of Albany after an investigation into falsified business records involving medicine. Sydor turned herself in to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office today, she was charged with 3 counts of falsifying business records, for allegedly altering medical records to cover shortages in medicine after failing to resupply orders in a timely fashion. She was fired as a nurse immediately, and left the area and a warrant was issued for her arrest, she is scheduled to appear in Middlefield town court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-6-25

State Police arrested 25 year old Nathanael Moon of Franklin Sunday for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Troopers initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle traveling on Main Street in the city of Oneonta at an abnormally slow speed, Moon was asked to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, which confirmed impairment. Moon was arrested and transported to SP Oneonta where he was additionally evaluated by a New York State Police Drug Recognition Expert. Moon was processed and issued appearance tickets to the Oneonta City Court on April 2nd, and was released to a sober third party.

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34 year old Jade Pittsley of Binghamton was sentenced in Federal Court to 8 years in prison following her guilty plea to escaping from federal custody and possessing and intending to distribute methamphetamine. As part of her prior guilty plea, Pittsley admitted that in November 2023, while she was serving a federal term of imprisonment for a drug offense involving methamphetamine, she was under the supervision of a halfway house. Pittsley was directed to return to the halfway house but never did. Days later, law enforcement found Pittsley carrying methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in her purse. Pittsley was also sentenced to a 4-year term of supervised release after she is released from prison.

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The CDO Workforce is holding a mini job fair & employment information sessions today at 5460 State Highway 12 in Norwich. Representatives from Achieve, UHS & Chenango County are looking to fill positions locally, the job fair will run from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-5-25

by wcdonews Posted on March 5, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-5-25

State Police arrested 37 year old Christopher Donaldson of Oneonta, early Saturday Morning for DWI, after Troopers were dispatched to a crash in Unadilla. Troopers arrived to find that a pick-up truck struck an embankment and ended in the driveway of a residence. Donaldson failed the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, he was arrested and transported to State Police Troop C Headquarters where his B.A.C was .14%. Donaldson was issued appearance tickets to the Unadilla Town Court on April 1st and released to a sober third party.

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The Chenango Arts Council will have the opening reception of the Chenango Student Art Showcase later this month at the Mareia Brown & Raymond Loft Galleries in Norwich, Spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 3-5-25)

The opening will be from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at 27 West Main Street in Norwich, more information is available at chenangoarts.org or by calling 607-336-2787.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-5-25

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 year old Kristopher Kovack of Smyrna for False Written Statement, and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Kovack was found to be in possession of stolen property, during the investigation, he provided a statement which was later found to be false. Kovack was arraigned at & was released on his own recognizance with a separate court date.

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State Police arrested 31 year old Andrew Burdick of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania for Driving While Intoxicated. A Trooper was dispatched to a complaint about an ATV driving around Silver Lake Road and shining lights into a residence. The Trooper was able to locate an ATV flipped on its side on Bull Hill Road, Burdick was arrested & was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for centralized arraignment. State Police arrested 15 people for driving while intoxicated or impaired in Troop C from February 24th through March 2.

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The State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has placed 15 individuals on leave in connection with the death of 22 year old Messiah Nantwi, who was incarcerated at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy. this is the 2nd investigation of an inmates death at Marcy , the other being of Robert Brooks in December, the investigation into this Nantwi death is ongoing.

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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that they will hold their next Networking event on March 13th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The event will be held at the new Chamber Office at 189 Main Street in Oneonta suite 401.

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The Governor’s Traffic Safety committee reminds area motorists that they must safely share the road with a variety of other users. These include slow moving vehicles such as agricultural and construction equipment as well as animal-drawn vehicles. The “slow-moving vehicle” symbol, a reflective triangle, must be displayed on the back of vehicles that travel less than 40 mph, motorists should slow down if they encounter a slow moving vehicle, and pass only in approved passing lanes.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 3-4-25

by wcdonews Posted on March 4, 2025

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-4-25

Fans of Irish dancing can go to the Foothills Performing Arts Center tonight for a performance of the “Step Crew”, Spokesman Geoff Doyle comments:

(Geoff Doyle 3-4-25)

Tickets may still be available online at foothills pac.org.

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Area Police agencies are reminding motorists to lock up their cars after another round of thefts have been reported. In addition, people should never leave items in plain view within a parked vehicles, as thieves may be more tempted to break into the vehicle.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-4-25

57 year old Paul Geer of Hancock was convicted by a jury in US District Court for 2 counts of coercing and enticing 2 separate children to travel across state lines to engage in unlawful sexual activity and 2 counts of transporting the children across state lines with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity with those children. Geer was a teacher at the Family Foundation School in Hancock, where he used his position of authority to coerce 2 students to travel with him to Maine and Toronto, Canada. where he raped or otherwise sexually abused each of the two children. Sentencing is scheduled for July 9th, where Geer is expected to be sentenced to many years in prison & pay fines up to $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of up to 5 years after prison.

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A Chenango County Grand Jury indicted Brandon King for 1st degree rape, 1st degree burglary, 2 counts of menacing and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation. On January 17th, in the Town of Norwich, King armed himself with a rifle and then broke into a home, restrained the victim, held a knife to the victim’s neck, and strangled the victim.

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A State Trooper observed a vehicle off the roadway on State Highway 30 near County Highway 8 in the town of Roxbury Sunday Morning. An investigation at the scene determined that a Jeep Cherokee was traveling west on State Highway 30 when it went off the roadway and struck an embankment. 59 year old Karen Tesi of Grand Gorge was transported to Margaretville Hospital then later air lifted by LifeNet to Albany Medical Center. Her injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

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State Police arrested 26 year old Morgan Hopkins of Cortland for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child Less than 17 years of age and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child less than 16 years of age. Hopkins is accused of promoting and possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation. His arrest followed an investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his Cortland residence. The investigation stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Hopkins was transported to the Cortland County Correctional Facility for arraignment.

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The State Department of Financial Services, Department of Public Service and the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection secured more than $245 million in recoveries and restitution for New Yorkers in 2024, assisting over 71,000 New York households & returning $17.3 million to consumers, an 78% increase over 2023. Governor Hochul also proposed more consumer protection items in her State of the State and Executive Budget proposal to protect consumers shopping online, to crack down on exploitative practices.

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