WCDO NEWS MONDAY 7-14-25

by wcdonews Posted on July 14, 2025

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-14-25

The State DEC and State Department of Health are issuing an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulate matter for today due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. The advisory is in effect until midnight tonight for all of the WCDO listening area & contiguous Counties.

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Binghamton Police Department & the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force conducted 2 search warrants in Binghamton, investigators found a loaded handgun, plus fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, $301 from drug proceeds, and items used for packaging and weighing narcotics. Police arrested Michael McCary of Binghamton, Rashee Shuler from Binghamton, Elizabeth Reid of Hallstead, Pennsylvania, Amanda Goodwin from Castle Creek, Arijana Makic of Johnson City, Christopher Johnson of Binghamton & George Smith of Manhattan, all face court action shortly.

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The 6th Ward Booster Club of Oneonta is bringing back the “Tennis Court Dance” events held many years ago, John Nader is one of the organizers & he told WCDO News about bringing this old tradition back:

(John Nader 7-14-25)

The Tennis Court Dance will be on July 25th at the 6th War Booster Club on Scramling Avenue, the event is free & open to the public.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that a rabies vaccination clinic is being held in Walton today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the 1st Baptist Church, 55 Townsend Street. More information about rabies is available by calling Public Health at 832-5200.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next general membership meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM in the back of Bob’s Diner, members & directors are urged to attend.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-14-25

State Police responded to a head-on crash Friday afternoon at about 4:20 PM on State Highway 28 in Delhi. 71-year-old Roger Hadley of Andes was operating a pick-up truck, he crossed over the double yellow line into on-coming traffic, he struck an SUV head-on & was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV, State Trooper Anna Aulino, was off duty and traveling home in her personal vehicle after completing her shift, she sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, Her injuries appear to be non-life threatening, Trooper Aulino graduated from the State Police Academy in 2023 and is assigned to Troop C. The State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene to conduct a full reconstruction of the crash, The Office of the Attorney General is also investigating the crash.

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State Police arrested 35 year old David Keener of Whitney Point, for 3rd degree Grand Larceny. Troopers accused Keener of using a victim’s business account at a local hardware store and making several unauthorized purchases, totaling more than $5800. Keener was located by Troopers on July 10 and arrested, he was processed & turned over to the Broome County Jail for Arraignment.

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Chenango Memorial Hospital announced that area students will have an opportunity to explore careers in healthcare through their “Career Days camp”, The program is a two-day, hands-on career exploration program for students entering grades 8 through 12. This year’s Career Days camp will take place Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15. The program is free of charge, but space is limited. Interested students must submit an application and a short essay by this Friday to be considered. For more information or to request an application, call (607) 337-4151.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Corrections Officers interested in continuing their career as part of the BCSO Family, those interested should call 607-778-3076 or e-mail Recruitment Director Charles Woody at JoinBCSO@broomecountyny.gov

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-11-25

by wcdonews Posted on July 11, 2025

State Police arrested 32 year old Joshua Shurtleff of Castle Creek for 2nd degree Assault & Criminal Contempt, after Troopers were dispatched to a report of an order of protection violation, they determined that Shurtleff was violating a full stay away order of protection, when Troopers attempted to place him under arrest, he resisted arrest and began fighting with Troopers. Shurtleff was ultimately placed in handcuffs, he was checked out at a local hospital then processed & was transported to the Broome County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.

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Spiedie Fest returns to Otsiningo Park in Binghamton August 1st to the 3rd, Organizer Dave Pessagno told WCDO about some of the highlights:

(Dave Pessagno 7-11-25)

Pessagno also said that Friday will be free admission, All of the information, schedules & tickets can be found at spiediefest.com.

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Otsego County Residents will have their annual Hazardous Waste Collection events coming up in August, Otsego County Solid Waste Department spokesman Kyle King explains:

(Kyle King 7-11-25)

For more information regarding the Hazardous Waste Collection, or for small businesses to register, call 607-547-4225.

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U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand announced that over $21 Million dollars in federal funding has been allocated to upgrade airport facilities and equipment at 16 airports across the State. This federal funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program, locally, the Greater Binghamton Airport will receive $181,174 to Reconstruct 51,000 square feet of existing terminal building and replaces the electrical system and associated lighting.

A.M. NEWS Friday 7-11-25

The Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball tournament will be held in Downtown Norwich this weekend, with some activities & registration going on today, organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 7-11-25)

Revoir said that the number of teams participating is getting closer each year to pre-Pandemic levels, the event brings thousands of people to Norwich each year.

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The Unadilla Carnival of Sales will be held tomorrow throughout the village, Unadilla Chamber President Jackie Carey explains:

(Jackie Carey 7-11-25)

Activities will continue in Unadilla Sunday with the Cullman Child Development Center Derby Day from 12:00 to 4:00 PM, Unadilla Mayor Jake Cotten explains:

(Jake Cotten 7-11-25)

More information about the derby day is available at ccdcderbyday.com.

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Delaware County Business Alliance will hold a meeting today at the Meredith Inn at 10:00 AM, regarding improving the ability to make a presentation at work. More information is available by calling (607) 746-2281

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The second season of concerts at Gilbertsville’s Dunderberg Gallery will continue tonight at 7:00 PM, with the theme of “American Songbook with a Twist.” Performing musicians will be Khalil Jade, Liam Herbert, and Keith Torgan with a focus on Folk Music and some original music, the Gallery is located at 118 Marion Avenue in Gilbertsville,

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Edmeston, from 10 am. – 3 pm., at Pathfinder Village, Schedule appointments at the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO THURSDAY 7-10-25

by wcdonews Posted on July 10, 2025

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-10-25

State Police arrested 43 Year old Delbert Dewey of Sherburne for Arson & Criminal Mischief, On July 5th, Troopers responded to a report of a vehicle on fire in a driveway on Classic Street in Sherburne. The investigation revealed that Dewey intentionally started a fire inside the vehicle after having a disagreement earlier in the day with the residents on Classic Street. Dewey was later arrested and was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $15,000 cash bail, $30,000 bond, pending future court action.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Joseph Clary of Oneonta, for Sex Offender Failure to Update Change of Address. Clary was released from the Elmira Correctional Facility, he was to report to the Otsego County Department of Social Services to secure temporary housing which would provide an address that would be listed on his State registry. After 10 days, Clary failed to notify or report to the DSS, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office or his parole officer, he was located Tuesday in Oneonta by parole officers and taken in to custody, he was taken to the Otsego County Correctional Facility for arraignment. .

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The Chenango County Health Department is asking County Residents to fill out an online health survey in the next few weeks, County Director of Health Isaiah Sutton explains:

(Isaiah Sutton 7-10-25)

Sutton said that the online survey can be found at chenangocounty.ny.gov, through August 31st. More information is also available at 607-337-1660.

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The 3rd Annual Taste of Chenango will be held in Norwich later this month to highlight what the County has to offer, according to Commerce Chenango President & CEO Sal Testani:

(Sal Testani 7-10-25)

The event will be held at the Chenango County Fairgrounds on Saturday July 26th from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, they will accept donations for local food banks at the event.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-10-25

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 year old Jacqueline Barkman of Oneonta for Grand Larceny, Burglary, Criminal Possession Controlled Substance & Criminal Trespass, following a larceny investigation at Walmart in the Town of Oneonta. Barkman was found to have removed over $1000 worth of merchandise without paying, she was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance, she was issued an appearance ticket to appear at a later date at Oneonta Town Court.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 58 year old Michael Mollo of Worcester, for DWI, Obstructing Governmental Administration, Reckless Driving, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Motor Vehicle Accident, as well as a host of other related charges, following an investigation into a property damage accident in the Town of Worcester. Mollo was found to be intoxicated and arrested, he was processed and released and is set to appear in court at a later date.

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Catholic Charities of Sidney will hold their Roll The Dice LCR fundraising tournament tonight in Sidney, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 7-10-25)

The event will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney, more information is available at 607-604-4071.

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An Ad-Hoc organization has been formed call the “Butternut Valley Neighbors”, they will be holding their 1st meeting tonight at the Morris Fire Hall regarding concerns that area residents may have regarding Federal budget cuts for various programs, spokesperson Andrea Hull told WCDO news that local experts will be speaking to the group:

(Andrea Hull 7-10-25)

The meeting at the Morris Fire House will begin at 6:30 PM, more information is available at 202-531-7393.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-9-25

by wcdonews Posted on July 9, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-9-25

A few more volunteers are needed for the upcoming Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Norwich this weekend, Organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 7-9-25)

Those interested in Volunteering can call the Norwich YMCA at 607-336-9622.

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The Wakeman Coffee Company and Muddy River Farm Brewery have partnered to host the first annual Sidney Brew-to-Brew 5K road race at 11 AM on Saturday, September 6th, spokesperson Colleen McKinney explains:

(Colleen McKinney 7-9-25)

Registration costs $25 now through August 30 and will increase on August 31. Proceeds from the race will benefit two great local non-profit organizations; The Uplift Collective, of Sidney Center, a nonprofit dedicated to children and families facing a significant health crisis, and The Delaware Valley Humane Society, which provides shelter and compassionate care for homeless animals.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all State government buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek, who passed away on July 6 in the line of duty, while responding to a fire in Conklin. Flags will be at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, July 10.

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An Audit by the State Comptroller’s Office found that the state Department of Health is not adequately overseeing adult care facilities, they failed to conduct timely inspections and lacked documentation to show critical problems were corrected. 18% of allegations had no evidence they were investigated. a few did not have evidence of any plans for an investigation at all. There were 534 adult care facilities operating in New York, serving 37,547 residents. The Audit can be found at osc.ny.gov.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-9-25

The Binghamton Police Department have released the names of the 2 people who died in a 3 car wreck Monday afternoon at the Court Street construction site in the City’s East End. The deceased operator of a Sedan was 49 year old Safwan Aziz of Binghamton, the deceased operator of the SUV was 71 year old Rafael Cuadra of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania , the unidentified driver of the 3rd vehicle suffered only minor injuries.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $36 million has been awarded to 48 projects across New York State through the County Infrastructure Grant Program. Locally, The City of Norwich was awarded $1 Million Dollars to build 20 new housing units on Plymouth Street to serve residents 62 years old and older, as well as individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. Funding for this project will allow for infrastructure expansions required to service these homes, including a new sanitary sewer, water supply system, and storm-water system, as well as streets, curbs, and sidewalks.

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The Town of New Berlin announced a ROAD CLOSURE today, on Homesville Hill Road. Motorists in the area are advised to use County 34 as an alternate route. The repairs will go on between 6:00 am. to 3:00 pm. today. Also, Unadilla officials announced that Kilkenny Street from Clifton Street to Village line will be closed from 6:15 am to approximately 2:00 pm today.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 7-8-25

by wcdonews Posted on July 8, 2025

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-8-25

State Police today announced that Troopers issued a total of 10,497 tickets statewide during the 4th of July STOP-DWI enforcement campaign, which ran from Thursday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 6th. Troopers arrested 210 people for DWI and investigated 716 crashes, including five fatal motor vehicle crashes, Troopers issued thousands of tickets for other traffic violations, including over 3500 for speeding, over 1000 for seat belt use, and 301 for failure to obey the Move Over Law. IN troop c there were 327 ticketed for speeding, 12 for distracted driving, 67 for violating seat belt laws & 46 for violating the move over law.

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State Police arrested 26 year old Calvin Verny-Rasmussen of Cortland for crimes involving children. Verny-Rasmussen’s arrest stems from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children indicating that child sexual abuse material was being shared online. The Troop C Computer Crimes Unit and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation further revealed that in addition to promoting and possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation, Verny-Rasmussen inappropriately touched a child under the age of 11, he was charged with Sexual Abuse, Promoting Sexual Performance of a Child, Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Verny-Rasmussen was processed and turned over to the Cortland County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond.

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Neal Morrison of Vestal pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in Broome County Court in exchange for a sentence of 8 years in State Prison, followed by 5 years of Post Release Supervision. Morrison also pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Firearm, for which he will receive a sentence of 1½ to 3 years in State Prison. The charges stem from 2 separate incidents, on April 21, Vestal officers encountered Morrison exhibiting signs of erratic behavior, he was taken into custody under Mental Health Law for evaluation. While securing his residence, officers observed a shotgun under a blanket along with a glass smoking device and a pellet gun. In May, Endicott Police Department responded to an abandoned residence, Morrison was found sleeping behind a couch, and there was an active warrant for his arrest. A search revealed a firearm in a holster, Morrison will be sentenced on October 9th in Broome County Court.

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The Nate Lull Scholarship Golf Tournament on Sunday at Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, raised $14,000 to be used for graduating seniors in 2026, Nate Commented about the generosity of people involved in the tournament each year:

(Nate Lull 7-8-25)

Lull said that he will have more details about another golf fundraiser and another at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney in the coming months.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-8-25

On July 5, 2025, members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to State Highway 80 in the Town of Sherburne for an unresponsive male on the shoulder of the road. Deputies located a deceased male who was later identified as 59-year-old Jeffery Maxson of Sherburne, who was walking on State Highway 80 Friday evening when he was struck by a vehicle that did not stop. The Detectives Division identified the vehicle with nearby security cameras, it was located and seized for further investigation. The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office at 607-334-2000.

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Binghamton Police, State Police & Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a head on crash in Binghamton yesterday at about 4:30 PM, where 2 people died and 1 person was injured in a 3 car crash in the Court Street construction zone. The drivers of a sedan and an SUV were pronounced dead at the scene, the driver of the 3rd vehicle was taken to Wilson Hospital, Police reported that it appeared a driver tried to pass a vehicle in the construction zone where no passing is permitted, causing the fatal crash. The investigation is continuing, the names of the deceased were not released pending family notification.

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Chenango County Planning and Economic Development Department has been approved by the state to help homeowners in the event of a natural disaster, Department Director Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 7-7-25)

Eligible homeowners may qualify for up to $50,000 to fix damages caused by natural disaster events, more information is available at hcr.ny.gov.

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State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Detail in Chenango and Otsego Counties. All of the businesses except one were in compliance, which was Ye Olde Shanty on South Canal Street in Oxford, where a 73-year-old employee was issued an appearance ticket for Prohibited Sale of Alcohol to a Person Under 21. 10 other businesses were in compliance in Norwich, Oxford, Greene, Smithville Flats and Morris.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56 year old Allan Pettit of Walton following an incident in the Town of Walton. On July 2nd, Deputies responded to a complaint of a man pointing a firearm at others in the Town of Walton, it was determined that Pettit had pointed a BB gun at the victims and threatened them with bodily harm. Deputies arrested and charged Pettit for 2 counts of Menacing, he was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to return to the Walton Town Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 7-7-25

by wcdonews Posted on July 7, 2025

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-7-25

State Police were dispatched on July 4th to Ridge Runner Road in Hancock for a report of an accident with fireworks. A preliminary investigation at the scene indicates that 2 males were on a pontoon boat on Somerset Lake setting off fireworks when numerous fireworks apparently ignited at the same time causing an explosion. One male was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the other male succumbed to his injuries on the scene.

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Helios Care announced that their next “Camp Forget-Me-Not” will be held in Walton later this month, helping children deal with grief, spokesperson Meghan Sagese comments:

(Meghan Sagese 7-7-25)

The program is facilitated by Grief Professionals, Registration is required by July 14th, at 607-432-5225, the meeting will be held at the Townsend Elementary School, on July 24th from 9:00 AM to 4:30PM

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An Ad-Hoc organization has been formed call the “Butternut Valley Neighbors”, they will be holding a meeting this Thursday at the Morris Fire Hall regarding concerns that area resident may have regarding Federal budget cuts for various programs, spokesperson Andrea Hull explains:

(Andrea Hull 7-7-25)

The meeting at the Morris Fire House Thursday will begin at 6:30 PM, more information is available at 202-531-7393.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Emily Tabler of Bronx, for Driving While Intoxicated, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of .08% or higher, Failure to keep right & Driving on the shoulder, following a property damage accident in the Town of Exeter. Deputies on patrol and came upon a motor vehicle accident on State Highway 28. Tabler was found to be intoxicated & was processed and released on an Appearance Tickets for Exeter Town Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-7-25

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit and run car vs. pedestrian accident on July 4, at about 8:45 pm on State Highway 80 near the Rogers Conservation Center in the Town of Sherburne. The Sheriff’s Office announced this morning that the vehicle and driver have been located. The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with any further information please contact the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office at 607-334-2000.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 year old Delbert Dewey of Sherburne for Burglary and 3rd Degree Grand Larceny in the Town of Sherburne. Dewey was found to be in possession of a stolen motorcycle, Deputies recently took a report of a stolen motorcycle in Sherburne, Deputies stopped to speak with Dewey at his residence, the motorcycle was at his residence, Dewey was located and taken into custody without incident & was released on an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Sherburne Court at a later date.

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West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek suffered a medical emergency while responding to the fire, Friday Morning in Conklin. Sitek was transported to Wilson Hospital where he was pronounced deceased, he served as the West Colesville Fire Chief for 3 years. The Case is currently under investigation by the Broome County Fire Investigation Office, the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.

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Over 2,000 people attended the 3rd annual Southern Tier Music Fest in Sidney at the Airport Saturday. About 400 walk up tickets were purchased due to the perfect weather conditions, there was 7 hours of music featuring headliner Uncle Kracker, plus a Queen & an AC/DC tribute band, Alyssa Crosby from “The Voice” and the 9-1-1 Band, the day ended with a Fireworks Display, Organizer Ed Curley told WCDO News that the even was deemed a complete success.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded recently to a report of a trespass in progress in the Village of Walton, with a physical altercation had occurred while in the presence of a child, and personal property belonging to multiple individuals had been damaged throughout the incident. Deputies arrested and charged both 34-year-old Charles Boecke and 27-year-old Siara Mettler for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Mischief, they were both processed and released on appearance tickets returnable to the Village of Walton court at a later date.

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2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today, one in Richfield Springs from 1:30 pm. – 5:30 pm., at the Community Center, another will be held in Bradbury from 1:30 pm. – 5:30 pm., at the Bradbury Town Hall, schedule appointments at the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit  redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-3-25

by wcdonews Posted on July 3, 2025

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-3-25

State Police arrested 52 year old Lawrence Slater of Norwich, after a Chenango County Grand Jury indictment. Slater was operating a vehicle on April 12th and crashed into an on-coming vehicle driven by 62 year old Steven Biviano of Oxford, who was pronounced dead at the scene, on State Highway 12 in the town of Oxford. Slater was operating the vehicle with a BAC of .18%, he was charged with Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Manslaughter, Vehicular Manslaughter, Felony DWI & Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, he was was arraigned in Chenango County Supreme Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail, or $50,000 bond.

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47 year old Steven Caiati of Starlight, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to 1 count of Tampering with Physical Evidence and 1 count of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, for driving under the influence of methamphetamine, he attempted to conceal his stash of methamphetamine from police. Caiati will be required to pay a fine of $1,270 while also having his driver’s license suspended for 6 months, he was sentenced to time served (approximately 90 days) and extradited to Pennsylvania where his parole will be violated as a result of this felony conviction.  

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62 year old Keith Ward of the Bronx pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to Grand Larceny, Ward cashed a forged check at an area bank, the case was presented to the Delaware County Grand Jury and obtained an indictment, he failed to appear for arraignment and the Delaware County Court issued a warrant. Ward was taken into custody on the warrant and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail. Judge Hubbard sentenced Ward to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison, Ward will likely receive additional prison time as a result of violating parole.

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The Otsego County Health Department reported that a Bat has tested positive for Rabies in the town of Morris. The Health Department reminds area pet owners to make sure that their pets have been vaccinated, more information is available at 607-547-4230 or at the Health Department page at otsegocounty.com

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The Southern Tier Music Fest will be held Saturday at the Sidney Airport, with a day full of top entertainment, according to co- organizer Ed Curley:

(Ed Curley 7-3-25)

More information is available at southerntiermusicfest.com.

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The Nate Lull Golf Tournament will be held Sunday in Franklin, to raise money for the Nate Lull Scholarship program, which handed out $18,000 in scholarships to area seniors recently, and look to give away more next year, Nate commented on the WCDO Morning show earlier this week about the Tournament:

(Nate Lull 7-3-25)

More information about the scholarship, golf tournament and all thing local sport can be found at natelull.com.

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The Chenango Blues Association NBT Summer Concert Series starts tonight in the East Park in Norwich, featuring Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr.. Shows are scheduled for July 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st, as well as on every Thursday in August, each show starts at 7:00 PM.

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The Oneonta Hometown July 4th Parade will be held on Friday July 4th, with staging on Market Street. The parade starts at 1:00 PM, a festival will follow the parade at Neawha Park, with the night ending with a fireworks display, the event is being coordinated by Hill City Productions & the Oneonta Parade Team.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Cooperstown from 12:30 pm. – 5:30 pm., at the Bassett Hall, 31 Beaver St, Another Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta Saturday from 10 am. – 3 pm., at the Southside Mall – Oneonta YMCA, Schedule appointments at the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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State Police and local law enforcement agencies have increased patrols to crack down on reckless and impaired driving during the July 4th holiday weekend. Law enforcement officers from across the state will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target aggressive driving during the busiest travel weekend of the summer, the campaign will run through Sunday, July 6th.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-2-25

by wcdonews Posted on July 2, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-2-25

Referees are needed for this year’s Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Norwich, which is a paid position again this year, according to organizer Tom Revoir:

(Tom Revoir 7-2-25)

The Tournament will be held in Downtown Norwich on the weekend of July 12th & 13th, Those interested in being a referee or Volunteering in other capacities, can call the Norwich YMCA at 607-336-9622.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Joseph Amaro of Cooperstown & 43 Year Old Cricket Miller of Oxford, for charges related to a recent vehicle pursuit following an attempted traffic stop in Norwich. Amaro drove erratically, and Miller threw items at a patrol vehicle, causing several thousand dollars’ worth of damage. The pursuit ended in Ilion in Herkimer County, after Amaro’s vehicle struck a uniformed member of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, causing injuries. Amaro was charged with Obstruction, Conspiracy, Resisting Arrest, 2nd degree Assault Criminal Mischief, Unlawful Fleeing & Reckless Endangerment, as well as 74 Vehicle and Traffic Law citations, Miller was charged with Conspiracy, Criminal Mischief, Reckless Endangerment, Obstruction & Resisting Arrest, plus 8 citations for violating Vehicle & Traffic laws. Both were arraigned & remanded to the Chenango County Jail pending future court action.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45 year old Bobbi-Jo Nye of Oneonta for Grand Larceny, following an investigation into a complaint that occurred in the Town of Oneonta where over $1000 of items were removed from the Oneonta Home Depot without payment. Nye was arrested, processed, and released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Oneonta Town Court at a later date.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 42 year old James Clark Jr. who is wanted on a Warrant for 2nd degree Assault by the Town of Meredith Court. Clark is described as a white male, 5’10” with brown hair, brown eyes, Anyone with information should contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at (607) 832-5555 or “Submit a Tip” at the Sheriff’s office APP.

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Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival returns to downtown Norwich this September 6th & 7th, featuring art, music, and family-friendly experiences. Colorscape’s NBT Mainstage, located in East Park, will again spotlight nationally and regionally recognized bands and solo performers, The Art Zone Stage offers puppeteers, jugglers, musicians, and information is available at colorscape.org.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-2-25

State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols to crack down on reckless and impaired driving ahead of and during the July 4th holiday weekend. Law enforcement officers from across the state will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target dangerous and aggressive driving during what is considered the busiest travel weekend of the summer. The campaign began on Monday, and will run through Sunday, July 6.

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Nicholas Vitale pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Oneida County Court, to attempted offering a false instrument for filing, Vitale acknowledged submitting a false form, in an attempt to stop any investigation by State Police, State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, and the Attorney General’s Office, into the death of Messiah Nantwi at the Midstate Correctional Facility in March. Vitale was also sentenced on Tuesday to a $750 fine, $200 State surcharge and $50 DNA fee. He also had to agree to resign from his job.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that starting this fall through SUNY and CUNY Reconnect, New York State will cover tuition, fees, books and supplies for community college students ages 25-55 pursuing select associate degrees in high-demand occupations, such as Advanced manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Technology, Nursing and health fields, Green and renewable energy and education.

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