WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-27-23

by wcdonews Posted on October 27, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-27-23

State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force through Halloween in order to crack down on impaired and reckless driving. The enforcement period begins today and runs through Tuesday, October 31st, the annual effort is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.

The Heavy Metal Haul Out for the Delaware Valley Humane Society & conducted by Waste Recovery Enterprises, brought in a substantial amount of money for the Shelter, directer Erin Insinga told WCDO news how much was raised:

(Erin Insinga 10-27-23)

Insinga said that the money raised will go for the normal operation of the shelter, they hope to do the haul out for the 5th time next year with Waste Recovery Enterprises.

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The Foothills Performing Arts Center will be the site of the Magical Masquerade Ball Saturday night, executive Director Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 10-27-23)

Doyle said that there were still some tickets available at foothillspac.org, and there may be some tickets available at the box office prior to the show Saturday night.

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Chenango Arts Council 2023/24 Season continues on Saturday as audiences will be treated to a spooky Halloween show guaranteed to be one of a kind, according to coucil spokesperson Mary Beth Miller:

(Mary Beth Miller 10-27-23)

Jekyll and Hyde will allow people to experience a silent movie as was it originally intended, as a community, on a big screen and with live music, more information or tickets are available at chenangoarts.org.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Commitment to Community Honorees will hold their annual awards dinner Saturday, Chamber Spokesperson June White told WCDO news about the winners:

(June White 10-27-23)

The annual dinner will be held Saturday @ the Bainbridge Community Center.

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The 49th Festival of Bands will be held at the Norwich High School Football Field tomorrow with 8 field bands performing at the combination performance & fundraiser, Spokesman Paul Musk explains:

(Paul Musk 9-28-23)

Musk said that Concession will be available for those in attendance, as part of the fundraising efforts, More information is available at nysfbc.org, or by calling Musk at 336-7883.

.M. NEWS Friday 10-27-23

State Police were asked to check the welfare of a student at Schenevus Central School, The student left the school after speaking with school staff and was interviewed at home by Investigators. It was determined that the student was suffering from a mental health crisis and did have a firearm in his possession while at school. The student did not make any direct threats or display a weapon at any time. The juvenile was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Criminal Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds and appeared before a judge in Otsego County Supreme Court – Youth Part. Investigators applied for an Extreme Risk Protection Order and the juvenile was transported for a mental health evaluation.

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Ganesh Ramsaran pleaded guilty to killing his wife Jennifer in 2012 in Chenango County Court Thursday. Ramsaran was sentenced to 22 years in prison for manslaughter, Ramsaran was granted a retrial last year after Ramsaran claimed he received inadequate defense in his previous trial.

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Troopers located the work truck belonging to Barney and Sons Well Drilling in Laurens. It was located unoccupied on a dirt road in the town of Sidney. The investigation is on-going. Anyone who knows the person that took the truck or saw someone operating the truck either late at night on October 24 or in the early morning of October 25 is asked to call New York State Police at (607)561-7400.

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Saturday in the Park with Chobani concludes tomorrow starting at 9:00 AM in West Park in Norwich, which will coincide Halloween themed events around Norwich Saturday, for the annual “Nor-Witch Festival”. Norwich BID Spokesperson Mindy Chawgo explains:

(Mindy Chawgo 10-27-23)

More information is available at Saturday in the Park with Chobani on Facebook or by calling 607-226-2211.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-26-23

by wcdonews Posted on October 26, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-26-23

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Garrett Huffman of Nineveh after they received a complaint of an assault to an elderly couple. Huffman was acting as a Home Healthcare Aid for the elderly couple, he allegedly assaulted them & forced them to turn over debit card and signed checks, he then stole the victim’s vehicle and fled the area. The victims were taken to an area hospital, in serious condition. Detectives tracked Huffman into Pennsylvania and then later back into Broome County, a felony Arrest Warrant was issued, he was found in Broome County & was taken into custody without incident. Huffman was charged with Robbery, Assault, Strangulation, 3rd & 4th Degree Grand Larceny, criminal mischief, endangering a vulnerable elderly adult among other charges, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Corrections Division on $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond. Huffman is due to appear in the Town of Afton Court on a later date.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discussed her bipartisan legislation to expedite provisional FDA approval of drugs intended to treat ALS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other life-threatening diseases.

(GILLIBRAND 10-26-23)

Gillibrand’s Act would create a quicker approval pathway to get promising treatments to those who need them, & who’s lives may not continue during the normal FDA drug approval period, the bill has a sponsor in the US House of Representatives.

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Delaware County Sheriff Office announced that 2 Walton juveniles were arrested regarding an Environmental Conservation complaint. On October 17th, Deputies located a vehicle parked in the roadway in the Town of Walton, unoccupied and nobody around the vehicle, they located hunting equipment in plain view inside the vehicle, they located multiple juveniles in a field nearby along with a recently killed deer. The Department of Environmental Protection seized the deer and the juveniles were turned over to the care of their parents. This week Deputies arrested the 2 juveniles, ages 16 and 17 of Walton, for multiple violations of the State Environmental Conservation Law, the juveniles were directed to appear at Delaware County Probation to answer the charges.

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Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar announced that tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM, Broome County Law Enforcement Academy will hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton. This year, 38 graduates representing 17 law enforcement agencies will officially earn the rank of Officer or Deputy Sheriff.

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U.S. Marshalls arrested a Brooklyn man this morning in the City of Binghamton after attempting to escape authorities in New York City. 26-year-old Thomas Nimmons was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshal’s Binghamton Division, he was wanted on a parole warrant as well as a federal arrest warrant for Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution. He is currently a suspect in an ongoing homicide investigation by the New York Police Department. Nimmons was taken into custody by the Binghamton Metro SWAT team after a search warrant was executed at 77 Mary Street. He was transported to the Binghamton Police Department and turned over to members of the NYPD shortly after.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-26-23

State Police and other emergency responders were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at about 4:45 Wednesday afternoon, with a rollover on State Highway 23 near Interskate 88 in the town of Oneonta. A preliminary investigation indicates that the operator of a Chevrolet Silverado rear-ended a Dodge Durango. The Silverado rolled after impact with the Durango. The operator of the Silverado, was a 42-year-old male of Grand Gorge, A 7-year-old passenger was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center for a head injury. The operator of the Durango, a 38-year-old female of Bloomville was transported to Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. The crash remains under investigation.

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State Police at Oneonta are looking for the public’s assistance in locating a work truck that was taken without permission from Barney and Sons Well Drilling which is located on County Highway 10 in the town of Laurens. The truck is a pump hoist, and is described as 2021 Ford F550 White Utility Truck with a red crane attached to the roof. It was stolen sometime late Tuesday or early Wednesday, Anyone with information is asked to call New York State Police at (607)561-7400.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office released more details after a manhunt that ended in Tompkins County on Wednesday. On Tuesday, at 6:00 PM, Broome County deputies and State Police responded to a domestic disturbance in Whitney Point, the couple left the scene in a U-Haul van, a deputy observed it on State Route 12 in the Town of Chenango & recognized 30 year old Christopher Borges of Binghamton, who was wanted by Binghamton Police for Robbery. The deputy attempted to perform a traffic stop, but the driver, 20 year old Abigail Galusha of Endicott failed to comply. The pursuit continued onto I-81, state route 79, and ended in Tompkins County, when the vehicle went off the road and over an embankment. Galusha was taken into custody, she was wanted on multiple warrants, Borges fled into the woods. Around 10:00 AM Wednesday, Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible sighting of Borges near the abandoned van, deputies took Borges into custody, he was taken to Broome County Central Arraignment, charged with Kidnapping, Criminal Contempt, Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Erica Gonzalez on an outstanding warrant, she is described as a Black Female, 5’4″ 240 pounds with black hair & brown eyes, she is wanted on a charge of criminal contempt. anyone with information on the location of Gonzalez can submit tips to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.

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Oneonta Fire fighters were dispatched last night to a fire 15 Fonda Avenue. The fire was reported at about 7:45, with several area departments on standby, the fire was quickly extinguished and more details are expected later today.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-25-23

by wcdonews Posted on October 25, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-25-23

46 year old John Jaromack Jr, formerly of Franklin, appeared in Delaware County Court Monday, he was sentenced to a total of 10 years in State Prison to be followed by 10 years of post-release supervision. Jaromack pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Act in August in Delaware County Court, he admitted to sexually abusing a minor child. The court also issued orders of protection in favor of the two children for the next 13 years. The defendant will be mandated to register as a sex offender upon being released from prison.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that millions in federal funding will be available for New Yorkers through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program this winter:

(Gillibrand 10-25-23)

The money will help thousands of households across the state afford their heating bills and make cost-effective home energy repairs this winter. She is also calling for additional funding for LIHEAP to make sure that as many qualifying families as possible can get the assistance they need throughout the coming months.

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The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office reported that a Binghamton man who led police agencies on a manhunt, was taken into custody today. Christopher Borges of Binghamton led police on a manhunt covering several hours, he was located and taken into custody around 10:07 am. on Deerfield Lane in the Town of Caroline without incident. Charges against Borges include kidnapping, robbery and criminal contempt.

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52 year old Shelly Genung of Sidney appeared in Delaware County Court Tuesday and pleaded guilty to 1 count of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a child in the vehicle. Genung admitted that she was operating the motor vehicle on a public highway in the Village of Sidney, while she was intoxicated by alcohol, with a 6-year-old child in the vehicle, she will be sentenced to 5 years of felony probation supervision and required to comply with any substance abuse treatment recommendations & successfully complete the Impaired Driving Program and attend a Victim Impact Panel, her license will be revoked, and she will be required to install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle she owns or operates.

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The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to man the Red Kettles prior to the Christmas holiday, at 2 Sidney Locations, spokesperson Marie Cole explains:

(Marie Cole 10-25-23)

Those interested in volunteering should call Cole at 607-435-5882 & leave a message.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-25-23

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45 year old Danielle Ashdown of Binghamton during the intake process at the Broome County Correctional Facility. On October 6th, Ashdown was arrested by Binghamton Police for a conditional discharge. A routine search uncovered 2 clear bags hidden on her person, containing methamphetamine and fentanyl, they also recovered 2 other substances. Ashdown was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & 3 Counts of Promoting Prison Contraband, she was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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The Chenango County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be held today at Fred’s Inn, in Norwich, beginning at 6:00 pm. Members, farmers, and legislators will be present to discuss the future of agriculture & how green energy is affecting production.

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Hartwick College officials announced that they are hosting 2 Candidate Forums prior to Election Day. The Hartwick Institute of Public Service announced that the forum for today features candidates running for election in Otsego County, on Wednesday, November 1, the institute will host candidates running for election in the City of Oneonta. Both events are scheduled for 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Shineman Chapel House on the Hartwick College campus.

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The Otsego County Department of Health reports that a cat tested positive for rabies in the Village of Cherry Valley on October 24, 2023. This cat belonged to a feral cat colony on Montgomery Street in the Village of Cherry Valley. The chance of rabies in other cats in the colony is very high, anyone who may have had contact with the cats should call the Health Department at 607-547-4230

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American Red Cross Blood Drives will continue today. 1 Blood Drive will be held at the St. Mary’s Church on Elm Street in Cooperstown, from 12:30 TO 5:30 PM. A blood drive will also be held at the Delaware Academy in Delhi from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, appointments can be made with the red cross app, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800 RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 10-24-23

by wcdonews Posted on October 24, 2023

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-24-23

The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for September 2023. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.9% in August to 4.0% in September, locally Chenango County reported 2.9% unemployment, Delaware County 3.4% & Otsego County had 3.0% in September.

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Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.9 billion in the third calendar quarter of 2023 (July – September), an increase of 3.6%, or more than $205 million, compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This marks the second consecutive quarter of collections returning to lower pre-pandemic year-over-year growth rates. The full report can be found at osc.state.ny.us.

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Applications for the New York State Trooper Entrance Exam are now available through March 4, 2024. The most recent recruitment effort raised the maximum age to apply from 29 to 34, Military applicants may be eligible to apply up until the age of 42 & the State Police has also revised its tattoo policy, more information & a study guide is available at joinstatepolice.ny.gov.

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Governor Hochul announced that the state investment in renewable energy is continuing, with 3 Offshore Wind and 22 Land-Based Renewable Energy Projects, which is expected to power 2.6 Million New York Homes and Deliver 12 Percent of New York’s Electricity Needs in 2030. The Projects are projected to create about 8,300 Jobs and Bring $20 Billion in Economic Development Investments Statewide. Local projects will include Stonewall Solar will build a 145-megawatt solar facility co-located with 20 megawatts of energy storage in the Town of Meredith.

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Hartwick College officials announced that they are hosting 2 Candidate Forums prior to Election Day. The Hartwick Institute of Public Service announced that the forums are for Otsego County and Oneonta Common Council candidates. Tomorrow, candidates running for election in Otsego County will participate, on Wednesday, November 1, the institute will host candidates running for election in the City of Oneonta. Both events are scheduled for 6-8 pm. in the Shineman Chapel House on the Hartwick College campus.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-24-23

24 year old Zachary Rowe of Harpursville, appeared for arraignment on a 2-count indictment in Delaware County Court. On October 1st, Sidney Police Officer Royce Terry arrested Rowe on a bench warrant, after being taken into custody, Sidney K9 Officer Riggs conducted a search of his personal property, Riggs quickly discovered and indicated the presence of narcotics, Sidney Police obtained a search warrant & seized $7,000.00 in illegal methamphetamine and fentanyl. The indictment charges Rowe with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell, he was remanded the defendant to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Brian Bennett of Oneonta for Criminal Contempt and 2 counts of Aggravated Harassment, following a Domestic incident, in the Town of Walton. On April 28th, 2022, Deputies responded to a Domestic incident, Bennett had been harassing 2 victims by electronic means and that 1 of the victims had a full stay away Order of Protection in place against Bennett. On May 4th, 2022, 2 arrest warrants were issued by the Walton Town Court, On October 11th Deputies arrested and charged Bennett on both arrest warrants, he was held at the Delaware County Correctional Facility to await centralized arraignment.

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A free virtual job fair will be held Today, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, for all businesses and job seekers in several counties, including Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties. During the last online job fair, 144 job seekers and 42 businesses or organizations with more than 2,000 job opportunities were in attendance, more information is available at working-solutions.org.

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Another American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800 RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 10-23-23

by wcdonews Posted on October 23, 2023

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-23-23

The Downtown Norwich Water Main Replacement & repaving projects are close to completion, City of Norwich Community Development Director Eric Scrivener told WCDO News that Norwich downtown businesses that suffered some losses because of the project can bet some help:

(Eric Scrivener 10-4-23)

Businesses looking to get some last minute information can call 607-334-1229, through October 31st.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s office arrested 44 year old Mishawn Kampsula of Deposit for Operating a Motor Vehicle while intoxicated. Deputies observed a vehicle Saturday backing unsafely from Depot Street onto State Highway 268, Deputies conducted a traffic stop, Deputies charged Kampsula with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, moving from lane unsafely, unsafe backing, backing on a highway, unlicensed operator and operating out of class, she was issued traffic summonses, and an appearance ticket and was directed to appear in the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that airports across the State will receive approximately $49 million for strategic infrastructure enhancements that will enhance safety, facilitate innovation, leverage existing resources, advance business development, and promote sustainability and resiliency. Locally, the Eaton Airport, in Norwich will receive $600,000 toward the acquisition of a new snow removal equipment vehicle and attachments & the Tri-Cities Airport, Broome County will get $1.2 million toward the replacement of the existing refueling facility and the installation of new fuel tanks as well as a new self-service credit card reader and tank monitoring system.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced that SUNY Binghamton’s New Energy New York Battery Tech Hub was designated as one of the 31 inaugural Tech Hubs. New Energy New York will now be eligible to apply for the next phase of the Tech Hubs Program that will invest between $50-$75 million in each of 5-10 Designated Hubs.

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The Bainbridge & Afton Girl Scouts are holding their bi annual Community Giveaway Days November 3rd & 4th at the Greenlawn Elementary school in Bainbridge, spokesperson Jessica Chambers explains:

(Jessica Chambers 10-23-23)

More information is available by Email to jjchambers@frontiernet.net, or call 267-2378, the drop off of items will be Friday November 3rd from 3:30 to 6:30 PM and the giveaway will be Saturday November 4th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

A.M. NEWS Monday 10-23-23

State Police were dispatched Friday Night to a fatal crash on State Route 13 in the town of Newfield. A preliminary investigation reveals that a 42 year old Patrick Robinson of Ithaca lost control of a motorcycle on wet roads, laying the bike down, A Passerby, 34 year old Mathew Poplawski of Schenectady stopped to assist Robinson when a vehicle stuck both men, both were pronounced deceased on scene. The operator of the vehicle was a 57-year-old man from Illinois is cooperating with State Police, Alcohol does not appear to be a factor. The investigation is on-going.

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Sidney Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire with possible entrapment at approximately 5:44 am Friday at 50 East Main Street, lot 19 in the village of Sidney. All residents were out, Sidney Fire units had the fire extinguished within 15 minutes, The fire was determined as accidental in nature, starting in a bedroom. Sidney was assisted by firefighters from Bainbridge, Unadilla, Wells Bridge, Sidney Center and Sidney Fire Department Auxiliary.

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The trial of the Yaron Kweller and Jordan Rindgen on rape charges, will begin today in Broome County, both men were part owners of the Colonial restaurant in Binghamton & they are accused of sexually assaulting 2 women on November 27, 2021. Jury Selection in the case gets underway this morning.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 10-20-23

by wcdonews Posted on October 20, 2023

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-20-23

State Police responded Wednesday night to a 1-vehicle crash on County Road 39 in the town of Bainbridge. 39 year old Naqwain Johnson of Schenectady drove his vehicle off the roadway and struck a tree, Sidney EMS responded however, Johnson did not survive, the passenger, 38 year old Shelly Courcelle of Schenectady, was transported to an area Hospital, The investigation is on-going.

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28 year old Devon Ireland of Unadilla appeared in Delaware County Court today and was arraigned on a sealed indictment. Ireland was charged with Attempting to endanger the welfare of a child, plus 1st & 2nd degree Attempted Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors & Ireland is a registered sex offender, he was accused of engaging in a sexually explicit online conversation with a person that he believed to be a 14-year-old child, with the intent to engage in sexual activity with the child, he attempted to meet the 14 year old in Masonville, and discovered that the child was actually an adult male using a “decoy” account. Ireland was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000.00 cash bail. The case is scheduled for a conference on October 23, 2023, at 1:00 P.M.

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The Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court has ordered a New Trial of Scott Mawhiney of Deposit, who was previously convicted for shooting State Trooper Ryan Thorpe in 2021. Mawhiney’s attorney argued that excluding a Psychiatrist testimony in the case regarding Mawhiney’s anti-anxiety prescription led to an unjust conviction, a new trial date has not yet been announced.

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Sidney Fire Fighters responded this morning to the report of a trailer fire at 50 East Main Street at about 6:00 AM. The trailer was fully involved, all occupants escaped, WCDO News will have more details as they become available.

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The process for the new nickname at the Sidney Central School District is in the next phase. The 2nd survey, which allows people to submit their favorite nickname, is now open. The survey will require a person’s name, email address, your connection to the Sidney CSD, and the option to select a nickname, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock comments:

(Eben Bullock 10-20-23)

The survey link is available on Facebook, and at sidneycsd.org/nicknamechange. The survey will remain open through Tuesday, October 31. Only one submission per email is allowed.

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The Jericho Arts Council will have a bluegrass concert and a gallery exhibit Saturday night, Council Spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 10-20-23)

The concert & Gallery will be at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, reservations for tickets to see Danny Paisley are available at 607-288-3882.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-20-23

The Binghamton Black Bears next home game will be Saturday Night at the Arena, with a fundraiser coinciding with the game, according to spokesman Brooks Hill:

(Brooks Hill 10-20-23)

Hill said that the jerseys will be auctioned off to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness, more information about tickets is available at binghamtonblackbears.com

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This Saturday night, The Grand Oneonta Opry is coming to Foothills Performing Arts Center at 6:00 PM, with several local acts backed by the Driftwoods. The show is a fundraiser for Helios Care, Director of Development & Marketing Kathryn Dailey comments:

(Kathryn Dailey 10-20-23)

To Purchase tickets, go to helioscare.org/events.

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The Tri Town Theater will be performing “The Music Man” at the Sidney High School Stage starting tonight, continuing on Saturday Night & Sunday Afternoon, performers George Wells commented about the show:

(George Wells 10-20-23)

Tickets for all of the performances can be purchased at tritown.booktix.com.

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The Oxtober Festival will take place from 10 am. to 4 pm. on Sunday, October 22, at LaFayette Park in Oxford. Activities include pumpkin carvings, a scarecrow contest, music from the Nate Gross Band, food trucks, a kid zone, vendors and more. The events was rescheduled after it was postponed earlier this month due to inclement weather.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-19-23

by wcdonews Posted on October 19, 2023

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-19-23

State Police announced today that they are embarking on a new recruitment campaign. Applications for the State Trooper Entrance Exam will open on October 23rd through March 4th of next year. The last day to take the Trooper Entrance Examination is March 17, 2024. During its most recent recruitment campaign which ended on October 1st, 12,691 individuals applied to take the exam, with a significant increase in applications within the 29 to 34-year-old age range, after Governor Hochul approved a request from the State Police to raise the maximum age to apply to 34, more information is available at joinstatepolice.ny.gov.

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The State Department of Labor announced that the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 7,500 to 8,261,800 in September. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.9% in August to 4.0% in September, the statewide labor force participation rate increased slightly to 61.6% in September 2023, matching its highest level in a decade.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that Pamela Fox is now in Custody. The Office announced Wednesday that there was an outstanding warrant for Fox’s arrest for a Violation of Probation for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle. Fox was apprehended following a tip being forwarded to the Sheriff’s Office.

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The Delaware County Board of Elections reminds area residents that October 23rd is the Last day to receive application or letter of application for General Election absentee ballot, October 28 is the last day an application can be received by Board of Elections for eligibility to vote in the General Election. & for them to receive a change of address from a registered voter. Early Voting will be held at their office at 97 Main Street, Suite 5, in Delhi from Saturday, October 28 through Sunday, November 5th. More information is available at 607-832-5321, at their Facebook & Instagram pages or at delcony.us.

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The Sidney Moose Lodge will host a spaghetti fundraising dinner Saturday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, for Tracy Ramage and Dave Charles, who lost their home & their dog in a fire on August 30th. In addition to the dinner there will be a 50-50 raffle and basket raffles, more information is available at 563-8791

A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-19-23

State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested 44 year old Erin Walker of Union, for 3rd degree Grand Larceny and Falsifying Business Records. An investigation revealed that Walker embezzled approximately $12,000 from American Window Cleaning Company in the town of Fenton from 2016 to 2022. Walker was arrested and brought to the Broome County Correctional Facility for Central Arraignment.

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The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council will host a public open forum today to solicit feedback and priorities from the community, today at 5:30 at SUNY Delhi. The session will be led by Omar Sanders, who is the regional director of the Southern Tier Regional Council, he will be joined by representatives from River Street Planning and Development of Troy, they will focus on talent attraction and retention. A Zoom link for can be found at regionalcouncils.ny.gov/southern-tier

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State Comptroller’s office conducted an audit of the South Kortright School District, the audit found that District officials generally ensured claims were adequately supported and properly audited prior to payment, certain purchases lacked necessary supporting documentation. There were issues with Request for Proposals for 7 professional service providers and the insurance provider & 18 claims were approved without documentation. The Auditors recommend that the claims auditor and deputy claims auditor Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of each claim before authorizing payment.

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Another American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled in Oneonta today from 12 pm. – 5 pm., at the South side Mall YMCA, Appointments ca be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting Crossbreed or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Visions Federal Credit Union will host a Business After Hours Event today at their Oneonta Branch in the Well Now Plaza on State Route 23. The program runs from 5:00 to 7:00 PM today.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-18-23

by wcdonews Posted on October 18, 2023

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-18-23

Helios Care of Oneonta announced that they are hosting a Country Music Concert fundraiser, entitled “The Grand Oneonta Opry” this Saturday at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, Helios Director of Development & Marketing Kathryn Dailey explains;

(KATHRYN DAILEY 10-18-23)

Tickets are available at helioscare.org for $20 advance sale & $25 on the day of the show, more information about Helios Care programs can be found at helioscare.org or by calling 432-6773.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office is currently asking for the public’s assistance on locating 22 year old Kaleb Weinmuller, who is wanted by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for the charge of 2nd degree Rape. Weinmuller was last known to be in the Otsego County area. he is described as a white male, 6’3″ tall about 170 pounds, he was last known to be living on State highway 23 in Morris. Anyone with information on the location of Weinmuller should call (607) 337-1911 or (607) 334-2000 ext. 1

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Pamela Fox on an outstanding warrant for a Violation of Probation for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle. Fox is described as a white female, 5′ 2″ tall about 130 pounds with Blond hair & Blue eyes, Anyone with information on the location of Fox is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Adonis Morel of Harrisburg Pennsylvania following a fraud investigation in the Town of Oneonta. Morel was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Criminal Impersonation, he was released on an appearance ticket for the Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.

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The State Comptroller’s Office announced that State tax receipts totaled $51.5 billion through the 1st 6 months of State Fiscal Year 23-24, $1.7 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of the Budget in July. However, tax receipts were $6.9 billion lower than the first half the previous year according to the monthly State Cash Report released today. The new report reflected a higher than anticipated tax collections and lower than anticipated spending. The full report can be found online at osc.state.ny.us.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-18-23

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their 2023 Business Awards celebration at Bluestone Restaurant in Delhi today. Delaware county Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News that they have many “Rising Star” award recipients this year, for businesses that have been operating for 1 to 5 years:

(Ray Pucci 10-18-23)

Pucci said that UHS Delaware Valley Hospital & Decker Advertising of Delhi will share the Business of the Year honors, their Community Connector Award will go to the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency. The celebration coincides with National Chamber of Commerce Day.

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2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today, 1 in Oneonta from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., at SUNY Oneonta, Hunt College Union, and another will be held in Walton from 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., at the Walton First Baptist Church, 55 Townsend Street, appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS

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