P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-3-13

by wcdonews Posted on December 3, 2013

Operation Merry Christmas has their Christmas trees at various locations, to get presents under Christmas trees for children in disadvantaged situations locally.  Program coordinator Ginny Ireland explains how the program will work over the next 2 weeks:

 

(Ginny Ireland 12-3-13)

 

Some of the local businesses participating with trees include Acco Brands, Amphenol, NBT, Rainbow’s end, Trackside dining in Sidney, Village Variety in Unadilla and the Sidney library.  More information about ”Operation Merry Christmas” is available at 563-8119 or 967-8119.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will have their annual Jolly Holly days parade this Friday night, followed by other activities leading up to Christmas.  Chamber spokesperson Kerri Green explains:

 

(Kerri Green 12-3-13)

 

The children’s holiday party will be held on Saturday December 14th at the Sidney library, registration is requested by calling the chamber office at 561-2642 or 267-8541.

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The Bronx Wanderers will be performing at the Chenango Arts Council Martin W. Kappel Theater this Friday night in Norwich.  Chenango Arts spokesperson Victoria Kappel comments:

 

(Victoria Kappel)

 

Tickets are still available for Friday night’s concert at chenangoarts.org or by calling 336 ARTS.

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The Sidney Central School District Freshman Class is having a toy drive to help replace the Toys For Tots toys lost in the storage facility fire in Norwich last Friday.  School officials said that the freshman class decided to do the toy drive, as many remember that Roger Barnhart, the Toys for Tots coordinator, donated toys to kids who lost toys in the flooding.  Toys can be dropped off at the Sidney High School offices by Monday, December 9th.

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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch is hosting 3 town hall meetings this week in Kirkwood, Windsor and Triangle.  Crouch told WCDO News about the town hall meeting and why he tries to schedule as many as he can each fall:

 

(Cliff Crouch 12-3-13)

 

The first meeting will be Today at 5:00 PM at the Kirkwood Town Hall, the 2nd meeting will be on Wednesday, at 6:00 PM at the Windsor Town Hall, and the 3rd will be on Thursday at 6:00 PM at the Triangle Town Hall on Liberty Street in Whitney Point. 

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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is proposing cutting the excise tax on small breweries, to help them grow their businesses, hire new employees and revitalize communities. Schumer’s legislation would cut the excise tax on small breweries in half, from $7 to $3.50 per barrel for the first 60,000 barrels they brew per year.

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The Supreme Court refused to consider throwing out New York State’s taxes on Internet purchases on websites like Amazon.com. The high court refused to hear appeals from Amazon.com LLC and Overstock.com, in their fight against a state law that forces them to remit sales tax the same way in-state businesses do. Amazon has been collecting sales tax in New York as it fights the state over a 2008 law that was the first to consider local affiliates enough of an in-state presence to require sales tax collection

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-3-13

by wcdonews Posted on December 3, 2013

The first day of the WCDO Fundraiser for the Chenango County Toys for Tots programs was very successful, with donations of toys, checks & cash coming into the WCDO studios throughout the day.  A fire in Norwich Friday damaged about $8,000 of toys stored by the program for this year’s drive, Toys for Tots Coordinator Roger Barnhart stopped by yesterday to talk about the importance of the program, and how many people benefited last year locally:

 

(Roger Barnhart 12-3-13)

 

Barnhart left WCDO with $3148 yesterday, about 97% of the money collected goes directly for toy purchases.  Donations are being accepted at WCDORADIO.com for toys for tots, toys are still being accepted at the WCDO Studios today, they will also be collected in Bainbridge this Saturday when the Toys for Tots train stops at noon.

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A wood stove is blamed for a Saturday fire in Deposit.  Deposit Firefighters & fire fighters from 7 other departments responded to 2941 China Road around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, the house was a total loss, the Red Cross is assisting occupants.

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State police at Sidney arrested 31-year-old Howard Archer of Unadilla for unlawful possession of marihuana.  The arrest resulted from a vehicle stop on Pine Hill Road in Sidney.   Police searched Archer’s vehicle & confiscated 15 grams of marihuana and two smoking pipes with burnt marihuana residue, Archer was released on tickets returnable to the Sidney town court on December 12th.

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State troopers arrested 32-year-old Nicole Caves of Beacon, New York Saturday, after a property damage automobile accident on State Route 17 in Hancock. Caves was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated with a reportable BAC result of .26%, more than 3 times the legal limit.   Cave was issued tickets to appear in the Hancock town court on January 26,

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The Oneonta Common Council approved a 2014 budget by a vote of 5 to 2 Last week.  The $15.3 million dollar general fund budget for 2014 carries a tax levy increase of 1.5%, a public hearing on the plan Will be held tonight at Oneonta City Hall at 7:00, the council will then likely vote on the budget.

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Commerce Chenango announces the NBT BANK ANNUAL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR will be held tonight at their 52 South Broad Street Norwich location.  The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, more information is available at 334-1402.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-2-13

by wcdonews Posted on December 2, 2013

The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings on December 9th, when the Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach will set up at the Walton Big M supermarket on Delaware Street, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Screenings include pelvic exams, pap tests, clinical breast exams, mammograms, and take-home colorectal test kits for men and women 50 or older.  Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225.

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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch is hosting 3 town hall meetings this week in Kirkwood, Windsor and Triangle.  The first meeting will be Tuesday at 5:00 PM at the Kirkwood Town Hall, the 2nd meeting will be on Wednesday, at 6:00 PM at the Windsor Town Hall, and the 3rd will be on Thursday at 6:00 PM at the Triangle Town Hall on Liberty Street in Whitney Point. 

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Today is World Aids Day, and Family Planning of South Central New York is offering free services today & even later in the week at their area locations.  Spokesperson Debra Marcus explains:

 

(Debra Marcus 12-2-13)

 

More information about Family Planning of South Central New York is available 723-5130 extension 232.

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The Delaware County Fair Board announced that country music star Easton Corbin, with special guest Danielle Bradbery will perform in concert on Saturday August 16, 2014 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton.   Easton has had a string of hits on the country charts; Bradbery charmed her way into the national spotlight during Season 4 of  “The Voice”.  Pre-sale TRACK ONLY ticket vouchers are now available for $30 at Hodges Sales and Service on Delaware Street in Walton today through December 24th.

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Delaware County officials announced that it had received a grant from the New York State Office of Community Renewal in support of its efforts to attract Data Control Group LLC to Hancock.   Data Control Group plans to make a $2.8 million investment in Hancock to renovate and equip a portion of the long vacant Becton Dickinson manufacturing building for the development of a call center and back office operation.  This project is projected to result in the creation of 400 new full-time jobs over the next two years. More information is available at the County’s Economic Development website atwww.dcecodev.com or by phoning 746-8595

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Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies Arrested 19 year old Devyn Clum of Kortright for 2 counts of 4th degree Criminal Mischief and 2nd degree Harassment.  Clum was arrested following an investigation into a domestic incident; he is accused of destroying property and for not allowing the victim to call 911. Clum was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail, he will appear in the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.

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The Oneonta Police Department arrested 57 year old Lafayette Alexander of Hollis Points, New York for 1st degree Forgery, 2 counts of 1st degree Identity Theft, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Falsifying business records, Attempted Identity Theft & Attempted Grand Larceny.  Police were notified by NBT bank personnel of a fraudulent business loan application,  Alexander allegedly used another person’s name, social security number, fake drivers license and fraudulent tax returns as well as other questionable information.  Alexander was arraigned and held on $30,000 cash bail, or $60,000 bond pending future court action.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-2-13

by wcdonews Posted on December 2, 2013

The Norwich Fire Department battled a fire Friday at a storage unit complex on County route 32 in the Town of Norwich.  The call was received at 8:00 am for smoke coming from storage lockers at The Storage Center; Mutual aid was received from North Norwich, Plymouth, Sherburne and South New Berlin, with Oxford Fire Department on stand-by.  The Chenango County Toys for Tots program lost toys in Friday’s fire, the cause is currently under investigation by the Chenango County Bureau of Fire and State Police.

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WCDO will be a drop off point for toys and donations to assist Chenango Toys For Tots, who lost over $8,000 worth of toys in Friday’s Storage unit fire in Norwich, that were to be distributed to area children this coming holiday.  You can drop off toys and checks at the WCDO Studios at 75 Main Street Sidney starting today, or you can donate with a credit card or debit card through PayPal at wcdoradio.com.  Checks can also be mailed to Roger Barnhart at 107 Crest Drive, Bainbridge 13733 or at the Label Gallery at 1-11 Lee Avenue, Norwich 13815.

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2 polls were released last week show that more people across the state are against fracking for natural gas than are in favor of it.  A Marist poll shows that 47% are against fracking while 37% support it, with upstate opposition Upstate at 53%.  A Quinnipiac Poll had 46% of people opposed to fracking while 44% favor it.  Governor Cuomo has said that a decision on fracking will be made before next year’s election; The Joint Landowners Coalition of New York is ready to file a lawsuit against the Governor over the delay.

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The Eat Smart New York Program from Cornell Cooperative Extension will demonstrate healthy ways to serve fruits and vegetables during the holidays.  The demonstrations will be from 10:00 am-12:00 noon today, December 9th from 4:00-6:00 pm, December 16th from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Sidney Price Chopper, as well as today & December 17th  from  1:00-3:00 pm at the Sidney Great American.  more information about the Eat Smart New York Program is avaialbel at otda.ny or 865-6531.

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The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held this afternoon in Unadilla.  The drive will begin at 1:00 PM at the Saint Matthew’s Church at 254 Main Street in Unadilla.

 

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CHENANGO COUNTY TOYS FOR TOTS FUNDRAISER

by wcdonews Posted on November 29, 2013

A fire at a Norwich Storage unit on the morning of November 29th destroyed about $8,000 worth of toys that were to be distributed by Chenango County Toys for Tots this Christmas Season.  You can help out by bringing Toy Donations to WCDO at 75 Main Street in Sidney, during our Normal Business hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, starting December 2nd.  UPDATE* You can also give funds directly via Paypal using your Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, or Debit Card, by clicking on the Toys for Tots donation button, located on the home page of our website at http://www.WCDORadio.com.  (*you do not have to have a paypal account to do so)

Checks will also be accepted, made out to “Toys For Tots” at WCDO, they can also be mailed to:

Roger Barnhart

107 Crest Drive

Bainbridge NY 13733

Or

Label Gallery

1-11 Lee Ave.

Norwich NY 13815.

Lets make sure that all children in our area have toys under their trees this holiday season.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-29-13

by wcdonews Posted on November 29, 2013

Fire at a storage unit in Norwich this morning, destroyed items that were stored there by the Chenango Toys for Tots program.  About $8,000 worth of toys were destroyed, according to Toys for Tots spokesman Roger Barnhart, who suggested that the best way to help them at this late stage is with monetary donations:

 

(Roger Barnhart 11-29-13)

 

Several fire departments responded to the blaze, damage was reported as extensive, but did not affect all 42 units at the site. No injuries among fire fighters have been reported.  The addresses to mail donations again: 107 Crest Drive, Bainbridge 13733 or 1-11 Lee Avenue, Norwich 13815.  Checks and Toy Donations will also be accepted starting Monday between 9:00 AM & 5:00 PM, at WCDO at 75 Main Street in Sidney.

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Tomorrow is “Small Business Saturday” across the country, where people are encouraged to do holiday shopping at their locally owned merchants.  Steve Craig of Commerce Chenango explains:

 

(Steve Craig 11-29-13)

 

Commerce Chenango will have refreshments for shoppers in downtown Norwich tomorrow, for those who bring a receipt from an area business,  to the New Commerce Chenango location at 15 South Broad Street, between 10:00AM until 2:00PM Saturday.

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Oneonta police arrested 26 year old Jeffrey Purdy of Oneonta following a month long investigation.  Purdy was charged with attempted Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance of heroin,  he was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $15,000 bail.

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The 21st annual “Alumni Basketball Night” sponsored by the Sidney Alumni Basketball Association, will be held tonight for 2 games starting at 6:00 PM.  The games will be played at the Sidney Middle School this year, more information is available at 643-2913.

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Nearly 2 in 5 New Yorker voters believe that creating jobs should be the top priority for Governor Cuomo & The state legislature in 2014, according to a new Quinnipiac poll.  37% said that job creation was the top issue, 22% said tax reduction and 21% said stopping corruption, 18% said increasing education aid.

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Oneonta police arrested 2 men for allegedly conspiring to steal gasoline from a car’s gas tank.  27-year-old Anthony Pagillo of Cooperstown was charged with 3rd degree criminal mischief, petty larceny & 5th degree conspiracy, 32-year-old Richard Ortiz of Oneonta was charged with 5th degree conspiracy and petty larceny.  Pagillo is accused of poking a hole in the gas tank & taking about $40 worth of gasoline, both face court action shortly.

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The state labor department released unemployment statistics for October.  The states unemployment rate rose .1% to 7.7% in October, in spite of the private sector job count increasing by 112,700 in the last year.  Chenango county’s rate fell 1/10th to 6.2%, Delaware county’s rate dropped 3/10’s to 7.1% and Otsego county’s rate rose 1/10th to 6.2% in October.

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New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that his office completed an audit of the Afton Fire District.  The audit found that fire district controls are not adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported, and that district moneys are safeguarded. Auditors found the treasurer does not present the board with budget-to-actual reports for expenditures on a monthly basis. Also, the board is not reviewing monthly bank statements or bank reconciliation.

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Oxford Village Mayor Terry Stark will participate in the annual Oxford Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Sunday at 5:00 PM at Lafayette Park.  The event will feature music, refreshments.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-29-13

by wcdonews Posted on November 29, 2013

State Police will continue with special traffic enforcement efforts today & through the weekend.  The State Police will focus on aggressive driving, impaired driving, and distracted driving. The effort will also incorporate fixed sobriety checkpoints and the “Operation Hang Up” initiative, which utilizes Concealed Identity patrol vehicles to locate drivers talking or texting on cellular telephones.

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Tomorrow is small business Saturday across the country, a day where shoppers are encouraged to do their Christmas shopping locally.  Sidney Chamber of commerce president Tim Cutting comments:

 

(Tim Cutting 11-29-13)

 

More information is available at facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday.

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The Sidney Elks Lodge & the Sidney Boys & Girls Club are teaming up for a basketball free throw contest Saturday at the club’s location in the Sidney Civic Center.  Elk’s spokesman Johnny Edwards comments:

 

(Johnny Edwards 11-29-13)

 

 

The event begins at 10:00 AM more information is available at 287-4467.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Department & Norwich City Police performed a DWI Checkpoint at the City & Town Limits, they  Arrested  61 year old Michael Moore of WEST VIRGINIA for driving while ability impaired by drugs, & unlawful possession of marijuana.  Police reported that a vehicle attempted to drive through the check point Wednesday night, when he was stopped, it is alleged that Moore was smoking marijuana while driving into the checkpoint.  Deputies confiscated marijuana under the driver’s seat, Moore was arraigned and was placed in the custody of the Sheriffs department on $500 cash or $1,500 secured bond, he faces action in town of Norwich court at a later date.

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