P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-9-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 10, 2013

The General Clinton canoe regatta will feature a few new races.  Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:

 

(John Harmon 5-9-13)

 

Harmon said that they are expecting another large group of people participating in races throughout the Memorial day weekend, and they are also expecting big crowds at general Clinton park for the midway rides, games, vendors, musical acts, entertainment and food this year.

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Governor Cuomo will continue to push for ethics reforms, following the arrests of 5 downstate lawmakers in recent weeks on a variety of criminal charges:

 

(Cuomo 5-9-13)

 

Cuomo said that he would also put together a casino package for legislative consideration, which he expects to be dealt with by lawmakers before the end of the session next month.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s office arrested 45-year-old Thomas Gemberling on an arrest warrant for Violation of Parole.  Deputies & Norwich city police responded to a local business in the City of Norwich where Gemberling was found, he was arrested without incident and turned over to the Department of Parole.

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State Troopers in Oneonta arrested 45-year-old Lisa Vantassell of Garrattsville for Falsifying Business Records.   The arrest was the result of a criminal investigation conducted by State Police; Vantassell was released on an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court on May 21st.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that Luke Bryan will be among several top entertainers to perform at the Great New York State Fair this summer. Bryan will perform Thursday, August 29th with opening act Thompson Square.  Other State Fair acts at the Grandstand will include Toby Keith on Friday, August 23rd, Carly Rae Jepsen & Hot Chelle Rae on Saturday, August 24th, Reba McIntyre on Sunday, August 25th, Lynyrd Skynyrd on Monday, August 26th and Comedian Jeff Dunham on Tuesday, August 27th.  Tickets for Reba McIntyre and Carly Rae Jepsen go on sale at 9:00 AM Saturday, May 11th.

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The Sidney town board will hold their next regular meeting tonight.  The meeting will get underway at 7:00 PM tonight in the first floor board room in the Sidney Civic Center.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-9-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 10, 2013

The annual

The annual Robert W. Harrold BOCES open house will be held this coming Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the campus in Masonville.  BOCES Principal Mike Waters comments:

 

(Mike Waters 5-9-13)

 

WCDO will be broadcasting live at the BOCES open house starting at 4:30 PM on Thursday.

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23-year-old Ashley Carnevale pleaded guilty to 1st degree manslaughter  & 1st degree assault in Broome County Court Wednesday.  Carnevale and her husband shot and killed one person and injured another back in Windsor in 2009 while burglarizing a home in search of drugs. The guilty plea came as part of a plea deal prior to the start of a 2nd trial, Carnevale will be sentenced to concurrent terms of 15 years in prison, and she has waived her right to appeal.

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32-year-old Leslie Woodward of Binghamton was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by Chenango County Court.

Woodward failed to comply with the conditions of her release for the original charges of 4th degree Grand Larceny, 3rd degree Forgery and Petty Larceny.  Woodward was taken into custody without incident and she was turned over to the custody of Chenango County Correctional Facility, she’ll face action in Chenango County Court shortly.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s office arrested 36-year-old Chad Hanyon of Smyrna for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana.  Hanyon was found to be in possession of Marihuana by deputies, he was released on an appearance ticket for the Town of Smyrna Court on a later date.

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-8-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 8, 2013

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42-year-old Gary Cameron of Norwich for 2nd degree Burglary.   Cameron allegedly forcibly entered a Town of Norwich residence and stole a television he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail. Cameron is to appear in the Town of Norwich Court on a later date.

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The Otsego County Planning Department, & several other county agencies have teamed up to sponsor a workshop series called “Energy Wise Otsego,” to help people save energy dollars with free assessments and suggestions for home improvement projects.  Outreach Coordinator at Public Policy and Education Fund of NY Solvei Blue comments:

(Solvei Blue 5-8-13)

The workshop series continues this Saturday from 10:30 am until 12:00 Noon, at the Hanford Mills Museum in East Meredith, another one is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28th from 7:00 pm till 8:30PM at the Hartwick Town Hall.  More information is available at 723-0110.

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This Saturday will be the 23rd annual Ed Wessells Memorial Canoe Regatta along the Susquehanna River, a precursor to the General Clinton Race on Memorial Day weekend.  More information about the race can be found at sidneychamber.org, the racers expect to get to Sidney at around 1:00 PM Saturday.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Mandie Willis of Cortland on a charge of 3rd degree Forgery.  Willis allegedly forged a document while she was incarcerated in the Chenango County Jail, she was arraigned & was remanded back to the Jail on bail, She is to reappear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.

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The Otsego county department of health will hold a child safety seat check today from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the offices of AAA at 195 Oneida Street in Oneonta.  Certified child safety seat technicians will be on hand, they request that parents bring a copy of the manual of their child safety seats to the event.  More information is available at 547-4230.

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Promote Oxford Now will hold their next meeting this evening at 7:00 PM at 6 On The Square, in downtown Oxford. PON is a nonprofit organization, mostly made up of local business people that seeks to promote the Oxford business community, to recognize and maintain Oxford’s historic nature and to respect its hometown character and culture.  More information about Promote Oxford Now is available at PON.oxfordny.com or at  843-2121.

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State lawmakers are considering a series of bills designed to protect pets and livestock.  Assemblyman Bill Magee comments:

 

(Magee 5-8-13)

 

Magee chairs the Assembly agriculture committee which oversees animal related issues.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-8-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 8, 2013

The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 37 year old Thomas Miller & 33 year old Kristin Miller of Norwich for 1- Count each of 2nd degree Rape, 2nd degree Criminal Sexual Act & Endangering the Welfare of a child.  The arrests followed an investigation involving a child less than 15 years of age; the Miller’s were arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility each on $25,000 cash bail to reappear at Norwich court at later date.

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21-year-old Joshua Vaughn of Binghamton was convicted of attempted murder and assault, in connection with an incident at the Voodoo Lounge in Binghamton in January of 2012. Vaughn was accused of stabbing a bouncer in the stomach during a dispute over the cover charge; he was sentenced to 15 years in prison plus 5 years of post-release supervision.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to Valley View Trailer Park in the Town of North Norwich for an investigation into an animal cruelty and Child Endangerment case Sunday.  4 adults were arrested for allegedly permitting 6 children, ages 9 to 17 to live in unsuitable and unsanitary conditions.  Arrested were 39-year-old Norman Hebert, 37 year old Barbara Hebert, 40 year old Norman Fuller & 40 year old Stacy Cox for 6 counts each of Endangering the Welfare of a child and cruelty to animals for allowing several dogs to live in unsuitable conditions.  All 6 children were removed and placed with family members and Every Dogs Dream rescue shelter removed the dogs from the residence. The 4 adults are to re-appear in the Town of North Norwich court at a later date.

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Governor Cuomo will host the State’s first Tourism Summit to hear ideas from industry leaders, business owners and other stakeholders to help ensure that the tourism industry continues to grow and create jobs in New York. The Tourism Summit will be held at 10:30 AM at the Hart Lounge in Albany.  Several sessions will be held in the afternoon on vital tourism industry market segments, moderated by industry leaders.  Tourism ranks second behind agriculture as among the state’s leading economic engines.

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Springbrook is hosting a career fair today from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Civic Center.  Springbrook will be opening two new Community Homes in Sidney, NY and they are looking for individuals to build new residential teams.  Attendees are encouraged to apply online at www.springbrookny.org or by calling 286-7171.

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The Bainbridge village board of trustees will hold a special meeting this afternoon at 4:30 PM.  The meeting will be held in the village clerk’s office at 33-west Main Street; the board will be discussing Memorial Day activities.

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-7-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 7, 2013

State Police investigated a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 81 in the Town of Lisle at around 8:00 PM Monday.  Police found the vehicle engulfed in flames,  the operator was 56 year old CLARENCE PHELPS of Watertown, who pulled over & unsuccessfully attempted to extinguish the fire.  30 horses in the trailer died, the preliminary investigation indicates that the fire started after a passenger side fuel tank malfunctioned.

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The 2nd annual canoe parade on the Saturday of this year’s general Clinton canoe regatta will be dedicated & named in honor of Pam LaFever this year, LaFever chaired the Clinton canoe regatta for 6 years.  Todd & Trevor Lafever commented about the honor for their mother:

 

(Todd & Trevor LaFever)

 

The Lafever brothers will participate in the Pam Lafever Memorial canoe parade, their mother died in December of last year after a lengthy illness.

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Governor Cuomo today announced $91 million in awards for shovel-ready projects to build affordable housing across the state. The funds were available through New York State Homes & Community Renewal,  Locally, in this round of funding, Lakewood Development LLC receives $3 million for The Norwich Shoe Apartments; which calls for the demolition of 4 old buildings and the new construction of 34 rental units for low-income individuals and families, 7, for persons with developmental disabilities. The development will be located adjacent to the downtown Norwich Business District.

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Residents of the Sidney center fire district are urged to attend a public meeting at 7:00 PM tonight about the construction of a new fire station.  A vote on the bond will be held on Tuesday may 21st from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Sidney Center FIRE HALL.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a 17 year old Delhi youth for Criminal Possession of Stolen property.   The youth was spotted by Deputies riding a stolen dirt bike, he was also arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, driving an Unregistered, Uninsured ATV and riding without a helmet.  The youth was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 cash bail.

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Millennia Entertainment & the Chenango County Fair announced that on Wednesday August 7th  at 6:30 PM, Country music star Jamie O’Neal will headline the 5th annual “Guitars Under the Stars”  show.   Tickets go on sale Friday May 17th at Hayes Office Products in Norwich, Video Entertainment Plus in Sidney and online at brownpapertickets.com.

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A group of Pee Wee Wrestlers from the Bainbridge, Guilford & Afton school districts made their way to the championships at Ocean City Maryland this past weekend.  Andy Carr coached the local wrestlers, who ranged in age from 9 to 14:

 

(Andy Carr 5-7-13)

 

Carr said that Pee Wee wrestlers from Norwich & Walton also made it to the championships in Ocean City this past weekend.

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The Sidney chamber of commerce is holding their annual “Spring Tea” this evening.  The event will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Center on Liberty Street in Sidney.  More information is available at 561-2642 or 563-2563.

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The Northeast Classic Car Museum will present its new exhibit, “Wagons & Woodies: From Depot Hack to Station Wagon.” With 20 classic vehicles on display.  The exhibit will run through April 2014, & the Museum will also show the documentary “Wagonmasters”, which  will play in the “Wagons & Woodies” exhibit from May 18 through Labor Day. More information is available at classiccarmuseum.org or at 334-2886.  Information about the film can be found at wagonmastersthemovie.com.

 

 

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-7-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 7, 2013

State troopers in Oneonta arrested 26-year-old Alexandria Benson of Schenectady, for Driving While Intoxicated. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on County Route 56 in the town of Maryland; Benson was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Maryland Court on May 21st.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29 year old Chelsea Dunphy of Downsville on a criminal summons issued by Colchester Town Court.  Dunphy will appear in court today at 2:30 PM.  The criminal summons was issued on charges of 2nd degree Aggravated Harassment.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 45 year old Lisa Knipper of Kortright on a Bench Warrant for failure to pay fine issued by the Town of Kortright Court.  She was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $650 cash bail & was ordered to re appear on May 15th.

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The city of Oneonta will be flushing hydrants throughout this week.  Flushing will continue for residents near the state university campus, as well as along Maple, Elm, Spruce, Clinton, East, Woodside, and other area streets, residents may experience rusty water & increased levels of chlorine. More information if available at 432-2100.

 

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-6-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 6, 2013

Former State Senate Majority Leader John Sampson of Brooklyn was taken into custody by the FBI on federal corruption charges this morning.   Sampson is accused of embezzling about $440,000 in funds involving the sale of foreclosed properties.  Sampson was charged with embezzlement, obstruction of justice and witness tampering, he is the 5th downstate lawmaker to be arrested in recent weeks; he was the leader of the state senate during the administration of Governor David Paterson.

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20-year-old Connor Casabonne and 20-year-old Bryan Lemoine of Schoharie have been arrested in an investigation into two burglaries in the town of Schoharie.  Casabonne and Lemoine were each charged with 2 counts of 2nd burglary Friday by state Police, 1 of the burglarized homes is the residence of State Assemblyman Pete Lopez. Casabonne and Lemoine were arraigned & were remanded to the Schoharie County Jail on bail.

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Police arrested 20-year-old Andrew Graham of Norwich for 2nd degree assault, resisting arrest and obstructing emergency medical services after allegedly biting a Norwich city police officer & hitting a firefighter who was rendering aid to him.   Graham faces arraignment today on the charges in Norwich City court.

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Sidney village police arrested 33-year-old Byron Byreitter of Sidney, following the report of suspicious activity by a neighbor.  Byreitter was apprehended by Sidney police at the scene of a burglary on Colegrove, he was charged with 2nd degree burglary and attempted petty larceny, he was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware county Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond, pending action in Sidney court on May 21st.

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State Police at Oneonta arrested 23-year-old Natasha Jeanniton of Delhi, for Driving While Intoxicated. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop on Case Hill Road in Franklin; Jeanniton was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Franklin Court on May 9th.

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The Tri Town Relay for Life at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge raised another $92,000 for the American cancer society’s local efforts.  Cancer society spokesperson Helen Gregory comments:

 

(Helen Gregory)

 

The goal was $100,000 dollars this year; anyone who would like to make a donation can contact the Sidney American cancer society office at 563-9634.

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Binghamton City police are looking for a 25-year-old Michael Pruitt of Binghamton an arrest warrant from Binghamton City Court for third-degree criminal mischief.  Pruitt is described as white, 6 feet 1 inch tall and 170 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes, anyone with information is asked to contact the Binghamton Police Warrant Division at 772-7044.

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The annual Robert W. Harrold BOCES open house will be held this coming Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the campus in Masonville.  BOCES Principal Mike Waters comments:

 

(Mike Water 5-6-13)

 

WCDO will be broadcasting live at the BOCES open house starting at 4:30 PM on Thursday.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-6-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 6, 2013

A Broome County grand jury on Friday handed up an indictment against 39 year old Aaron Powell on 2 counts of 2nd degree murder and 1 count of 1st degree murder in connection with the March 22nd murders of his estranged wife Christina Powell & 24 year old Mario Masciarelli.  The 2 were found murdered in the Powell family home in Binghamton; Powell was apprehended several days later.

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The Oneonta parks & recreation commission will hold a master plan workshop this evening.  The meeting will begin at 7:00PM in the common council chambers on the 2nd floor of city hall.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand & Congressman Richard Hanna announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized a Commercial Item Description for Greek yogurt that will allow for the purchases of Greek Yogurt for federally funded school breakfast and lunch programs.  New York is the top Greek yogurt producing state in the nation, passing California by more than 15% in 2012, more than 8000 New Yorkers are now employed by companies like Chobani in Chenango county, 90% of the milk used by Chobani comes from New York Dairy farms.
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