P.M. NEWS 2-20-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 20, 2013

28 year old Stephanie Fletcher of Walton pleaded not guilty at arraignment Tuesday in Delaware County Court for 2 counts of 3rd degree rape, 1 count of 3rd degree criminal sexual act, 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, for allegedly performing sexual acts with 2 under aged students, while serving as a teacher in the Walton district.  Fletcher faces action in Delaware county court later this year.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department charged 33-year-old James Barnett of Norwich on a probation violation and 4th degree grand larceny.   Barnett was arraigned the Town of Norwich court and is being held at the Chenango County Correction Facility on $1000 cash bail, he is scheduled to appear in the Town of Preston Court at a later date.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 26-year-old Stephanie Cutting of Bainbridge on an active parole violation arrest warrant.   The warrant for Cutting was issued out of the city of Utica Parole Office, she turned herself in at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & will face court action shortly.

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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch has launched an on-line petition to repeal the  NY SAFE Act  gun-control law passed by the  legislature last month.

 

(Crouch 2-20-13)

 

Crouch will be participating in 2nd Amendment Day legislative day & rally on Thursday, February 28 in Albany, his petition can be found at bit.ly/CrouchRepealPetition.

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Norwich Troopers arrested 17-year-old Jordan Weaver of Norwich for 4th degree Criminal Mischief.  The arrest followed an investigation into a disturbance on State Route 12 in the Town of Norwich.  Weaver was issued an Appearance Ticket to appear in the Town of Norwich Court Thursday.

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The annual “Welcome Back B-Mets” Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2nd at the Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Binghamton.  Tickets are on sale for $20.00 per person. B-Mets players will arrive at 5:30 PM for the “Meet the Mets” autograph reception, followed by Dinner at 7:00 PM, followed by a special baseball program with team and manager introductions.  Tickets are on sale at 723-METS or at NYSEG Stadium during normal business hours. Proceeds will benefit the B-Mets Booster Club.

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Commerce Chenango and the Matthews Auto Group will be holding a Chamber Business After Hours event this afternoon at 175 East Main Street, in Norwich.  The event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.   Matthews Auto Group recently expanded into Norwich with the purchase of the former Smith Ford.

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State Troopers arrested 27-year-old Nicole Mills of Deposit for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance  and 3rd degree Bail Jumping.  The arrest was the result of a bench warrant issued by the Town of Sanford Court,   Mills was arraigned in the Town of Sanford Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested a 17-year-old youth from  Preston resident for 4th degree Criminal Mischief & Endangering the Welfare of a child.  Deputies responded to a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Preston, where the 17 year old is accused of kicking a door in and striking an 11 year old child, he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich court and remanded to the Correctional Facility on $500, and  He will appear in the Town of Preston court at a later date.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-20-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 20, 2013

Governor Cuomo and United University Professions announced a tentative contract agreement between the state and the union representing more than 35,000 SUNY employees. UUP members had been without a contract since 2011. The agreement is tentative pending ratification by UUP membership later this spring.  According to the State Budget Office, the agreement will save approximately $87 million in wages through a Deficit Reduction Program over the contract period. All changes to health benefits will save $99 million over the contract period.

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Sidney village police arrested 44-year-old Kevin Duvall of Sidney, on a charge of 2nd degree placing a false bomb or hazardous substance.  Duvall was charged after a report to police of a pipe bomb in a desk at Duvall’s residence, which was not active, and was dismantled by authorities and turned over to village police.  Duvall was arraigned and was remanded to the custody of the Delaware county sheriff’s department on $5,000 bail pending future court action, the investigation is continuing.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27-year-old Joseph Naccarato of Ballston Lake for Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Keep Right, and Speed not Reasonable and prudent, following a 1-car accident on Scotch Mountain Road in the Town of Delhi.  Naccarato was driving too fast for road conditions and left the roadway and overturned, he was transported to O’Connor Hospital where he was treated and released, he was arraigned in Delhi Town Court and released on his own recognizance & will return to court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident on Catskill Turnpike Road in the Town of Meredith.  27-year-old Elyse Perkins of Batavia was traveling east when she failed to negotiate a curve in the road, lost control and overturned.  There were no injuries and no tickets were issued.

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Oneonta police arrested 19-year-old John Kolankowski of North Java for 3rd degree criminal mischief & 2nd degree attempted criminal trespass, following the report of an intoxicated individual trying to enter an Oneonta residence by breaking a door.  Kolankowski tried to get into a Walnut Street home apparently mistaking it for his local residence at about 12:45 a.m. Friday, he faces court action at a alter date.

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-19-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 19, 2013

Bainbridge village crews have completed the repairs on a water main problem on north Main Street near the car wash.  Traffic had been reduced to 1 lane during the repairs, which were completed by about 11:00 AM; Traffic has been re-opened in both directions on North Main Street.

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28-year-old Thomas Tukalo of Edmeston has been arrested on an additional charge of 3rd degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, by the Otsego County Sheriff’s department.   Tukalo has been held in the Otsego county jail since January 25th on a separate drug charge, he was arraigned and was sent back to the county jail on $25,000 bail.

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Otsego county sheriffs department have a warrant for the arrest of 35-year-old Marlee Rickard of Oneonta in connection with the sale of heroin in Oneonta.  Rickard is described as 5-foot-3-inches tall, 130 pounds with reddish-brown hair and green eyes, anyone with information is asked to call deputies at 547-4363 or the Tip Line at 547-1690.  Rickard disappeared last Friday as police arrived at her residence, to arrest her & Christopher Root, who was located and charged with 1st degree criminal nuisance and 4th degree conspiracy, he was arraigned & was sent to the Otsego County Jail he will re-appear in Oneonta city court Thursday.

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The Toys for Tots “Rock in the Park” concert has signed up 2 bands for the concert in Bainbridge later this year.  Organizer Jason Hall explains:

 

(Jason Hall 2-19-13)

 

Artemus Pyle was one of the original drummers for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Woodshed Prophets will open, and they played at last year’s inaugural rock in the park concert.  This year’s show will be on august 10th and general Clinton Park.

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24 people will be inducted into the Section 4 Hall of fame this year, including WCDO’s own broadcaster Greg Davie, who has broadcast games since the early days of WCDO in the 80’s.  Davie told WCDO News of his reaction to be named:

 

(Greg Dave 2-19-13)

 

The induction ceremony will be held on March 2nd.

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Oneonta city police arrested 22-year-old Kevin Baker and 20 Year old Alysia Johnson of Oneonta for 2nd degree burglary, 4th degree grand larceny and 3rd degree criminal mischief.  The 2 were charged in connection with an Oneonta burglary last year.  Both were arraigned in Oneonta City Court, Baker was sent to Otsego County jail on $2,500 bail, and Johnson was sent to jail on $1,500 bail.

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Delaware County Deputies investigated a 1-car personal injury auto accident.  27-year-old Jonathan Hawley of Treadwell was traveling north on MacDougal Road in the Town of Davenport when his vehicle left the roadway striking a tree.  Hawley was taken to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown for unspecified injuries.  No summons was issued.

 

 

 

 

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-19-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 19, 2013

39-year-old Esteban Valdes of Binghamton has been charged with aggravated criminal contempt, felony tampering with physical evidence, felony second-degree assault and felony grand larceny in the fourth degree, after Binghamton Police responded to the report of a stabbing.    Valdes is accused of stabbing his wife, she was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.  Valdes was arraigned & was sent to the Broome County jail without bail.

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The Oneonta common council will hold their next regular meeting tonight at city hall.  The common council meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at city hall.

 

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-18-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 18, 2013

State Police at Endwell responded to a reported armed robbery at Lupo’s Restaurant, in the Town of Union.  The investigation revealed a white male approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, medium build, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, entered the restaurant, displayed a handgun, and stole an undisclosed amount of money, the subject then fled on foot in an unknown direction. State Police request that anyone with information to call 754-2701.

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A new audit by state comptroller Tom DiNapoli revealed that the state Department of Health’s Medicaid program overpaid health care providers by $7.8 million over a six-month period because of flaws with their computer system.   The Comptroller’s Office recouped about $7.5 million of the overpayments and took steps to prevent future payment errors, they also found 21 medical providers that remained in the Medicaid program although they had been charged with or found guilty of crimes that violate Medicaid program laws or regulations, the Health Department has terminated 20 of these providers.  A copy of the report is available at osc.state.ny.us/audits.

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Following Governor Cuomo’s ambitious agenda laid out last month in his state of the state and budget presentations, state lawmakers have gotten right to work on the wide variety of proposals.  Assemblyman Pete Lopez comments:

 

(Lopez start of session)

Lawmakers have until the middle of June to tackle the broad agenda and they have until April 1st to pass a state budget.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department conducted K-9 searches tat the Unadilla valley & Sherburne Earlville school districts.  The canine units searched for illegal drugs in school lockers, during the search a 17-year-old Sherburne youth was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, when a small amount of marijuana was located inside a student’s book locker.  The unidentified youth was given an appearance ticket for Sherburne court on March 7th.

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Mollianna’s Mission has announced their  2nd Annual Family Day Festival, which will be held Saturday, May 18th at 12:00 Noon at the General Clinton Park located in Bainbridge.  The Mission works to benefit families suffering from pregnancy and infant loss, more information about the event is available at familydayfestival.org.

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The American Red Cross is now accepting nominations for the 4th annual “Real Heroes Breakfast” to be held at the Binghamton Holiday Inn on May 9th.  Nominations can be submitted at redcross.org/ny/Endicott or by calling  785-7207.

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The 2nd annual Rock in the Park is in the planning stages.  The fundraiser for Chenango County Toys for Toys will be held on August 10th at general Clinton park, organizers are looking to sign up bands, more information is available at the “Rock In The Park Facebook page or by calling Jason Hall at 972-6526.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Winter Fest Sleigh Rally this Saturday February 23rd from 1:00 to 3:00 at the General Clinton Park. There will be free horse drawn sleigh rides, hot chocolate and chili; a canned good donation is requested for the Bainbridge Soup Kitchen.

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A.M. NEWS 2-18-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 18, 2013

FIRE Fighters s responded to the report of a chimney fire at 128 Hancock road in Sanitaria Springs at around 5:00 Sunday afternoon.  The fire spread from the chimney to insulation in the house, occupants escaped without injury and there were no injuries among fire fighters. 
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25-year-old Timothy Button of Oneonta was charged with 3 counts of 2nd-degree burglary, 2 counts of petty larceny, 5th degree criminal possession of stolen property, 4th degree criminal mischief, in connection with 4 Oneonta area burglaries.  Button was sent to Otsego county jail on $15,000 bail to appear at a later day.

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Commerce Chenango is looking for candidates for nomination to their Board of Directors.  Candidates must be a Chamber member in good standing, Must agree to accept the responsibility of directorship, & must represent the best interest of the membership.  Nominations must be received by February 28th. 

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-15-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 15, 2013

Fresh off of last nights performance of “Rock Of Ages” at the Broome County Arena, Stephen Michael Kane, a 2004 graduate of Chenango forks will host the Devin Spears Scholarship Talent Showcase at the Endicott performing Arts Center Saturday at 8:00 PM, Kane told WCDO News why it is important to him to host this event for the 2nd straight year:

(Stephen Michael Kane 2-15-13)

Kane was the first ever recipient of that scholarship, he has been working steadily in various road companies of Broadway musicals for the last several years.

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There are a few tickets left for Saturday night’s performance of a special tribute of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.  Foothills Director Huemac Garcia comments:

(Huemac Garcia 2-15-13)

Garcia said that the show consists of 5 young Broadway veterans, who re-create the music and stories of the great era of The Four Seasons, complimentary chocolates, snacks and champagne are available at the pre show happy hour beginning at 6:00 pm Saturday, the show begins at 8:00 pm

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State troopers in Norwich arrested 25 year old Robert Robertson of Coventry  for 3rd degree Assault, 2nd degree Unlawful Imprisonment, 4th degree Criminal Mischief 4th and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The arrest resulted from a dispute on State Route 206 in Coventry; Robertson was arraigned in the Town of Coventry Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 cash bail.

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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch is inviting sportsmen, businesses and constituents to join him at the New York 2nd Amendment Day in Albany on February 28, consisting of a legislative day from 9:00 A.M. to 12:45 PM at the LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING and a rally in the West Capitol Park at the south swan street side, beginning at 12:00 Noon.  The rally follows the recent passing of the New York Safe Act by the legislature following the Sandy Creek Elementary School shooting in neighboring Connecticut.

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Delaware County Deputies investigated a 1-car property damage auto accident in the Town of Hamden.  18-year-old Brynna Elliott of Marathon was operating her motor vehicle when she left the snow-covered roadway and struck an earth embankment causing her vehicle roll over.  There were no reported injuries and no traffic summons issued.

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Delaware County Deputies arrested 29-year-old Jason Grizzard of Hobart for 4th degree Criminal Mischief and 3 counts of endangering the Welfare of a Child.  Grizzard is alleged to have jumped on the hood of a car and smashing the vehicles windshield.  He was released on an appearance tickets returnable on March 12th at 6:00 PM in the Town of Stamford Court.

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A benefit is being held for Donavan Lema of Afton, who lost his mother in a car accident in which he was a passenger, on January 28th.  The event will be held at the Sidney moose lodge on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, more information is available at 604-4272 or 829-3917.

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The Sidney chamber of commerce is accepting nominations for the 2013 citizen of the years and business of the years.  Nomination forms as well as lists of past award recipients is available at the chamber website at sidneychamber.org or by calling 561-2642.  Nominations are requested by march 14th, the winners will be honored at the chamber’s annual dinner of June 7th.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-15-13

by wcdonews Posted on February 15, 2013

It was another contentious Sidney Town Board meeting last night at the Civic Center.  Attendance dictated that the board move the meeting to room 202 from the first floor boardroom.  Notable items at last nights meeting included problems with town employees getting paid in a timely fashion, the board decided that the January 10th meeting called by New town councilman Tobi Whitaker was illegally called, making that night’s vote on a gas drilling moratorium illegal.  Town attorney Joe Ermeti and Attorney David Slottje, who was hired to counsel regarding the gas drilling moratorium, disagreed on items of state law regarding town boards, A public hearing was hastily allowed after normal town business, councilman Eric Wilson left, items were submitted to the board for consideration during the public hearing, before a new vote on the controversial moratorium, those items were ignored and a new vote of 3 to 1 was cast for the moratorium, which may or may not hold up if challenged in court.  At the conclusion of the meeting, town attorney Joe Ermeti had no comment about the meeting.

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4 fire companies responded yesterday afternoon to a trailer fire at 100 Hawk Road in the town of Windsor.  No one was home at the time the fire broke out, no injuries among firefighters were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 35-year-old Neil Scarfuto of Long Branch, New Jersey for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.  The arrest followed an investigation into a domestic incident in Otsego County,  Scarfuto was turned over to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office for further action.

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The Binghamton Senators announced that tonight is “Pucks 4 Paws Night” as the team hosts the Syracuse Crunch.  The first 250 fans through the doors will receive a Pucks 4 Paws Vuvuzela horn courtesy of Dickin Memorial Animal Hospital.  The B-Sens will wear their red third jerseys, which will be auctioned off post-game to benefit the Broome Sports Foundation.  Tickets are available at the Broome County Arena box office and at ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 722-SENS (7367) and through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.

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The Bainbridge Guilford Girl Scout Service Unit 365 is holding their annual “Princess Ball” on Saturday February 16th at the Greenlawn elementary school.  The event runs form 2:00 until 4:00 PM; registration or more information is available at 267-2378.

 

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