P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-20-12

by wcdonews Posted on December 20, 2012

The southern tier regional economic development council was one of the 4 winners yesterday for state grants to pursue locally developed projects to promote regional job growth, state senator Tom Libous participated as was happy to see that money heading to this region:

 

(Libous)

 

Other projects will include helping the dairy industry meet the demands of the exploding Greek yogurt manufacturing segment of the upstate economy, other projects will team up area colleges and industry to promote job growth in other sectors of the regional economy.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 3 people on charges of 3rd degree Grand Larceny.  Deputies arrested 36-year-old Christopher Palmiter of Greene, 21-year-old Kyle Brothers of Barker and 19-year-old Cody Brothers of Barker for stealing 4 portable toilets from an area business.  Palmiter was arraigned in the Town of Greene Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail. Cody and Kyle Brothers were arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and released on their own recognizance. All three defendants are to appear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.

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Oneonta city department of public service announced that a water main break occurred along East Street today.  Residents in the east street area near Woodside Avenue from Hazel Street to the gate near Bugbee Road have no water currently.  Crews are working to correct the problem; those with questions can call 432-2100.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 21-year-old Cheyenne Greenier of Afton on an active Bench Warrant from the Town of Norwich court for 5th degree Conspiracy.   Greenier was arraigned in the town of Norwich court and is being held on $1000 cash bail, and will appear in the Town of Norwich Court this afternoon to answer to the charges.

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The Sidney town board will hold a special meeting this evening in the Sidney civic center board room.  The board will consider 2 quotes for insurance coverage at tonight’s special meeting, which will start at 7:00 PM.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 31 year old Daniela Wilbur of Norwich for Petty Larceny. Wilbur was charged following an investigation of stolen prescription pills, from a residence in the Town of Plymouth. Wilbur was released on an appearance ticket for a later court date.

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Mollianna’s mission is collecting condolences and cards from area residents, that will be sent to the families affected by the massacre at the sandy Hook elementary school in Connecticut last week.  The collection will be accepted through 5:00 this afternoon in front of the Bainbridge family dollar store.

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On New Year’s Day, New Yorkers are welcome to meet Governor Andrew Cuomo at the Executive Mansion in Albany.  All adults over the age of 16 wishing to attend must have a ticket; those with a ticket will be allowed to bring one guest and any minor children from their household. Children must be accompanied by an adult. New Yorkers wishing to attend should visit the Governor’s website to register at governor.ny.gov/webform/mansionopenhouse.  The registration period takes place from Today until next Thursday, December 27th at 6:00 PM.
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P.M. NEWS 12-19-12

by wcdonews Posted on December 19, 2012

Governor Cuomo announced the winning entries for the state economic regional development council awards.  The councils were established last year, with great success, the Governor credited those who volunteered their time to serve on the councils:

(Cuomo)

2 of the 4 winning councils were in the WCDO Listening area, with the Southern Tier council includes Delaware, Chenango & Broome counties, they were awarded 91.1 million dollars.  The Mohawk Valley regional council includes Otsego & Schoharie counties, they won 59.7 million dollars for their proposed projects. The other 2 winners were the Finger Lakes region with 96.2 million dollars & the Capital region with 50.3 million dollars.

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The Chenango County Sheriffs Office arrested 24-year-old Corey Burns of Bainbridge on an active Arrest Warrant out of the Town of Norwich Court for 4th degree Grand Larceny and 5th Degree Conspiracy.  Burns was arrested after he turned himself in to Chenango County Court on other charges; he faces arraignment shortly at the Town of Norwich Court.

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State Police at Oneonta arrested 62 year old Vincent Goffredo of Worcester for 2nd degree Harassment 2nd.  The arrest resulted from a domestic dispute complaint; Goffredo was arraigned in the Town of Worcester Court and was released pending future court action.

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Governor Andrew Cuomo signed 12 bills and vetoed 18 others Monday as the deadline to sign them approached.  Cuomo vetoed a bill that would have directed unclaimed bottle deposits to the Environmental Protection Fund; he also vetoed a bill that would have allowed Catskill Off-Track Betting to operate in New York City.  Cuomo signed a bill creating the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, to watch over the state’s care of the developmentally disable and mentally ill.

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The Chenango County Sheriffs Office arrested 59-year-old Randy Brown of Oxford, for 3rd degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree and Defacement of a Weapon.  Brown is accused of illegally grinding off the serial numbers on the weapons; he was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court & was released on his own recognizance and was ordered to reappear at a later date.

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The Oneonta Police Department reminds area motorists that Wall Street is closed, today and tomorrow.  NYSEG crews are working on issues on Wall Street, which will be closed from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM each of the days.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 2 area women following a complaint registered from the Norwich Wal-Mart.  Deputies arrested 18-year-old Chauntel Carr of Oxford & 19-year-old Sarah Vantine of Sherburne, on charges of Petty Larceny, 6th degree Conspiracy and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.  The pair is accused of stealing items from the store, while Carr brought her infant daughter with her.  Both were issued appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-19-12

by wcdonews Posted on December 19, 2012

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, State Police, State Forest Rangers, Norwich Police Department, and the New Berlin Police Department are continuing the investigation into the missing person’s complaint regarding 36 year old Jennifer Ramsaran of Sheff Rd in the Town of New Berlin.  Police said that she was last seen leaving her residence on the morning of December 11th for a shopping trip to Syracuse, her cell phone was found on state route 23 in the town of Plymouth on December 12th, her Chrysler Minivan was found a few days later in Norwich.  Law Enforcement agencies have established a command post at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office after executing search warrants on the residence Monday, anyone with information can call 337-1992, and all calls will be kept confidential.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21 year old Tyler Dodge of Norwich for 3rd degree Assault in the Town of New Berlin.   Dodge was charged following an investigation by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, where he is accused of grabbing a female victim during a Domestic Dispute & causing physical injury. Dodge was arraigned in the Town of New Berlin court and released on his own recognizance.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30 year old Tiffany Ernst of Auburn on an arrest warrant issued by the Town of Delhi Court.  Ernst was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2,500 cash bail.

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Commerce Chenango is holding their HOLIDAY NETWORKING LUNCHEON today, SPONSORED BY SFCU.  The luncheon will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, with registration at 11:30 and lunch beginning at 12:00 Noon.

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-18-12

by wcdonews Posted on December 18, 2012

State police and the Chenango county sheriffs department are continuing the search for 36-year-old Jennifer Ramsaran of South New Berlin, who was reported missing December 11th.  Ramsaran told her husband that she was heading to Syracuse to shop, her cell phone was found the following day on route 23 in the town of Plymouth, her maroon Chrysler Minivan was found Sunday in Norwich.  The investigation has shifted today to the wooded area behind the Ramsaran house on Sheff Road in South New Berlin.

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The Chenango County Sheriffs Office arrested 18-year-old Spencer Franklin of North Norwich for discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a residence.  Franklin was arrested for allegedly shooting a shotgun within 500 feet of a residence; he faces court action at a later date.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 50-year-old Robert Verry of Greene for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs & unsafe Lane Change.   Verry was charged following a complaint on State Highway 12 in the Town of Norwich, he was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Norwich Court on a later date.

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Chobani has agreed to pay a $130,000 in a negotiated settlement with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, after it was determined that the plant in Chenango county withdrew water without the required permits, Chobani uses about 800,000 gallons a day of groundwater, they have filed all necessary permits since complaints were lodged earlier this year.  Chobani currently employs over 1000 at their South Edmeston facility, and opened a second plant in Idaho this week to keep up with the huge demand for their Greek Yogurt products.

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The Oneonta common council will hold their next meeting this evening.  The 7:00 PM meeting will be held in the 2nd floor council chamber at Oneonta city hall.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 46 year old Khing Ran Naing or Utica for Disorderly Conduct.  Naing was charged following a complaint at the Quickway gas station in the Village of Oxford. Naing was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail, he will re-appear in the Village of Oxford Court on a later date.

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The Tri-Town Theater is looking to unearth local talent, with their “First Saturday” open Mike nights next year.  Spokesperson Andrea Whiteside explains:

 

(Andrea Whiteside)

 

The First Saturday Coffee House nights will begin on January 5th,  at the former Masonic Temple on Union Street in Sidney, more information is available at 563-8690.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-18-12

by wcdonews Posted on December 18, 2012

State Police in Norwich arrested 62 year old MICHELE KEECH of Greene for 3rd degree Arson, and Felony Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. The charges stem from an investigation after patrols responded to a report of a despondent woman at 700 State Route 206 in the Town of Greene, the Investigation revealed that KEECH had set fire to the basement of her residence, causing extensive damage and killing 33 dogs located inside. KEECH was arraigned in the Town of Coventry Court and released on her own recognizance pending future court appearances.

 

Governor Cuomo announced that the Thruway Authority has stopped plans for a 45% toll hike for large commercial vehicles.  The move follows extensive lobbying by the New York farm bureau, who argued that the massive hike would have made it too costly to transport upstate produce and other food throughout the state.

State DOT crews will be performing bridge maintenance on Interstate 81 northbound over the Chenango River, between exits 4 & 5 in Binghamton, beginning at 9 AM today.  Motorists will encounter an alternating lane closure within the work zone. Traffic delays are expected, the work is anticipated to be completed by 3:00 PM today.

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-17-12

by wcdonews Posted on December 17, 2012

State Police at Sidney arrested 41-year-old Scott Lanich of Canandaigua for Felony Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Interstate 88 in Sidney, Lanich was arraigned before the Town of Sidney Court, remanded to the Delaware County Jail and is scheduled to reappear Tuesday.

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The National Weather Service has renewed the City of Norwich’s certification as StormReady under a nationwide program to help communities keep you safe from severe weather.  To be recognized, a community must establish a 24-hour emergency operations center, Have multiple ways to receive & transmit severe weather warnings and forecasts, Create a system that monitors weather conditions locally, Promote public readiness through seminars & Develop a formal hazardous weather plan, which includes training severe weather spotters and holding emergency exercises.

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State Troopers arrested 26-year-old Anthony Heath of Norwich for Driving While Intoxicated.   The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 23 in Morris; Heath was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Morris Court on January 14th.

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Tri-town area residents can place their signature on an item that will be sent to Newtown Connecticut, to the families affected by Friday’s sandy Creek school massacre.  Lisa Curtis at the family dollar in Sidney explains:

 

(Lisa Curtis)

 

Curtis said that the “Wall of Prayer” will be sent out after Christmas, it is located at the Family Dollar Store in the Great American plaza in Sidney.

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Gary Laing of Oneonta is the new owner of the Oneonta Outlaws Baseball team, & they will return to the New York Collegiate Baseball League.  The team will continue to play their games at Damaschke Field in Neawha Park; their season will start up in June.

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State Police Oneonta arrested 75-year-old Gary Cook of Oneonta for Disorderly Conduct. The arrest resulted from a complaint of a disturbance at the Price Chopper store in the Town of Oneonta.  Cook was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court for Tuesday.

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Police in Saratoga Springs arrested 22-year-old Tyler Bellick of Schenectady, who is accused of attempting to steal a limousine being used for a bachelorette party over the weekend.  Police said that Bellick was intoxicated when he jumped into a limo at Saratoga Casino and Raceway early Sunday morning and started to drive away with about a dozen women inside the vehicle.  Bellick forcibly removed by 1 of the women, he tried to flee on foot and was caught by casino security guards and held for police.  Bellick was charged with DWI, and grand larceny, he faces court action at a later date.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-17-12

by wcdonews Posted on December 17, 2012

The Chenango county sheriff’s department announced that the vehicle of 36-year-old Jennifer Ramsaran of New Berlin has been located in the City of Norwich.  Ramsaran was last seen leaving her residence on the morning of December 11th in the Chrysler minivan; anyone with information about her whereabouts can call the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office at 334-2000 option 1. All calls will be kept confidential.

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The state comptroller’s office released the results of an audit on travel expenses at the state university at Oneonta.   Auditors focused their audit efforts on the highest-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three-year period ended March 31st 2011. The report said that they found that the travel expenses of $326,000 for the 3 College employees were documented and adhered to State travel rules and regulations. College officials agreed with the conclusions and waived the opportunity to provide formal written comments to be included in this final report.

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The state comptroller’s office audited the town of Fenton for the period January 1st 2011, to June 28th. The audit showed that The Clerk did not ensure that selected receipts were properly recorded and deposited timely and intact, nor did she provide adequate oversight of the employees that collect money in her office.   Also, the audit showed that The Board did not address the issues that it uncovered during their audit of the Town Clerk’s books and records.  The comptroller’s office Recommendations include developing procedures that ensure the proper collection, recording and deposit of receipts & require the Town Clerk to correct issues identified in its annual audit.

 

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-14-12

by wcdonews Posted on December 14, 2012

23-year-old Alan Outman of Binghamton was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Broome County Court, for the murder of David Fillers in Vestal on New Year’s Day.  Outman pleaded guilty to 1st degree murder charge for killing Fillers and leaving his body in a culvert near the Old Vestal road and the route 201 flyover.

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20-year-old Stephen Lipka of Vestal was sentenced for 1st degree manslaughter in Broome County court today.  Lipka admitted to killing his girlfriend, 16-year-old Shelby Jenkins on June 14th.  Lipka will serve 18 years in state prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision.

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Oneonta police arrested 23-year-old Kaleb Vandusen of Oneonta, for allegedly helping friend escape custody.  Vandusen was charged with 2nd degree obstructing governmental administration; He was released on $500 bail. Vandusen was identified by police using downtown cameras following the escape of 23-year-old Daniel Baxter of Middlefield, who had been charged with a variety of offenses following an early Saturday morning fight on Main Street. Oneonta police announced this morning that Baxter has turned himself in without incident.

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U.S Senator Charles Schumer warned New Yorkers today that if the “fiscal cliff” issue iis not dealt with,  New York dairy farmers.  Schumer said that Congress must agree on a budget or a 1940s law will kick in on new year’s day that will trigger higher costs, while farmers will lose their safety net as congress also failed to adopt a farm bill and renew the “MILC” program.  Schumer reported that retail milk prices could double to about $6 a gallon early next year.

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The Sidney American Legion is having its annual children’s Christmas party tomorrow, spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

 

(Larry Halbert)

 

Halbert said that the kids will also receive a free hot dog, soda and Triple Blast ice pop as well as the  “goodie bag”.
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The Sidney chamber of commerce Jolly Holly Days continues this weekend, with the judging of decorated homes and the annual   Children’s Christmas Party Saturday.  Chamber President Kerri Green explains:

 

(Kerri Green)

 

The children will also get to make crafts and read Christmas Stories, and 24 houses will be picked for the spirit awards, the winners will have a notification placed on their lawns.

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Tickets are still available for “SHREK THE MUSICAL” this weekend in Binghamton on Saturday, for the 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM shows.  Tickets are available at ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or at ticketmaster.com.  More information on the Broadway Theatre League and upcoming shows, can be found at BroadwayBinghamton.com

 

 

 

 

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