WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-23-24

by wcdonews Posted on September 23, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-23-24

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office released the identity of the victim of the fatal motorcycle accident that took place in the Town of Maine last Thursday night. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol responded to a report single-motorcycle crash on East Maine Road, patrols located the operator lying a significant distance from the motorcycle and immediately began providing life-saving measures. 37 year old Jared Warner of Nineveh, was declared deceased at the scene, investigators determined that the Warner was traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control of the motorcycle, leading to the accident.

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45 year old Rondell Wright of Binghamton was sentenced today to 6 years in State Prison followed by 5 years post-release supervision after being found guilty of Criminal Possession of a Weapon by a Broome County Jury in May in Broome County Court. On April 27, 2023, Wright was discovered to have a loaded and operable .380 caliber handgun in the City of Binghamton, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit assisted by the Binghamton Police Community Response Team discovered the handgun on Wright after a traffic stop of a vehicle with stolen license plates.

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This Thursday, The Village of Bainbridge will have a short dedication and unveiling of the 1st Village Historic marker, commemorating the establishment of the Village of Bainbridge, Village Mayor Phil Wade Comments:

(Phil Wade 9-23-24)

Mayor Wade said that original document from 1829 was used for verification, the public is invited to attend the ceremony Thursday at 5:00 PM, adjacent to the Village Green Park.

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The Oneonta Job Corp will be holding an open house to recruit new students, this Thursday , Business Engagement Specialist Jocelyn Plows comments:

(Jocelyn Plows 9-23-24)

The Open House will be at their location at 21 Homer Folks Avenue in Oneonta, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, more information is available at 431-1507.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-20-24

A Broome County Jury found 50 year old Damian High of Endicott, guilty of multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and 1 count of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, he faces up to 24 years in State Prison followed by 6 years of post-release supervision. On April 7, 2023, members of the Broome County Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant in Endicott, where High possessed cocaine and a digital scale, in February, Endicott Police found High sleeping under a bridge, he was detained him under a Mental Hygiene Law, Police uncovered 19 baggies of cocaine. High is scheduled to be sentenced in Broome County Court on December 16.

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On September 20, 2024, the Troop “C” Traffic Incident Management unit conducted an Operation Had Hat enforcement on Interstate 81 in the town of Kirkwood. During the detail, a Trooper is dressed as a construction worker and embeds himself in an active work zone. The Trooper observes violations and calls ahead to Troopers waiting just outside the work zone. In just over four hours, 44 tickets were issued 13 for Speeding, 13 for using a cellphone, One person was observed and ticketed for traveling 82 mph in the 55 mph active work zone.

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Upstate Companies will be installing drainage structures and piping on both the north and south sides of Market Street in Oneonta this week, from Main Street to Chestnut Street. Vehicular traffic is encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid the construction. Pedestrians are encouraged to avoid sidewalks under construction, All businesses will remain open. Pedestrian and vehicular access to the businesses will be maintained at all times.

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2 American Red Cross Drives will be held in the Tri-County region today, one in Roxbury from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Carriage House, & another in Richfield Springs from 2:30 pm. – 6:30 pm., at the Richfield Springs Community Center, make appointments at RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-20-24

by wcdonews Posted on September 20, 2024

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-20-24

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 year old Thomas Toomer of Oxford for multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 1 count of Aggravated Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 1 count of Criminal Contempt. Members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to Toomer’s residence to serve an eviction notice, Toomer and an additional occupant of the residence were removed, the other occupant had an order of protection against Toomer. Toomer was then taken into custody without incident. Several firearms, ammunition, and high-capacity magazines were located in the residence. Toomer had 3 previous Felony convictions & was not allowed to have firearms, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail pending additional court action in Chenango County Court.

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WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull has a fall golf tournament coming up this weekend at the Colonial Ridge Golf Course in Morris to support The Nate Lull Scholarship, Lull said he wasn’t planning on another Tournament, but the chance to add to the scholarship fund made was a no brainer:

(Nate 9-20-24)

The Phone Number to sign up again is 607-263-5291, and request to sign-up for the Nate Lull Tournament specifically when you call. The Nate Lull Scholarship has handed out $30,000 dollars over the last two years to local high school seniors.

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The 9th Annual AUTUMN MARKET will be held Saturday, from 9am to 3pm at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. Locally artisans, antique collectors, and small businesses will be participating, & there will be carnival games, pony rides and horse drawn carriage rides.

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The 14th Annual Sidney Center Tractor Parade will be held Saturday starting at 12:00 Noon, interested participants can sign up starting at 9:00 AM.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Saturday from 10:00 Am to 3:00 PM at The Southside Mall, appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, by calling 1-800 RedCross or using the Blood Donor App.

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The 7th Annual Tom “Uncle Bear” Safford Memorial truck Show will be held Saturday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, from 8:00 Am to 2:00 PM, money raised will go to the American Cancer Society.

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The Jericho Arts Council will have Ron Fetner at the Town Hall Theatre Saturday at 7:00 PM. Tickets can be reserved at 607-288-3882, in The Gallery will be the works of John Keating

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State Police in Troop “C” will be hosting a child car seat check at the “Touch A Truck” event at the Broome County Fairgrounds in Whitney Point from 10:00am – 2:00pm, Appointments are preferred at (607)561-7604. Also, the Governor’s Office announced a car seat check from 9 am. to 12 pm. at Visions Federal Credit Union, State Highway 12, Norwich.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-20-24

On September 18th, 2024 the Sidney Police Department began an investigation into a social media post that made a threat to several specific students of the Sidney School District. The same threat was also directed to several specific students of the Walton School District. Sidney Police Department has charged a 14 year old female with one count of Making a terroristic threat and four counts of Aggravated harassment, Due to the subject’s age she was issued a juvenile appearance ticket to appear at the Delaware County Probation Department and released.

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State Police is warning the public of a nationwide automated sextortion scam in which scammers use people’s email address to coerce payments using intimidation. Scammers obtain emails and other personal information purchased illegally on the dark web to contact victims, & claim to possess images of the victim viewing pornographic material and threatens to disclose this content to everyone in their contact list unless they pay in Bitcoin, however, the scammer does not have access to the victim’s device or personal information. If you receive one of these emails, do not engage or share any personal information, Victims should block the sender, delete the email, and report it through the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov or call the FBI at 1‐800‐CALL‐FBI. State Police or local law enforcement agencies can also assist with criminal investigations.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for James Pruitt on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Register Under the Sex Offender Registration Act, he is known to frequent the Ridge Road area of the Town of Colesville. Pruitt is a balding white male, 6’2″, 260 pounds with brown eyes, Anyone with information on Pruitt can submit tips to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff or call (607) 778-1196.

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The Sidney Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction weekend starts today & continues on Saturday with the dinner & ceremony starting at 4:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street, spokesman Larry Halbert told WCDO about the Inductees:

(Larry Halbert 9-20-24)

This event is also a key fundraiser for the school’s athletic scholarship.

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Foothills Performing Arts Center will be the site of a number of events today through Sunday, titled the “Foothills Fringe’, Executive Director Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 9-20-24)

More information about this & future events can be found at foothillspac.org.

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that they will have a “Garage Sale” this Sunday at Mirabito Stadium. Game worn Jerseys, Helmets bats & baseballs will be available, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 9-19-24

by wcdonews Posted on September 19, 2024

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-19-24

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $2.3 billion in tax relief will go to nearly 3 million New Yorkers under the State’s School Tax Relief program. More than 2 million New Yorkers have already received their STAR tax relief and nearly 1 million more will receive their benefits in the coming weeks. Additional Information is available at ny.gov/STAR

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The State Department of Labor announced that the number of private sector jobs in New York State decreased over the month by 8,100, or 0.1%, to 8,393,400 in August 2024. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 4.3% to 4.4% in August, the statewide labor force participation rate held constant at 61.3% in August.

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Oneonta City Officials announced that On Sunday, beginning at approximately 8:00 am and continuing until approximately 4:00 pm, NYSEG crews will be shutting off electrical service to businesses and apartments on Main Street, Water Street, and Market Street. NYSEG will be contacting people in the affected areas by phone. For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 432-2100.

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Emergency crews responded to an accident on I-88 yesterday afternoon at about 1:00 PM, between Oneonta and Otego. A tractor trailer went off of the road & tipped over onto its side, the driver was not injured.

The Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton Alumni Association is planning the 4th Annual Fall Scholarship Fundraiser for Friday and Saturday, at the Hidden Springs Brewhouse, Norwich. There will be food & live music, The Alumni Association awards up to four scholarships annually for a graduating GMU senior to help with college or technical school expenses. More information is available by calling 607-888-1459.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-19-24

A social Media Threat against the Sidney & Walton Central School District was posted on Instagram and Facebook, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News that 4 were quickly identified, placed into a safe space & their parents were contacted, they also coordinated with the Sidney Police Department. Sidney Police stated that there was no credible information or evidence to support the threat being real & they remained at the school until dismissal, they are back at the Sidney District again today. Sidney Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 607- 561-2301.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Antonio Almovdovar of Oneonta on multiple charges for Assaulting and throwing feces on Correction Officers. Almovdovar was charged with Assault, Aggravated Harassment of an Employee by an Inmate, on September 17th Almovdovar ignored lawful commands by corrections officers to cease his actions, he became combative and during a struggle, a corrections officer sustained an injury that required medical treatment at Bassett Hospital, the following morning, he began to again become disorderly and proceeded to throw bodily fluids on to another corrections officer, After consulting with the Otsego County District Attorney’s Office, a bail recommendation of $10,000 cash, $10,000 credit card and $100,000 surety bond was requested.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today until 6:00 PM at the Delhi Alliance Church, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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Commerce Chenango’s next Business After Hours Event will be held today at Preferred Mutual Insurance in New Berlin. The event will run from 4:30 to 6:00 PM.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Car Safety Seat Event today. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be at Delhi Campus Child Care Center, on Arbor Hill Road from 3pm-5pm to check car seats and give instruction to parents and caregivers on proper car seat installation and use. Please bring your child or children and the vehicle owner’s manual and car seat manual;more information is available at 607-832-5200.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro’s constituent service team is holding mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm today, at the Norwich City Hall, constituents can connect with representatives Molinaro’s office to resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-18-24

by wcdonews Posted on September 18, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-18-24

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced early successes in the seizure of illegal guns under the anti-gun trafficking statute in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Gillibrand commented earlier today:

(Gillibrand 9-18-24)

Gillibrand said that the vast majority of the guns making their way into New York State are trafficked from out of state along the I-95 Corridor. The statute has also been used to charge 423 defendants in 33 states, and to secure at least 119 convictions nationwide so far.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a 2 vehicle accident Monday in Cherry Valley on Otsego County Route 50. The preliminary investigation revealed that a pickup truck with a lone occupant was traveling North on County Route 50 when it crossed the center line & struck a southbound SUV with two occupants, the SUV left the roadway, the pickup truck overturned and caught fire, the pick up truck’s driver escaped & was airlifted to Albany Medical, The SUV driver was airlifted to Syracuse Medical Center, the SUV passenger was transported to Bassett Medical Center. The Investigation is ongoing, charges are pending.

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A social Media Threat against the Sidney & Walton Central School District was posted on Instagram and Facebook, Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told that 4 were quickly identified, placed into a safe space & their parents were contacted:

(Eben Bullock 9-18-24)

Bullock said that Sidney Police stayed on the school grounds for the rest of the school day, and they are investigating the post as a threat.

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State Police in Troop “C” will be hosting a child car seat checks in Broome County this Saturday. Troopers will be at the “Touch A Truck” event at the Broome County Fairgrounds in Whitney Point from 10:00am – 2:00pm, Troopers who are trained child passenger safety technicians will be available to assist with car seat installation or answer any questions you may have, Appointments are preferred at (607)561-7604.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-18-24

30 Year old Giovanni Foster of Johnson City, pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Broome County Court. On July 11, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit executed a narcotics search warrant at Foster’s Apartment, they seized methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and a digital scale. Foster admitted to possession with the intent to sell & will receive 5 years in State Prison followed by 3 years post-release supervision when sentenced on December 12.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents in Harpursville that the Southern Tier SWAT team will be conducting routine training exercises today on Lovejoy Road between State Route 7 and Hickox Road in Harpursville from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Questions regarding this scheduled training exercise can be directed to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Training Division at (607) 778-8726

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THE RAYMOND CORPORATION of Greene is hiring manufacturing associates for all shifts at their plant in Greene. Interested participants can come to Raymond today from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM for an on-site Job Fair with interviews & on the spot offers for qualified applicants. More information is available at raymondcorp.com.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 9-17-24

by wcdonews Posted on September 17, 2024

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-17-24

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that a fugitive wanted for murder in Georgia was arrested Monday by their Warrants Division. Last week, the Sheriff’s Office received information that 21 year old Dawensley Astrel of Binghamton had an active arrest warrant out of the state of Georgia for Murder, he was enrolled as a student at Broome Community College. The Sheriff’s Office coordinated with SUNY Broome Campus Safety to take Astrel into custody without incident, he will be extradited back to Georgia to face murder charges.

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Walton Fire Department responded Monday night at about 11:15pm to a reported structure fire at 30 Union Street in the village. All occupants were out of the structure when Firefighters arrived, they were able to remove pets from the residence. Walton Fire Department was assisted by Trout Creek, Delhi, Franklin Fire Department. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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The Delaware County Planning Board announced that they plan to develop a Strategic Comprehensive Plan, to guide future growth in the County. Fisher Associates will lead the planning process and public engagement efforts. The 2nd Public Input session will be held tonight from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM at the Walton Fire Hall, on West Street. The input gathered during the input sessions will be reviewed by Delaware County Planning and Fisher Associates, followed by additional opportunities for public review and comment.

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Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, after stagnant figures in July, according to data released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $945 million, an increase of 3.5%. 45 of 57 counties experienced year-over-year increases.

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Foothills Performing Arts Center will be the site of a number of events this Friday through Sunday, titled the “Foothills Fringe’, Executive Director Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 9-17-24)

More information about this & future events can be found at foothillspac.org.

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Hartwick College in Oneonta launched their “The Life Balance College” concept starting this semester, that places student success at the forefront. Hartwick College President Jim Mullen explains:

(Jim Mullen 9-17-24)

More information about Hartwick College & their new approach can be found at hartwick.edu.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-17-24

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 year old Jonathan Hynes of Stamford on an Arrest Warrant for 2nd Degree Assault following an investigation by the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office for an incident that occurred in Worcester. On September 5th, Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies contacted and requested assistance from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in locating a vehicle and driver which were involved in a hit and run motor vehicle accident and an assault, Delaware County Deputies were able to locate the vehicle and Hynes, he was arrested & was turned over to the Otsego County Sheriff”s Office.

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2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives are scheduled for today in Delaware County, 1 in Stamford from 1 pm. – 5 pm., at the Robinson Terrace Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center,another in Walton from 2 pm. – 6 pm., at the Pines Brook Church, Appointments are scheduled at RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-16-24

by wcdonews Posted on September 16, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-16-24

State Police were dispatched Thursday night to a report of gunshots at Lantern Hill Mobile Home Park in Oneonta. An investigation revealed that a 40-year-old male of Oneonta, NY sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound after a dispute involving several individuals, he was taken to A.O. Fox Hospital by a private vehicle and was later transported to Bassett Hospital for further care. The vehicle carrying the victim was hit by gunfire during the incident. 34 year old Ishmael Seabrook of Oneonta was charged with 2 counts of Attempted Murder, Criminal Use of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon & Reckless Endangerment, State Police were assisted by the Oneonta City Police Department, Seabrook was arraigned at the Otsego County Jail and was remanded without bail.

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Delaware County Board of Elections will hold two days of in-person voter registration at the Delaware County Board of Elections, 97 Main Street, Suite 5, Delhi on Sept. 28 from 2 pm. to 9 pm. and Oct. 10 from 10 am. to 2 pm. For more information call 607-832-5321.

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The Norwich Police Department reminds area residents that they will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy in October. The 6-week course will be two hours, one night of the week, Anyone interested in attending this course should email info@norwichpd.org. Class size will be limited to fifteen community members.

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WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull has a fall golf tournament coming up this weekend in Morris to support The Nate Lull Scholarship, Lull said he wasn’t planning on another Tournament, but the chance to add to the scholarship fund made it an easy decision to have it:

(Nate 9-16-24)

The Phone Number to sign up again is 607-263-5291, and request to sign-up for the Nate Lull Tournament when you call. All proceeds from this event will go to The Nate Lull Scholarship, which has handed out $30,000 dollars over the last two years to local high school seniors.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold a General Membership Meeting tomorrow morning @ 7:30 am in the Back of Bob’s Diner. All are welcome to attend.

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A.M. NEWS Monday 9-16-24

Bainbridge Guilford Superintendent Tim Ryan released a statement about an incident Friday evening as B-G was hosting a football game with Walton. During the game administration was notified that a student was overheard saying he had a gun at the game, law enforcement was notified, the student was located and was taken away from the game & Staff remained with the student until law enforcement arrived and took over the situation. Ryan stated that there was no fight at the game and there was no gun, there was no need to suspend or cancel the game or send everyone home. Law enforcement continued to meet with the student and his family, they left the premises and law enforcement officers remained at the game until the conclusion.

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Broome County Sheriff Road Patrol deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident involving 2 vehicles Early Sunday morning on Morgan Road in the Town of Binghamton. Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar identified the deceased as 29 year old Charles Burrell of Conklin, who was ejected from 1 of the vehicles, he said that the operators of the 2 vehicles were engaged in a continuing dispute over women & narcotics, they engaged in a road rage incident that ended with the fatality. 20 year old Cody Diffendorf of Kirkwood & 26 year old James MacDowall of Binghamton were each charged with 2nd degree manslaughter, both are in the custody of the Broome County Correctional facility pending future court action.

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The Delaware County Planning Board announced that they plan to develop a Strategic Comprehensive Plan, to guide future growth, development, and preservation in the County. Fisher Associates will lead the planning process and public engagement efforts. Public Input Sessions will be today from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM at the Hobart Community Center & Tuesday, September 17 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Walton Fire Hall, on West Street. The input gathered from the public survey and during these initial input sessions will be reviewed by Delaware County Planning and Fisher Associates, followed by additional opportunities for public review and comment.

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Red Cross Blood Drives are continuing locally, with one in Sidney today from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the American Legion Post at 22 Union Street, another will be in Oneonta from 12 pm. – 5 pm., at the SUNY Hunt College Union, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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Broadway In Binghamton announced that single tickets for the Broadway smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, will go on sale today at 10am. Tickets will be available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, Ticketmaster.com, and in person at the Arena Box Office. AIN’T TOO PROUD will play at the Broome County Forum Theatre October 22 & 23 AT 7:30PM.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-13-24

by wcdonews Posted on September 13, 2024

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-13-24

State Police issued a total of 10,240 tickets statewide during the Labor Day weekend enforcement campaign, which ran from Friday, August 30th to Labor Day, September 2nd. State Police utilized sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and ticketed impaired and distracted drivers, they arrested 232 people for DWI. In Troop C, they had 12 DWI arrests, & they issued 405 tickets for speeding out of a total of 832 tickets.

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37 year old Justin Button of Kirkwood, was sentenced in Broome County Court today to 4 years in State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. On March 9, 2023, Button was discovered to have a loaded and operable .25 caliber handgun while in the City of Binghamton, during a traffic stop by a Community Response Team.

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State Police in Troop “C” will be hosting 2 child car seat checks this weekend. Troopers will be participating in the “Touch A Truck” events Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Broome County Fairgrounds in Whitney Point, & on Sunday in Broome County from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the ‘Paws for a Cause’ dog walk at Otsiningo Park. Troopers who are trained child passenger safety technicians will be available to assist with car seat installation or answer any questions you may have. Appointments are preferred, by calling (607)561-7604.

A.M. NEWS Friday 9-13-24

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23 year old Alyssa Jones of Bainbridge for Promoting Prison Contraband. Deputies received information that Jones entered the Correctional Facility for Central Arraignment on an unrelated arrest, a search revealed that Jones was in possession of a knife, she was arraigned at the Delaware County Central Arraignment Court & was released on her own recognizance and is scheduled to appear at Delhi Town Court at a later date to answer the charge.

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Commerce Chenango is holding their annual fundraising Golf Tournament at the Afton Golf Course today, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Sal Testani explains:

(Sal Testani 9-13-24)

More information about the Golf tournament or future events can be found at commercechenango.com

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Today is Alvogen Day, which is celebrated globally by all Alvogen locations, including the facility in Norwich. The plant is shut down & the employees will be helping area organizations, Spokesman Luke Murphy explains:

(Luke Murphy 9-13-24)

Murphy said that about 300 employees participate each year.

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The Family Resource Network will have a special 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Foothills Performing Arts Center Saturday night that is free to the public, Director Michelle Zuk explains:

(Michelle Zuk 9-13-24)

The event Saturday will run from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Foothills in Oneonta.

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The Tri-County Chapter of New York State Women is sponsoring their annual AMBA Blood Screening Clinic on Saturday, at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street, in Sidney, from 6 AM to 9:30 AM. Call 1-888-234-8888 for an appointment, participants must have prescriptions from your doctor.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 9-12-24

by wcdonews Posted on September 12, 2024

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-12-24

The Norwich Police Department investigated a stabbing on Rexford Street in the City of Norwich Wednesday at about 5:30 PM. Police arrested 40 year old Jason Chase of Marathon for 2nd degree Assault & Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Norwich Police Department located the victim who had stab wounds to his neck and forearm, the victim was taken to UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and is in stable condition, Officers located and arrested Chase at Gold Street in Norwich, the stated that during an altercation, Chase allegedly produced a “brass knuckle knife,” and stabbed the victim several times, he was arraigned & was being held without bail, pending further hearings.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that law enforcement agencies throughout the State issued 20,714 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 4,374 tickets for speeding and 966 tickets for drug or alcohol impaired driving during a statewide mobilization. The Labor Day weekend enforcement campaign ran from August 30 through September 2nd.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the passage of legislation that would provide free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to all schoolchildren regardless of income:

(Gillibrand 9-12-24)

Gillibrand said that Studies show that Free school meals are associated with a variety of positive outcomes, including improved attendance rates and school performance, fewer behavioral incidents, lower suspension rates, better health outcomes, and reduced financial stress for students and families.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Ronnie Hernandez on a Fugitive from Justice complaint. The Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division received information that Hernandez was an Inmate at the Delaware County Correctional Facility & he had an active warrant from the Pennsylvania for stealing a motor vehicle, valued at $30,000. Fernandez was arrested and arraigned on the Fugitive from Justice Complaint at the Delaware County Central Arraignment Court and remanded back to the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending extradition to the State of Pennsylvania.

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23 year old Elijah Gibson of Endicott, was sentenced today in Broome County Court to 5 years in State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. On December 30, 2023, in the Village of Endicott, Gibson possessed a loaded and operable 9mm firearm, leading to his arrested & conviction.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 9-12-24

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced that the Delaware County Grand Jury returned an 8-count indictment against 32 year old Drew Garnier of Masonville for the murder of his wife Samantha, and the attempted murder of their 2 children. Garnier was indicted for 2nd Degree Murder, Attempted Murder, Criminal use of a firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, for possessing assault weapons, he pleaded not guilty to each charge & was remanded to the custody of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office without bail.

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State Police arrested 55-year-old Daniel Erickson of Greene, for 2nd degree Rape with a victim under the age of 15, and endangering the welfare of a child, in Bath New York earlier this year. Erickson previously pleaded guilty in April to luring a 16-year-old child in Broome County after having multiple sexually charged texts, at the time he was the Johnson City Middle School Principal.

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The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian’s Office will collaborate on “An America 250 Conversation.” These two organizations are seeking input from the people of Chenango County on how local communities will participate in the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The discussion will be tonight from 6–8 pm. at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus.

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Chenango County Habitat for Humanity will be hosting their annual yard sale fundraiser today from 9 am. to 5 PM, tomorrow & Saturday from 9 am. to 3 PM, on State Route 12 in Oxford next to the Mirabito Gas Station. There will be a variety of items available for sale, including adult and children’s clothing, shoes and boots and much more.

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