WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-7-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 7, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-7-24

The Daughter of Country Music Legend Garth Brooks; Allie Colleen, has stepped out on her own & will be the headliner Saturday night at the Chenango County Fair in Norwich, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment stopped in to talk about that and another act that he has brought in to the Chenango County Fair this year:

(Terry Potter 8-7-24)

More information about those shows & other activities can be found at chenangofair.org, or the Fair’s Facebook page.

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Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced that 22 year old Nalya Jimenez of Sidney appeared in Delaware County Court Monday for arraignment on a 4 count indictment for Welfare Fraud, Offering a False Instrument. Jimenez was indicted after evidence was presented to the Delaware County Grand Jury, she is accused of providing false information while applying for the SNAP benefits & concealing recurring income from several sources, she is accused of receiving about $5,600 in public benefits that she was not entitled to, she faces court action at a later date.

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The 30th Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will return to downtown Norwich in September, with many new participants and previous favorites returning, according to organizer Michele Erickson:

(Michelle Erickson 8-7-24)

The Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will be held on September 7th & 8th in downtown Norwich with the artists, numerous musical acts and numerous food vendors

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $200 million in funding is now available through the State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative and New York Forward programs. Together, the programs have awarded $1 billion in funding to 124 communities across the State since 2016. Applications are now available, the deadline to apply is October 18th, Municipalities can get more information at ny.gov/programs.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies located and arrested 27 year old Clayton Utter of Unadilla for a Bench Warrant, issued by the Town of Delhi Court for Failure to Appear in Court on a previous DWI Arrest. Utter was turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for Centralized Arraignment Processing.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-7-24

The remnants of Tropical Storm Debbie is expected to affect the Southern Tier Friday and possibly into the weekend, Local Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 8-7-24)

We’ll have a look at the Tri-County Forecast at the end of this newscast.

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The Annual Chenango County Fair will run today through Sunday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich, according to spokesperson Mary Weidman:

(Mary Weidman 8-7-24)

More information can be found at chenangofair.com or at their Facebook page.

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The Broadway In Binghamton annual “Test Drive Your Seat” event is Today from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 8-7-24)

More information about tickets and shows can be found at nacentertainment.com

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta, from 12 pm. – 5 pm., at the AO Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, One Norton Ave, Appointments can be booked at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.  

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf & Country Club. Chamber President Teri Schunk reminds area residents that the Chamber’s Summer Concert Series continues tonight:

(Teri Schunk 8-7-24)

The Summer Concert series runs through August 28th, Wednesday nights at the corner of Division & Main Streets, the concerts get moved into the Community Cultural Center if it rains.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 8-6-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 6, 2024

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-6-24

State Police were called Friday to Interstate 81 in the town of Lisle for a report of a one-car crash. When Troopers arrived, a 2007 Subaru Outback was observed crashed into a tree. An investigation determined that the driver and sole occupant, 67 year old Kenneth Zuidema of Pennsylvania, drove off of I-81 and struck a tree, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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National Weather Service officials confirmed a record breaking EF-1 tornado touched down in the City of Buffalo early Monday afternoon. The confirmation means that New York State has had 26 tornadoes this year, breaking the previous record of 25 set in 1992, over 20 tornadoes touched down in the month of July.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is now hiring for deputies for the department for a number of positions withing the Sheriff’s Office. More information about salary, benefits & positions are available by calling 607-778-3076.

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State DEC announced that hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits for the 2024-25 season are now on sale. Licenses and permits can be purchased online at any of DEC’s license issuing agents or by telephone at 866-933-2257. Hunting and trapping licenses are valid from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31 each year, while annual fishing licenses are valid for 365 days from date of purchase. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.

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Chenango Arts Council announced their 2024-2025 season beginning with “Dolly! And Her All Star Band” on Saturday, September 28th, Council Spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 8-6-24)

Miller said that the other shows will be “Film & Strings: Nosferatu” on Saturday, October 19th, On Friday, December 13th, Twelve Twenty-Four will bring their popular Holiday Rock to the Martin W. Kappel Theater & the New York Theatre Ballet will present The Royal Collection on April 12, 2025. More information & Ticket purchases can be made at 607-336-2787, or at ChenangoArts.org.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-6-24

State Police arrested 57 year old Terri White of Otego for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. Troopers were dispatched to check on White’s welfare when they discovered she had driven her vehicle while intoxicated. After administering Standardized Field Sobriety Tests that revealed indications of impairment, White was arrested. Her reportable B.A.C was .23%. White was processed and issued appearance tickets to the Oneonta Town Court on August 20, 2024 then released to a sober third party.

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State Police arrested 33 year old Shane Katalinas of Unadilla for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers were dispatched by Otsego County 911 to a report of a male slumped over the wheel of a vehicle on Winney Hill Road in Oneonta, Troopers found both Katalinas and a female passenger unresponsive but were able to wake them. Katalinas was arrested, he was transported to State Police in Oneonta where he was additionally evaluated by a New York State Police Drug Recognition Expert. Katalinas was processed and issued appearance tickets to the Oneonta Town Court on August 20, 2024, and released to a sober third party.

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Am American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 pm. – 5 pm., AO Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, One Norton Ave, To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS

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The Sidney Head Start program will have a recruitment event today at their Sidney Civic Center location. The event is open for parents with children ages 3 to 5, it will run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-5-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 5, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-5-24

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24 year old Nicholas Arter of Norwich for 2nd degree Rape, Criminal Sexual Act, Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors, Possessing Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Sexual Abuse. The Sheriff’s Office Detective’s Division received several rape complaints involving Arter engaging in sexual acts with multiple underage females. Arter was arraigned in Chenango County Centralized Arraignment where he was remanded to the custody of the Chenango County Correctional Division on $10,000 cash, $20,000 bond, and $50,000 partially secured. Arter is to appear in the Village of Oxford Court at a later date.

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Chenango County Sheriff Office arrested 36 year old Wayne Moore of Earlville last week for Public Lewdness. Moore was charged following a complaint that Moore was nude in the front yard of a home, it was the 2nd incident that deputies handled regarding Moore, he was taken into custody and released with an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Village of Earlville Court at a later date.

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The Trial of 64 year old Douglas Webb of Sherburne ended in a mistrial on Friday. Webb was accused of groping 3 students while operate a school bus, He was indicted in 2022 for offering a false instrument for filing with the intent to defraud, plus falsifying business records, 3 counts of forcible touching, & 3 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, State Police reported that Webb had failed to disclose a previous 1987 conviction to his employers on his bus driver application. The jury could not reach a verdict in the case after several hours of deliberation last week.

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The Chenango County Planning Department is asking for County Residents to take a short period of time & fill out an online survey, so that they can put together a comprehensive plan on the county’s future, Planning Director Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 8-5-24)

Butler said that there is no deadline for filling out the survey, they have worked with an outside contractor to formulate the survey covering a number of topics, in a quick easy format.

The Sidney Head Start program will have a recruitment event tomorrow at their Sidney Civic Center location. The event is open for parents with children ages 3 to 5, it will run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-5-24

50 year old Brian Kingsbury of Sidney pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and was sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison. Kingsbury was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury on March 7, for possessing several stolen guns. On July 29, Kingsbury appeared in Delaware County Court for a conference on his pending indictment. After the conference, he pleaded guilty, he admitted that he possessing a stolen shotgun in Sidney in July of 2023.

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State Police arrested 35 year old Spencer Gransbury of Walton for 5 counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. An investigation revealed that Gransbury was in possession of images consistent with child sexual exploitation. His arrest follows an investigation stemming from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. On August 2, a search warrant was executed at Gransbury’s residence, he was arrested and processed & was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for Central Arraignment.

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The American Red Cross is holding 2 Blood Drives today in the Tri-County Region. 1 will be in Worcester at the United Methodist Church from 1 pm. – 6 pm., another will be in Hancock from 1 pm. – 6 pm. at the Father Rausch Memorial Hall, on West Main Street, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.  

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 8-2-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 2, 2024

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-2-24

The Norwich Police Department will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy in October, it’s a 6-week course, that will be two hours, one night of the week. Norwich Police Chief Reuben Roach comments:

(Reuben Roach 8-2-24)

Chief Roach said that individuals will learn Criminal Investigations, Interactive Scenarios, Use of Force and other police related topics. Anyone interested in attending this course should email info@norwichpd.org. Class size will be limited to 15 community members.

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Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced that 20 year old Joseph VanBlarcom of Margaretville was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury Thursday, for Aggravated Harassment as a Hate Crime, VanBlarcom is accused of driving in the Village of Fleischmanns on July 29, he threw objects out the window and swerved his vehicle at 3 Jewish men walking along Main Street, and for yelling bias obscenities regarding the men’s religion, he was released in his own recognizance & is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment in Delaware County Court on August 26th.

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State Police at Troop C will be at the Spiedie Fest in Otsiningo Park. Troopers will have displays & demonstrations of their K9 unit, the Bomb Disposal Unit, drones, the Underwater Recovery Team, Collision Reconstruction Unit among many others. There is also a demonstration tentatively scheduled with the Special Operations Response Team and their Helicopter on Saturday, at noon and 2:00 pm, weather permitting. The Troop “C” Recruiter will also be there for those interested in signing up to take the State Police Exam.

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39 year old Joshua Smallze of Binghamton has been sentenced to 9 years in State Prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision. Smallze was convicted of Burglary and Criminal Mischief, by a Broome County Jury in May. Smallze forcefully entered 75 Prospect Street in the City of Binghamton on January 22, 2023, where he assaulted the resident, caused property damage to the victim’s residence by hurling a brick through a window.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38 year old Stanley Kingston of Albany, following a traffic stop on July 26, in the Town of Oneonta. Kingston was charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, DWI, with a previous conviction within 10 years, 2 counts of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, driving a vehicle without Ignition Interlock Device, among other charges, Kingston had a revoked license, he was released with appearance tickets for Oneonta Town court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-2-24

The 2nd Annual Edimeister Golf Open will be held on Saturday at the Oneonta Country Club, to raise money & honor of the late Eddie Hofbauer, who owned the Alpine Ski Hut in Oneonta for many years, his daughter Heidi Hofbauer Buzzy explains:

(Heidi Hofbauer Buzzy 6-28-24)

More information is available by calling Heidi at 607-316-1413.

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The Cullman Child Development Center Big Rigs event will be held tomorrow in Sidney, Cullman Director Amy Williams comments:

(Amy Williams 8-2-24)

The event will be held at the Cullman facility Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive today at the Bassett Hall on Beaver Street in Cooperstown from 12:30 to 5:30 PM. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800 RED CROSS or downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App or at redcrossblood.org.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 8-1-24

by wcdonews Posted on August 1, 2024

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-1-24

State Police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs resulting from a traffic stop on I-81 Tuesday. Troopers on I-81 observed a speeding vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. 43 year old Eduardo Azcona of Corona, Queens was operating the vehicle with a suspended license, he attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody after an altercation and the assistance of a taser. Troopers executed a search warrant on the vehicle & seized of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, MDMA, fentanyl & cannabis, Azcona was charged with multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of Cannabis, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & Resisting Arrest, he was transported to the Cortland County Correctional Facility for Centralized Arraignment.

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The 40th annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally starts Friday & runs through Sunday at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, organizer Dave Pessagno explains:

(Dave Pessagno 8-1-24)

All the information about this year’s Spiedie Fest can be found at spiedie fest.com.

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The Norwich High School Sports Hall of Fame will hold their 12th induction ceremony in October, spokesman Rich Turnbull told WCDO News about this year’s Hall of Fame inductees:

(Rich Turnbull 8-1-24)

Tickets can be obtained through Turnbull at 607-334-1600 extension 1439, the ceremony will be held on October 5th at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich.

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The Broadway In Binghamton annual “Test Drive Your Seat” event is coming next week at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 8-1-24)

Among the shows featured this season, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, “The Cher Show”, “The Addams Family” & “Chicago”, more information is available at nacentertainment.com

A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-1-24

Brian Canfield of Greene pleaded guilty to Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs in Delaware County Court Wednesday. Canfield appeared in Delaware County Court for a conference on his pending indictment, On February 17, 2024, Sidney Police Officer Royce Terry observed a motor vehicle parked in the library parking lot after it was closed, with Canfield slumped over the steering wheel, and the engine was running, Canfield was under the influence of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl. Canfield will be sentenced to 5 years of felony probation supervision, he faces sentencing on September 23rd.

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President Biden has nominated former area Congressman & current Judge Anthony Brindisi to serve at the federal level in Utica based on the recommendation of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Brindisi has been on the New York State Court of Claims since 2022. This nomination is for the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, Brindisi will be to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee, followed by full Senate confirmation.

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Congressman Marc Molinaro’s constituent service team will hold mobile office hours today, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Oneonta Town Hall, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

State Police are now accepting applications for the Trooper Entrance Examination, and testing for candidates will start on August 15th, Candidates can sign up to take the exam at joinstatepolice.ny.gov. Minimum qualifications needed to sign up for the examination, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 20 years old and a maximum of 34 years old at the time of application.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-31-24

by wcdonews Posted on July 31, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-31-24

2 Broome County Corrections officers have been suspended without pay, following an incident of unnecessary use of force during an interaction with an incarcerated individual with suicidal pronouncements at the Broome County Correctional Facility on July 23rd. Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar held a press conference, he said that corrections officers responded to a housing unit where an incarcerated individual was refusing to return to his cell and he was escorted to the Medical housing unit for observation, Sheriff Akshar explains:

(Sheriff Akshar 7-31-24)

Sheriff Akshar said that the officer; 39 year old James Woodard of Windsor was charged with Official Misconduct & Harassment, Both Woodard and the other unidentified officer were immediately suspended without pay while both the investigation and internal disciplinary processes continue, the case has been reported to the state’s Commission of Correction and the state’s Attorney General’s office. The video of the incident can be viewed at the Broome County Sheriff’s Office YouTube channel, it does contain rough language.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced new bipartisan legislation to expand access to mental health services for 1st responders, who have the most stressful jobs, and documented higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression than civilians:

(Gillibrand 7-31-24)

Gillibrand’s bill would establish a national mental health hotline for first responders and expand access to mental health care for law enforcement officers, it has bipartisan support among lawmakers.

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Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.83 billion in the second calendar quarter, an increase of 2.2%, or $127 million, compared to the same quarter last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. 39 of 57 of upstate counties saw an increase in collections in the quarter, the full report can be found at osc.state.ny.us

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State Police at Troop C responded yesterday afternoon to a residence on State Route 369 in the town of Fenton, where a person was suffering the mental health crisis was taken into custody without incident, no harm to the person or to any law enforcement.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-31-24

State Police arrested 50 year old Bryan Howard of Mount Vision, Monday for 4 counts of Reckless Endangerment, following an investigation of “shots fired” at State Route 205 in the town of Laurens. A resident discovered bullet holes in the kitchen window where he and his family reside. Troopers located and interviewed Howard and determined he shot in the direction of the residence recklessly engaging in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to another person. Howard was processed and transported to the Otsego County Correctional Facility for Centralized Arraignment and Processing.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25 year old John Coss of Andes for 3rd degree Assault, Criminal Mischief , Public Lewdness and 2 counts of possessing a controlled substance. On Monday Deputies were on patrol in the Village of Delhi and observed an altercation, they found that the clerk at the Speedway Gas Station was attempting to ask an intoxicated patron to leave the property after urinating on the building, and while doing so, was assaulted. Coss was found to have a quantity of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl in his possession, he was processed and turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for arraignment.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Business After Hours” event at Ravens View Genetics in Delhi, on Thursday, August 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, regarding their State licensed cannabis cultivation facility, County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 7-31-24)

Pucci said that the event is free , but registration is requested under the Events tab at DelawareCounty.org.

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State Police arrested 20 year old Joseph VanBlarcom of Margaretville for Reckless Endangerment as a Hate Crime & Aggravated Harassment. Troopers responded Monday afternoon to a Jewish Synagogue in Fleishmanns, an investigation determined that VanBlarcom threw objects and recklessly swerved his vehicle at three Jewish men while yelling obscenities. VanBlarcom was processed and transported to the Delaware County Correction Facility for Centralized Arraignment and Processing.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Laurens today from 1 pm. – 5:30 pm., at the Laurens Fire Department, 34 Main Street. Appointments can be made at the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS

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Congressman Marc Molinaro’s constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm today at the Norwich City Hall. Constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 7-30-24

by wcdonews Posted on July 30, 2024

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-30-24

The Village of Sidney has put out a 2nd “Request For Proposals” on the Clover Hill Lane Development near the Sidney Golf Course, Sidney Mayor Ray Baker explains:

(Ray Baker 7-30-24)

The new “Request For Proposals” will give prospective developers a 90 day window in order to submit their requests.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Prince Johnson of Binghamton on an arrest warrant issued from the Town of Walton Court. On July 12th, the Broome County Sheriff’s Corrections Division notified the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office that Johnson was in their custody and had an active arrest warrant out of the Town of Walton Court, for the charge of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, for an incident on April 19th 2023, where Johnson was found to be in possession of a firearm. Johnson was subsequently arrested and brought to Delaware County Central Arraignment where he was later released on his own recognizance and directed to appear to the Town of Walton Court at a later date to answer for the charges.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that around $350 million in supplemental payments is available to low and moderate-income families through the Empire State Child Credit program. More than 1 million families will receive this financial assistance without any need to apply, each eligible family will receive a direct payment of up to $330 per child. More information is available at tax.ny.gov.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 year old James Nash of Sidney on an arrest warrant from the Delaware County Family Court. On July 18th, the Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Village of Sidney Police Department that Nash was currently in their custody for an unrelated warrant issued by the Village of Sidney Court. In January of 2023 the Delaware County Family Court issued an arrest warrant for Nash for failure to pay child support, Nash was brought to Delaware County Central Arraignment where he was held pending arraignment by the Delaware County Family Court.

A.M. NEWS 7-30-24

The Chenango County Planning Department needs feedback from County Residents on the 2050 Vision Plan. Planning Department Director Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 7-30-24)

The survey can be found at chenangocounty2050.com.

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The National Weather Service has confirmed an additional tornado, an EF-1 tornado, with winds of 110 mph went 8.7 miles in the Towns of Lincklaen and Otselic around 7 pm. Monday, July 15th, that is now 23 tornadoes confirmed in the month of July.

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Another American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled in Oneonta today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23. Appointments can be made at the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 7-29-24

by wcdonews Posted on July 29, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-29-24

The 2024 Otsego County Fair is set to take place July 30 to August 4. spokesperson Lisa Jackson told WCDO News that there are many new vendors & attractions this year:

(Lisa Jackson 7-11-24)

More Information is available at their website: otsegocountyfair.org or on their Facebook page.

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The annual Afton Arts & Crafts Festival will be held August 24th & 25th right on Main Street in Afton, Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce Spokesperson Judy Hinman told WCDO News that applications for area artists & crafters who want to participate are easily available:

(Judy Hinman 7-29-24)

The deadline to participate as a vendor is August 9th, More information is also available at aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com

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Assemblyman Joe Angelino announced that the town and village of Sherburne and the town of Columbus have received $6.9 million in funding through the ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program. This funding will be used to help expand high-quality broadband to more people in the community.

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The State DEC is encouraging New Yorkers to participate in the State’s annual survey for wild turkeys this summer. Throughout August, participants can record observed dates, locations, sex, and ages of wild turkeys by using an online form at dec.ny.gov.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-29-24

Long Time Area State Senator Jim Seward passed Away at the age of 72 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Seward served in the State Senate from 1987 to 2020. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.

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Oneonta Police Department reported that 14 year old Damian Barton, who was reported missing last week, has been located. Barton was reported missing in the Town of Oneonta last Wednesday evening.

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2 more tornado confirmations have been listed in New York State in July. The latest touched down on July 24th in Oswego County and Fulton County, according to the National Weather Service. There have now been 22 tornadoes in New York this month

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