WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-19-24

by wcdonews Posted on June 19, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-19-24

Chenango County Office of Emergency Services announced that the City of Norwich Boil Water Order is in effect until further notice. There will be a bottled water distribution at the Norwich City Firehouse at 31 East Main Street until 7 pm today. Norwich city Water Service residents who are able to prepare their own drinking water at home should boil the water for at least 1 minute. Repairs are underway to fix the issue, more information is available by calling the Chenango County Environmental Health Team (607) 337-1673.

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Spiedie Fest will return to Broome County this summer, with a full line-up of activities & it will be the 40th version of the event, Organizer Dave Pessagno comments:

(Dave Pessagno 6-19-24)

The Full line up of events & tickets can be found at spiediefest.com.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Antonio Lizarraga of Gansevoort for Sex Offender Failure to Notify Change of Address, Failure to Complete Annual Verification & Failure to Update Photograph, he was arrested after he relocated from Otego in January & did not notify authorities that he was residing in Saratoga County, an arrest warrant issued, he was located by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and turned over to Otsego County investigators, he was processed and released on an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Middlefield Court at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44 year old Derek Jordan of the town of Maryland following a Motor Vehicle Accident on June 9th in the Town of Hartwick. Jordan was charged with Driving while ability impaired by drugs, DWI, & Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, he was processed and released on Appearance tickets returnable to the Hartwick Town Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 6-19-24

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 year old Robert Colvin of Unadilla for criminal contempt for violating a court order of protection. Colvin violated the order of protection by calling the protected person from the Otsego County Correctional Facility 107 times since his initial incarceration, he had also previously been convicted of Criminal Contempt in the second degree within the past five years.

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51 year old David Louden of Sidney pleaded guilty to Criminal Contempt Monday in Delaware County Court, on December 13th, Sidney Police were dispatched when Louden, who was barred from contacting either the victim or the child, was outside knocking at the front door at 2:45 am, Louden fled the scene, but On January 11, Sidney police located & arrested Louden. Sentencing is scheduled to take place on July 15.

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Broome County Sheriff Road Patrol deputies responded to a one-car motor vehicle accident on Anderson Road in the Town of Nanticoke early Sunday. Deputies found a 2013 Chevrolet over an embankment on the side of the road, 2 of the 5 occupants in the vehicle sustained serious injuries and were transported to UHS Wilson Medical Center. 20 year old Isaac Brown of Whitney Point stated he was operating the vehicle without a license and admitted to consuming alcohol prior to the accident. Brown was charged with DWI, Vehicular Assault, Aggravated Vehicular Assault & Numerous Traffic Violations, Brown was arraigned and issued appearance tickets to appear in the Town of Nanticoke Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrest 52 year old Kim Kraemer of Margaretville on a Sealed Indictment Arrest Warrant for driving while ability is impaired by the use of drugs and alcohol, and aggravated unlicensed operator, along with multiple vehicle and traffic law violations. On August 28, 2023, Deputies conducted a traffic stop in Delhi after observing the vehicle driving erratically. Kraemer’s driving privileges were revoked for a prior DWI conviction, Kraemer was Indicted by Delaware County Grand Jury and a warrant was issued in March, she was located and arrested last week on the sealed indictment arrest warrant, she was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for arraignment.

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2 more Red Cross Blood Drives are being held today, 1 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Walton First Baptist Church, Another will be in Cooperstown from 9 am to 2 pm St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street, Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.  

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-18-24

by wcdonews Posted on June 18, 2024

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-18-24

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report from a 14-year-old victim from the Town of Lisle regarding sexual contact by 72 year old Marshal Morehouse of Marathon. Investigators worked with Child Protective Services to establish a safety plan and safe residence for the victim while the investigation took place. Following an investigation, Morehouse turned himself and was charged with 2 counts of Sexual Abuse & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Morehouse was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Lisle Court.

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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force collected $89,000 and cocaine after conducting an investigation into the sale of cocaine on June 14th. The task force executed a search warrant at 47 St. Charles St. in Johnson City and a financial institution, 25 grams of Cocaine, packaging, scales, cutting agents and around $89,000 were recovered, Krystal Newborn was arrested and charged with several counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminally using drug paraphernalia, Newborn was arraigned at Central Arraignment and released pending further court action.

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Delaware County officials announced that with the heat & humidity, several public libraries will serve as cooling centers, including in Andes, Bovina, Delhi, Margaretville, Roxbury, Sidney & Walton, In observance of Juneteenth on Wednesday, some libraries may be closed. Residents are also asked to check up on elderly neighbors, avoid extreme exercising in the heat, drink plenty of water.

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The Annual Nate Lull Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on July 7th at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, Lull Said that there may be a spot or 2 for last minute teams:

(Nate Lull 6-18-24)

Several Scholarships have been given out to area High School Seniors, the names of the recipients will be announced shortly.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 6-18-24

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Nikita Kingsbury of Oneonta after she agreed to meet a confidential informant in Davenport for the purposes of selling controlled substances. Kingsbury arrived with her boyfriend, 43-year-old Lloyd Hunt, they were both taken into custody, they were in possession of Fentanyl and Suboxone at the time of their arrest. Hunt was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and was released on an appearance ticket, Kingsbury was arrested on an unrelated Bench Warrant issued by Delaware County Court for a failure to appear in Court, she was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail. Last Week, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kingsbury at the Delaware County Jail for Attempted Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, she was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44 year old Robert Collins of Sherburne for Criminal Contempt and Resisting Arrest. Collins was spotted by a deputy on the property where an order of protection was issued, Collins began to resist arrest with the Deputy and did not comply with lawful orders, he was taken into custody, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on cash bail pending action in Village of Sherburne Court at a later date.

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19 year old Qualem Hernandez of Binghamton, pleaded guilty last week in Broome County Court to Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Hernandez will be sentenced to 8 years in New York State Prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision when he is sentenced on September 13th. On April 12th, Hernandez opened fire in the direction of individuals in the City of Binghamton. The Binghamton Police Department investigated the shooting and with the assistance of visual recording devices and Street Cameras they were able to identify and arrest Hernandez.

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The Chenango County Health Department will hold a rabies Vaccination clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets today at the Coventry Highway Department, from 5:30 TO 6:30 P.M. Pre-Registration is required at 607-337-1673, a $5 Donation is suggested.

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Another Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market 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 MONDAY 6-17-24

by wcdonews Posted on June 17, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-17-24

Norwich Police Department received an emergency call about a male at Flanagan Field Sunday Morning with a gun who had made comments about shooting police officers and then taking his own life. Multiple officers from the Norwich Police Department, the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and State Police responded to the scene. 24 year old Tyler Hotaling of Norwich fled into the surrounding woods, police cordoned off the location while negotiations began. Hotaling was eventually charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident, after Norwich Police were able to convince Hotaling to surrender after an hour-long standoff. Norwich Police Chief Reuben Roach reported that Hotaling was under the influence of methamphetamine and posed an extreme risk to the police officers and citizens in the Plymouth Street and Flanagan Field area, he was transported to a medical facility and his court case is pending with Norwich City Court.

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CHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE arrested 42 year old Joshua Squires of Norwich for Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of an Address Change. Squires is a level 1 convicted sex offender in the state of New York and failed to register his new address after being released from the New York State Department of Corrections to the Division of Parole. Squires was held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility on a parole warrant and is to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.

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High Temperatures with High Humidity will affect the Southern Tier this week, Local Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 6-17-24)

With the extreme heat in the forecast for the next few days, people are invited to go to the Saint Luke’s Church in Sidney Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM to be safe from the heat, St Luke’s Spokesperson Chris Camann explains:

(Chris Camann 6-17-24)

St. Luke’s is located at 139 West Main Street in Sidney, and there is room for about to 100 people.

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Broadway in Binghamton has released their line-up of shows coming in the 2024-2025 season, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment told WCDO News what has been scheduled:

(Tina Niles 6-17-24)

More information is available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com or by calling 607-772-1391.

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The Next Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held tomorrow Morning in Bainbridge. The Meeting will be at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-17-24

On Friday, the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Academy graduated 21 new corrections officers in a ceremony recognizing this year’s Class of 2024. Of today’s graduates, 2 will serve as members of the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, 2 with the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office and 17 will serve with the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at the Broome County Correctional Facility, they will start today.

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The Delaware County Chamber’s annual Legislative Leadership Forum will be held today, at 9:30 am, in the Okun Theatre on the campus of SUNY Delhi. Confirmed panel speakers include US House Representative Marc Molinaro, State Senator Peter Oberacker, and State Assembly representatives Joe Angelino, Brian Maher, and Chris Tague. More information may be found under the Event tab at DelawareCounty.org.

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Bassett Healthcare Network will be starting a parking lot paving project today at FoxCare Center; 1 FoxCare Drive, Oneonta. The project is expected to last a minimum of 15-20 business days–possibly longer, depending on weather and other factors. During this period, there will be temporary changes to traffic patterns in FoxCare Center’s parking lot. Please follow construction cones, signs, and personnel directing motorists.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-13-24

by wcdonews Posted on June 13, 2024

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-13-24

38 year old Martin Matias of Greene was sentenced in Broome County Court Wednesday to 8 years in State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. On October 13, 2023, Matias was stopped for having improper license plates, he was in possession methamphetamine, along with a digital scale and packaging materials, he admitted that he intended to sell the illegal drugs.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 year old Dalton Nelson Monday for several counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & 2 counts of Criminal Using Drug Paraphernalia. Deputies responded to a suspicious person’s complaint in the Town of Norwich. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with Nelson and several other subjects, they noticed several abnormal behaviors from Nelson and observed drug paraphernalia in plain view of the Nelson vehicle, deputies located crystal methamphetamine & fentanyl, along with wax envelopes, and small plastic bags to be used as packaging material. Nelson was arraigned in Centralized Arraignment where was released on his own recognizance.

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The Broome County Corrections Academy will hold its graduation ceremony Friday morning for the Class of 2024 at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton. This year, 21 graduates will officially earn the rank of Officer, after 3 months of training, learning defense tactics, studying law, and more on their way to a career in the Correctional Facility.

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Volunteers are needed for the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Norwich July 13th & 14th, organizer Tom Revoir comments:

(Tom Revoir 6-13-24)

Anyone interested in being a volunteer can leave a message for Revoir at the Norwich YMCA at 336-9622, Teams can still register at macker.com

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A.M. NEWS Thursday 6-13-24

20 year old Payton Gendron of Kirkwood, who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket, may be exempt from getting the death penalty, as he was only 18 at the time of the attack. A 2005 Supreme Court ruling that said executing people under 18 years old was unconstitutional, Gendron’s lawyers said that new research since that ruling states that the brain is not fully developed at 18. Federal Prosecutors said that they would seek the death penalty if Gendron is convicted in a separate federal hate crimes case, next year. Gendron is serving 11 sentences of life without parole after pleading guilty to state charges of murder and hate-motivated terrorism for the May 14, 2022, shooting at a store in a largely Black Buffalo neighborhood.

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New York is hosting its largest Special Olympics this weekend, when more than 1,200 athletes and coaches in the State Summer Games. The athletes will be competing in are swimming, gymnastics, power-lifting, volleyball, track and field, basketball, bowling, and tennis, at various venues around Ithaca.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-12-24

by wcdonews Posted on June 12, 2024

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-12-24

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the Town of North Norwich Monday that resulted in the arrest of four individuals for drug charges. Members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office executed a no-knock search warrant at 113 Memory Lane in the Town of North Norwich, Deputies and Detectives entered the residence and located Matthew Mason, Christopher Fuller, Samantha Savianeso, and Thomas Knickerbocker, they located Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin, packaging materials, scales, hundreds of dollars in cash, and other materials indicative of the sale and distribution of drugs. Mason, Fuller, Savianeso, and Knickerbocker were transported to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, Mason was processed and arraigned in Centralized Arraignment where he was held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility with no bail until he can be seen in Chenango County Court, the rest were released in their own recognizance.

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Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar welcomed K9 Cash and his partner and handler, Deputy Chuck Louden today, they recently completed an extensive, 10-week, 450-hour K9 handler training at Cedar Creek Kennels in Illinois and have concluded their final training and state certification in our community this week. Later this month, Broome County residents will begin to see Cash be out in the community as a member of the Road Patrol division. K9 Cash is a male German Shepherd just under two years old. He and his partner Deputy Louden have been trained and certified in tracking, handler protection, locating individuals, explosives detection and other skills needed for law enforcement K9 units

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The Chenango County Historical Society will again participate in the semi-annual state-wide festivities known as Path Through History weekend on June 16. As part of the celebration, the museum is hosting special open hours from 10 am. to 4 pm. that day. Historical Society Executive director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 6-12-24)

During Path Through History weekends, special events of local historical significance, For more information, go to ChenangoHistorical.org or call (607) 334-9227.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her bipartisan legislation to renew the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Affordable Connectivity Program, that provides financial assistance to low-income households to help them afford high-speed internet:

(Gillibrand 6-12-24)

The Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act would provide eligible households with a monthly discount of up to $30 per month off the cost of internet service.

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A.M. NEWS Wednesday 6-12-24

28 year old Marissa Peck of Andes appeared in Delaware County Court Monday and has been sentenced for her conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Peck pleaded guilty, She admitted to possessing a narcotic drug with the intention of selling it in the Village of Delhi on March 13, 2024. Judge Hubbard sentenced her to 5 years in state prison, to be followed by 2 years of post-release supervision.

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The Sidney Central School District announces the 13th annual Summer Enrichment & Summer Sports Camps, from July 8 to August 1, Monday through Thursday from 7:40-2:25 & and Sports Camps will run Monday-Thursday 7:40-11:00 am. Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock comments:

(Eben Bullock 6-12-24)

The link to register will be found on the school district website, Registration is on a first come-first serve basis, Registration will remain open until the slots are filled or through Thursday, June 20th, more information is available at 607-561-7701.

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New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has launched the New York Mobile-ID, which is a secured digital version of a state-issued driver’s license, learner’s permit or ID on a smartphone. New Yorkers can download it on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 9 am. – 2 pm., at the Downsville Fire Department, on State Highway 30, 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 TUESDAY 6-11-24

by wcdonews Posted on June 11, 2024

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-11-24

29 year old Jessica Lopez of Sidney was sentenced to 6 years in prison and two years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Delaware County Court Monday. Lopez pleaded guilty and admitted that she possessed fentanyl in the Village of Sidney on February 27, 2024, and that she had intended to sell it.

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Referees are needed for the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Norwich next month, organizer Tom Revoir comments:

(Tom Revoir 6-11-24)

Anyone interested in being a referee can leave a message for Revoir at the Norwich YMCA at 336-9622. The Deadline to register a team is June 24th, the tournament will be July 13th & 14th & it will return to the streets of downtown Norwich

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Sidney Fire Department responded at about 11:30 this morning for the report of smoke showing at 11 Division Street. Sidney Fire Chief John GIlmore told WCDO News that a faulty light bulb in the basement was the cause of the smoke, no injuries were reported.

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The Chenango Arts Council will present “Melodrama At The Murder” an interactive event on June 21st, Spokesperson Marybeth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 6-11-24)

Tickets & more information are available at chenangoarts.org or by calling 336-2787.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-11-14

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office said that 2 people were taken to area hospitals, following a serious accident on State Route 369 in the Town of Fenton on Saturday. The investigation revealed that at approximately 5:52 PM, the driver of a silver Honda Civic traveling northbound on State Route 369 near Rogers Road failed to negotiate a turn and crossed over into the southbound lane, colliding with a purple SUV. No fatalities were reported, but both drivers were hospitalized and treated for serious injuries. The unidentified driver of the Honda Civic was issued multiple traffic violations.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Tory Lugo of Oneonta following an assault investigation in the Town of Oneonta. Lugo was charged with 3rd degree Assault & Harassment, he was held for Otsego County Centralized Arraignment, where he was released on his own recognizance to appear at the above court at a later date.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 year old Jeremy Vanpelt of New Berlin following an investigation of a domestic dispute in the Town of Edmeston. Vanpelt was charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Circulation, Aggravated Harassment, & 2 counts of Harassment, he was later arrested on a probation violation, he was processed and was held at the Otsego County Jail for Centralized Arraignment. An order of protection was issued to the victims of the domestic dispute.

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OTSEGO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH WILL HOLD A FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC FOR ALL DOGS, CATS AND FERRETS AT THE EDMESTON TOWN BARN ON TUESDAY, JUNE 11TH FROM 6-8 P.M. DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AND UNDER PROPER CONTROL. CATS AND FERRETS SHOULD BE IN A PILLOW CASE OR CARRYING CASE.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-10-24

by wcdonews Posted on June 10, 2024

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-10-24

State Police responded Saturday Afternoon to a report of a single car crash with entrapment in the town of Franklin. 74 year old Gjeto Vulaj of Delhi was traveling south on County Highway 16 in a 2005 Jeep Wrangler, he went off the road into a ditch and his vehicle became engulfed in flames. Vulaj was trapped in the vehicle when a family member who was traveling behind him and another citizen attempted to remove him from the vehicle but they were unsuccessful. Vulaj was ultimately extricated by fire personnel from Franklin and Treadwell Fire Departments. He was transported to A.O Fox Hospital but did not survive. The family member who attempted to free Vulaj suffered smoke inhalation and burns. The investigation is continuing.

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49 year old Keith Audette of Hamden was indicted for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs by the Delaware County Grand Jury last week. The Indictment alleges that on April 9th, Audette was driving in the Village of Walton while impaired by methamphetamines, he was previously convicted of operating a motor vehicle with .08 BAC in 2015 in Chenango County, where he was required to have an interlock device in any vehicle he operates. Audette was also charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle as well as driving without an Interlock Device, & he faces court action shortly.

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37 year old Eric Black of Walton was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury last week on a 2 Count Indictment for Grand Larceny, he is accused of stealing 2 guns from his mother’s residence which were secured in locked storage cases. Black faces court action on the indictment shortly.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office continues to ask for the public’s help in locating a stolen Bandit Wood-chipper from the area of BWS Road and Mill Brook Road in the Town of Middletown, sometime between June 3rd & 4th. Anyone who has any information pertaining to the theft of this piece of equipment to contact him should call 914-593-7500.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-10-24

Delaware County Board of Elections reminds County voters that the Primary Elections will be held on June 25th. There will be Democratic Party Primaries in Roxbury for the Town Council, & in the 102nd Assembly District, There will be no Republican primary elections in Delaware County. The last day to register for the primary is June 15th, the last day for the Board of Elections to receive early mail/absentee ballot applications online or by mail is June 15th. Early Voting, Saturday, June 15th through Sunday, June 23rd will be held at the Board of Elections Office 97 Main St, Suite 5, Delhi, more information is available at 607-832-5321.

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New York returned $504 million to its rightful owners last year, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli currently oversees $19 billion in unclaimed funds for over 51 million account holders until it can be returned to its rightful owners. More information is available at ouf.osc.state.ny.us.

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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets today from 5:30PM to 7:30PM, at the Franklin Fire Hall, 351 Main Street, Franklin. Dogs must be on a leash & under proper control. Cats and Ferrets should be in a carrying case, more information is available at Delaware County Public Health at (607) 832-5200.

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THE DEPOSIT-HANCOCK SOFTBALL TEAM ADDED ANOTHER STATE TITLE OVER THE WEEKEND. THE EAGLES DEFEATED SALEM HIGH SCHOOL FROM THE ALBANY AREA 13-0. WCDO SPORTS DIRECTOR, NATE LULL TRAVELLED TO LONG ISLAND FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AND TALKED ABOUT THE D-H SOFTBALL DYNASTY:

“NATE LULL NEWS-DH STATE CHAMP WIN” (:23)

D-H PITCHER, ADDISON MAKOWSKI LED THE TEAM TO VICTORY WITH 21 STRIKEOUTS. 8 D-H PLAYERS COMBINED FOR 13 HITS IN THE SHUT OUT WIN. THE EAGLES ARE GRADUATING ONLY 2 SENIORS THIS YEAR. THEY WILL BE MOVING UP TO CLASS C NEXT SEASON.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-7-24

by wcdonews Posted on June 7, 2024

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-7-24

State Police responded Thursday at about 11:45 AM to a motorcycle and a utility truck crash on Bert Washburn Road in the town of Otego. An investigation revealed that a utility truck was parked and unoccupied when 39 year old Robert Burns of Otego lost control of his motorcycle and slid into the front of the utility truck. He was thrown from the motorcycle and was located underneath the truck. Troopers, Otego EMS and Otego Fire rendered aid to Burns, but he was pronounced deceased on scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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State Police announced that a woman wanted in connection with a triple homicide was taken into custody Thursday following a vehicle pursuit in I-86. A State Trooper initiated a traffic stop, the suspect failed to comply, so pursuit was initiated into Steuben County where Sheriff’s Deputies assisted. A tire deflation device was used & 23 year old Alyssa Venable of Spotsylvania, Virginia, was taken into custody. Venable was wanted on 3 counts of 2nd-degree murder and criminal use of a firearm, Venable will be returned to Virginia shortly.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a head-on collision that claimed the lives of 2 people and a dog on State Route 369 in the Town of Fenton this morning at approximately 9:00 AM. The investigation revealed that the driver of a BMW traveling southbound on State Route 369 veered into the northbound lane at a high rate of speed and collided head-on with a Honda Civic. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. A dog riding in the Honda Civic was also killed in crash. Identities of the victims have not been disclosed pending notification of their families. The Broome County Sheriff’s investigators are asking anyone who has information or may have witnessed this incident to contact the tip Line at 607-778-1196.

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The 42nd Annual Algonquin Antique Auto show will be held on Sunday at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, spokesman Ernie Thompson explains:

(Ernie Thompson 6-7-24)

Thompson said that the event will be held Sunday Rain or Shine, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, a Flag day Ceremony will be held at 12:00 Noon, more information is available at 764-8134.

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Butternut Valley Alliance will hold its annual “On the Trail of Art” Festival Saturday & Sunday at the Texas Schoolhouse State Forest in New Lisbon. Butternut Valley Alliance Spokesperson Maggie Brenner explains:

(Maggie Brenner 6-7-24)

Admission to the event is free, more information or reservations can be found at butternutvalleyalliance.org.

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Otsego County is accepting applications continuously for Correction Officers, at the County Correctional Facility. Interested Applicants should have Graduated from high school or possess a high school equivalency diploma, plus they should possess a New York State driver’s license they must pass a background investigation and psychological test, applications can be found at otsegocounty.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-7-24

The annual Airport Community Day will be held at the Eaton Airport in Norwich, this Saturday, Airport Administrator Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 6-7-24)

The Show will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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The annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park fundraising Golf Tournament will be held Saturday at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, event organizer Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 6-7-24)

The event serves as the main fundraiser for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park, as they continue to make changes & upgrades at the park on River Street near State Route 8.

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SFCU will be hosting their annual Hometown Day Parade in Sidney This Saturday, Spokesperson Anna Banks explains:

(Anna Banks 6-7-24)

The Parade starts at 1:00 PM at the Sidney High School parking lot down West Main to Main Street & on to River Street & it ends at Keith Clark Park.

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