P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-5-24

The announcement was made this morning on WCDO, about the Southern Tier Music Fest in Sidney next Summer, Ed Curley is one of the organizer & he announced the

headliner & support acts:

(Ed Curley 12-5-24)

The Southern Tier Music Fest will be on July 5th at the Sidney Municipal Airport, the tickets can be found at southern tier music fest.com or Universe.com.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host a Christmas parade in the village again this year, Chamber President John Payne explains:

(John Payne 12-5-24)

Payne said that Carolers will go around the village on Sunday night the 15th, starting from the back of Bob’s Diner.

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Gene Schmidt & his family will once again host a Free Christmas Dinner this year in Sidney, Schmidt gave WCDO News the details:

(Gene Schmidt 12-5-24)

Anyone who would like to volunteer at the Christmas Dinner can call Schmidt at 607-610-4030.

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47 year old Grady Hunter of Binghamton was sentenced in Broome County Court to 10 years in State Prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, he was found guilty by a Jury in August. The Broome County Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant at both Hunter’s residence & of his vehicle, officers discovered a loaded pistol in the vehicle, and 12 rounds of ammunition in the residence, DNA analysis by the State Police crime lab confirmed Hunter’s DNA on the firearm.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-5-24

41 year old Philip Albergo of Delhi appeared in the Delaware County Court and pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Criminal Mischief, Judge Hubbard sentenced him to 1 year of jail on each count to be served concurrently. On July 1, Albergo had damaged his apartment by ripping out the electrical wiring & kicked a door in response to receiving eviction papers, he was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury, was arraigned & was released on the condition that he have no further violations of the law. In August, Albergo returned to the apartment and smashed a window, he was indicted again by a Grand Jury, an arrest warrant was issued, and Albergo was taken into custody. Albergo was issued an order of protection for 3 years and and was ordered to pay restitution to the landlord.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Mark Tubbs of Unadilla on an active Arrest Warrant for Obstruction of Governmental Administration and Conspiracy, in the Town of New Berlin. Members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tubbs after positively identifying him as the driver of a vehicle, he was taken into custody without incident, he was arraigned and released on his own recognizance, he faces court action at a later date.

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Judge Anthony Brindisi was confirmed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recommended Judge Brindisi to President Biden earlier this year and he was nominated in July. Brindisi has been a judge on the New York State Court of Claims in Utica since 2022, he has been serving as an Acting Supreme Court Justice in Oneida County, Brindisi was served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing New York’s 22nd congressional district.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold their annual “Light Up A Life” service today in Norwich, Grief Services Coordinator Jordyn Andrews explains:

(Jordyn Andrews 12-5-24)

The Light Up A Life Ornament Sale is also underway for those who would like a memorial holiday ornament, more details are available by calling 607-334-3556.

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The Oneonta Job Corp will hold a Career Expo today at the Southside Mall in Oneonta, Oneonta Job Corp Business Engagement Specialist Jocelyn Plows explains:

(Jocelyn Plows 12-5-24)

About 30 area businesses and organization will have representatives at the fair, which will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Norwich Theater Company will present “Scrooge! the Musical” this weekend in Norwich, Mary Beth Miller of the Chenango Arts Council comments:

(Mary Beth Miller 12-5-24)

Tickets are available at norwichtheatercompany.org, or at Service Pharmacy Norwich, New Berlin, & Sherburne or at the Chenango Arts Council Office, or by calling 607-244-3852.

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