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The 64th General Clinton Canoe Regatta was held over the Memorial Day Weekend, nearly 800 paddlers from 256 US states & 2 Canadian Provinces competed. In Sunday’s 1 person 70 mile Pro race, Mike Schlimmer, of Cortland, took top honors, after arriving at 8:00 PM, the night before the race:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Mike Schlimmer -c1-2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 48 boat 2 person pro race, Ryan Zaveral, formerly of Mount Upton & Weston Willoughby of Michigan, placed 3rd and talked about the cold conditions on the rover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Zav-willo-pro 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The weekend weather affected the rides & hot air balloons on Saturday, but the entertainment, music, and fireworks went off as planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The 64th General Clinton Canoe Regatta was held over the Memorial Day Weekend, nearly 800 paddlers from 256 US states & 2 Canadian Provinces competed. In Sunday’s 1 person 70 mile Pro race, in Sunday’s Men’s NYMCRA Stock Race, Jeff Newman of Wells Bridge & Dale Beckwith of Sidney Crossed the finish line 9 minutes ahead of 2nd place boat with Nate Lull & Brett Sherwood, last years winners Both Teams spoke with WCDO”S Craig Stevens at the finish line:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Nate Brett NYMCRA 26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beckwith & Newman described what happened:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(beck-new NYMCRA 26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The weekend weather affected the rides & hot air balloons on Saturday, but the entertainment, music, and fireworks went off as planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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45 year old Dustin Yannuzzi of Binghamton, was found guilty by a Broome County Jury last week for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Felony of Tampering with Physical Evidence and Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia. On October 2, 2024, Yannuzzi drove at a high rate of speed, engaging in conduct to unlawfully flee members of the State Police. Yannuzzi threw packages containing methamphetamine, from the vehicle, which was recovered by the Police. Yannuzzi was subsequently taken into custody at a local hotel, he faces sentencing on August 21st in Broome County Court, As a second felony drug offender, Yannuzzi faces a minimum of 6 years and a maximum of 14 years in State Prison, plus 5 years of Post Release Supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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State Police responded to a one vehicle fatal crash on State Route 12 in the town of Hamilton. Prior to the crash, reports were received regarding an erratic driver, the vehicle was found off of the roadway into a guardrail. The driver was identified as 78 year old William Kilts of West Edmeston, he was pronounced dead at the scene, an autopsy is scheduled to determine whether Kilts was suffering from a medical issue that may have contributed to the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Barking Cat Boutique in Sidney will have an everything must go sale at their location on Main Street in Sidney Saturday, Spokesperson Lynn Bekin explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Lynn Bekin 5-26-26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All of the proceeds benefit the Delaware Valley Humane Society, The Barking Cat will be closing in the days following Saturday’s Sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Friends of Rogers are hosting a Family Fishing Frenzy, on Friday, June 5th from 4:30 – 6:30 PM. The event is ideal for beginners eager to learn more about the sport, Registration for this event is required, email erica@friendsofrogers.org and specify the number of poles needed. The Rogers Center is located on State Highway 80, in Sherburne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-26-26<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OVER 800 PADDLERS FROM THE U.S. AND CANADA PARTICIPATED IN THE 64TH GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. THE WEEKEND’S RACES INCLUDED GENERATION GAP, SCOUTS, SPRINTS, RELAYS AND THE 70 MILE ENDURANCE RACES FROM COOPERSTOWN TO BAINBRIDGE. THE COVETED TWO PERSON PRO RACE CROWN WAS WON THIS YEAR BY TRAVIS MECKLENBERG FROM MICHIGAN AND LOGAN MYNER OF TEXAS WITH THE WINNING TIME OF 7 HOURS 46 MINUTES AND 36 SECONDS…JUST 2 MINUTES AND 42 SECONDS OVER THE 2ND PLACE TEAM. WCDO’S CRAIG STEVENS SPOKE WITH THE WINNERS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(TRAVIS-LOGAN 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2ND PLACE HONORS WENT TO Guillaume BLAZE FROM QUEBEC AND MICHAEL DAVIS OF MICHIGAN WHO WERE LAST YEAR’S PRO RACE WINNERS. THE PRO CLASS FEATURED 48 TEAMS AND MANY OF NORTH AMERICA’S BEST PADDLERS. SUNDAY’S 70 MILER ALSO FEATURED 13 AMATEUR RACES. TEAM “RIPPLE FX H2 O” FROM ONTARIO, CANADA TOOK TOP HONORS IN THE 4 PERSON AMATEUR DIVISION. CRAIG STEVENS SPOKE TO THE TEAM AFTER THE RACE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(RIPPLE FX 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE WEEKEND’S COLD, RAINY WEATHER CAUSED THE RIDES TO BE SHUT DOWN ON SATURDAY, BUT THE LIVE MUSIC, TWO NIGHTS OF FIREWORKS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES UNDER THE TENTS WENT ON AS PLANNED. NEARLY 5 THOUSAND PEOPLE HAVE COMPLETED THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA’S 70 MILE COURSE SINCE IT BEGAN IN 1963.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 year old Isiah Eckler of Cooperstown, for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Assault, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation & Harassment, following an investigation into an incident in the Village of Cooperstown. Eckler was processed & was being held in the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending arraignment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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State Police have concluded their Memorial Day Weekend Patrols statewide, and Construction sites will be re-opened today throughout the State. Statistics regarding arrests will be released shortly, On Memorial Day weekend in 2025, Troopers arrested 245 people for driving while impaired, issued 12,062 total tickets, and investigated 774 crashes, which resulted in 3 fatal crashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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US Senator Chuck Schumer introduced the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act\u201d at Brooks Barbecue in Oneonta Monday. Schumer said that 4 companies own 67% of the pork, 60% of the chicken, and 85% of the beef,\u201d leading no competition in the food industry, and higher costs for everyone. If passed through Congress and signed by the president, meatpacking conglomerates could control only one type of meat and the Federal Trade Commission would enforce the legislation. Schumer said the bill could brought to the floor for a vote soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-26-26 The 64th General Clinton Canoe Regatta was held over the Memorial Day Weekend, nearly 800 paddlers from 256 US states & 2 Canadian Provinces competed. In Sunday’s 1 person 70 mile Pro race, Mike Schlimmer, of … Continue reading