{"id":11609,"date":"2026-07-08T15:23:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wcdoonline.com\/localnews\/?p=11609"},"modified":"2026-07-08T15:23:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:23:24","slug":"wcdo-news-wednesday-7-8-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wcdoonline.com\/localnews\/wcdo-news-wednesday-7-8-26\/","title":{"rendered":"WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-8-26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-8-26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otsego County Health Department announced that a Raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The animal was found in Westford, all of the animals that were exposed to the Raccoon are being treated, Officials urge residents to get all pets & farm animals vaccinated, those that are not vaccinated & are exposed will be euthanized. More information is available at 607-547-4230, or at the Health Department web page at otsegocountyny.gov.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sidney Village Crews announced that Division Street between Main Street & Grand are closed today & tomorrow as Crews are removing the bump outs at the intersection of Main & Division, Sidney Mayor Ray Baker explains:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Ray Baker 7-8-26)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crews will be installing a more traditional corner on the West Side of the Main & Division Street intersection, which should be completed by Thursday afternoon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Otego Fire department is hosting a 3 day Otsego County Fire Fighters Convention Thursday through Saturday, G.X. Cramatte is one of the organizer, he told WCDO News that there is something for everyone:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(G.X. Cramatte 7-8-26)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The activities will be held at the American Legion Field on Willow Street in Otego, starting at 12:00 Noon each day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Otsego County Fair will be held at the Fairgrounds in Morris this year, spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO some of this year’s highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Lisa Jones 7-8-26)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Otsego County Fair runs from August 4th to August 9th this year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-8-26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former Oneida County Corrections Officer Thomas Eck appeared in Oneida County Court on Tuesday, he had pleaded guilty to offering a false instrument for filing, for his role in the beating death of inmate Messiah Nantwi at the Mid State Correctional Facility, Eck was sentenced to 1 year in jail, he was the 15th Corrections officer in Oneida County to be prosected in connection with the death of Nantwi & Robert Brooks. The 2 cases have led to proposed legislation, the Duty to Intervene Act, making it a felony to not intervene while one of your fellow officers is beating an inmate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Binghamton Police said that 1 man was shot July 4th, at around 9:00 PM, following a report of a large fight breaking out at the intersection of Walnut St. and Gerard Avenue. The unidentified man was shot in the knee & was taken to an area hospital, the suspect remains at large. Anyone with information can call (607) 772-7080.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Program entitled “Healthcare in Delaware County” will be held today at the Sidney Memorial Public Library, the session will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Sidney Town Board announced that they will hold a Public Information Session Thursday at 7:00 PM, to discuss Data Centers, & Battery Storage Units, followed by the Regular meeting at 44 Grand Street in Sidney.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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