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State Police investigated a 2-car motor vehicle accident on Route 20 & Otsego County Route 18 in the Town of Plainfield Saturday.  Troopers said that a 2012 Chevrolet operated by 22 year old Nicole Dukerich, of Mohawk, drove through a stop sign and collided with a westbound 2005 Ford driven by 36 year old Heather Simmons of Canastota.  Dukerich was pronounced deceased at the scene, her 3-year-old son was taken to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse; he is listed in serious condition. Heather Simmons and 2 teenagers in her vehicle sustained a variety of injuries and were taken to area hospitals, the investigation is continuing.

Governor Cuomo announced that a second round of $750 million would be available in competitive awards for the state’s 10 Regional Economic Development Councils. The Southern Tier Regional Council team will be hosting CFA Workshops to provide more information on available assistance from numerous State agencies and guidance to successfully completing the application. The workshops will be held on Thursday may 24^th from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm at the Morrisville State College, in Norwich, the 2^nd will on Friday, June 8^th from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm at Binghamton University, Old Union Hall.

The Sidney bi-partisan coalition and friends of sustainable Sidney will hold a meeting on natural gas pipelines this Thursday evening.  The meeting will run from 6:30 to 8:30 in the Smart community room at the Sidney public library.

The Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced a gift to the hospital of $54,000. The gift will be used toward renovating the interior of the hospital’s health center on Newton Avenue. When renovations are completed, the Walk-In Center, Pediatrics, General Surgery, and Orthopedics will be located in the center. More information about the foundation is available at 337-4571.

Capital 1 cardholders in new York state may want to check their monthly statement, as cardholders have filed complaints that illegal contributions have been made from their cards to “Friends of Scott Walker” Walker is the embattled governor of Wisconsin facing a recall, contributions are being made to his campaign fund in new York state without the card holders knowledge.  The questionable donation may be credited to “EZ Contributions” on the monthly statement.

The Broome County Sheriff’s department confirmed that 2 people died in a fire at 54 Old Catskill Turnpike in the town of Triangle over the weekend.  Sheriff David harder said that a little girl and an adult male died in the fire, which may have been deliberately set following a domestic dispute.  1 adult female is being treated at an area hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the fire.

The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 19-year-old Charles Kern of Oxford, on an active arrest warrant out of Delaware County.  Kern is accused of failing to register an address change with authorities, as required after being labeled as a sex offender in Delaware County.  Kern was transferred to the custody of the Delaware county sheriffs department.

Arold construction will be working near the east end of the Amphenol plant near the country store on Union Street and Sherman Avenue tomorrow.  Traffic will be reduced to one lane starting at 7:00 AM into the nighttime or even overnight hours is necessary.  Crews will be pumping from the manhole at the intersection, closing off the southbound lane of Union Street during the project; large vehicles are requested to seek alternate routes tomorrow.

The maximum number of weeks of unemployment insurance benefits will for from 93 to 79 weeks in New York State next month.  The extended benefits program will end & the state will go going back to Tier 4 of the emergency unemployment compensation program.  More details are available at the state labor department website at labor,ny.gov or at 1-888-209-8124.

The group of young professionals on a group exchange program from Taiwan, is visiting around the tri-county area today.  The Unadilla rotary club is hosting a reception tonight with the group at the Unadilla community center from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

State Police will be conducting more than 100 checkpoints and dedicated enforcement patrols during the two-week period. Last year, troopers issued more than 17,000 tickets for safety restraint violations, more than 1,300 of which were for not buckling up children.

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The American Red Cross recognized 2 Sidney Central School District staff members at its 3^rd Annual American Red Cross Real Heroes Breakfast Thursday.  Megan O’Sullivan and Jim Karl were recognized for their response to a pool emergency at Sidney High School, when a student experienced seizure in the pool.  Karl and O’Sullivan removed the student from the water, securing professional assistance and performing appropriate care, saving the student’s life. 

The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested Eneth Davenport of Greene, on an active bench warrant issued by the Town of Oxford court for failure to pay fine. Davenport was arraigned in Town of Guilford court; she was released on her own recognizance after paying her fine.

Barbara Ann Heegan of Oneonta has been named as the new executive director of the Otsego County Chamber of commerce.  Heegan officially takes over on June 4^th; she replaces former longtime executive director Rob Robinson, who was dismissed last November after being charged with insurance fraud, his case is still pending.

The New York State’s “Technology that Drives Us” Vintage Car Show will be held in Binghamton tomorrow, at 321 Water Street. The car show features vehicles made in New York State, and also new alternate energy vehicles.  More information is available at www.ctandi.org 

The northeast classic car museum invites people to see their 15^th anniversary Crystal collection tomorrow, at the 24 Rexford Street Norwich location.  Museum Executive Director Marc Michaels explains:

(Marc Michaels)

WCDO Will be broadcasting live from 9:00 to 1:00 pm, More information is available at 334-AUTO or at classic car museum.org.

the Chenango County Sheriff’s Department  arrested 31 year old Sandy Beeching for an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Town of Norwich Court for 2^nd degree Harassment.   Beeching was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and released on his own recognizance. 

The 3rd Annual Catskill Region Business Expo and Home Improvement will be held tomorrow from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Walton.  The event will be held at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, more information is available at746-2281.

Officials with the General Clinton Canoe Regatta are expecting possible record setting crowds this year, with the combination of the 50^th regatta, the inaugural Hall of Fame Induction, and the return of 28-time champion Serge Corbin to the 70-mile race.  Regatta Chairman John Harmon comments:

(John Harmon)

Another new event at this year’s general Clinton canoe regatta is the canoe parade, from the former Whitakers Lot in Sidney at 1:00 PM Saturday, down to the park in Bainbridge.  Regatta historian Dick Davies reminds all participating in the canoe parade to have a life jacket on:

(Dick Davies)

Davies said that many of the former regatta chairman, paddlers and even some of the Hall of Fame Inductees will participate in The canoe parade, the dinner & induction ceremony will follow that at 4:00 pm on Saturday of the memorial day weekend.

Governor Cuomo announced that the “New York Open for Small Business Outreach Initiative Workshop, will be held tomorrow at Broome Community College in the Decker Health Sciences Building, in Room D-201.  The Program starts at 8:30 am; Representatives from Empire State Development, Department of State, Workers Compensation Board, Department of Labor, State Liquor Authority & Department of Taxation and Finance will participate.

Commerce Chenango announced award winners yesterday at a luncheon in Norwich.  Dinnett Moore of “A Touch Of Moore” was awarded as the women owned business of the year, Elise Glassett of the Sidney federal credit union was chosen as the employee of the year, and the Chenango historical association was chosen as the non-profit organization of the year.  The ceremony was held Wednesday at the northeast classic car museum in Norwich. 

The city of Oneonta announced that hourly rates at parking meters will be increased from 25 cents to 50 cents.  The change goes into affect tomorrow, officials said that there will be no new meters installed.

Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 49-year-old Truman Fox for Driving While Intoxicated in the village of Sherburne.   Fox is accused of driving onto the curb; during the traffic stop Fox was found to be in an intoxicated state.  Fox was processed and released to a sober third party and will appear in the Village of Sherburne Court at a later date.

Dutchess County Democratic Legislator Joel Tyner announced that his congressional campaign local office will be at 418 Chestnut Street in Oneonta.  Tyner is seeking the Democratic Party nomination in the 19th congressional district, where he faces opposition from Julian Schriebman; incumbent republican Chris Gibson is seeking re-election to congress in the newly drawn 19th district. 

The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 18-year-old Austin Parker for unlawful possession of marihuana.  Parker was found attempting to conceal a small plastic bag containing marihuana, while he was a passenger in a motor vehicle being stopped for equipment violations.   Parker was issued an appearance ticket and will appear in the Otselic of Pitcher Court at a later date.

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The Delaware County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs will offer 4 scholarships for high school students that are going to college for studies in any discipline pertaining to fish, wildlife or forestry. The amount will vary depending on the number of successful applicants from a total funding amount of $1000.  each student must submit an essay of 300 to 500 words about pursuing a career path in fish, wildlife or forestry.  The application letter is to be sent to the above address no later than June 10^{th ,} more information is available at 865-9299. 

Chobani yogurt CEO Hamdi Ulukaya announced today that film crews will begin filming next week, for a Chobani national commercial that will air during the summer Olympics:

(Hamdi Ulukaya)

Chobani announced earlier this year their partnership with the US Olympic teams to provide their athletes with Chobani yogurt as part of their training in Colorado.  At today’s announcement, commerce Chenango CEO & President Steve Craig said that they will continue to work with Chobani to meet their growing demands:

(Steve Craig)

Chobani now employs over 1000 people at their South Edmeston plant, another plant in Idaho will open by the end of the year to keep up with the tremendous demand for the product, which hit the shelves 5 years ago, and last year became the nations #1 favorite Greek Yogurt.

The 50^th running of the general Clinton canoe regatta will take place Memorial Day weekend.  69-year-old Priscilla Reinertsen is a retired college professor from New Hampshire, looking to become the 1^st woman to complete 30 Clinton races.  She told WCDEO News why she keeps coming back:

(Priscilla Rein 2012)

The world-renowned 70 mile races will feature paddlers form the US, Canada, and as far away as Sweden this year.  28 time regatta champion Serge Corbin will be back after a 6-year layoff.

The New York State DOT is holding a competitive application process for up to $11.5 million under the Federal Transit Administration, the funds will be used to purchase accessible buses for disabled adults, to be used by not-for-profit organizations or municipally owned bus services.  The deadline for submission of applications is June 1^st.

The majority of school district budget votes were passed yesterday across the southern tier.  Notable results from yesterday include the Unadilla valley failing to get a super majority for their budget, which had a tax levy increase above the 2% tax cap they also defeated a proposition to purchase a new school bus.   Oneonta voters decided to shut down the Center Street School, deposit voters decided to remove 2 seats from their school board, and Sidney voters voted for Andrew Hinckley, Nancy Parsons and Robert Holt, ousting incumbent Kerri Green.

The Chenango county Hospice Cash & Carry Plant Sale will take place today in East Side Park in Norwich from 8:30am until 1:30pm or until all plants are sold.  A chicken BBQ will run simultaneously in the same location. Preorder customers are welcome to stop by at 11:00am, while walk up customers will be accommodated after 11:30am.