Broome County Archives - Page 335 of 346

Man Without Pants Arrested for Burglary in Candor

Monday, February 14 by WEBO Radio

Jordan Smoke, of the Akwesasne Indian Reservation, was arrested by New York State Police on Saturday. The 19 year old entered a Candor home at about 4AM. He was naked from the waist down. The homeowner's son was able to detain the man until police arrived. Smoke appeared... Read More.

Vestal High School Team Wins Science Olympiad

Monday, February 14 by WEBO Radio

Twelve high schools from Broome, Tioga, Chemung, and Delaware counties competed in the Science Olympiad Saturday at Binghamton University. Hundreds of students participated. The teams competed in areas of chemistry, physics, biology, and also several more specialized areas such as protein modeling, optics, and magnetics. The Vestal... Read More.

State Police Arrest Binghamton Man for Child Abuse

Friday, February 11 by WEBO Radio

Tuesday evening, the New York State Police received a report from Lourdes Hospital that a one year old male child had been severely burned. An investigation revealed the child had been subjected to immersion in extremely hot water at the residence of Christopher Chisholm, who... Read More.

Harris Story on Investigation Discovery Tonight at 10

Thursday, February 10 by Dave Radigan

A locally filmed television program will air on national television tonight. The show, called “Nightmare Next Door, Murder on Hagadorn Hill Road”, is a one-hour special about the disappearance of Michele Harris on September 11th, 2001. It features interviews with friends, family members, investigators,... Read More.

Francesca is Going to the Westminster Dog Show

Thursday, February 10 by WEBO Radio

Francesca, a three year old Cardigan Welsh Corgi from Binghamton, will be heading to the Westminster Dog Show in New York City. Francesca belongs to the Dean of the Binghamton University nursing. Owner Joyce Ferrario said the thought of being down there and having a... Read More.

Binghamton City Council Makes Moves to Support Free Wireless

Thursday, February 10 by WEBO Radio

Binghamton City Council has approved an agreement with Fox 40 WICZ to sell advertising on the front page of the city's wireless network. Council brought free wireless to the city with the expectation that advertising revenues would support the operating costs. Binghamton is one of the... Read More.

Binghamton University Extends Contract of Basketball Coach

Thursday, February 10 by WEBO Radio

Binghamton University has announced that they have extended the contract of basketball coach Mark Macon through the 2013-2014 season. Macon had one year left on his current contract. The Bearcats have a record of 6 wins and 18 losses for the season. They have 3 wins and... Read More.

Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Medicaid Fraud

Wednesday, February 9 by WEBO Radio

Mary Bidwell, 62 of Binghamton entered a guilty plea to Grand Larceny in Broome County Court and was sentenced to a three year conditional discharge for her role in defrauding the Medicaid program of more than $59,000. Bidwell’s son, a 20-year old disabled Medicaid recipient... Read More.

Work Begins on Vestal Parkway Primary Care Site

Tuesday, February 8 by WEBO Radio

Demolition work has begun on property that will become the new UHS primary care center on the Vestal Parkway. The work is part of a $29 million project to construct a new, state-of-the-art facility that will feature physician services by appointment, plus walk-in, diagnostic imaging,... Read More.

Binghamton Fire Victims Get Red Cross Help

Tuesday, February 8 by WEBO Radio

Volunteers from the Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross are providing aid to the victims of a fire on Phelps Street in the City of Binghamton. Two adults were burned out of their apartment and are receiving financial assistance for food, clothing and... Read More.

Conviction in Trial for Causing Fiery Route 17 Crash in 2010

Monday, February 7 by WEBO Radio

A Brooklyn man, Jenmark Ballenger, 29,has been convicted in Broome County Court for his role in a fiery crash in which Constance Curtin, 60, of Owego and her daughter, Michelle were killed. Ballenger will be sentenced in April 14, 2011 for criminally negligent homicide and... Read More.

Binghamton Family Homeless after Sunday House Fire

Monday, February 7 by WEBO Radio

Binghamton firefighters responded to a house fire at 8 Phelps Street early Sunday morning. The second floor of the home was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. The second floor of the home took heavy damage, but the house is not a total loss. The family was... Read More.