Oneonta City Council Calls Special Meeting

The Oneonta Common Council has scheduled a speciall-called meeting for Monday, March 18th at 6pm. The meeting will be held in the regular council chambers. The public agenda for this meeting says the council will discuss strategic planning with city staff members. On Wednesday, City Administrator Greg Mattice said the meeting’s purpose is not to … Read more

Rabid Raccoon In Town Of Preston

The Chenango County Health Department is reporting a rabies case within a raccoon. The positive test result came back on Tuesday from a raccoon that was found on Tamarac Road in the town of Preston. The animal was tested at the state’s Wadsworth Lab. As a reminder, you are urged never to disturb wildlife or … Read more

Name Chosen For New Water Trail Tourism Effort

Tourism leaders have chosen a name for a new water trail designed to attract visitors to areas along the Chemung and Susquehanna Rivers. The water trail spans from Cooperstown to Corning, and aims to bring environmental stewardship and economic growth to the riverfront and nearby communities. The New York Susquehanna Basin Water Trail will also … Read more

Craft Fairs In Richfield Springs

Applications are being accepted for a couple of popular craft events in Richfield Springs. The 43rd annual Firnedship Craft Festival will be held on Saturday, June 8th in Spring Park, while thw 4th annual Fall Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, October 5th at the Cullen Pumpkin, 587 Cullen Road. Both events are sponsored … Read more

Oneonta Men Accused Of Defrauding Medicare

Two leaders of an Otsego County company are in big trouble with the law. New York State COmptroller Tom DiNapoli said Monday that Phillip Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a scheme to steal over a million dollars from the Medicaid system by submitting false claims for transportation services. … Read more

Norwich Man Arrested For Child Abuse

Also in Chenango County, a man there is facing criminal charges after a young child he was supposed to be caring for – was seriously injured. Sheriff records show Chad Buyea was arrested after the 17 month-old child’s mother told authorities that she returned home to find the child had a severely cut lip. A … Read more

Norwich Officials Face Cleanup Of Large Homeless Camp

Norwich officials are working to clean up an eyesore in the community. Sheriff’s deputies and city officials confirmed on Friday that a large homeless encampment was discovered near where the bowling alley used to be in norwich’s South Plaza. The camp was recently abandoned due to flooding, leaving behind large piles of trash, tents, needles, … Read more

Otsego County Sheriff Urges Rejection Of Jail Study Funds

There is some disagreement over a proposal to spend about 160-thousand dollars for a studty on the Otsego County Jail. County Administrator Steve Wilson is asking for the approval of the expenditure, but Sheriff Richard Devlin has since said publicly that the study would be redundant, as he has already documented the needs and issues … Read more

Chenango County Approves Greene Park Improvements

The Chenango County Supervisors have apporived a measure to fund improvements to Cook Memorial Park in Greene. The county will work with the Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District for renovations. The Daily Star reports that park renovations would include building a new bathhouse larger than the current facility, which would include more showers. … Read more

Community Outreach & NARCAN Training In Norwich

Turning Point of Chenango County is holding a couple of community outreach events and NARCAN training at the Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich. The first event is this Friday from 1 to 3 and again on March 22nd, same time. You’ll learn about Turning Point’s peer support services, as well as other programs for people … Read more