Suspect Sought In Oneonta Graffiti Incident

The City of Oneonta Police Department continues to investigate the most recent graffiti under the James F Lettis highway bridge in Neahwa Park. The graffiti which according to police had a racist and antisemitc message was discovered over the weekend on the bridge’s support structures and were painted over by city crews. Anyone with information … Read more

Trooper Injured In Deposit Shooting Released From Hospital

The state trooper injured while responding to a call in Deposit is now out of the hospital. Trooper Ryan Thorp underwent surgery when he was shot by Scott Mawhiney during a domestic dispute call last week. Fellow troopers were at the hospital on Wednesday to send Trooper Thorp their well wishes. An invesitgation resulted in … Read more

Increased Police Patrols For Independence Day Weekend

New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols and crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions this 4th of July weekend. State Troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays … Read more

Taylor Named Unadilla Valley Central School District Superintendent

The Unadilla Valley Central School District Board of Education names Deputy Superintendent Brenton Taylor as Superintendent. Taylor joined the district in 2017 and fiirst served as the director of curriculum and instruction plus secondary principal for two years before assuming a role as deputy superintendent. Taylor previously was pre–K through grade 12 principal at Hancock … Read more

2021 Chenango County Relay For Life To Be Last One

2021 marks the Chenango County Relay for Life’s 25th anniversary and also the last year the Norwich event will be held. Organizers tell the Evening Sun there’s been a decline in the number of participants in their event and others across the country. The Relay was cancelled last year due to COVID-19. This year’s event … Read more

Fly Creek Mill To Reopen Later This Year

The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard near Cooperstown is going to reopen after being listed for sale in April. Owner Bill Michaels announced they’ve re-structured so that the Michaels Family will retain ownership. The mill ceased operations in January due to COVID-19. Michaels say the Mill’s team is preparing for the re-opening by creating … Read more