Sidewalk Restoration On Duane & Elm Streets

City of Oneonta crews are working on sidewalk restoration on Duane St. and Elm St. through the end of next week. Work will occur between 7:00am-5:00pm. Authorities ask that you use caution and obey all temporary traffic control devices.

NYSEG Work Today & Yomorrow In Oneonta

NYSEG is doing service repair work today and tomorrow in front of 167 Main Street in Oneonta. Work will occur between 7:00am and 5:00pm. During these times, sections of the sidewalk will be closed. Officials say to use caution and obey all temporary traffic control devices.

Area Counties Receive Federal Grants For Counterterrorism Support

Otsego, Chenango and Delaware counties recieve grants to support counterterrorism and emergency preparedness efforts. The funding through FEMA supports regional homeland security preparedness efforts, including planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise activities. The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services manages these programs in close coordination with local authorities.

Charges Filed In Illegal Dumping Investigation

State Department of Environmental Conservation officers investigateed an illegal solid waste dumping report in the town of Maryland. The investigation determined an absentee property owner hired two men who dumped construction debris at that location and in the Albany area. Charges were filed here and are pending in Albany.

Deer Caught In Hartwick Collage Soccer Goal

State Environmental Control officers responded Wednesday to reports of a deer trapped in a soccer goal net at Hartwick College. One officer managed to cover the yearling deer with a blanket and hold it long enough for Hartwick employees to cut the net off and free the deer. The animal was uninjured.

SQSPCA kicks off ‘Subaru Loves Pets Month’

The Susquehanna SPCA is partnering with Subaru of America and Five Star Subaru to offer half-price adoptions this month. Adoption fees for shelter animals with special needs will be waived entirely. This year Subaru will give the SQSPCA $100 for every pet adopted during the promotion up to $3,100.

State Forest Ranger Attends Oneonta Event

State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Ranger Petit joined Smokey Bear at a fire safety event last Saturday at the Oneonta Home Depot. Ranger Petit talked about a Ranger’s job duties and the role wildfires play in sustaining certain ecosystems. You can learm more at dec.ny.gov.

Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charges

A woman from Maryland facing federal child pornography charges takes a plea deal. According to a news release the 30-year-old woman pleaded guilty to charges she videoed herself having sexual contact with the child then sent the video to another individual. She is to be sentenced next February.

Middleburgh Traffic Stop Turns Into Drug Bust

A Middleburgh traffic stop turns into a drug bust resulting in 3 people facing felony charges. State Police say a trooper recognized one of the passengers as having an outstanding arrest warrant and that led to a vehicle search. All 3 have been arraigned.

Oneonta Man Charged With Attempted Catalytic Converter Theft

A homeless Oneonta man is charged with attempting to steal a vehicle catalytic converter. State Police say it happened at a town of Oneonta auto shop and a trooper caught the man in the process of stealing the converter. The man was booked then released and is due back in court next Tuesday.