The village of Cooperstown has unveiled its new brand, which includes a new logo. A ceremony held on Tuesday included the new Welcome Home Cooperstown wording. The logo was designed by Oneonta resident Celeste Leone and features a pristine scene of Otsego Lake, along with a baseball diamond, the name of the village and the … Read more
Some tense momets during Tuesday’s Oneonta city council meeting. In the end, the council unanimously approved adding one additional handicap parking space near 34 Dietz Street. A terse discussion ensued between Mayor Mark Drnek and council member Kaytee Lipari Shue when Drnek declined Lipari Shue’s request to pull a motion on the pakring space from … Read more
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich will host a summer program aimed at giving high school students a chance to explore careers in healthcare. The Career Days camp is hosted eash year by UHS Chenango Memorial, working alongside the Otis Thompson Foundation. It is a 2-day, hands-on career exploration program designed for students entering grades … Read more
Also in Norwich, the NBT Bank summer concert series kicks off July 3rd and will take place over four weeks. The last show will be August 28th. Shows are at 7pm on Fridays. Located at East Park, Norwich, the NBT Bank summer concert series shows are free to attend with food trucks and a beer … Read more
Severe weather has claimed three lives in Central New York, prompting a flash flood emergency from the National Weather Service. Forecasters said between 3 and five inches of rain fell in some areas, with reports of roads and bridges washed out and homes taking on water. Three deaths were reported after storms damaged at least … Read more
A new daycare option for families in Chenango County. Commerce Chenango has announced plans for an early learning center in downtown Norwich after the city was awarded one million dollars in grants from the state. Chamber of COmmerce CEO Sal Testani, an organizer of the project, has said that a daycare has been talked about … Read more
An Otego man has also pleaded guilty to a drug charge in Delaware County. The DA’s office reports that Nicholas Cartelli has pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance after he admitted in January that he possessed heroin in Sidney. Cartelli remains in the Delaware County Jail, where he will have a sentencing … Read more
A Delhi woman has been arrested and charged with aggranated unlicensed operation. Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond says a deputy observed the woman using a mobile phone while driving on Wednesday in the village of Delhi. 31 year old Arianna Kole, of Delhi, was pulled over, but a routine check of her registration showed that … Read more
An Oneonta man has been arrested on drug charges in Chenango County. The sheriff’s office there says 36 year old William L. Larsen is being held for a count of possession of a controlled substance after a tarffic stop on June 7th in the town of Columbus. Reports indicate that deputies discovered Larsen was in … Read more
Norwich Airport Day returned on Saturday. Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport hosted the annual celebration. The free, family-friendly event was open to the public and featured Whiskey 7, the historic WW Two aircraft made famous during the D-Day invasion. Rides in the airplane were even available for purchase. FLX Helicopters even showcased their aircraft and … Read more