A man from the state of Kansas charged with intentionally hitting a pedestrian in Hartwick Seminary last November was in court on Monday. According to the Otsego County Sheriff’s the driver identified as George Wang drove off State Route 28 into a grassy area hitting the pedestrian then got back on the road. All Otsego … Read more
The last of the six suspects charged in the 2019 murder of Worcester resident Kenneth Robinson during an attempted robbery will go to trial next month. According to All Otsego the 16-year-old who is Robinson’s son is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree burglary, first-degree attempted robbery and third-degree arson. An adult and two other teenagers … Read more
Oneonta leaders announce plans to issue requests for proposal to renovate the Municipal Parking Garage and construct a Transit Hub as park of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The City will seek a master plan consultant team to provide conceptual architectural and civil engineering design, environmental review and permitting strategy plus governmental advocacy, grant writing and … Read more
A man from Bainbridge is facing multiple felony charges from a road rage incident last week. Police say Delos Decker encountered the other driver in the Village of Afton and used a gun to shoot out the other vehicle’s back window. Decker was found after a photo of his truck was posted on social media. … Read more
Felony charges are brought against a Norwich man after a State Police child pornography investigation. Troopers executed a search warrant last Thursday at the home of Charles Rowe and he was taken into custody. He was arraigned for possessing and promoting images consistent with child pornography via the internet then booked into the Chenango County … Read more
The second time was not the charm for an Oneonta man who was in a dispute with another individual. Police say Jason Manderville was taken into custody after threatening an Oneida St. resident with a chainsaw then released on his own recognizance. Manderville then went back to the same location and started the house on … Read more
Rep. Andrew Stammel announced he will not be running for re-election this fall and instead will retire from the Otsego County Board of Representatives at the completion of his third term on December 31. In a statemement Stammel said his decision to decline party nominations for another term was not an easy one but he … Read more
Town of Oneonta resident Jon Anderson announced he is campaigning for a position on the Town Board. Anderson says he decided to run because he is passionate about the Town and wants to make sure it continues to grow in all areas; especially business, residential, and recreation. He was involved in getting the highway development … Read more
New York is launching the Excelsior Pass — a free, voluntary platform which which can confirm an individual’s recent negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues in accordance with New York State Department of Health guidelines. Individuals will be able to either print out their … Read more
Town of Oneonta Councilman Robert Mowers announced he is running for Supervisor. Mowers says as an Oneonta native he has a lot invested in the community and he is very energetic about the town. having been in government for the last decade. He adds that he will do all he can to support Town employees … Read more