Month: July 2021

New York State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in Delaware County on July 21. 10 establishments were checked with ones in Roxbury and Arkville not in compliance. The employees at those businesses selling alcohol to the minor each were ticketed. Plain-clothed troopers accompany minors on the compliance checks. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/two-business-found-to-be-not-in-compliance-during-underage-drinking-initiative-1.htm

Discussions are continuing between prosecutors in the 2018 fatal Schoharie limo crash and attorneys for the limo company owner facing 40 charges for allowing an unsafe vehicle to remain in service. The two sides met last week and will convene again on Thursday. Prosecutors say a court date may be set for September. Source: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/binghamton/news/2021/07/23/lawyers-discuss-future-of-schoharie-limo-crash-case

City of Oneonta crews continue work on patching several streets through Friday. Work typically starts around 7:00am and conclude by 3:30 p.m. each day. Officials ask drivers to exercise caution and obey all temporary traffic control devices. Call the Department of Public Service at 607-432-2100 with questions about the work. Source:: https://www.facebook.com/cityofoneonta/posts/4135432516570320

A former licensed pharmacist from Unadilla takes a plea deal on federal drug charges. Prosecutors say Mark Mongillo pleaded guilty last Thursday in connection with his arrest in Johnson City earlier this year after being pulled over for driving erratically. Sentencing is set for Nov, 23 and Mongillo could be behind bars for a decade. … Read more

More participants are needed for Delaware Valley Hospital’s “Cutest Baby” Contest. Prizes are Wayne Bank savings accounts for $100, $50 and $25. Bring entries to Delaware Valley’s Finance Office in Walton, or UHS Primary Care sites in Walton, Downsville or Roscoe no later than August 12. Source: Press releaase

The Oneonta City School District will be holding a public hearing on August 18 at 5:45 PM at 31 Center Street. This meeting is for the adoption of the District Emergency Response Plan. The district is also seeking seeking letters of interest for an anticipated position on the board of education which runs through June … Read more

A Medication Take Back Event takes place today from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Freshtown Marketplace on Bridge St. in Margaretsville. There will also be an event tomorrow from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center on Market Street in Oneonta. Turn in your expired or unused medications … Read more

A small aircraft crashed Sunday night in the Town of Bainbridge. State Police say the plane had a mechanical issue and hit a tree as well as becoming tangled in power lines,. The pilot was able to make it out safely and was hospitalized as a precaution then released. Source: https://wbng.com/2021/07/26/mechanical-issues-cause-chenango-county-plane-crash/

22nd District Congresswoman Claudia Tenney says she wants to know the reasons why the Department of Justice called off an investigation into New York’s government run nursing homes over admitting COVID-19 positive patients. On Monday Tenney sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland saying turning a blnd eye to the sufferings of thousands is … Read more

A woman is killed from a skydive in the town of Westford. State Police say 59-year-old Karen Bernard of Wildwood, Florida appeared to have a parachute malfunction in the Saturday morning incident that occurred in the area of County Road 34. An investigation is under way. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/nysp-investigating-fatal-skydiving-incident-in-otsego-county.htm