Otsego 2000 receives a Preservation League of New York grant for a Culture Resource Survey in the City of Oneonta. Accordibng to All Otsego the $12,500 grant will help maintain and determine which historic buildings in the city can be renovated. Officials say the survey will also help residents to take advantage of the NYS … Read more
Planning to go to the Otsego County Fair? You can get your COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. According to All Otsego the Department of Health is holding vaccination clinics on Tuesday Aug. 3 and Friday, Aug. 6 from noon until 6:00 p.m. Those 12 and older can receive the vaccine. Source: COVID Vaccines will … Read more
The Town of Otselic is criticized by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office following an audit covering 2018 through this past May. A report says the supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely financial records and reports, made errors in recording financial transactions and didn’t file annual reports with the state for 2016 through 2019. … Read more
A piece of construction equipment stolen earlier this month in the town of McDonough was located. According to the Chenango County Sheriff’s office the reported stolen Komatsu Excavator was recovered on Friday following an investigation. There’s no word on where the excavator was found or if anyone was arrested. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/posts/2997597967175986
Charges are brought against a New Lisbon man following a domestic dispute that occurred on July 14. Police say the 33-year-old man violated an active order of protection and was later located in Chenango County. The man was then turned over to Otsego County authorities where he was held for arraignment. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4227202970695324
A tour bus caught on fire Saturday on State Route 28 in the town of Otsego. Firefighters from Cooperstown and Hartwick Seminary responded along with Cooperstown and State Police. Police say the bus was taking passengers to a wedding reception. No one was hurt. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4228024803946474I
The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival kicks off the 2021 season with a free concert on Aug. 10 at 7:00 p.m. on the back lawn at the Fenimore Art Museum on State Route 80. According to All Otsego the show will feature the Caroga Arts Ensemble, playing a range of music from bluegrass to jazz. Source: … Read more
A Hamilton man faces charges for hitting another individual and using a wooden dowel to strike a dog. Police say it happened July 18 at an Earlville home and the victim was hospitalized. The suspect was arraigned then released on his own recognizance. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/nysp-arrests-man-after-striking-person-and-dog.htm
The U.S. Department of Justice Department will not investigate New York’s public nursing home response to COVID-19. An investigation was requested over the state requiring nursing homes to accept residents previously hospitalized for COVID-19 and if that caused more deaths. DOJ officials say they made the decision after reviewing data sent by the state. Source: … Read more
A 43-year-old man is facing charged following a domestic dispute in Pittsfield last week. Police say the man who is from New Lisbon intentionally damaged the interior of a Youngs Road home with children present. The man was taken into custody 2 days later and was held for arraignment. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/man-arrested-after-domestic-dispute-in-pittsfield.htm