22nd District Congresswoman Claudia Tenney’s office will be in Chenango County on July 27 for constituents to connect with caseworkers for assistance dealing with a federal agency. Staff will be at Bainbridge town offices on N. Main St. from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Those needing assistance are encouraged to schedule their appointment in advance … Read more
A carbon monoxide leak on Thursday at a Schoharie County camp results in nearly 5 dozen people hospitalized. Authorities say it happened in a building at the boys’ campus of The Zone and the leak is blamed on a faulty water heater. According to tcamp officials everyone has been released from the hospital except for … Read more
22nd District Congresswoman Claudia Tenney announces she’s sponsoring a bill that protects qualified immunity for police officers serving at the state and local level. The legislation prevents state and local governments removing qualified immunity protections from applying for certain federal grants. Tenney introduced the measure on Thursday and said accountability and transparency are vital, but … Read more
A Chenango County traffic stop leads to felony charges against 2 McDonough residents. State Police say troppers found Robert Coleman and Billie Harris were in possession of weapons even through they were not allowed to have then due to prior convictions. Both appeared in court and Harris was released on her own recognizance while Coleman … Read more
An investigation into child pornography at a Gilboa residence results in a felony charge brought against a 71-year-old man. State Police say Thor Eriksen induced a young child to engage in a sexual performance at his home. Eriksen is free after posting $5,000 bail and is due back in court on July 28. Investigators say … Read more
The Susquehanna SPCA will hold a ribbon cuttting ceremony tomorrow at its new shelter on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown. An open house is being held starting at 10:00 a.m. and the ceremony is at 10:45. Fundraising for the new shelter started 3 years ago and the new facility has a sterile surgery suite along … Read more
The Deposit man accused of shooting a New York State Trooper in late June pleaded not guilty Wednesday after being indicted on 9 charges including 2 counts of attempted murder. According to investigators Scott Mawhiney opened fire on the trooper who was responding to a domestic abuse call. The trooper had surgery and is now … Read more
UHS Delaware Valley Hospital expands its radiology services by adding Nuclear Medicine imaging services. The expansion is in partnership with Heart Care Imaging and allows physicians to see how various organs are actually functioning rather than just observing anatomy. That enables identifying abnormalities very early in the process of a disease long before many medical … Read more
A new Siena College poll finds nearly 7 and 10 respondents think the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us. The survey conducted between June 16 and June 29 found a majority feel comfortable about having friends over, going to the beach or going on vacation but nearly half of respondents are concerned they … Read more
The 2nd Annual Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Festival to raise money for 2 Norwich High School recipients takes place Saturday at Hidden Springs Brewhouse on County Road 31 starting at 12:00 p.m. The scholarship fund is named for the former musician who played lead guitar for Harry Chapin playing on 4 albums. Organizers say so … Read more