Otego Man Sentenced In Fatal Car Crash

It’s 4 to 12 years in jail for an Otego man whose 2 passengers died in a 2020 car crash. All Otsego reports Shane Santiago was sentenced Monday after prosecutors read victim impact statements. Investigators sat Santiago was speeding on County Route 13 in Pittsfield when he went off the road. Source: Otego man sentenced … Read more

DEC Accepting Comments On Proposed Polystyrene Ban

The State Department of Environmental Conservation is asking lawmakers to ban all polystyrene starting in 2022. That includes styrofoam food containers, foam packing peanuts and other similar products designed for one-time use. Comments on the proposed ban are being accepted until Nov. 22. Log on to dec.ny.us to submit a comment. Source: https://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/123704.html

Hochul Releases Plans to Address Possible Health Care Staffing ShortageDue To No COVID-19 Vaccination

Today is the state-imposed deadline for healthcare employees to have at least the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has a plan to address worker shortages that may result. Hochul says one option is declaring a state of emergency so retirees and out-of-state workers can be brought in. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/preparation-monday-vaccination-deadline-governor-hochul-releases-comprehensive-plan-address

First Hurdle Cleared In Schenevus-Worcester School Merger

The Schenevus and Worcester school districts clear the first hurdle in their merger plans. A so-called “straw poll” held last week resulted in overwhelming approval. That clears the way for a binding resolution vote to be held Dec. 1 if the state gives its blessing. Should that vote succeed the 2 districts would merge next … Read more

COVID-19 Update

Deleware County Public Health reported a 54th resident died from COVID-19 related complications. It’s not known if that person was vaccinated. There are 185 active cases with 7 people hospitalized. Otsego County had 12 more cases on Sunday with 4 people hospitalized. Chenango County has 140 active cases with 3 people hospitalized.

CFOC Exceeds Founder Campaign Donation Goal

The Community Foundation of Otsego County announced its Founders Campaign has surpassed the goal of raising $2,000,000. Officials thankedcampaign donors and to the entire community for its support and encouragement. Donations to the campaign are being accepted until the end of the year. The Foundation was formed in 2019. Source: Two Million Thanks to our … Read more

SQSPCA Gets Grant To Provide Dental Services

The Susquehanna SPCA received a grant to provide dental services for animals at the shelter. All Otsego reports the Rotary Club grant allowed the shelter to buy charts, dental equipment, dental models and other equipment. This allows the SPCA to perform dental work in-house and not having to use outside providers. Source: https://www.allotsego.com/the-sqspca-are-a-step-closer-to-providing-dental-services-to-rescues/

Former Pharsalia Supervisor Sentenced For Embezzlement

Pharsalia’s former town supervisor will be in state prison for 1 to 3 years on his plea deal to embezzlement charges dating back to 2019. According to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full restitution. Brown was sentenced on Friday. Source: … Read more

Stamford Rotary Club Cancels Scarecrow Festival

The Stamford Rotary Club cancelled its Scarecrow Festival that was scheduled for Oct. 3. Club President Heidi Pickett tells the Reporter their hope was to celebrate the community and the beauty that surrounds it, but decided to cancel because of the increase in COVID-19 cases within Delaware County and surrounding areas. Source: https://www.the-reporter.net/stories/no-scarecrows-for-stamford,80586