A skunk has tested positive for rabies in Otsego County. The county’s health department announced the positive test this week in the town of Laurens. Three unvaccinated dogs appear to have been exposed to the rabid animal and will have to be quarantined. There was no human exposure. If you need more information, you can … Read more
The city of Oneontsa has issued a water emergency advisory due to low water levels at the spillway at Wilbur Lake. Public Works Director Christopher Yacobucci told council members that the level is now 74 inches below the spillway. In all, the reservoir can hold up to 550 million gallons of water. A second reservoir … Read more
Oneonta residents don’t have to travel far to visit the DMV office any more. On Tuesday, the Otsego County satellite office reopened at 242 Main Street, with some added services provided by the county clerk. Services include drivers license and state ID renewals, vehicle registrations, and tag renewals. Hours of operations are Tuesday, Wednesday and … Read more
The Delaware County SHeriff’s Office confirms a Walton man has died after a crash on State Highway 10 on Monday. Reports show two victims were trapped inside the wreckage of the vehicles, while a third person was thrown out due to the impact. 48 year old lawrence E. Forster later died of his injuries, while … Read more
A man has been arrested for the theft of timber in Otsego County. In June of last year, authorities said a woman called ECO Vencak to report that someone had logged her property, but failed to pay her for the trees that were harvested. ECO Vencak contacted the DEC to conduct a stumage estimate, determining … Read more
Early voting for the general election begins October 26th in Otsego County, and runs through November 3rd. Voters can cast an early in-person ballot at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street – or at the Meadows Office Complex, located at 140 County Highway 33W in Cooperstown. Polls are open 9am to 5pm starting … Read more
The city of Oneonta has been granted a total of 60 antlerless deer tags this season. The city’s website says 40 tags will be provided for use on city property, extending from north of Wilber Lake to Lower Reservoir. The remaining 20 tags will be provided for use on privately-owned property. You ca go to … Read more
Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown confirmed Thursday that it has laid off 100 administrative employees as part of ongoing cost contorl measures. Gabrielle Argo, the director of public relations, said the company has had to align expenses with current revenue. Argo said there are no further plans to lay off any more workers. Noone in … Read more
The Wolf Mountain Nature Center in Smyrna is hosting the 18th annual Honoring the Spirit of the Wolf fundraiser this SUnday. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the rescheduled event after bad weather forced the postponement of the event last weekend. Due to the postponement, the nature center says many … Read more
A Milford woman accused of animal creutly has pleaded not guilty. The Delaware County DA’s office says Whitney Bachanas appeared in Milford Town Court Tuesday, where she was assigned a public defender. The Delaware County DA is handling the case due to potential conflict issues regarding Bachanas’s employment as an Oneonta Town Clerk. Last month, … Read more