News Staff New York State Sen. Peter Oberacker, has recently said he will join other senators in a bipartisan effort to call for passage of legislation that would provide free college tuition to active volunteer first responders. Oberacker himself has served with a volunteer fire company and says he knows the challenges many rural departments face. The … Read more
A new kayak launch is now open at Otsego Lake, The New York State Parks and Recreation Department says the launch is located within Glommerglass State Park in Cooperstown. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday for the 50-thousand dollar rpoject. The new kayak launch is designed for universal use, including for individuals who may … Read more
NBT Bancorp of Norwich has annoucned that it’s CEO succession plan unainously approved by the board of directors in January – has been executed. Scott A. Kingsley has succeeded John H. Watt Junior as NBT’s 15th president and CEO. Kingsley was also elected to NBT’s Board of Directors. Watt will continue to serve on the … Read more
There will be no replacement for 1st Ward Oneonta Common Councilmember Luke Murphy just yet. Councilmember Kaytee Lipari-Shue, on Tuesday, moved to delay the nomination of Elayne Mosher-Campoli. Mayor Mark Drnek nominated Mosher-Campoli last week after Murphy announced he would soon be moving to Seattle. The vote to table accepting Drnek’s nomnation was 5-to-3. After … Read more
A Deposit man accused of killing his 3 year old son is now out of jail after posting bail. The Delaware COunty DA says James Christ Junior posted the 20-thousand dollar bond and was released by a judge’s order. Christ is charged with manslaughter and assault after authorities claim he recklesslly caused the dwath of … Read more
A Walton woman has been sentenced for DWI and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. The Delaware County District Attorney said Wednesday that Amy Kille has been ordered to serve five years of probation. She must also complete Adult Treatment Court programming and her license has been revoked. Any vehicle she owns or operates … Read more
Four people have now been arrested in connection to a New Berlin-area animal abuse case we reported last month. Dozens of animals were found neglected or abused on April 21st after authorities received an anonymous tip regarding two farm properties; one on Clark Lane and the other on Pig Farm Lane. The Susuquehanna SPCA has … Read more
It was a weekend of graduation in Oneonta. Hartwick College passed out 210 diplomas on Saturday during the college’s 92nd commencement ceremony. Student Government Association President Noah Hurt reminded everyone that these graduates were just beginning college when the COVID-19 pandemic was causing so much havoc. And SUNY Oneonta graduated 1,250 students, also on Saturday, … Read more
Military veterans from the Vietnam War era were invited to a recognition event in Oneonta on Sunday. The event was organized by several local groups and organizations, after a 10 year federal effort to recognize those who sacrificed so much for our nation during that time period. The event was held at the Oneonta Masonic … Read more
Oneonta Public Transit is installing new opioid overdose reversal medication on it’s entire fleet of OPT buses. The move comes a couple of weeks after a passenger overdosed while onboard one of the buses. Oneonta Police Chief Christopher Witzenburg discussed the idea after officers were able to revive the victim, who had lost consciousness on … Read more