News Staff Yogurt giant Chobani says it will invest a quarter million dollars in central New York and the state of Idaho. The funding is designed to support infrastructure projects in both areas. In a preapared statement, Chobani says the donation will support the Unadilla Community Farm for construction of a solar-pwered commercial kitchen and classroom space … Read more
A formerly popular New York teacher in Delaware County is convicted of some shocking crimes against students. On Thursday, 57 year old Paul Geer, of Hancock, New York, was convicted for sexually abusing students, as well as torturing some students by making them eat regurgitated food. After the conviction, Geer was ordered to prison and … Read more
One person has died in a head on crash in Delaware County. Deputies responded to the scene on County Highway 12 in the Town of Davenport Wednesday after an initial report that one person was trapped inside the wreckage. Emergency crews discovered 63 year old Jean Bedard, of Davenport, was in extremely critical condition. Bedard … Read more
A Unadilla man will go to prison for six months in an illegal gun case. Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith said Wednesday that Elijah O’Neill will also have to serve five years of supervised release. O’Neill pleaded guilty in November to criminal possession of a firearm after a crash in Sidney last July. Polcie … Read more
Two Norwich women have been jailed for the alleged abuse of 56 animals at a Chenango County property. Last month, the animals were removed from the proprty off Mudge King Road in the town of North Norwich. 30 horses, one pig, seven sheep, four goats, four chickens, seven dogs, and three cats were said to … Read more
Chobani Community Impact Fund has donated 16-thousand dollars to the Cooperstown Food Pantry. The funding is designed to be used for the farmers’ market voucher program, which provides clients with coupons to buy fresh fruit and veggies at the market. Clients can receive up to 20-dollars in vouchers each month. The food pantry started the … Read more
An 18 year old sophomore at Hartwick College has announced a run for the Otego Village Mayor’s seat. The Daily Star reports Zack Corbett said on Friday that he has gathered more than enough petition signatures to get his name on the ballot. If he wins the contest, he would certainly become the youngest mayor … Read more
Former New York State Senator Michael Martucci has been appointed to be the new regional administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency. On Thursday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a news release that President Donald Trump had appointed Martucci to the position that covers New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, … Read more
As many as 20 high school students from Norwich will go down to Vestal to attend the Youth Police Academy there. The event will take place this summer. Norwich School Resource Officer Nicholas Mooney organized the trip. This year’s academy will run from July 14th through 25th. The program started in 2012 and has seen … Read more
The 57th annual Cooperstorn Winter Carnival wrapped up this past weekend, wit hthe theme A Time To Shine in Wintertime. This was the 2nd annual event, held at the Doubleday stadium parking lot. The event was free and featured family-friendly games, face painting, a pie eating contest, and a fire pit to roast some smores. … Read more