News Staff A 22nd Otsego County resident has died from coronavirus-related complications. The Otsego County Department of Health did not disclose the individual’s age and gender. 25 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Wednesday bringing the total number of active cases to 195. Chenango County health officials reported 2 additional deaths on Wednesday bringing the total to … Read more
The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment granted approval to East Point Energy Center, LLC to build and operate a 50 megawatt solar farm in the Town of Sharon in Schoharie County. According to the Times Journal the NextEra project was first proposed 3 years ago and is the first … Read more
A New York State Trooper is being hailed as a hero for helping to save the life of a tree company worker whose leg was caught in a wood chipper. Trooper Mitchell Reed responded last Thursday to the area of Dry Brook Road when he heard a high priority call Thursday January 7th. Two of … Read more
The suspect who led Sidney Police on a pursuit last Sunday is now facing multiple felony charges. Police say Steven Barker II of Sidney failed to pull over and took off down I-88. Barker then hit a police vehicle in the town of Masonville and left that scene with the chase ending after Barker crashed. … Read more
The Sherburne-Earlville Central School District is on 100% remote learning through next Tuesday after two members of the district community tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, the Chenango County Health Department has determined that the case did result in school exposure. District officials say contact tracing was completed and further contact tracing may be … Read more
The Friends Of The Upper Delaware River is encouraging anglers to weigh in on proposed regulations by the State Department of Environmental Conservation for managing trout fishing statewide. The department recently released its management plan along with a draft version of the regulations which are expected to be adopted in time for the 2021 fishing … Read more
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce begins its Smart Business Otsego Seminar Series on Jan. 19 with HH&K presenting an update on Labor and Employment Law changes for 2021. This is a highly informative and important webinar for all small business owners to keep them abreast of changes from previous years. This year’s seminar is … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health announced all appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccinations are filled. The vaccine was made available to individuals meeting the eligibility requirements outlined by the State. Officials say they will open up registrations just as soon as they can confirm they are receiving more vaccine. Pre-Registration is mandatory for all clincs … Read more
Susquehanna SPCA officials provided an update on their new Cooperstown shelter construction saying they’re shooting for a grand opening on May 1. The facility was designed to have several smaller areas for adoption, isolation and medical treatment with separate air handling and noise barriers so animals can be housed without inteference from other animals. Donations … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health announced the first COVID-19 vaccines are here. Due to limited supply from the federal government, availability is limited. New Yorkers in Phase 1a and segments of Phase 1b are eligible for the vaccines. That includes octors, dnurses and health care workers, people age 75 and over, first responders, teachers, … Read more