News Staff 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
SUNY Oneonta is holding additional Microsoft Teams traning for employees on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 11:00 a.m. The additional sessions were scheduled following the response from training sessions held last week. These new sessions will focus on the Breakout Rooms component of Teams. Email deb.mcclenon@oneonta.edu to register for … Read more
City of Oneonta workers are replacing a catch basin in front of 167 River Street today between at 7:00am – 3:30pm. Traffic will be down to one lane. Officials ask drivers to obey all work zone and detour signage. Plan for extra time to get through the area. Any questions should be directed to the … Read more
Empire State Development is offering grants of up to $5,000 for restaurants adjusting to COVID-19 safety guidelines. The $3M+ Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund provides grants that can be used for COVID-19-related improvements and equipment that will allow the business to comply with social distancing guidelines, expand take-out/delivery operations, accommodate outdoor dining or other … Read more