Big plans for a Cooperstown park. Leader have approved spending 250-thousand dollars for upgrades aimed at improving the visitor experience at Fairy Springs Park at Otsego Lake. When finished, the park will have ne ADA-compliant pathways, a new ramp and deck for the historic pavilion, and new handicap accessible restrooms and parking. Work is expected … Read more
One person has died after a tragic head on crash in Otsego County. State Police responded to State Highway 28 in Milford early Wednesday morning, where troopers discovered a Toyota Corolla and a Subaru Forrester had collided. Both drivers were taken to Bassett Medical, but the driver of the Toyota later died of injuries. No … Read more
A statewide total burn ban is now in effect in New York. That means any type of burning outdoors i prohibited until mid-May. Amanda Lefton, the acting commissioner of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, says since 2009, the state has enforced an annual brush burn ban to help prevent wildfires and protect communities … Read more
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