Severe weather has claimed three lives in Central New York, prompting a flash flood emergency from the National Weather Service. Forecasters said between 3 and five inches of rain fell in some areas, with reports of roads and bridges washed out and homes taking on water. Three deaths were reported after storms damaged at least … Read more
A new daycare option for families in Chenango County. Commerce Chenango has announced plans for an early learning center in downtown Norwich after the city was awarded one million dollars in grants from the state. Chamber of COmmerce CEO Sal Testani, an organizer of the project, has said that a daycare has been talked about … Read more
An Otego man has also pleaded guilty to a drug charge in Delaware County. The DA’s office reports that Nicholas Cartelli has pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance after he admitted in January that he possessed heroin in Sidney. Cartelli remains in the Delaware County Jail, where he will have a sentencing … Read more
A Delhi woman has been arrested and charged with aggranated unlicensed operation. Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond says a deputy observed the woman using a mobile phone while driving on Wednesday in the village of Delhi. 31 year old Arianna Kole, of Delhi, was pulled over, but a routine check of her registration showed that … Read more
An Oneonta man has been arrested on drug charges in Chenango County. The sheriff’s office there says 36 year old William L. Larsen is being held for a count of possession of a controlled substance after a tarffic stop on June 7th in the town of Columbus. Reports indicate that deputies discovered Larsen was in … Read more
Norwich Airport Day returned on Saturday. Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport hosted the annual celebration. The free, family-friendly event was open to the public and featured Whiskey 7, the historic WW Two aircraft made famous during the D-Day invasion. Rides in the airplane were even available for purchase. FLX Helicopters even showcased their aircraft and … Read more
The Chenango County Nursing Division is hosting a special TDAP vaccine event at the Dairy Day on Saturday, June 21st. The event will run from 10am to 12:30 p.m. at the Norwich Fairgrounds in Chenango. TDAP is recommended for kids ages 10 and older and adults who are in need of a booster. Pregnant women … Read more
A Sidney man has pleaded guilty to druig and weapon charges. 47 year old Michael Thiel was in court this week. As part of the plea deal, a prosecutor recommended he serve 2-4 years in state prison for the gun crime and up to 3 years for the drugs. Thiel was the focus of a … Read more
Oscar’s Law has been adopted by the Otsego Board of Representatives. The law creates a registry of people who have been convicted of animal abuse crimes. The law is named after a dog that died last year in Milford due to animal abuse. A message from the Susquehanna SPCA thanked Sheriff Richard Devlin for his … Read more
The Pride fest on Saturday will include a marriage ceremony. Otsego Pride Alliance’s annual event is scheduled to take place this Saturday, with a parade along Main Street in Oneonta. There will also be festival activities in Neawha Park. This year’s theme is A Celebration of Queer Love. To mark the 10th anniversary of same … Read more