A man from Cheenango County charged in a town of Fenton attempted assault takes a plea deal. Prosecutors say Michael G. Seaman admitted he stabbed a teenager in the leg during a road rage incident last October. Seaman faces 4 years in state prison and 5 years of post-release supervision.
Two men from Rome are charged with larceny for stealing items from Walmart in Oneonta. State Police say one man was caught loading the stolen merchandise into a truck and the other was still inside taking more items. One of the two had an Oneida County arrest warrant.
Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek delivered the State of the City address on Tuesday. He set a goal of bringing 1,000 new or returning residents to Oneonta dueing the next year. Drnek akso addressed homelessness saying ensuring their wellness is the city’s responsibility as a caring community.
The Cooperstown Zoning Board of Appeals rejects a request to allow short-term rentals at a Lake Street property. All Otsego reports the board turned down the request on Tuesday after a public hearing. It’s not clear if the permit applicant will appeal the decision.
A juvenile is fcing charges from an incident at an Otsego County school. The Sheriff’s office says the juvenile subjected another student to unwanted physical contact in a bathroom at the school. The Otsego County Child Advocacy Center assisted in the investigation.
Students of Walton’s Townsend Elementary School helped United Health Services Delaware Valley Hospital again this year with the Pennies From Heaven fundraiser. Nearly 825 lb of pennies were collected resulting in $1,500 donated to DVH. This is the 25th year of the fundraiser.
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is hiring employees for the summer recreational season. Individuals looking for seasonal summer employment and who enjoy the outdoors are encouraged to learn more. All applicants must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Visit dec.ny.gov for more information.
Bassett Healthcare Network President & CEO Dr. Tommy Ibrahim is named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “80 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know 2023”. The editors say the executives featured on this list put their heart and soul into ensuring their communities have access to the best healthcare services possible.
A mn from the town of North Norwich is charged with stealing over $130,000 from an elderly individual over a 7-year period. Police say an investigation began last year when a report was filed with the Chenango County Department of Social Services. The suspect is free on his own recognizance.
A Chenango County grand jury indicts a man in a string of commercial break-ins in downtown Sherburne last year. According to the Evening Sun the man stole small amounts of money from each victim and did much more in property damage. The man was arraigned then jailed with no bail.