An Otsego County Sheriff’s investigation into a stolen and forged check leaeds to an Edmeston man facing multiple charges. The investigation found the man stole the $3.500 check from a business and conspired with others to cash it. The man was apprehenbded dter a shrt vehicle pursuit on Tuesday.
The next time you get your vehiclke inspected you’ll see the sticker looks a little different. That’s because the DMV is moving to a print-on-demand system replacing the generic serial number stickers. The new sticker color will change each year as the old stickers did.
Hartwick College adds two administration officials. Alicia Richardson is named the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging officer. Dr. Noah Goldblatt is named director of global education and serves as the college’s senior international officer. He will be a member of the President’s Cabinet.
Community Arts Network of Oneonta’s Chili Bowl Cook-Off & Fundraiser is this Saturday from noon until 4:00 p.m. Chefs will compete in three categories: professional, amateur and judge’s choice. Attendees pick out their bowl in the studio before going to taste the chili.
State Senator Peter Oberacker announced the chamber passed several bills to help increase safety for limousine passengers. The legislation follows recommendations advanced by the Stretch Limousine Passenger Safety Task Force. The bills now go to the Assembly for approval.
Otsego County officials say homeowners who escrow their taxes as part of their mortgage payment may receive a paper colpy of their 2023 County/Town property tax bills. This is a change from past practice. Bills were still electronically transmitted to the escrow companies.
Nominations are sought for the Oneonta Inclusive Business Award. It is a joint initiative of SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College aimed at fostering partnerships between area businesses, organizations, and the two institutions. Nominations are due by March 17. Contact the SUNY Oneointa Office of Equity and Inclusion with questions.
New York allocates $8.6 million to develop comprehensive integrated outpatient treatment programs to address opioid use disorders.The funding will support up to 18 providers in their efforts to establish these innovative programs. It is the latest award through the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund.
Pathfinder Village announced Paul C. Lander is retiring as president and chief executive officer. A committee started its search for Lander’s successor. He will remain in his role through a successful transition of leadership. In retirement Landers will spend more time with family, especially his five grandchildren
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced local government sales tax collections totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, and inflation. Every county saw some year-over-year growth in sales tax collections in 2022.