A 23 year old Otsego County man has been arrested for two serious crimes. Lucien Decker, of Pittsfield, was jailed Monday after police say he struck another man in the head with a lead pipe after an argument in Morris in April of 2022. Decker is then accused of fleeing the state. During the investigation, … Read more
Tuesdays public meeting on Rehabilitation Support Service’s proposal to develop 27 Market Street drew more than 200 people, some who turned rather testy. The event was held at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in order to accomodate the expected crowd. Plans call for the property to be redeveloped into a mixed-use concept. However, some people … Read more
The Delaware County Opioid Settlement COmmittee is seeking proposals to address the opioid crisis and related mental health and substance abuse issues. They’re hoping to help residents affected by the crisis. Proposals can be sent to the Delaware County Opioid Settlement Committee, in care of Carolyn Whiteside. Both parts of the application should be completed. … Read more
A disturbing story out of Laurens, where authorities say they’re investigating a dog abandonment case. Deputies arrived to the property and found deplorable conditions and the carcasses of five dogs that were stuffed into garbage bags. Four other dogs were found alive and are now in the control of the Susquehanna SPCA. A spokesperson said … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s graduate programs in Literacy Education and Educational Technology are receiving some accolades. US News and World Report has ranked the school’s programs in the top 100 in the nation. The achievement announced last week in a report for Best Online Masters in Education Programs. US News and World Report cited many factors, including … Read more
Leftover federal pandemic relief funding will be used in Delhi to build new restrooms at the shooting range classroom. Retired Polcie Captain James Small, the village’s firearms instructor, says the range is forced to use a portable bathroom in the summer, with nothing available in the winter. Because of this, the state will not certify … Read more
Norwich Police have arrested a wanted man after finding him with a significant quantity of drugs. During the takedown of 29 year old Austin Hutchins at the Grand Union parking lot, Norwich police said they discovered seven bricks of heroin laced with fentanyl, estimating it would be sold as individual doses. Small envelopes contained two … Read more
The Chenango Arts Council wrap up their annual Members’ Exhibit next week. A closing reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February 16 in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries in the Arts Council, which is located at 27 West Main Street in Norwich. The reception is free to attend and open … Read more
Oneonta Common Council member Emily Falco and city planning commission chair Danny Lapin have announced their resignations. Mayor Mark Drnek announced the resignations on Tuesday at the common council meeting. Falco, who just won re-election to her seat in November, cited her full-time job’s demands on her time. Lapin, meanwhile, said he was stepping down … Read more
SUNY Chancellor John King was in Delhi this week, meeting with business owners and discussing a paid internship program. The discussion at the Regional Innovation Council meeting involved a group of students majoring in several course studies. Several students told business leaders they chose SUNY Delhi because their programs offiered hand-on learning opportunities. King also … Read more