Chenango County authorities have charged an Otsego County man with rape. 22 year old Kaleb Weinmuller is named in reports from January 17th that also include child endangerment. Weinmuller is accused of having inappropriate contact with a female juvenile victim in the Village of Oxford within the last year. He has since been jailed in … Read more
The Workforce Development Board will host a free virtual job fair on Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 11 am. to 1 p.m. All businesses and job seekers in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties are invited to take part. Workforce Development Board staff will also be available to talk with job seekers about … Read more
An Otsego County man has been arrested for alleged child abuse charges. 31 year old Shean Seeley is facing three counts of acting in a minor to injure a child less than 17 years old and two counts of reckless endangerment. An anonymous tipster told the Otsego County Child Protective Services that Seeley would often … Read more
The Stagecoach Coffee business plan was rejected, and now Oneonta city leaders are trying to make sure that kind of controversy doesn’t happen again. A plan calls for changes to residential zoning districts to clarify and even expand definitions of restaurants and neighborhood markets. The Oneonta Common Council will be discussing these changes today. Another … Read more
Due to rising transmissions of respiratory illnesses, Bassett Healthcare Network is re-instituting face mask requirements at all of its facilities. On Wednesday, Bassett officials said the move was made in accordance with COVID-19 protocols and to protect patients, visitors and staff. Everyone inside any Bassett facility is now required to wear a medical grade mask. … Read more
Also new details in a deadly ice fishing accident in Otsego County. The mishap took place in the town of Burlington on Saturday. Two men, brothers from Richfield Springs, were ice fishing on Basswood Pond near Jacobs Road and Conservation. A man walking his dog nearby saw the men fall through the ice and immediately … Read more
Three people now arrested and jailed for a shooting incident in Otego Saturday morning. We’ve posted the family’s shocking surveillance video on our website, cnynews.com. Jailed are 32 year old Sara Baker, of Davenport, 30 year old Tyler Culver, of Otego, and 51 year old Jovanni Salinas, of Orlando, Florida. Charges include murderous intent and … Read more
A health alert in Oneonta. A statement from Otsego County Health Department says a bat has tested positive for rabies. The positive result was returned on Thursday. At this point, one person wa sknown to have been exposed to the rabid bat. That person is now undergoing treatment. Rabies is fatal and is transmitted to … Read more
The Foothills Performing Arts Centeris unveiling a new look for the new year. The non-profit organization that focuses on local talent has a new logo and website. You can check out the new look at foothillspac.org. Executive Director Geoff Doyle says the process has taken about two years to complete, which has also included upgrades … Read more
There is still time for folks to register for Leadership Chenango 2024. Commerce Chenango says the 2024 class will be led by Melissa Stagnaro. Orientation is planned for February with a 2-day retreat. The class will meet twice a month from March through October. Agraduation ceremony will be held in November. Tuition for Leadership Chenango … Read more