The Chenango County Health Department is reporting a rabies case within a raccoon. The positive test result came back on Tuesday from a raccoon that was found on Tamarac Road in the town of Preston. The animal was tested at the state’s Wadsworth Lab. As a reminder, you are urged never to disturb wildlife or … Read more
Tourism leaders have chosen a name for a new water trail designed to attract visitors to areas along the Chemung and Susquehanna Rivers. The water trail spans from Cooperstown to Corning, and aims to bring environmental stewardship and economic growth to the riverfront and nearby communities. The New York Susquehanna Basin Water Trail will also … Read more
Applications are being accepted for a couple of popular craft events in Richfield Springs. The 43rd annual Firnedship Craft Festival will be held on Saturday, June 8th in Spring Park, while thw 4th annual Fall Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, October 5th at the Cullen Pumpkin, 587 Cullen Road. Both events are sponsored … Read more
Two leaders of an Otsego County company are in big trouble with the law. New York State COmptroller Tom DiNapoli said Monday that Phillip Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a scheme to steal over a million dollars from the Medicaid system by submitting false claims for transportation services. … Read more
Also in Chenango County, a man there is facing criminal charges after a young child he was supposed to be caring for – was seriously injured. Sheriff records show Chad Buyea was arrested after the 17 month-old child’s mother told authorities that she returned home to find the child had a severely cut lip. A … Read more
Norwich officials are working to clean up an eyesore in the community. Sheriff’s deputies and city officials confirmed on Friday that a large homeless encampment was discovered near where the bowling alley used to be in norwich’s South Plaza. The camp was recently abandoned due to flooding, leaving behind large piles of trash, tents, needles, … Read more
There is some disagreement over a proposal to spend about 160-thousand dollars for a studty on the Otsego County Jail. County Administrator Steve Wilson is asking for the approval of the expenditure, but Sheriff Richard Devlin has since said publicly that the study would be redundant, as he has already documented the needs and issues … Read more
The Chenango County Supervisors have apporived a measure to fund improvements to Cook Memorial Park in Greene. The county will work with the Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District for renovations. The Daily Star reports that park renovations would include building a new bathhouse larger than the current facility, which would include more showers. … Read more
Turning Point of Chenango County is holding a couple of community outreach events and NARCAN training at the Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich. The first event is this Friday from 1 to 3 and again on March 22nd, same time. You’ll learn about Turning Point’s peer support services, as well as other programs for people … Read more
A Delaware County woman has has avoided prison time, despite her second conviction for welfare fraud. Kellie Sanderson, of Walton, pleaded guilty to the charge back in January after she was accused of falsely reprting her income to obtain public assistance benefits that she was not entitled to. Sanderson has a previous conviction for welfare … Read more