The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office adds a new K-9 officer to its team. K-9 Tracer is assigned to Handler Deputy Sheriff Jessica Thornhill and the pair were certified as an Explosive Detection Canine Team in June of 2020. Tracer is also trained as a patrol and tracking K-9. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/310812771146413
The Baseball Hall of Fame announces the return of the Hall of Fame Classic on Saturday, May 28th at Doubleday Field. Hall of Famers will be joined by recently retired players representing all 30 major league teams for a seven-inning legends game. Get tickets at baseballhall.org. Source: https://baseballhall.org/discover/hall-of-fame-classic
SUNY Oneonta presents a panel discussion this Thursday entitled “The Pain You Cannot Escape: Ukraine, the Ethics of War, and Refugee Sanctuary.” It takes place via online teleconference at 8:30 a.m. Four academics embedded in Ukraine will participate. The link is at the Oneonta Bulletin. Source: Ukraine presentation and panel discussion to take place March 24
The Farmer’s Museum in Cooperstown begins its Spring workshops on April 2. According to All Otsego there will be a series of programs next month and in June. All workshops require advance registration and information can be found at farmersmuseum.org. Source: Farmers’ Museum slates spring classes
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Officce announced that K-9 member Ricky is now retired and will live with his former handler Deputy Sheriff Keith Sheldon. In addition to working in the execution of numerous narcotics search warrants and vehicle searches Ricky also regularly participated in community outreach and youth programs. Source: https://www.facebook.com/oneontapolice/posts/336967891809078
City of Oneonta workers are replacing a water valve today on Franklin St. near Church St. During this time, a water outage will occur and when water is restored, residents may experience a change in water color or pressure. This is a normal and running faucets will remove the discoloration. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9314721/
Expect delays on Market St. in Oneonta as crews from Spectrum conduct underground utility work. The project will take place for the next 3 weeks. City officials ask drivers to proceed with caution and obey flaggers as well as temporary traffic control devices. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9313637/
New York makes funding available for Opioid Treatment Program Providers to establish additional locations outside of their current facilities. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office up to $1 million will go to help bring these services to currently underserved locations. Details are at oasys.ny.gov. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-availability-1-million-expand-opioid-treatment-program-services-new
Charges are filed in a January homicide in Richmondville. According to News 10 at 18-year-old from the Albany area and a 17-year-old are accused of killing Connor Delaney at his Hite Road home. The 18-year old remains in jail while the 17-year old is free on $200,000 bail. Source: https://www.news10.com/news/crime/two-charged-with-murder-in-richmondville-homicide/
New York’s first of 2 Maple Weekends took place last Saturday and Sunday. Syrup lovers learned about maple sugarmaking and tasted pure maple syrup in its many forms – right from the source. Next weekend is the final one for 2022. Go to mapleweekend.nysmaple.com for details. Source: What is Maple Weekend?