Suspect Identified In Walmart Shoplifting

State Police report they have identified the man who walked out of the Town of Oneonta Walmart on Saturday with a cartload of items that weren’t paid for Investigators say many tips came in after a photo was posted on social media. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/troopers-look-to-id-man-who-walked-off-with-cart-full-items.htm

Milford Under Boil Water Advisory

The Village of Milford is under a boil water order until further notice. Officials say it’s because of a chlorine loss in the water system. Water for cooking or drinking should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute. Source: https://preview.mailerlite.com/t9i8o6h1e4

Hartwick Spring Writer’s Series Continues Tonight

Hartwick College’ visiting writers series continues at 7:00 p.m. in Eaton Lounge with Krys Malcom Belc who will present a reading and hold a Q&A session. Belc is known for ‘The Natural Mother of the Child: A Memoir of Nonbinary Parenthood’. Admission is free. Source: Hartwick Welcomes Eclectic Authors To Spring Edition of Visiting Writers … Read more

‘Sweethearts & Heroes’ Coming To CCS Next Week

A student empowerment and empathy activation team is coming to the Cooperstown Central School District from next Monday through next Wednesday The team is called “Sweethearts & Heroes” and is nationally renowned for its programs aimed at preventing bullying and suicide. Source: Press release

Norwich DRI Committee Meets Next Tuesday

The Norwich Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee meets via online teleconference next Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. It will cover the public engagement conducted this far, review the vision, goals, and strategies plus review key findings from the Downtown Profile. More info is at norwichdri.com Source: Press release

Bassett Relaxes ER Visitor Regulations

Bassett Healthcare Network partially lifted visitation restrictions in its hospital emergency departments. According to All Otsego patients will be permitted to have one visitor with them and the visitor must stay in the room unless otherwise directed by the care team. Source: Bassett relaxes emergency visit rules

Woman Arrested In Sidney Ends Up In More Trouble

A Sidney woman who was in jail ends up in more trouble when police find out she had a county arrest warrant for violating probation. Police notified the Sheriff’s Office on Monday and deputies took her to the county correctional facility pending further court action. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/325457909626739

Drnek Holding Discussion On Possible Children’s Museum

Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek is holding a preliminary discussion about creating a Children’s Museum in the Downtown area. It takes place March 14 at SUNY Oneonta;’s Morris Conference Center and is open to the public. RSVP is required by this Friday. Send an e-mail to mayor@oneonta.ny.us. Source: Press release

Suspect In Smithville Fatal Shooting Gets 20-Year Sentence

The suspect in a Smithville fatal shooting will be in jail for 20 yearw. Cory D. Coleman pleaded guildy to first-degree manslaughter for killing his then-girlfriend in 2019. He will be on 5 year’s post-release supervision after completing his sentence. Coleman was originally charged with murder. Source: https://www.wbng.com/2022/02/28/chenango-county-man-gets-20-years-death-on-and-off-again-girlfriend/