State Police are looking for a man who walked out of the Town of Oneonta Walmart with a cart of items and didn’t pay for them. It happened on Saturday afternoon and the man was in a Ford flatbed pickup. Call State Police if you know where he is. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/troopers-look-to-id-man-who-walked-off-with-cart-full-items.htm
An 81-year-old man is killed in a 2-car head-on crash Sunday in the Town of Colchester. Police say it happened on County Highway 7 near Hill Top Lane. The driver of the other car and his passenger were taken to Delaware Valley Hospital. Source: https://www.facebook.com/colchesterpoliceny/photos/a.260975031240741/909296176408620/
Bassett Healthcare Network announced a one-time bonus is being given to registered nurses at A.O. Fox Hospital and A.O. Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney. According to All Otsego the bonus is in recognition of their dedication and hard work through the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Bassett Healthcare, Nurses Association reach bonus accord
A Unadilla traffic stop results in a felony charge when police learn the driver was unlicensed. According to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office the traffic stop occurred after a report came in about an erratic driver. The man was released on his own recognizance. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/297655865795437
SUNY Oneonta’s office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion reminds the campus community to complete the Campus Climate Survey by Mar. 9. The results will be used by campus leadership to identify both strengths and areas that need improvement and/or additional attention. Responses are anonymous. Source: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Campus Climate Survey Reminder
The NYS University Police Department at Oneonta is presenting three Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events courses for college employees. The training is designed to help civilians understand what they should do if confronted with an active shooter event. Courses are Mar. 10, Mar. 19 and Apr. 21. Source: Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events
The Otsego County Health Department reports another individual died from COVID-19 complications. There’s been 15 deaths so far this year and 110 since the pandemic began. 16 new COVID-19 cases were reported with the 7-day positivity rate at 3.8%. Source: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid19.php
Hartwick College marks its 225th anniversary by launching the year-long service drive called “One Wick Worldwide,” which recognizes and inspires acts of kindness throughout Hartwick’s worldwide community. Participants sign a pledge form then perform a service or act of kindness, either individually or in groups. Source: “One Wick Worldwide” Highlights Hartwick’s 225 Years of Giving … Read more
Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek is asking the city’s kids to send him stories, poems, drawings or photos showing what they like the most about Oneonta. Submissions will be posted online at the City’s website and social media accounts plus they will be shown at City Council meetings. Source: https://fb.watch/br0aF8cEQU/
A man from Earlville is killed in a Madison County crash. Police say the man was speeding when he went off Campball Road hitting several trees. He died at the scene. There were no passengers in the vehicle. The crash investigation is continuing. Source: https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2022/02/cny-beef-farmer-dies-after-single-vehicle-high-speed-crash-in-madison-county-deputies-say.html