We begin today in Delaware County, where Acting District Attorney Shawn Smith has announced a two-count indictment against a man named Justin T. Baker, of Sidney, for drug allegations. The indictment alleges that Baker possessed about 6-thousand dollars in fentnayl and methamphetamine, with the intent to distribute or sell it in the Village of Sidney. … Read more
The youngest person ever elected to the Otsego County Board – is resigning. Democrat Clark Oliver will step down on Wednesday. Oliver has served on the board representing Oneonta’s 1st and 2nd Wards since 2020. He had already said back in April that he would not run again due to his upcoming graduation from the … Read more
US House Representative Marc Molinaro has announced his constituent services team will hold mobile office hours in Oneonta from noon to 2ppm today at town hall. Constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and … Read more
New York State Polcie have arrested a Chanango County man for fraud and larceny. 37 year old Michael Salamey, of Frankfort, was accused of entering into a contract to complete improvements at a home in the village of Sherburne. A resident allegedly paid Salamey 33-thousand dollars, but he never finished the work and stopped commnuicating … Read more
167 years of banking services will come to an end soon in Morris. Community Bank has announced it will close permanently on January 19th. The company said it will combine it’s services with it’s nearby branch at 434 Chestnut Street in Oneonta. The bank said customers will see no changes in their accounts. For safe … Read more
Three people are behind bars, while one of them went to a hospital after a fight last weekend in Oneonta. New York State Police responded to the Lantern Hill Trailer Park off State Highway 23 late Friday night. Troopers said they found four people were involved in the fracas. Records show La-Tee Baker, Bryanna Patterson, … Read more
A new SUNY task force will focus on the organization’s sustainability efforts and climate action. The SUNy Sustainability Advisory Countu will work to come up with ways for the system to reduce it’s carbon footprint, while promoting green development plans and research. SUNY Oneonta President Alberto Cardelle has been chosen to be co-chair of the … Read more
A Delhi man has pleaded guilty to defrauding the welfare system. Ramar Hassel admitted to the charge and was ordered to serve one year in jail after admitting that he used an electronics benefits card that he was not entitled to. Prosecutors alleged that Hassel obtained more than a thousand dollars in SNAP benefits that … Read more
On Wednesday, November 1, the Hartwick Institute of Public Service (HIPS) will host candidates running for election in the City of Oneonta from 6-8 p.m. in the Shineman Chapel House on the Hartwick College campus. Candidates can still join this forum by contacting Zachary McKenney, co-director of HIPS, at 607-431-4894 or by email [email protected]. The … Read more
Early voting is underway, running through November 5th in Oneida, Herkimer, Madison and Otsego Counties. If you decide to wait and vote like normal on election day, that’s November 7th. If you have any problems at the polls, you should call the state attorney general’s office. The election protection hotline is 866-390-2992. The line is … Read more