Construction could begin next year on a new hotel in Oneonta. The site is located between the existing Holiday Inn Express and the Courtyard by Marriott on Courtyard Drive. Local businessman Bilal Ahmad has filed site plans showing a 4-story, 55-thousand square foot hotel that would operate under the Hilton Hotels brand called Homewood Suites. … Read more
A report out this month has found that the Empire State is experiencing a significant rise in hate crimes. In fact, a record number of hate-based incidents since the year 2000, according to information supplied by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office. More than 61 percent of the hate crimes recorded by the state took place … Read more
New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office has chastised the town of Otselic for it’s bookeeping processes. Trouble began in 2021 with an audit of the town’s finances. Now three years later, a new report shows the town has met only one of the audit’s 11 recommendations to turn things around. DiNapoli’s office says the towen’s … Read more
A deadly motorcycle crash in Norwich. It happened on Prentice Street this past Wednesday, according to Norwich Police, when 66 year ols Robert VanVorst was headed east. For some reaosn, he lost control and ran off the roadway into a wooded area. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. Vanvorst was pronounced dead at … Read more
The 12th annual Family Farm Day will return to Scoharie, Otsego and Delaware Coutnies this weekend. On Saturday, 35 farms will participate, sharing their operations and spreading knowledge about farming across the region. You can find an interactive map that will help you plan your route by going to cceschoharie-otsego.org.
The Chenango County 4H Livestock Auction is tonight at 6pm in the Follett show ring at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds are located at 168 East Main Street in Norwich. Cornell Cooperative Extension spokesperson Victoria Ryan says the auction supports a scholarship program for 4H members from age 8 to 18. All of the … Read more
Oneonta Common Council member Bryce Wooden announced his resignation on Tuesday. Wooden will continue serve until September. thats when he said he and his family will be moving to a new home that is outside the 7th Ward, which he currently represents. Wooden also announced his endorsement for Carolyn Marks to take his place.
The Norwich Police Department is hosting a Citizens Police Academy. The classes will begin in October, lasting six week. Classes will be for two hours each, one night a week. Community members will be immersed in criminal investigations, interactive scenarios, us of force policies, and other police-related activities. This is the first time in 14 … Read more
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is planning to hold it’s annual Robert B. Schlather Golf Tournament on Friday, August 9th. This year’s event returns to a one-day format and will be held for the first time at the Oneonta Country Club, located at 9 Country Club Drive. The tournament was … Read more
A record number of vendors are said to be participating in this year’s edition of the Otsego County Fair in Morris, which kicked off on Tuesday. This is the 79th annual fair, according to manager Lisa Jackson. For the first time in at least 15 years, the grandstand booths are completely full of vendors. Admission … Read more