NATIVE BEE EDUCATION

According to the Evening Sun, New York State is home to about 450 species of native bees, yet when asked, most people only know about honeybees (not native) and bumblebees. Several of NY’s native bees are experiencing population decline, and at least one, the federally-listed rusty-patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis), hasn’t been seen in years. Join … Read more

FAST ROPE DEMONSTRATION

Dring a press conference in conjunction with Spiedie Fest organizers, New York State Police in Troop “C” announced today that they will be hosting an interactive event on Saturday, August 5 at Spiedie Fest at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton. Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., numerous specialty units will be available to … Read more

WASTEWATER TREATMENT CENTER BOND IS APPROVED

According to the Evening Sun, the Norwich Common Council has approved a measure to bond $4 million for repairs to its wastewater treatment plant, setting in motion what’s likely to be a years-long endeavor to get the facility up to standard. City officials unanimously passed the measure at a special meeting of the Common Council … Read more

BESSET MEDICAL CENTER GETS AWARD

According to the schoharienews.com, Bassett Healthcare Network announced today that Bassett Medical Center’s Emergency Department in Cooperstown has received the Emergency Nurses Association 2023 Lantern Award. https://www.theschoharienews.com/2023/08/assett-medical-centers-emergency.html

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

According the Evening Sun, the NBT Summer Concert Series 2023 shows are a summer highlight of Norwich and free to the public. The shows start at 7 p.m on Thursdays in East Park on Broad and Main Street. https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-06-30/36676/NBT-Bank-Summer-Concert-Series-begins-in-downtown-Norwich-on-July-7

OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR

According to allotsego.com, the 2023 Otsego County Fair will be held at the fairgrounds in Morris from Tuesday, August 1 through Sunday, August 6. The first day will be an agriculture day, featuring harness racing at noon, agricultural exhibits, open karaoke, vendors and free admission. Time Out Briefs: July 30, 2023

TWO DEAD IN CRASH

On July 29, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m., SP Herkimer responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Warren Rd. in the town of German Flatts. Further investigation revealed that when the vehicle, a 2008 Nissan Altima, crested the top of the hill on Warren Rd. the driver lost control of the vehicle. The … Read more

WALMART THEFT

New York State Police at Oneonta are looking for this duo who brazenly stolen over $1,100 worth of various merchandise from Walmart in Oneonta. The incident happened on July 27, around noon. They selected merchandise throughout the store, removed packaging off some of the items then walked through a closed register aisle before exiting the … Read more

BIKE AND WALK RIDE

According to theschoharienews.com, the North Chatham Free Library (NCFL) “End of the Summer” celebration at 4287 Rte. 203 on Saturday, August 12 from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Beginning at 8 A.M., and ending at 5 P.M., cyclists and walkers will take the Albany Hudson Electric Trail (AHET) located at either the NCFL or the … Read more

AREA AGENCY ON AGING MOVES

According to the Evening Sun, with a new location and flared potential to improve services for seniors in the Norwich area, the Chenango County Area Agency on Aging is getting ready to open the doors of its Norwich site. Agency employees moved boxes and bins into the new location Wednesday. Though not far from its … Read more