22 ANIMALS RESCUED

According to allotsego.com, the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is in need of towels, small breed dog food, and cat food after assisting the New York State Police earlier today in the rescue of 10 dogs, 10 cats, and two rabbits. SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes said she received a call … Read more

COOPERSTOWN HALL OF FAME EVENT

According to allotsego.com, Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen will share stories of a lifetime spent in baseball for fans in Cooperstown. McGriff and Rolen, the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023, will spend the morning of their final day of their weekend in Cooperstown at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Legends of … Read more

NORWICH MAN ARRESTED

A Norwich man has been arrested on multiple charges after a July 6 incident. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop Rick Donnelly, 39, for violations of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. He allegedly failed to comply and began driving in a reckless manner at high speeds. Police say he then drove onto … Read more

SIDNEY WOMAN INDICTED

Sidney woman was brought before the court on a sealed indictment for charges relating to the sale of methamphetamine Melissa Astalos, 43, appeared before Judge Gary Rosa on July 17 when he unsealed a three-count indictment. Astalos allegedly sold over a half ounce of methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney on August 3, 2022. The … Read more

MISSING TEEN

Pittsfield Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl. Mya Acito was last seen wearing pajama bottoms and a white tank top. She is described as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes. It is believed Mya is still in the area. Anyone with information is asked to call the Pittsfield Police.

YELLOW DOT PROGRAM

Yellow Dot is a free program designed to help First Responders provide life-saving medical attention during that first “golden hour” after a crash or other emergency. The Yellow Dot kit contains a medical information card and a Yellow Dot decal. For additional information on the program: www.nysheriffs.org/yellowdot

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

On July 12, at approximately 914 a.m., New York State Police responded to a report of a motorcycle that went off the roadway in the 1500 block of Route 11 in the town of Lapeer. A 32-year-old male of Cortland, NY was located by Troopers off the roadway. Troopers used two Division issued tourniquets on … Read more

BOBCAT HAS RABIES

According to allotsego.com, the Otsego County Department of Health reports that a bobcat from the Town of Unadilla tested positive for rabies on July 15. One vaccinated dog was exposed. The dog received a booster vaccine and was treated for wounds. Four people are undergoing rabies post-exposure treatment. Bobcat Tests Positive for Rabies

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY

Members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Megan Mcgowan after an investigation into an animal cruelty case. During the course of the investigation, it was found that there was a dog on the suspects property that did not have any food or water and was not being cared for properly. A further investigation led … Read more

ROUTE 80 DAMAGED

According to allotsego.com, full details are not yet known, but motorists traveling in and out of Cooperstown will want to avoid Route 80 (West Lake Road) where, approximately four miles north of the village, the road seems to be collapsing, presumably due to the recent heavy rains. At last report, both the Cooperstown Fire Department … Read more