A welfare check in Chenango County on Sunday turns into a drug bust with more than $100,000 worth of product seized. Police say they responded to a Greene convenience store and found the suspect identified as Phillip Cosilmon slumped over the steering wheel. As officers checked Cosilmon’s car they found meth, cocaine and heroin along … Read more
A Richfield Springs man faces 2 felony charges in connection with a child abuse report. An investigation conducted by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation revealed that Edward L. Royster was engaged in a sexual relationship with a victim reported to be 14 years of age. Royster was taken into custody and … Read more
Students attending fall classes at Hartwick College along with staff will be required to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. According to All Otsego the requirement was revealed in an internal memo issued on Monday. Limited exemptions will be made for those who are pregnant, have allergies or who risk potential harmful reactions to the vaccine. Exceptions … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health is partnering with local high schools to hold first-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students 12 and older, parents, staff and community members. There’s a clinic on May 24 at Worcester Central School, a clinic May 27 at Unatego High School and at Edmeston Central School on June 2. … Read more
Voters overwhelmingly approved the Oneonta City School District 2021-22 budget Tuesday night along with a proposition to purchase 2 school buses. Walton voters also approved their district’s budget by a more than 2-to-1 margin and also okayed buying 5 school buses. The William B,. Ogden Free Library budget was also approved. In Laurens the budget, … Read more
Voters in Delaware Academy overwhelmingly approved the 2021-2022 budget on Tuesday. They also voted yes on all 3 propositions: one to add a high school senior to the board, one to establish a repair reserve and one to purchase a new van. In the Franklin School District voters approved the budget and a proposition to … Read more
Chobani is holding a virtual job fair today between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. It’s targeted for those actively looking for a new job or just interested in learning more about Chobani. You’ll be chatting online with a Chobani associate and may be invited to video or audio chat to further the discussion. There will … Read more
A fire last Saturday destroyed a cabin near Portlandville. According to All Otsego smoke and fire could be seen through the trees on Route 28 north of Portlandville as the Milford Fire Department responded to the blaze at the end of Fritts Road near the Susquehanna River. There were no reports of any injuries and … Read more
City of Oneonta officials remind property owners it is their responsibility to keep their property clear of refuse. The Code Enforcement Office has received a number of complaints of excessive accumulated garbage and will begin removing garbage as of 9:00am on Wednesday. If you have any questions, contact the Code Enforcement Office at 607-433-3435. Source: … Read more
Beginning on Wednesday New York will adopt the CDC’s new guidance for mask wearing as it pertains to those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Masks will still be required on public transit and at homeless shelters, and correctional facilities. Businesses are still allowed to implement their own mask-wearing requirements but they must adhere to … Read more