A fire broke out Friday afternoon at a barn in the town of Sidney. It happened in the 300 block of River Road and the Unadilla Fire Department was first on the scene with companies from Franklin, Masonville, Sidney Center, Gilbertsville, Otego, and Wellsbridge also responding. According to authorities one firefighter was treated for heat … Read more
The Chenango Arts Council announced the winners of its 2021 CASA Student Art Show along with the council’s scholarship recipients.The Lucy Funke Scholarship awards two High School Seniors $500 each to pursue Visual, Performing or Theatrical Arts. The Chenango Music Scholarship awards $1000 to one High School Senior who wishes to study music in college … Read more
An Otsego County Jail inmate is in more trouble after repeatedly trying to contact a person who had an order of protection against the prisoner. Accordiong to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office the inmate is identified as Tadd Sherwood of Oneonta and he is now facing 19 counts of 2nd Degree Criminal Contempt for making … Read more
Chenango County Sheriff Ernest Cutting is re-elected Chairman of the Executive Committee of the NYS Sheriffs’ Association. Sheriff Cutting will work with Sheriffs around the state to further the efforts of the Sheriffs’ Association to enhance public safety in New York State through professional training and accreditation programs, public safety programs, and advocacy. The Association … Read more
19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced he will re-introduce legislation to improve stretch limousine safety resulting from the 2018 Schoharie limo crash that killed 20 people. The bills call for additional safety measures including seat belts for all positions and stop stretch limo makers from avoiding federal safety standards. Police say the limo in the … Read more
The Hamden Food and Clothing Bank reopened this week but with new policies due to COVID-19. Up to two families will be allowed in at one time up to 6 individuals and visits are limited to 30 minutes. Mask wearing is required and COVID-19 screening will be done before entry. As before, families can only … Read more
The Community Foundation of Otsego County is seeking proposals from nonprofits for its 2021 Awards Cycle. Up to $200,000 will be invested to build the capacity of the Otsego County nonprofit sector to address issues identified in the Foundation’s Community Survey. Foundation Board Chair Harry Levine says investing in the nonprofit sector, and expanding its … Read more
The Oneonta Department of Public Service is flushing water mains in the low service area weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flushing in these areas is expected to be completed by next Friday. During flushing, water users may experience a change in water color, pressure and/or loss of water. This is a common, temporary … Read more
The results are in from “Operation Hardhat”. the state’s speed enforcement campaign conducted in work zones. Officers were dressed as road workers to catch those not obeying the reduced speed limits. Nearly 450 tickets were issued statewide but the majority weren’t for speeding – most were for handheld device use violations. Aropund 10% of tickets … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health is partnering with local high schools to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students 16 and older, parents, staff and community members. There’s a clinic on May 11 at Cherry Valley Springfield Central School, a clinic May 13 at Richfield Springs Central School, one on May 17 at Schenevus Central … Read more