Non-profit organizations in Otsego, Chenango and Delaware Counties are sharing in more than a quarter-million dollars of grants awarded by the Community Foundation For South Central New York. Grants ranged from $550 to $20,000 for projects and programs from arts and cultural organizations, child care centers, libraries, emergency services, Habitat for Humanity, animal welfare agencies … Read more
An Arkville man who’s already in jail now faces a new felony charge for violation a protection order brought by a domestic violence victim. Police say Israel Rivera is serving a criminal contempt sentence and mailed correspondence to the victim in violation of the order not to contact that individual. Rivera was arraigned via teleconference … Read more
Otsego County Sheriff Richard Devlin issued a unit citation to the department’s Corrections Division for their outstanding service during COVID-19. The citation states the dividion displayed character, professionalism and competence while engaging in a multitude of critical activities in support of health and safety measures in keeping with the highest traditions of law enforcement service. … Read more
The Chenango County Health Department is encouraging residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine and officials say there’s more vaccine supply than there are people signing up for appointments. Around 40% of county residents have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine. There is a clinic on Thursday at the South Plaza – old Label … Read more
The Town of Bovina is reunited with its first ever fire truck. The 1948 GMC designated Truck 531 was in service until 1987 when it was sold to a South Kortright man who removed the body and used it on his farm. The body was put in the field and the truck was parked until … Read more
The New York State Fair is back for 2021 but it will look a lot different due to COVID-19. Daily admission is planned to be limited to approximately 50% of capacity in the areas available for attendees to allow for social distancing. Other changes including asking those buying food and drinks will be asked to … Read more
State Senator Peter Oberacker joined with other Senate Republicans in calling for any future opioid settlement funds to be put into a dedicated account to improve and expand treatment and recovery services for New Yorkers struggling with addiction. Oberacker says the state budget puts that money into the general fund instead of earmarking it for … Read more
3 SUNY Delhi students received the prestigious 2021 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. The awards given to Demeire Banks-Price, Seth Bywater, and Sarah Krzyston honor them for demonstrating their integration of academic excellence with other aspects of their lives, such as leadership, campus involvement, athletics, career achievement, community service, or creative and performing arts. Demiere … Read more
New York is offering grants to municipalities for purchase or lease of zero-emission vehicles for fleet use along with installing public charging stations. Up to $300,000 in rebates are available for municipalities that purchase or lease for a minimum of 36 months. Up to $500,000 is available for municipalities to install hydrogen filling station components … Read more
A 19-year old Norwich man is facing charges from an investigation into a stolen handgun. Police say Tyler Wood was arrested for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Criminal Possession of a Firearm after Wood was found to possess the stolen weapon. An additionl charge for Criminal Possession of a Weapon was filed around 10 … Read more