3 area airports receive federal funding to help maintain operations after limited operations due to COVID-19. They are Albert S. Nader Regional Airport, Lt Warren Eaton Airport and Sidney Municipal Airport and each received $13,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration under the Department of Transportation. 12 airports across New York requiring urgent financial support.are sharing … Read more
State Police are looking for a man who attempted to rob the NBT Bank branch in Cherry Valley. It happened Monday afternoon and the man didn’t threaten or display a weapon. He’s described as white, 30 to 40 years old and between 5’5” – 5’7” tall. Witnesses saw a white sedan in the area but … Read more
A lost change purse ends up leading police to apprehend a woman on multiple felony charges. That purse was found at Speedway in Unadilla and officers found it had illegal drugs. An investigation led to a traffic stop where the woman identified as Savannaha Odum of New Lisbon was found to possess other drugs including … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a vaccination clinic on Thursday at the Meadows Office Complex on County Hwy 33 W in Cooperstown. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The registration form is up at otsegocounty.com. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Anyone currently eligible to receive the vaccine per state … Read more
Beginning today those over the age of 50 can get the COVID-19 vaccine. The expansion of eligibility comes as the state expects a major increase in its supply of the vaccine and if drugmaker AstraZeneca receives approval for its new COVID-19 vaccine the supply could go up even more. Officials said more than 103,000 doses … Read more
The City of Oneonta now has 7 new police officers – the largest class of new officers at one time in the city’s history. Mayor Gary Herzig administered the oath to the 6 men and 1 woman during an outdoor ceremony at Neahwa Park. Acting Police Chief Christopher Witzenberg remarked that this ceremony was “a … Read more
3 people are facing charges in connection with a copper pipe theft at a Unadilla restaurant. Police say Justin Cirigliano of Bainbridge along with Daniel Racquet and Brianna Wubbenhorst, both of Unadilla were spotted taking the pipes from the Unadilla House on Main St. and the 3 were apprehended during a traffic stop on I-88. … Read more
A Walton woman is apprehended for failing to appear in court earlier this month on felony charges. According to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Natasha Mason was indicted on Mar. 4 but never showed up for arraignment. The judge issued a bench warrant and Mason was picked up last Tuesday. After arraignment Mason was booked … Read more
With the recent release of the $1400 Economic Impact Payments, Delaware County Sheriff Craig S. DuMond urges residents to be aware of the endless scams through phone calls, text messages, email and other electronic means, including fraudulent websites. DuMond says although the scams often tend to target the elderly and those facing financial hardship, anyone … Read more
The City of Oneonta will be upgrading the drainage system on Richmond Ave. starting today and wrapping up by the end of the day Thursday. Work will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Richmond Ave north of Bronk St will be closed to local traffic only so plan extra time to take an alternate … Read more