Travelers returning to New York after April 1 will no longer need to go into a 14-day quarantine. Symptoms still need to be monitored for a 14-day period. The quarantine order will remain in effect for international travelers. All travelers are still required to to fill out the Traveler Health Form. Individuals who travel should … Read more
This year’s St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser to benefit childhood cancer research was held virtually in Norwich on Saturday. More than 24 participants shaved their heads to help the Foundation reach their goal of $30,000 in time for Saturday’s event. The Foundation is a volunteer-powered charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any … Read more
The Susquehanna SPCA announceds it is selling its current location to the Montezuma Winery & Hidden Marsh Distillery of Seneca Falls. All Otsego reports the winery which came about from a honey production company will operate a tasting room in the shelter’s current thrift shop space. Montezuma’s primary products are fruit and honey wines but … Read more
Two teenagers face felony charges from an investigation into a deliberately-set fire in January at a Walton home. Police say the investigation found a 17-year-old girl intentionally damaged a vehicle and that juvenile along with another 17-year-old girl started a fire in the home’s garage. Both juveniles who are from Walton were charged with arson … Read more
7 New Oneonta Police Department Officers are set to take their oath on Wednesday. According to All Otsego the six men and one woman will be sworn in by Mayor Gary Herzig in an open-air ceremony at Neahwa Park. Each officer’s starting salary is $40,000 as required under the Police Benevolent Association’s contract with City … Read more
On Sunday Daylight Saving Time begins and we set the clocks forward by one hour Area fire officials say to check the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home at the same time. According to the National Fire Protection Association, almost three of every five home fire deaths happened in homes without working smoke … Read more
The Otsego County Conservation Association is offering a course to help middle school teachers create innovative and exciting lessons about local watersheds. It includes a mix of online lessons, hands-on field experiences and independent work The institute will begin on July 22 and is aimed at teachers in the New York portion of the Chesapeake … Read more
UHS Delaware Valley Hospital reopens inpatient visitation as of today. Patients are only allowed one visitor at a time and must be 18 and older. Visiting hours are between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. along with 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. All visitors need to comply with State Department of Health regulations and will be … Read more
A police pursuit on Thursday that started in Norwich and ended in Bainbridge results in a man facing felony charges. Police say they tried to stop Aaron Wickham of Norwich who was riding a motorcycle and committed several moving violations. The pursuit ended with Wickham crashing his motorcycle and he refused medical treatment. A search … Read more
The state’s burn ban starts next Tuesday and runs until May 14 to help prevent the spread of wildfires. Residential brush burning is banned and according to state officials violators could be fined $500 for a first-time offense. The ban was enacted in 2009 and according to the Department of Environmental Conservation there’s been over … Read more