Sidney Man Charged With Animal Abandonment

A Sidney man faces charges following an investigation into reports of an abandoned dog. The dog was found abandoned back in Feburary and the Delaware Valley Humane Society tried to find the owner with no luck. After an investigation, 30-year old Cachet Fernandez was charged with abandonment of animals. Cachet was released on an appearance … Read more

Standoff Monday In Norwich Ended Without Incident, Injury

A tense situation unfolded Monday in Norwich, where a shotgun slug was fired through the floor of one apartment and into another below it, endangering the couple residing there. According to the Evening Sun, the incident occurred just before 4pm at an apartment building at 90 East Main Street. Police say they ended up having … Read more

Otsego County Correctional Officer Exam

Your opportunity to become a correctional officer in Otsego County as the county holds an open competitive training and experience exmaination. Among the requirements, fraduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, possessing a New York state driver’s license and completion of a background investigation, among other criteria. Find out more … Read more

Mental Health Training From Chenango Health Network

Chenango Health Network will be hosting another free, virtual mental health first aid training open to anyone 18 years and older. The Evening Sun reports the training will take place over two Zoom sessions from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 23. Two hours of pre-course work must be … Read more

Man Charged With Sexual Conduct Against A Child

A former Franklin resident is arraigned in Delaware County court on charges related to sexual conduct against a child. 48 year old John J. Jaromack Jr is indicted on making sexual contact with a child under 13 and a child under the age of 11. If convicted, the defendant faces a potential maximum sentence of … Read more

SUNY Oneonta Faculty Members Honored

Three SUNY Oneonta faculty members were honored for academic excellence at the annual Susan Sutton Smith Lecture and Award Reception. Associate Professor of Music Adam Kent is the 2022-2023 winner of the Susan Sutton Smith Faculty Prize for Academic Excellence. Two additional faculty members were recognized at the event. Department of Communication and Media faculty … Read more

Juvenile Facing Charges In Domestic Dispute

A juvenile is facing an Endangering the Welfare of a Child charge following a domestic dispute in the Town of Harpersfield. Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the incident back on April 7th and determined that a child had been exposed to an unsafe environment during a physical fight. The juvenile, who has not been … Read more

Fundraiser For Schoharie Pack 4 and Troop 4

On April 28, head over to 284 Main Street in Schoharie for a BBQ dinner fundraiser hosted by Schoharie Pack 4 & Troop 4. Dinners from BBQ Delights will be served at 4:30 p.m. until they are sold out. Patrons can choose between a $14 BBQ chicken dinner and a $16 BBQ rib dinner. All … Read more

Tuesday Road Work In Oneonta

Beginning Tuesday, at approximately 9:00am, a City hired contractor in Oneonta will be performing repairs to a manhole near #7 Weidman Place. This work is expected to take most of the day and through traffic on Weidman Place will not be available. Local traffic access will only be along each end of the street and … Read more

Submissions Sought For Summer Art Invitational

Fenimore Art Museum is currently accepting artist submissions for its annual juried summer art invitational, Art by the Lake, taking place Saturday, August 12. Painters, photographers, and sculptors are invited to submit their work. The Scoharie News reports selected artists will have the opportunity to display, demonstrate, and sell their art during the event. Awards … Read more