Deposit Man Sentenced For Choking Woman

A man from Deposit charged with choking a woman in a domestic dispute takes a plea deal. Prosecutors say Robert C. Grice was sentenced to a year of p;robation but if he violates an order of protection that will become a year in jail.

Oneonta Pick-Me-Up Is April 21 Through 23

Oneonta’s city-wide spring pick-me-up event is Earth Day weekend, April 21 through 23. Bags and Gloves are provided while supply lasts. Bags of collected litter can be dropped off at 56 Center Street, between Ford and Elm.

\2 Die In Norwich Drug Overdoses

6 drug overdoses in Norwich over a 24-hour period leave 2 people dead. The Evening Sun reports the overdoses occurred at residences on East Main and Walnut Streets. The other 4 individuals were taken to emergency rooms.

Teens Killed In Butternuts Crash

2 teenagers are killed in a town of Butternuts crash last Friday. Police say it happened at the intersection of State Route 51 and Flatiron Road as the teens were fleeing from an attempted traffic stop on State Route 8 in the Town of Guilford.

NYRx Program Unveiled For Medicaid Recipients

New York has a new program to expand access for Medicaid recipients to the medications they need. NYRx opens access to over 5,000 pharmacies across the state, as well as establishes a comprehensive list of generic and brand-name medications covered.

Water Main Flushing Continues In Oneonta

The Oneonta Department of Public Service continues to flush water mains in the high service area. During flushing, water users may experience a change in water color or pressure. Run cold water faucets to clear up any discoloring.

Bassett & Helios Hold Presentation On Advance Dire4ctives

Bassett Healthcare & Helios Care are partnering to bring Author Sallie Tisdale for a town hall event Thursday at 6:00 PM at the Bassett Medical Center’s Clark Auditorium. Tisdale will be talking about advance directives including a Health Care Proxy or a Living Will.

Still No State Budget; Temporary Measure Passed

State lawmakers pass a temporary spending measure to insure the state meets its obligations while negotiations continue on a new state budget. The measure funds the state government until the day after Easter. The budget deadline was Monday.