A fight between a couple in the village of Hobart results in a woman facing charges. Police separated the couple and after conducting interviews charged her with criminal mischief. She is due in court at a later date.
Citry of Oneonta Deopartment of Public Works crews are conducting emergency water main repair work today. That means there will be no water service on Draper St and points east to Park St – all NORTH of Main St.
State Senator Peter Oberacker joined members of the Senate Republican Conference to advocate for their plan to create a more free New York State. The plan includes standing up for New Yorkers’ constitutional rights, doing away with excessive government overreach, and increasing accountability and transparency.
Oneonta Community Health Center announces the receipt of grants from several organizations to cointinue its mission of being the only no-cost healthcare provider in Otsego County. Their goal has been to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare.
The Delhi Police Benevolent Association announces its endorsement of Acting District Attorney Shawn Smith for Delaware County District Attorney. The endorsement praised Smith for supporting law enforcement throughout his years in the District Attorney’s Office.
February unemployment in Otsego County dropped to 4.4% from the January rate of 5.1%. Chenango County’s rate is down to 4.1% from 4.3% and in Delaware County it’s down to 4.5% from 5.1%. The state unemployment is 4.2% which is unchanged.
SUNY Cobleskill names Anna Miarka-Grzelak as vice president for strategic enrollment and innovation. This is a new position and she will oversee the college’s Admissions, Marketing, and Student Financial Services divisions while working closely with faculty to prepare the next generation of agriculture and technology leaders.
The spring “Coffee with the Chiefs” event in Norwich is Saturday April 15 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Norwich McDonald’s. New Norwich Police Chief Reuben Roach and Norwich Fire Department Chief Jan Papelino will be on hand.
New York’s acting health commissioner is nominated to get the job permanently. Dr. James V. McDonald became Acting Commissioner on January 1 after Dr. Mary Bassett resigned to return to Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and GrowthWheel, a Delaware County based business are partnering to deliver online resources that will help businesses grow. Through the Delaware County Chamber Academy, users can access on-demand courses covering essential entrepreneur skills. Visit delawarecounnty.org for details.