The Community Foundation of Otsego County is accepting applications for its 2023 Awards Cycle. All Otsego reports a total of $150,000 will be allocated in 3 award categories. The first-round closes June 15. Visit cfotsego.org for more information.
A Town of Exeter man is charged for falsely reporting a vehicle theft. The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation began after the call came in earlier this month. The man was booked then released on his own recognizance.
Delhi Police arrested a man from Walton for Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Auto Stripping and Making a False Written Statement. The man was taken into custody on March 10 and booked with a Delhi Town Court appearance set for a later date.
New York has a new online screening tool for parents to determine their eligibility for financial support from the state’s Child Care Assistance Program for low or no-cost child care. The tool is aimed at accelerating and streamlining the application process. Visit ocfs.ny.gov for details.
Delaware County’s acting District Attorney announces he will run for the permanent position this November. Shawn Smith became the acting DA when former DA John Hubbard became county court judge at the beginning of the year. He’s seeking the Republican nomination and is endorsed by the Conservative Party.
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society holds an online presentation on Friday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. featuring Dr. Roger Masse who will discuss young forest birds and young forest management. This program is free to attend, but registration is required. Visit doas.us to register.
New York’s Maple Weekends events and activities take place March 18-19 and 25-26. The state’s maple producers experienced a record-breaking year in 2022, producing 845,000 gallons of maple syrup. New York State continues to rank second in the nation in maple production.
There’s been 45 residential fire deaths in New York so far this year and officials say that’s the most in the country. In 2017, 2018, and 2019, New York was number one in the nation in fire deaths. Last year 144 New Yorkers died in residential fires.
A woman from Margaretville is charged from a Delaware County Sheriff’s Office domestic dispute investigation that found she threatened the victim both in person and via telephone. The court also granted an order of protection on behal;f of the victim.
The Otsego County Sheriff Police Benevolent Association is accepting applications for its 2023 Scholarship Awards. Applicants need to be a county resident and application deadline is May 12. Get details at the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.