Chenango County Creates Hoimetown Heroes Program

Chenango County is launching a “Hometown Heroes” program which will honor veterans with banners displayed in downtown Norwich. According to the Evening Sun the banners will include their name, branch of service, and photo on the front and back. Deadline to order a banner is April 12.

DEC Announces 2023 I BIRD NY Challenge

The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the start of the 2023 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities. The challenge awards participants who finish the program with a commemorative I BIRD NY Challenge patch and the chance to win birding equipment.

Hartwick Man Sentenced For Child Sex Abuse

It’s 20 years in jail for a Hartwick man convicted of sexually abusing an 8-year-old. Accoring to the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office Joshua R. Condon will also be on 10 years of post-release supervision plus a full order of protection was ordered for the victim until they turn 18.

Molinaro Accepting Entries For Congressional Art Contest

19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro announced his office is accepting entries from high school students for the annual Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition. Artwork must be submitted with a completed copy of the competition release form no later than Monday, April 10.

Richmondville Man Charged In DV Incident

A man from Richmondville is facing multiple charges from a State Police domestic dispute investigation. Troopers say the man got into an altercation with the victim causing non-life-threatening injuries, broke a cell phone to prevent them from calling 911, and threatened the victim with scissors.

Karcher Named DCSO Corporal

Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced Deputy Kyle Karcher is named to the position of Corporal. Corporal Karcher is a 9-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, having joined in 2014 as a lateral transfer from the Village of Sidney Police Department.

DEC Restocking Area Waterways

The State Department of Environmental Conservation is restocking area waterways in advance of trout season beginning April 1. Officials say they have two different-sized trout, that are raised in DEC hatcheries. The DEC stocks fish up through the month of September.