The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties receives a $50,000 donation from the New York Central Mutual Foundation to support its mission to improve the quality of life in the areas of income, education, and health. NYCM employees contributed more than $2,000 to the donation.
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.
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.
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.
Bassett Healthcare Network is looking at a possible partnership with the Oneonta Family YMCA to keep FoxCare Fitness open. Bassett announced they’d be closing the facility at the end of May. Bassett and the YMCA are also looking into other collaborative projects and initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
Nominations are still being accepted for the Oneonta Inclusive Business Award. It is a joint initiative of SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College aimed at fostering partnerships between area businesses, organizations, and the two institutions. Nominations are due by March 17.
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.