A juvenile is fcing charges from an incident at an Otsego County school. The Sheriff’s office says the juvenile subjected another student to unwanted physical contact in a bathroom at the school. The Otsego County Child Advocacy Center assisted in the investigation.
Students of Walton’s Townsend Elementary School helped United Health Services Delaware Valley Hospital again this year with the Pennies From Heaven fundraiser. Nearly 825 lb of pennies were collected resulting in $1,500 donated to DVH. This is the 25th year of the fundraiser.
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is hiring employees for the summer recreational season. Individuals looking for seasonal summer employment and who enjoy the outdoors are encouraged to learn more. All applicants must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Visit dec.ny.gov for more information.
Bassett Healthcare Network President & CEO Dr. Tommy Ibrahim is named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “80 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know 2023”. The editors say the executives featured on this list put their heart and soul into ensuring their communities have access to the best healthcare services possible.
A mn from the town of North Norwich is charged with stealing over $130,000 from an elderly individual over a 7-year period. Police say an investigation began last year when a report was filed with the Chenango County Department of Social Services. The suspect is free on his own recognizance.
A Chenango County grand jury indicts a man in a string of commercial break-ins in downtown Sherburne last year. According to the Evening Sun the man stole small amounts of money from each victim and did much more in property damage. The man was arraigned then jailed with no bail.
The Chenango County Traffic Safety Board launched its 2023 Poster Contest sponsored by NBT Insurance to raise awareness about Impaired Driving. There will be three winners from the Primary school, Middle school and High school categories. Entry deadline is March 31.
A man is charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Sexual Misconduct from a Delaware County Sheriff’s investigation into a Town of Hancock incident. Deputies determined a a 19-year-old man was having sex with a 15-year-old girl at his home. The man is free pending a future court date.
Hartwick College offers five new computer-based minors to its academic programs. Students can now add a minor in game development, cybersecurity, data analysis, web design or digital marketing. Course work will be hybrid, with on-campus offerings as well. Visit hartwick.edu for details.
The Village of Schoharie now offers free wi-fi internet access. It provides open internet access to more than 400 households and 800 residents with the majority being low-to-moderate income. The project was funded by NYS Homes and Community Renewal.