Higher Speed Limit Bill Introduced In State Senate

New York’s maximum speed limit could rise to 70 miles an hour if a bill introduced in the state Senate becomes law. The current maximum is 65 miles an hour and the increased limit bill is being reviewed by the Senate Transportation Committee.

Road Work Today On West St.

The City of Oneonta is doing repair work today at 24 West Street. This work will require a lane closure until 11:00am. Traffic will be stop and go to accommodate two way thru traffic. Road Work signs and flaggers will direct traffic and using alternate routes is recommended to avoid delays.

DCSO Host DCMO BOCES Tour

The Delaware County Sheriff’s office hosted the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES Security and Law Enforcement Senior Class and their Instructor for a tour of the County Public Safety Building. Of special interest was seeing the Delaware County 911 Center and the Delaware County Correctional Facility.

Fatal Fire In Deposit

A fire at a Deposit home last Saturday resulted in an individual’s death. The fire department was called to a Lumber Road home and reinforcements were called in with crews from 5 other departments responding. The home was a total loss. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

EV Charging Station Opens In Hancock

An open-access electric vehicle fast charging hub opened Tuesday at Hancock Town Hall. It has eight universal charging ports and eight Supercharger ports by Tesla for its EVs. The station and can accommodate EV pickup trucks. It also allows for parking and turnaround space.

RV Charging Station Opens In Hancock

An open-access electric vehicle fast charging hub opened Tuesday at Hancock Town Hall. It has eight universal charging ports and eight Supercharger ports by Tesla for its EVs. The station and can accommodate EV pickup trucks. It also allows for parking and turnaround space.

Fire Destroys Hartwick Home

A fire destroyed a home in Hartwick on Monday. Firefighters from a dozen companies respionded to the Back Alley Road home. Three people inside the house were all evacuated safely but three dogs died. Authorities say one of the evacuees and two firefighters were treated for minor smoke inhalation.

Walton Officer Cleared In 2021 Fatal Shooting

Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation announced a Walton police officer will not face charges in an October 2021 fatal shoting of Paul Weeden. He was shot when he refused to drop a gun he was pointing at the officer. The officer was not named in announcement.

CT Woman Charged In Schoharie County Investigation

A woman from Connecticut is charged in a State Police ID theft and larceny investigation in Schoharie County. Last May the woman opened a credit card im the victim’s name and also withdrew money from the victim’s bank account. She turned herself in last week.