Two leaders of an Otsego County company are in big trouble with the law. New York State COmptroller Tom DiNapoli said Monday that Phillip Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a scheme to steal over a million dollars from the Medicaid system by submitting false claims for transportation services. … Read more
Also in Chenango County, a man there is facing criminal charges after a young child he was supposed to be caring for – was seriously injured. Sheriff records show Chad Buyea was arrested after the 17 month-old child’s mother told authorities that she returned home to find the child had a severely cut lip. A … Read more
Norwich officials are working to clean up an eyesore in the community. Sheriff’s deputies and city officials confirmed on Friday that a large homeless encampment was discovered near where the bowling alley used to be in norwich’s South Plaza. The camp was recently abandoned due to flooding, leaving behind large piles of trash, tents, needles, … Read more
There is some disagreement over a proposal to spend about 160-thousand dollars for a studty on the Otsego County Jail. County Administrator Steve Wilson is asking for the approval of the expenditure, but Sheriff Richard Devlin has since said publicly that the study would be redundant, as he has already documented the needs and issues … Read more
The Chenango County Supervisors have apporived a measure to fund improvements to Cook Memorial Park in Greene. The county will work with the Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District for renovations. The Daily Star reports that park renovations would include building a new bathhouse larger than the current facility, which would include more showers. … Read more
Turning Point of Chenango County is holding a couple of community outreach events and NARCAN training at the Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich. The first event is this Friday from 1 to 3 and again on March 22nd, same time. You’ll learn about Turning Point’s peer support services, as well as other programs for people … Read more
A Delaware County woman has has avoided prison time, despite her second conviction for welfare fraud. Kellie Sanderson, of Walton, pleaded guilty to the charge back in January after she was accused of falsely reprting her income to obtain public assistance benefits that she was not entitled to. Sanderson has a previous conviction for welfare … Read more
The City of Norwich will hold a public meeting on a new flag design. The city’s flag committee has narrowed down 88 suggestions to eight finalists. Now, they’re asking for the community’s help in choosing a penant for the city. An online poll has been set up. You can find a link to that poll … Read more
There is NOT consensus regarding the sale of the 27 Market Street property in Oneonta. Last week, a town hall meeting was held and hundreds of people showed up to sound off. Sunday night, a group called Concerned Citizens of Oneonta held its own public meeting at Hartwick COllege’s Anderson Theater. Right now, the city … Read more
A barn fire in Edmeston has resulted in the death of four goats. Fire crews raced to the property at 5526 Highway 18 Saturday morning. When they arrived, they found the barn engulfed in flames. The Office of Emergency Services says the cause of the fire has been deemed accidental, but they did not elaborate.