A Davenport man has been arrested for a 2022 larceny case out of Harpersfield. DA Shawn Smith says 48 year old Justin Valk appeared in court Monday, pleading guilty to second degree burglary. A jur trial as scheduled to begin today before Valk decided to change his plea. The prosecutor alleged that Valk traveled to … Read more
The Oneonta Common Council has scheduled a speciall-called meeting for Monday, March 18th at 6pm. The meeting will be held in the regular council chambers. The public agenda for this meeting says the council will discuss strategic planning with city staff members. On Wednesday, City Administrator Greg Mattice said the meeting’s purpose is not to … Read more
The Chenango County Health Department is reporting a rabies case within a raccoon. The positive test result came back on Tuesday from a raccoon that was found on Tamarac Road in the town of Preston. The animal was tested at the state’s Wadsworth Lab. As a reminder, you are urged never to disturb wildlife or … Read more
Tourism leaders have chosen a name for a new water trail designed to attract visitors to areas along the Chemung and Susquehanna Rivers. The water trail spans from Cooperstown to Corning, and aims to bring environmental stewardship and economic growth to the riverfront and nearby communities. The New York Susquehanna Basin Water Trail will also … Read more
Applications are being accepted for a couple of popular craft events in Richfield Springs. The 43rd annual Firnedship Craft Festival will be held on Saturday, June 8th in Spring Park, while thw 4th annual Fall Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, October 5th at the Cullen Pumpkin, 587 Cullen Road. Both events are sponsored … Read more
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