Sidney Man Accused of Trafficking Fentanyl & Methamphetamine

A Sidney man was indicted Thursday by a Delaware County grand jury for six counts of drug trafficking charges. Charles Walsh is accused of dealing in fentanyl throughout the region, as well as methamphetamine. He is also accused of possessing paraphernalia used in packaging, manufacturing, and distrbuting the drugs. If convicted, Walsh will face up … Read more

Oneonta Seeks Proposals For Theater Roof Replacement

After securing the funding in 2022, the city of Oneonta is moving forward with plans to replace the roof of the historic Oneonta Theater downtown. The city will use about a half million dollars from the New York Main Street program for the next phase of getting the theater open. It’s been closed since 2017 … Read more

Pittsfield Man Arrested For Two Assaults

A 23 year old Otsego County man has been arrested for two serious crimes. Lucien Decker, of Pittsfield, was jailed Monday after police say he struck another man in the head with a lead pipe after an argument in Morris in April of 2022. Decker is then accused of fleeing the state. During the investigation, … Read more

Public Meeting On Market St. Development Gets Testy

Tuesdays public meeting on Rehabilitation Support Service’s proposal to develop 27 Market Street drew more than 200 people, some who turned rather testy. The event was held at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in order to accomodate the expected crowd. Plans call for the property to be redeveloped into a mixed-use concept. However, some people … Read more

Delaware County Seeks Opioid Crisis Rehab Proposals

The Delaware County Opioid Settlement COmmittee is seeking proposals to address the opioid crisis and related mental health and substance abuse issues. They’re hoping to help residents affected by the crisis. Proposals can be sent to the Delaware County Opioid Settlement Committee, in care of Carolyn Whiteside. Both parts of the application should be completed. … Read more

Disturbing Animal Cruelty Case Discovered In Laurens

A disturbing story out of Laurens, where authorities say they’re investigating a dog abandonment case. Deputies arrived to the property and found deplorable conditions and the carcasses of five dogs that were stuffed into garbage bags. Four other dogs were found alive and are now in the control of the Susquehanna SPCA. A spokesperson said … Read more

SUNY Oneonta Online Education Program Receives Accolades

SUNY Oneonta’s graduate programs in Literacy Education and Educational Technology are receiving some accolades. US News and World Report has ranked the school’s programs in the top 100 in the nation. The achievement announced last week in a report for Best Online Masters in Education Programs. US News and World Report cited many factors, including … Read more

Delhi Shooting Range To Finally Get Restroom

Leftover federal pandemic relief funding will be used in Delhi to build new restrooms at the shooting range classroom. Retired Polcie Captain James Small, the village’s firearms instructor, says the range is forced to use a portable bathroom in the summer, with nothing available in the winter. Because of this, the state will not certify … Read more

Norwich Police Seize 7 Bricks of Fentanyl During Arrest

Norwich Police have arrested a wanted man after finding him with a significant quantity of drugs. During the takedown of 29 year old Austin Hutchins at the Grand Union parking lot, Norwich police said they discovered seven bricks of heroin laced with fentanyl, estimating it would be sold as individual doses. Small envelopes contained two … Read more