An Oneonta man faces multiple felony charges for firing a gun during a dispute with another individual. Police say the man fired at the other person but they were not wounded. An investigation determined the man was a convicted felon who is not allowed to possess a gun. He is in jail without bond. Source: … Read more
The Raymond Corporation in Greene maked its 100th anniversary last week. The material handling products company held a large ceremony featuring a full tour of their updated lobby area. Founder George Raymond Sr.’s grandson Stephen Raymond was one of the speakers at the event. Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/46690612/raymond-corporation-celebrates-100-years-of-operation
The Chenango County Historical Society received a $1,000 donation from the Stewart’s Holiday Match program. Officials say the money will go to support activities designed to share local history with children and families. The Society is collaborating with other community organizations to develop additional program offerings. Source: Local News: CCHS Receives Funding from Stewart’s Holiday … Read more
The state is senting out this year’s School Tax Relief checks earlier than anticipated. According to the Washington Examiner the checks are being sent now instead of this fall. Eligible residents could see checks up to $1,050. Homeowner tax rebate credit checks are also being sent this month. Source: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/new-york-sends-rebates-early
What started as a man with a disabled vehicle in Pittsfield ends up with the man facing multiple charges. Police say an investigation determined the man from Morris forged and attempted to use a stolen check to pay for services. He also faces several moving violations in Pittsfield. Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/46679120/otsego-county-police-blotter
New York’s Climate Action Council extended the deadline to submit public comments on the Draft Scoping Plan to July 1. Visit the Climate Act website at climate.ny.gov where you can find the entire Draft Scoping Plan and background materials. You can send your comments through that site. Source https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/31afc64
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills on Monday to protect the rights of patients and empower reproductive healthcare providers. The 6 bills were passed in anticipation of a final decision by the Supreme Court on abortion access. A leaked draft opinion appeared to show the high court was repealing Roe v. Wade. Source: … Read more
Last Friday Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond joined Chief Frank Milazzo of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police for a patrol of the county in the department’s newest helicopter . The department has two helicopter units that provide a resource to partner law enforcement agencies. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/393386516167211
An Afton grain manufacturer is fined over $200,000 by the the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for allowing an untrained employee to enter a grain bin so a feed buildup that clogged a silo entry point could be cleared. The investigation at McDowell and Walker determined the employee could have been seriously injured. Source: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20220608-0
SUNY Oneonta announces the fall semester move-in dates. Freshmen who didn’t attend orientation in July move in August 24 while those who did attend move in August 25. Transfers move-in day is August 26 while returning students move in August 27 and 28. Source: Fall move-in dates