The state legislature approves a packages of bills tightening gun laws. They include raising the age to 21 for buying a semiautomatic rifle and modifying the state’s red flag laws which allows for guns to be taken away from those with a mental illness. Source:
Visitation at the Chenango County Correctional Facility is suspended due to the increased threat of COVID-19 in the area. Jail officials say the situation will be closely monitored, and inmate visitation will resume as soon as possible. The public is being thanked for their understanding and patience. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/posts/382219953933237
State Police conducted an underage drinking detail in Otsego and Chenango counties and of the 11 businesses checked 1 in Smithville Flats was in violation. During the detail retail establishments are checked using a trooper in plain clothes and one or several underaged operatives who cannot lie about their age. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/one-arrest-made-in-underage-drinking-detail.htm
The west part of the Neahwa Park ‘Mill Race Trail’ is currently closed due to a pathway construction project. Eventually this project will impact the east section of this trail as well. Later this month the project will also close the trail leading to Neahwa’s gate onto Lettis Highway. Source: https://www.facebook.com/oneontarec/posts/10160020350964420
The driver of a SUV killed Wednesday after colliding head-on with a bus in the town of Davenport is identified as Diane Blevins of Stamford. State Police say a bus passenger from Hartwick was injured. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/troopers-investigate-fatal-crash-in-delaware-county.htm
A Roseboom man faces multiple felony charges from a sexual abuse of a minor investigation. According to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office the abuse happened in the towns of Milford, Cherry Valley, and Roseboom over a 5-year period. The man was taken into custody on Thursday. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/358188383075518
The Community Foundation of Otsego County announces the creation of the Cooperstown Food Pantry Fund. It will assist the pantry with investment management, accepting gifts from supporters, and monitoring investment activities. The Pantry has been in operaion for 45 years. Source: New Cooperstown Food Pantry Fund
The Susquehanna SPCA and the Rotary Club of Cooperstown are holding the “Ultimutt Dog Show” on June 18. According to All Otsego the show will have multiple classes and one entry will be chosen Best in Show. Register by June 10 at sqspca.org. Source: ‘Ultimutt’ dog show on tap
A dog is killed in a fire at a High St. residence in Oneonta. According to Assistant Fire Chief Timothy J. Foster it happened last Saturday and reinforcements were called in from 5 other companies. The fire was under control in just under an hour. The fire’s cause is under investigation. Source: Press release
The Huntington Memorial Library receives a $5,000 grant to digitize its collection of Oneonta city directories and Oneonta City School District High School yearbooks. The grant from the South Central Regional Library Council will help expand public access to the content while reducing wear and tear on the physical books. Source: Press release