2 people are injured after a fire completely destroyed a home in Hartwick on Thursday. It happened on Earls Road and part of Route 205 was shut down for a period of time. 3 dogs perished in the blaze. The fire’s cause is being investigated. Source: https://www.wktv.com/news/house-destroyed-by-fire-in-hartwick/article_f99a7748-c1c9-11ec-ba96-af701f2adfd4.html
The Unadilla Drive-In will be opening next month now that the State Highway 7 business has a new owner. According to a social media post the sales agreement was recently finalized. It was put up for sale in March. Source: https://www.facebook.com/unadilladrivein/posts/8062077857151063
The Town of Middleburgh extends its moratorium on large-scale wind power projects through this July. According to the Times-Journal lawmakers may vote next month on making the moratorium permanent. The extension was approved after a public hearing last week. Source: https://cobleskilltimesjournal.com/article.asp?id=105895
State Senator Peter Oberacker gets support for his re-election bid from Unite NY, a non-partisan political organization which announced it will circulate petitions for him to run on an additional line in the November election. The group said Oberacker is a strong advocate for lower taxes, less government, and new economic ideas. Source: Press release
A Delaware County Sherriff’s deputy is recognized for rescuing a man who was suffering a stroke. Deputy Samantha Acuna responded to a welfare check call and rendered first aid. Acuna received the Sheriff’s Superstar Award from Sheriff Craig DuMond who said her actions likely saved the man’s life. Source: Press release
The Susquehanna SPCA is rehoming a dog with a rare medical condition. “Louie” is a 4-year-old English bull terrier and Rottweiler mix who suffers from ‘double muscling,’ which causes him to walk stiffly and makes it difficult for him to open his mouth. Call the shelter if you can give him a forever home. Source: … Read more
The deadline is approaching to apply for the City of Oneonta’s latest round of microenterprise grants. .Eligible businesses must have 5 or fewer employees and owners, and create jobs for persons meeting low-to-moderate income limits. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28. Source: https://www.oneonta.ny.us/departments/community-development/2022-microenterprise-grant/
Timothy Hogues is nominated to serve as the Commissioner and President of the State Civil Service Commission. He most recently served as a Personnel Commissioner for Erie County. The Commission adopts and modifies rules governing a wide range of State civil service matters. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-timothy-hogues-will-be-nominated-commissioner-and-president-state
The Delaware County Economic Development Office’s Tourism Grant Program provided a $25,000 capital improvement grant and the Catskill Watershed Corporation has contributed $30,000 for reserve funding to the Friends of Bramley Mountain Fire Tower for rehabilitating the structure. $60,000 had been previously raised for the tower construction. Source: Bramley Mountain Fire Tower receives major funding
A Charlottevile retailer is cited for selling tobacco products to a purchaser under the age of 21. According to the Schoharie County Department of Health the store also sold vaping products with nicotine which is also a violation of the New York State Public Health Law. Source: https://www.facebook.com/SchoharieDOH/posts/351024907051583