The Village of Cooperstown shows its solidarity with Ukraine by raising that country’s flag over the entrance of Village Hall. According to All Otsego the Board of Trustees approved the flag display and it was raised last Friday by a woman whose brother-in-law serves in the Ukrainian reserves. Source: Village raises Ukrainian flag in solidarity
This Wednesday the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will appear at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta for a free concert at 7:00 p.m. According to All Otsego the concert entitled “Songs From The Heart” celebrates “romance, service and America”. Source: https://www.allotsego.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/March-16-300×388.jpg
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips to catch the suspect in a March 1 Town of Greene larceny. Investigators say an Arctic Cat 4-wheeler was stolen. It is green with a brush guard. If you’ve seen the vehicle or know who took it call the Sheriff’s Office. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/posts/329377109217522
The Village of Cobleskill receives over $2 million in short-term, interest-free financing and a $747,250 grant for wastewater treatment plant and collection system improvements. The money comes from the state’s Clean Water Project Fund and the Cobelskill project is one of 19 statewide to receeive funding. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-725-million-fund-water-infrastructure-projects
Coulld former governor Andrew Cuomo get his old job back? A poll by The Hill and Emerson College found that if Cuomo were to run to Governor he’d trail front-runner Gov. Kathy Hochul 37% to 33%. With Cuomo out the poll found Hochul is practically guaranteed the Democratic nomination. Source: Hochul, Cuomo neck and neck … Read more
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday and the Firefighters Association of the State of New York says check your smoke detectors when you change your clocks. Replace the Detector’s batteries and for ones with sealed batteries check the expiration date. Over 50 people died in fires statewide so far this year. Source: https://www.wbng.com/2022/03/10/fire-officials-change-your-clocks-check-your-smoke-alarms/
The Deposit man appealing his attempted first-degree murder conviction for shooting a State Trooper is denied bail while his case is being heard. Prosecutors say Scott Mawhiney opened fire when the trooper arrived to investigate a domestic abuse call. Mawhiney received a 30-year sentence. Source: https://www.wbng.com/2022/03/10/man-sentenced-attempted-murder-trooper-denied-bail/
The DMV announced changes to driver license and ID cards. Text and images are now embossed plus the embedded chip is now exposed. Photos will now show the individual’s birth month and year when viewed at an angle. The new cards began being issued on Thursday. Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/46043432/dmv-offers-upgraded-security-features-to-drivers-licenses
Ground is to be broken soon on a new sports complex in Richfield Springs. According to All Otsego the town received a $160,000 state grant for the project near Lake St. and Cemetery Road. Officials hope to have the complex completed in time for the fall soccer season. Source: https://www.allotsego.com/181117-2/
The City of Oneonta is repairing a section of storm sewer pipe on Richmond Ave today. Richmond Ave will be closed from Chestnut St to Bronk St. Work is to wrap up by 3:30 p.m. Officials saty to use caution and obey all temporary traffic control devices. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9301409/