We begin today in Sidney, where DA Shawn Smith confirms an indictment against a man for a hate crime. 34 year old Donald Kern is accused of threatening and spitting on an black woman, who is also a Sidney resident. A statement from Smith says Kern threatened to “get a noose and hang” the woman. … Read more
The Parade of Lights returns this Saturday over in Norwich. It’s the 27th annual edition, starting at 6pm. Additionally, the parade route has been extended this year to accomodate for larger crowds that were seen last year, along with floats and groups that will march from NBT Bank to Cortland Street. Right now, the parade … Read more
Billboard Magazine has named SUNY Oneonta a so-called Top Music Business School. It’s the fourth consecutive year for the designation. SUNy Oneonta is among 42 colleges and universities nationwide that were selected for this year’s list. Joseph Pignato says the recognition reflects the many curricular and experiential learning opportunities offered by SUNY faculty, staff and … Read more
A Norwich woman has been arrested in Saratoga County, accused of forging a bank check to buy a nearly 60-thousand dollar SUV. 50 year old Joellyn Bedford cashed the check using a false name to buy the car, according to police. Then she tried to sell the car at a dealership in Otsego County. Bedford … Read more
The Cooperstown Farmers Museum holiday light show, Glimmer Nights, opens this Friday. From the day after Thanksgiving through December 30, the Farmers’ Museum will illuminate its grounds with a spectacular visual display, creating a new holiday tradition in the village of Cooperstown. Tours are self-guided on a path that winds through the museum’s Country Village, … Read more
Also on the crime beat, a Delhi man is behind bars for criminal contempt on Otsego County. Although details of the charge are not being disclosed publicly, 26 year old Jonathan Stein allegedly breached court protocol that could have threatened the well-being of others. That’s according to Sheriff Craig DuMond. DuMond said the arrest was … Read more
Four women have been arrested for an October 20th shoplifting incident at the Walmart store in Oneonta. Polcie say the women ran out of the store with a cart full of merchandise worth more than a thousand dollars. Polcie records show Shania Reynolds-Broyles, of North Bellmore, Nevaeh Moore, of Brooklyn, Miranda Cole, of Norwich, and … Read more
We continue to follow the plight of a local business that is trying to expand its operations. Owners of Cooperstown-based Stagecoach Coffee went before the Oneonta Planning Commission on Wednesday, asking for a zoning variance in order to transform a garage at their 31 Walnut Street location – into a bigger coffee shop.However, the plans … Read more
A new mascot has been chosen for students at Sidney Central Schools. After a contest, the most popular name chosen was The Sabres. The Sabres mascot was chosen from three finalists. Other nicknames were The Lions and The Rough Riders. The decision to switch mascots came after a state supreme court ruling last year that … Read more
More criminal charges have been filed involving a major drug bust in Sidney we first told you about last week. The Delaware County DA, Shawn Smith, announced Wednesday that 43 year old Misty Cintron and 50 year old Brandon Hendricks have been indicted for a total of 15 charges by a grand jury. The pair … Read more