The Wolf Mountain Nature Center in Chenango County has scheudled their 17th annual “Honoring the Spirit of the Wolf” fundraiser for Sunday, October 8th. The Wolf Mountain Nature Center is a must-visit for anyone interested in nature or wildlife, spanning 64 acres. It is home to over 20 animals, including wolves, coyotes and arctic foxes. … Read more
A Delaware County woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular assault and aggravated DWI in February. The crimes happened in the Village of Sidney, where police said 32 year old Courtni Baker struck a 14 year old girl with her car as the girl was walking home from school. A judge ordered … Read more
Hartwick College is announcing it’s fall and spring visiting writer series. A collection of four talented and versatile writers will soon entertain the Hartwick College community with selected readings from their work. The series kicks off on October 11th with Shena McAuliffe, author of We Are A teeming Wilderness: STories. Professor Robert Bensen will wrap … Read more
A reminder that the Northeast Classic Car Museum is selling tickets for a drawing to win a 1967 red Ford Mustang convertible. The drawing will be held at 9:30 am on Wednesday, October 11, in the Lobby of the Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich, You do not need to be present to win.
A Palatine Bridge farm has been awarded the 2023 New York Agricultural Environmental Management Conservation Award. Dygert Farms was nominated for their efforts to protect the environment around them. On Sunday, State Ag Commissioner Richard Ball recognized Dygert Farms at their property during a celebration honoring the farm’s 300th anniversary. Robby and Shannon Dygert own … Read more
A Delaware County man has been sentenced to probation after he was caught selling illegal drugs to an undercover police informant. Jacoyia Byrne was initially charged with criminal psosession of a controlled substance after his arrest in Delhi. His probation term will last three years. He pleaded guilty to the charge in order to avoid … Read more
The town of Laurens has granted a special use permit to the New York Cannabis Arts and Music Festival. This will be the first-of-it’s kind event in Otsego County, lasting three days October 13th through 15th. Attendees will be able to sample growers products, meet the growers in person, and vote for the products of … Read more
The City of the Hills Festival is being called a big success, with thousands of people attending events this past weekend in downtown Oneonta. The event was sponsored by Community Arts Network and expanded into two days this year, featuring a downtown art walk, vendor booths, live music, and a beer garden, among other things. … Read more
Hartwick College is launching a new Institute for Public Service, coinciding with National Voter Registration Day. The purpose of the nonprofit and non-partisan institute will be to educate and inspire students to become the next generation of public servants. The Instotute says it will sponsor edebates involving candidates for Otsego County Representatives and Otsego County … Read more
A 66 year old Richmondville woman was jailed last week after police say her blood alcohol content was three times the legal limit to drive. The woman was pulled over on Tuesday, and blew a .24 BAC. The legal limit to drive in the Empire State is .08. A statement from state police says Brenda … Read more