On August 3, 2023, New York State Police at Ithaca and members of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to a crash involving one car and two motorcycles on Millard Hill Road in the town of Newfield. A preliminary investigation at the scene revealed that at approximately 8:55 p.m., two Harley Davidson motorcycles were traveling … Read more
According to the Evening Sun, Richard Michael Cobb, who had retired from the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office in 2018 after 20 years of service, died unexpectedly on July 30 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. He was 53. To many working at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, they remember Cobb as not only a colleague but also … Read more
According to the Evening Sun, the City of Norwich Common Council met Tuesday and discussed making changes to the city’s no smoking policy, to include a ban on vaping and smoking cannabis in city parks. City of Norwich Youth Bureau Director Anthony Testani said he realized the need for a policy update after a few … Read more
On August 2, 2023, shortly before 7:00 p.m., New York State Police at Margaretville were dispatched by Delaware County 911 to a report of two pedestrians struck by a vehicle on New Kingston Road in the town of Middletown. It was also reported that the vehicle did not stop. A preliminary investigation revealed that John … Read more
According to the Evening Sun, a group of Chenango County residents will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record for “Largest High Chair” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 5 at Hidden Springs Brewhouse, located at 170 County Road 31 in Norwich The event, which has been named “Chair-ry Fest,” is free and open … Read more
According to the Evening Sun, following an investigation into the sale of alcohol and tobacco to underage residents, the Norwich Police Department (NPD) arrested the store owner and another worker of the A&R Smoke Shop on North Broad Street in the City of Norwich around 10:30 a.m. on August 2. https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2023-08-03/38743/Norwich-Smoke-Shop-owner-and-employee-arrested-for-sales-to-minors
According to the Evening Sun, New York State is home to about 450 species of native bees, yet when asked, most people only know about honeybees (not native) and bumblebees. Several of NY’s native bees are experiencing population decline, and at least one, the federally-listed rusty-patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis), hasn’t been seen in years. Join … Read more
Dring a press conference in conjunction with Spiedie Fest organizers, New York State Police in Troop “C” announced today that they will be hosting an interactive event on Saturday, August 5 at Spiedie Fest at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton. Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., numerous specialty units will be available to … Read more
According to the Evening Sun, the Norwich Common Council has approved a measure to bond $4 million for repairs to its wastewater treatment plant, setting in motion what’s likely to be a years-long endeavor to get the facility up to standard. City officials unanimously passed the measure at a special meeting of the Common Council … Read more
According to the schoharienews.com, Bassett Healthcare Network announced today that Bassett Medical Center’s Emergency Department in Cooperstown has received the Emergency Nurses Association 2023 Lantern Award. https://www.theschoharienews.com/2023/08/assett-medical-centers-emergency.html