The City of Oneonta has a new fire chief. According to All Otsego the Common Council unaimaously approved the appointment of Brian Knapp to succeed J. Michael Mancini who was named acting chief after Chief Patrick Pigeon retired in February. Mancini came out of retirement to accept the interim chief position. Knapp joined the department … Read more
The City of Oneonta announced that A.O. Fox Hospital will be conducting routine flow tests of its fire hydrants on Mondayat approximately 6 p.m. Residents may notice a temporary drop in water pressure or a slight discoloration of water during and directly following the testing period but officials say the safety of the water will … Read more
Several area roads remain closed following last weekend’s heavy rains and flooding. According to the Otsego County Department of Emergency Services State Route 51 remains closed south of the village of Morris to the Butternuts Town Line and in the town of Morris, portions of Dimock Hollow Road, Gulf Road & Pittsley Road are closed. … Read more
The Norwich City Council goes back to square one in its search for a new Youth Bureau Director. According to the Evening Sun Mayor Shawn Sastri withdrew his application for the job after the Common Council decided not to offer him the position saying they wanted to review the decision because of new information. Sastri … Read more
Triple-A Northeast is conducting a food drive to benefit the Cooperstown Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off at the Triple-A offices on State Route 28 in Oneonta through July 28. Officials say donations of any nonperishable, microwaveable or easily prepared foods are welcome as the need is still great because of COVID-19’s economic impact. … Read more
A fundraiser takes place this Saturday for Trinity O’Connor – the 6-year-old Sidney girl who has battled cancer a number of times and was re-diagnosed with the disease last year. It’s being held at the American Legion on Chestnut St. in Oneonta from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Dinner is $10. There will be a … Read more
SUNY Oneonta has a new President. The Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Alberto Jose Cardelle who most recently was provost and vice president for academic affairs at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. Dr. Cardelle is noted for starting diversity and inclusion initiatives along with creating summer-bridge programs for students requiring additional support and a Hispanic … Read more
Members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office met with a number of area kids last week at Daisy Queens in the Village of Walton. There was free ice cream and Civil Division members Cpl. Daniel McGowan along with Officer Robert Mantzouratos presented each of the children with a backpack containing miscellaneous items including bike helmets. … Read more
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a child car seat check event on Wednesday, July 28 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the sheriff’s office on County Road 46 in Norwich. Experts will check to see if the seat is being installed properly and is the right size for your child. Be … Read more
Charges are now filed in a Sidney police pursuit involving a stolen motorcycle. Police say it happened July 4 when Anthony Masi of Sidney failed to pull over. The pursuit was broken off due to safety concerns. Masi is facing a felony stolen property charge plus a number of other violations. He was arraigned on … Read more