The SUNY Oneonta community showed its appreciation on Monday to all involved in organizing and operating the New York state-run COVID-19 vaccination site on campus. In recognition of the effort needed to sustain the site, Acting President Dennis Craig presented vaccination site workers with an oversized thank-you card. Craig says the college is proud to … Read more
2 Davenport men are facing multiple felony charges from a State Police child pornography investigation. A search warrant was executed at a Mount Vista Drive residence on April 28 after a tip came in from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The investigation determined the suspects identified as Jeremie Hoyt and Peleg Booth … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s 2021 graduating class will be recognized during commencement exercises that include virtual and in-person components. SUNY Oneonta’s virtual ceremony on May 15 is a full commencement program that features recognition of individual graduates and the official conferral of degrees. While the commencement ceremony itself will not take place in person, all graduates were … Read more
A state appeals court rules in favor of the City of Oneonta after the plaintiffs in a lawsuit over the Dietz St. Lofts project sought to overturn a judge’s decision tossing the suit. The court found the city’s planning commission did not violate the Public Trust Doctrine and rejected other plaintiff claims as lacking in … Read more
A fire broke out Friday afternoon at a barn in the town of Sidney. It happened in the 300 block of River Road and the Unadilla Fire Department was first on the scene with companies from Franklin, Masonville, Sidney Center, Gilbertsville, Otego, and Wellsbridge also responding. According to authorities one firefighter was treated for heat … Read more
The Chenango Arts Council announced the winners of its 2021 CASA Student Art Show along with the council’s scholarship recipients.The Lucy Funke Scholarship awards two High School Seniors $500 each to pursue Visual, Performing or Theatrical Arts. The Chenango Music Scholarship awards $1000 to one High School Senior who wishes to study music in college … Read more
An Otsego County Jail inmate is in more trouble after repeatedly trying to contact a person who had an order of protection against the prisoner. Accordiong to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office the inmate is identified as Tadd Sherwood of Oneonta and he is now facing 19 counts of 2nd Degree Criminal Contempt for making … Read more
Chenango County Sheriff Ernest Cutting is re-elected Chairman of the Executive Committee of the NYS Sheriffs’ Association. Sheriff Cutting will work with Sheriffs around the state to further the efforts of the Sheriffs’ Association to enhance public safety in New York State through professional training and accreditation programs, public safety programs, and advocacy. The Association … Read more
19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced he will re-introduce legislation to improve stretch limousine safety resulting from the 2018 Schoharie limo crash that killed 20 people. The bills call for additional safety measures including seat belts for all positions and stop stretch limo makers from avoiding federal safety standards. Police say the limo in the … Read more
The Hamden Food and Clothing Bank reopened this week but with new policies due to COVID-19. Up to two families will be allowed in at one time up to 6 individuals and visits are limited to 30 minutes. Mask wearing is required and COVID-19 screening will be done before entry. As before, families can only … Read more