19-Year-Old From Norwich Facing Firearms Charges

A 19-year old Norwich man is facing charges from an investigation into a stolen handgun. Police say Tyler Wood was arrested for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Criminal Possession of a Firearm after Wood was found to possess the stolen weapon. An additionl charge for Criminal Possession of a Weapon was filed around 10 … Read more

Chenango County Drug Investigation Results In Felony Arrest

A drug sales investigation in the town of Norwich results in a search warrant leading to a man facing felony charges. Police say the warrant was served last Thursday at a Beale St. residence where officers confiscated methamphetamine and other prescription drugs. Aaron Johnson was arraigned then released on appearance tickets and is scheduled to … Read more

Schoharie County Holding Evening COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

The Schoharie County Department of Health is holding an evening COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the county office building on Main St. in Schoharie. The vaccine is Moderna so the clinic is open to anyone 18 years or older. A second appointment will automatically be scheduled on May … Read more

Fly Creek Cider Mill For Sale

If you have around $2 million lying around and don’t know what to do with it – you could be the new owner of the Fly Creek Cider Mill. The facility is now up for sale after the owners decided to cease operations in January due to COVID-19 but at that time indicated a reopening … Read more

Otsego County DOH Reminds Of Social Gathering Limits

The Otsego County Department of Health reminds individuals that under state guidance, hosting events and gatherings may be subject to the approval of the local health department. If you are holding a nonresidential social event such as a wedding, graduation party or birthday party it is subject to those guidelines. Among those is limiting attendance … Read more

SUNY Oneonta Earns Tree Campus Recognition From Arbor Day Foundation

As SUNY Oneonta celebrates “Green Dragon Week” the college announced it earned the 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. To earn the distinction, a campus must meet five core standards for sustainable campus forestry required by … Read more

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic In Cooperstown On Apr. 29

The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a first-dose only COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, Apr. 29 at the Meadows Office Complex on County Hwy 33 W in Cooperstown. Hours are from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The registration form is up at otsegocounty.com. Walk-ins will not be accepted. This is the Moderna … Read more

SUNY Oneonta Professor’s Sustainable Fashion Research Used For Online Business

A SUNY Oneonta professor’s findings and recommendations on sustainable fashion knowledge and choices among millenials is used as the basis for an online sustainable fashion business. Dr. Sarah Portway wrote the dissertation in 2018 while obtaining her Doctorate in Philsophy at Cornell University. The developers of Greenlight Shopper created the app to inform clothing shoppers … Read more

Schoharie County To Use COVID-19 Funding For Expanding EMT Services

Schoharie County lawmakers are using some of the expected $6 million in COVID-19 relief and economic development funding to expand EMT services. According to the Times Journal the county will obtain 3 ambulances and a fly car which is a vehicle that responds to and provides emergency medical services without the ability to transport patients. … Read more