COUNTY ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO BUY ELECTRIC CARS

According to the Evening Sun, the Chenango County Planning Department announced a new clean energy initiative on Tuesday involving the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles. The Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Community Campaign encourages Chenango County residents to buy energy-efficient vehicles – electric or hybrid – at a local or regional car dealership. After the … Read more

ARREST OF PROBATION VIOLATION

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Chase T. Northrop, 27 years old of Morris N.Y. An investigation revealed that the defendant violated the terms of his probation which subsequently prompted a warrant for his arrest to be issued out of the State of Texas. On August 8th 2023, the defendant turned himself … Read more

NORWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME COSTS GO UP

An ongoing homicide investigation is driving up officer overtime at the City of Norwich Police Department, prompting city reps to consider the fiscal hit it’s taking to the department’s budget. The investigation so far has cost NPD nearly $14,000 in expenses. The department invested $2,300 on new laptops to interface with New York State Police … Read more

CHENANGO COUNTY FAIR CONTINUES

The Chenango County Fair returns to the fairgrounds from Wednesday August 9 to Sunday, August 13 for its 176th annual fair event. https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2023-08-08/38763/The-Chenango-County-Fair-returns-for-176th-Anniversary-Wednesday

COUPLE LIVES IN HOUSE WITHOUT PERMISSION

According to cobleskilltimesjournal.com, an Albany couple has been arrested for moving into-and damaging-someone else’s home in Cobleskill. Melissa Johnson, 44, and Jesus I. Lanauze, 58, both of Albany, were both charged with second-degree criminal trespass, two counts of third-degree criminal tampering, and sixth-degree conspiracy following the July 23 investigation. According to State Police, at about … Read more

BOOK GIVEAWAY

According to allotsego.com, the Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum Research Library will offer a selection of surplus books and periodicals free to the public. All items will be accessible August 14-18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in front of the Research Library. Research Library To Offer Free Books, Periodicals

TWO ARRESTED FOR ANIMAL INJURY

On August 4, 2023, New York State Police at Richfield Springs arrested two people and charged them with 22 counts of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance. Troopers went to an apartment on Sylvan Street in the village of Richfield Springs on … Read more

MOTORCYCLIST DIES IN ACCIDENT

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

RETIRED SHERIFF PASSES AWAY

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

TALK ON NO SMOKING POLICY AT PARKS

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