Norwich Councilmember Debra Cubbedge announces her candidacy for Chenango County Sheriff. Cubbedge tells the Evening Sun she has extensive experience dealing with people in crisis, as well as law, administration and budgets, all of which contribute to her qualification to manage the sheriff’s office. Sher has been a vocal critic of Sheriff Ernest Cutting and … Read more
A guilty plea is taken by a Richmondville man indicted for a receiving, possessing and distributing child pornography. Federal prosecutors say Angel Gomez downloaded images and videos then made them available for others to download. Investigators found Gomez had over 13,000 still images and over 2,400 videos depicting the sexual abuse of children. Sentencing is … Read more
The Fenimore Art Museum opened for the season last Thursday and the opening exhibit is called “The World of Jan Brett”. It invites visitors to step into the stories of the admired children’s author and illustrator with 70 original paintings from 13 of Brett’s bestselling books, showcasing the intricate brush strokes and great detail that … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Friday at Edmeston Central School. Hours are from 9:30 a.m. until 4:20 p.m. The registration form is up at otsegocounty.com. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Anyone currently eligible to receive the vaccine per state guidelines may register for an appointment. Do … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s Gender and Sexuality Resource Center invites the campus community to share words of celebration, encouragement and affirmation in preparation for the virtual Lavender Graduation Recognition Ceremonies on Apr. 25. You can submit messages to either the class of 2020 or 2021, or to both. Log on to tinyurl.com/lavcongrats by Apr. 19 to post … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s Office of Continuing Education is offering 2 new virtual non-credit courses. The two 5-week yoga classes entitled “Virtual Gentle Yoga” and “Virtual Yoga Script” are taught by SUNY Oneonta faculty member Valerie Bolger. Online registration and payment are required in advance for all non-credit courses. For more information or questions contact the Office … Read more
Delaware Oportunities is holding a dairy distribution event on Apr. 14 at their offices on State Route 10 in Hamden from noon until 3:30 p.m. You must register to participate and registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on Apr. 7. To register call (607) 746-1600 or log on to the Delaware Opportunities Facebook page for a … Read more
A lifelong Oneonta resident declares his candidacy for the Town Board. Skylar Thompson graduated from Oneonta High School and Hartwick College majoring in political science. He is a commissioner of the West Oneonta Fire Department’s Board of Finance which he says provided the opportunity to manage and understand budgeting and finance. Thompson says he is … Read more
State Senator Peter Oberacker joined with members of the Senate and Assembly Republican conferences to call for Governor Cuomo to release tenant and landlord relief funds supplied by the federal government. The senator says New York is holding $1.3 billion in federal COVID-19 assistance from the second round of CARES Act relief assistance which must … Read more
It’s official: New York legalizes recreational marijuana use. Governor Cuomo signed legislation on Wednesday that the Senate and House passed less than 24 hours earlier. Those over the age of 21 can possess up to 3 ounces of pot outside the home and people can grow their own cannabis with a limit of 6 plants … Read more