On August 2, 2023, shortly before 7:00 p.m., New York State Police at Margaretville were dispatched by Delaware County 911 to a report of two pedestrians struck by a vehicle on New Kingston Road in the town of Middletown. It was also reported that the vehicle did not stop. A preliminary investigation revealed that John … Read more
According to the Evening Sun, a group of Chenango County residents will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record for “Largest High Chair” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 5 at Hidden Springs Brewhouse, located at 170 County Road 31 in Norwich The event, which has been named “Chair-ry Fest,” is free and open … Read more
According to the Evening Sun, following an investigation into the sale of alcohol and tobacco to underage residents, the Norwich Police Department (NPD) arrested the store owner and another worker of the A&R Smoke Shop on North Broad Street in the City of Norwich around 10:30 a.m. on August 2. https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2023-08-03/38743/Norwich-Smoke-Shop-owner-and-employee-arrested-for-sales-to-minors
According to the Evening Sun, New York State is home to about 450 species of native bees, yet when asked, most people only know about honeybees (not native) and bumblebees. Several of NY’s native bees are experiencing population decline, and at least one, the federally-listed rusty-patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis), hasn’t been seen in years. Join … Read more
Dring a press conference in conjunction with Spiedie Fest organizers, New York State Police in Troop “C” announced today that they will be hosting an interactive event on Saturday, August 5 at Spiedie Fest at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton. Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., numerous specialty units will be available to … Read more
According to the Evening Sun, the Norwich Common Council has approved a measure to bond $4 million for repairs to its wastewater treatment plant, setting in motion what’s likely to be a years-long endeavor to get the facility up to standard. City officials unanimously passed the measure at a special meeting of the Common Council … Read more
According to the schoharienews.com, Bassett Healthcare Network announced today that Bassett Medical Center’s Emergency Department in Cooperstown has received the Emergency Nurses Association 2023 Lantern Award. https://www.theschoharienews.com/2023/08/assett-medical-centers-emergency.html
According the Evening Sun, the NBT Summer Concert Series 2023 shows are a summer highlight of Norwich and free to the public. The shows start at 7 p.m on Thursdays in East Park on Broad and Main Street. https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-06-30/36676/NBT-Bank-Summer-Concert-Series-begins-in-downtown-Norwich-on-July-7
According to allotsego.com, the 2023 Otsego County Fair will be held at the fairgrounds in Morris from Tuesday, August 1 through Sunday, August 6. The first day will be an agriculture day, featuring harness racing at noon, agricultural exhibits, open karaoke, vendors and free admission. Time Out Briefs: July 30, 2023
On July 29, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m., SP Herkimer responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Warren Rd. in the town of German Flatts. Further investigation revealed that when the vehicle, a 2008 Nissan Altima, crested the top of the hill on Warren Rd. the driver lost control of the vehicle. The … Read more