SUNY Oneonta’s annual Canstruction food drive is going on but without the structure due to COVID-19. Normally, each structure holds from 300-1000 cans so the organizers are holding a food drive with the goal of collecting enough cans as if the structures were being built. Donations are needed more now than ever and they can … Read more
A man and a woman are facing charges for passing bad checks at a North Norwich business. Police say Marshall Smith of West Winfield and Christina Clifford of Edmeston used checks from a closed account to but items from the business on an unspecified date. Both were taken into custody last week and each now … Read more
The Oneonta Chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions is holding a virtual 5k called “Strides For Safety” to raise money for its educational programs including after prom parties and speaking events. Registration fees are reduced to $15 and the event can be completed anytime between Apr. 16 and Apr. 26. Instead of the category awards … Read more
State Police are looking for tips to find an individual involved in an incident Friday night in the Village of Afton. He’s described as a white man in his 40s with a beard and was wearing a dark jacket. The man was seen on State Highway 41 hearing north in a white GMC pickup truck … Read more
New York has new guidance allowing pharmacies to vaccinate New Yorkers over the age of 16 who have comorbidities. Pharmacies were previously able to only vaccinate those over the age of 60 and teachers. Examples of comorbidities include diabetes, obesity, weakened immune systems, heart conditions and pulmonary disease. A doctor’s letter or a signed certification … Read more
Nearly 20 area middle- and high-school students participated in SUNY Oneonta’s Go STEM Institute which focued this year on the physics of sound and electricity. Mornings began with an online group session then participants worked on group activities or transitioned to independent hands-on work. Participants received a week’s worth of project kits beforehand On the … Read more
Delaware County Public Health Services and Friends of Recovery- Delaware Otsego are conducting a Recovery Coach Academy for individuals involved in the recovery of others or in recovery themselves and who want to become a personal guide and mentor. The Academy is from Apr. 12 through Apr. 17 at First Baptist Church in Delhi. All … Read more
The investigation into the November 2020 burglary at a Town of Pharsalia business results in the arrest of a Norwich man and if convicted he faces a lengthy jail sentence because of past felony convictions. Police say Martin Lewicki broke into the Balsam Inn and took a number of items then damaged other property. A … Read more
A 22-year-old man died while in custody at the Chenango County Jail. The Sheriff’s Office reports Dillin R. Button was located unresponsive in his cell early Wednesday morning and correctional officers attempted lifesaving measures while waiting for paramedics. An autopsy determined Button died from a blood infection of the heart and pneumonia. He had been … Read more
An Otsego County Jail inmate ends up in more trouble after he’s found to violate an order of protection more than 100 times. The Sheriff’s Office reports Christopher Ruiz of Hartwick made repeated contacts with the protected party while incarcerated. It’s not clear why Ruiz was originally jailed or the method of how he made … Read more