The City of Oneonta now has 7 new police officers – the largest class of new officers at one time in the city’s history. Mayor Gary Herzig administered the oath to the 6 men and 1 woman during an outdoor ceremony at Neahwa Park. Acting Police Chief Christopher Witzenberg remarked that this ceremony was “a … Read more
3 people are facing charges in connection with a copper pipe theft at a Unadilla restaurant. Police say Justin Cirigliano of Bainbridge along with Daniel Racquet and Brianna Wubbenhorst, both of Unadilla were spotted taking the pipes from the Unadilla House on Main St. and the 3 were apprehended during a traffic stop on I-88. … Read more
A Walton woman is apprehended for failing to appear in court earlier this month on felony charges. According to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Natasha Mason was indicted on Mar. 4 but never showed up for arraignment. The judge issued a bench warrant and Mason was picked up last Tuesday. After arraignment Mason was booked … Read more
With the recent release of the $1400 Economic Impact Payments, Delaware County Sheriff Craig S. DuMond urges residents to be aware of the endless scams through phone calls, text messages, email and other electronic means, including fraudulent websites. DuMond says although the scams often tend to target the elderly and those facing financial hardship, anyone … Read more
The City of Oneonta will be upgrading the drainage system on Richmond Ave. starting today and wrapping up by the end of the day Thursday. Work will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Richmond Ave north of Bronk St will be closed to local traffic only so plan extra time to take an alternate … Read more
The Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce launched a virtual series of events last Friday to connect the community with local business owners. It’s called “Coffee with Coop” and the inaugural event featured representatives from the county and area attractions who discussed ideas and strategies to boost tourism and draw people to the area. The series will … Read more
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