NYSP Releases DWI Arrest Numbers For December

New York State Police announce there were 46 DWI arrests last month in Troop C which includes Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties. 25 of those arrests were during the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign which is designed to reduce alcohol and drug-related traffic crashes. The detail ran from December 16 thru January … Read more

Otseco County DOH Establishes COVID-19 Vaccine Info Line

The Otsego County Department of Health establishes a COVID-19 vaccine information line. To obtain up to date information call 607-547-4240 The department currently has no vaccine available and at this time the department is not able to take appointments over the phone.or return voice mails. The new phone line will be utilized to provide callers … Read more

More COVID-19 Deaths In Otsego & Chenango Counties

A 22nd Otsego County resident has died from coronavirus-related complications. The Otsego County Department of Health did not disclose the individual’s age and gender. 25 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Wednesday bringing the total number of active cases to 195. Chenango County health officials reported 2 additional deaths on Wednesday bringing the total to … Read more

Solar Project Approved In Schoharie County

The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment granted approval to East Point Energy Center, LLC to build and operate a 50 megawatt solar farm in the Town of Sharon in Schoharie County. According to the Times Journal the NextEra project was first proposed 3 years ago and is the first … Read more

Arrest Made In Sidney Police Pursuit

The suspect who led Sidney Police on a pursuit last Sunday is now facing multiple felony charges. Police say Steven Barker II of Sidney failed to pull over and took off down I-88. Barker then hit a police vehicle in the town of Masonville and left that scene with the chase ending after Barker crashed. … Read more

Sherburne-Earlville CSD Goes Remote Learning

The Sherburne-Earlville Central School District is on 100% remote learning through next Tuesday after two members of the district community tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, the Chenango County Health Department has determined that the case did result in school exposure. District officials say contact tracing was completed and further contact tracing may be … Read more

FUDR Wants Anglers To Weigh In On Proposed Trout Fishing Regulations

The Friends Of The Upper Delaware River is encouraging anglers to weigh in on proposed regulations by the State Department of Environmental Conservation for managing trout fishing statewide. The department recently released its management plan along with a draft version of the regulations which are expected to be adopted in time for the 2021 fishing … Read more

Otsego Chamber Kicks Off Seminar Series

The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce begins its Smart Business Otsego Seminar Series on Jan. 19 with HH&K presenting an update on Labor and Employment Law changes for 2021. This is a highly informative and important webinar for all small business owners to keep them abreast of changes from previous years. This year’s seminar is … Read more

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments In Otsego County Are All Full

The Otsego County Department of Health announced all appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccinations are filled. The vaccine was made available to individuals meeting the eligibility requirements outlined by the State. Officials say they will open up registrations just as soon as they can confirm they are receiving more vaccine. Pre-Registration is mandatory for all clincs … Read more