A man from Walton is arraigned fron an indictment om drug charges. According to acting Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith the man possessed fentanyl with intention to sell it. The man was released but must check in with a probation officer.
On June 15th The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office will join the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observance. It provides an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons and acknowledgs the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue.
The Chenango County Historical Society is participating in the state-wide “Path Through History” weekend on June 18. The museum is open that day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning at 2:30 p.m., the “Signs of the Times: Flavors of Yesterday” exhibition will be unveiled in the Loomis Barn.
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting grant applications for water quality improvement and protection projects. A total of nearly $81 willion in grant funding is available. Applocations are due by July 28. Visit dec.ny.gov for details.
The Oneonta Community Concert Band performs Sunday at the Wilber Park pavilion beginning at 3:00 p.m. This program is called ‘Seize the Day,’ and is free to attend. Listeners are invited to bring lawn chairs. Seating at picnic tables will be available.
The Oneonta Federated Garden lub will present Art in Bloom at the Community Arts Network of Oneinta gallery in the Wilber Mansion. The opening reception with refreshments is today from 5 to 8 pm. The show will continue Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 pm.
State Police issued over 38,000 tickets during the National “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign between May 22 and June 4. Police utilized sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and ticketed distracted drivers who used handheld electronic devices. Troopers also investigated more than 2,400 crashes with two being fatal.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is suing Otsego, Deleware, Schoharie and 27 other counties that issued orders preventing the bussing of undcumented immigrants seeking asylum. The suit claims the counties are banning having migrants stay at hotels even tholugh New York is covering exlenses.
Bassett Healthcare Network is partnering with Hartwick College to provide Bassett employees pursing nursing with tuition discounts. Hartwick’s Master of Science in Nursing Education, Certificate of Advanced Study in Nursing Education, and Accelerated BS in Nursing will be available to Bassett employees at a 30% tuition discount.
On Thursday the Susquehanna SPCA held its first fundraiser of the year at the Otesaga in Cooperstown. The fundraiser was also a fashion show with area retailers modeling their items. They also pledged to donate a portion of their future sales to the organization.