Borthers Sentenced In Fatal Oneonta Stabbing

The 2 brothers pleading guilty in the 2022 death of Kaleb O’Neill will be in jail for 20 years to life. Prosecutors say Terry and Nicholas DeCutler fatally stabbed O’Neil in an Onenta alleyway. They were sentenced Monday in Otsego County Court.

Bassett Makes 2 Executive Appointments

Bassett Healthcare Network appoints Staci Thompson,as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and interim Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Morgan as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Morgan’s first day was Monday and Thompson’s position is effective May 22.

Rail Explorers Cooperstown Open For The Season

Rail Explorers Cooperstown opened for the season on Saturday. Its “Milford Track” is a 12 mile round trip that journeys north through the farm lands and forests alongside of the Susquehanna River. Visit railexplorers.net/tours/cooperstown for more information.

Former Chenango County Assemblyman Dies

A former state assemblyman who represented Chenango County for 2 decades has died. Gary Finch retired in 2020 as the state Assembly’s assistant minority leader and fifth-ranking member of the Republican leadership. He died last Friday at the age of 79.

Hussein Trial Opening Arguments Under Way

Prosecutors in the Nauman Hussain trial say the former limo operator bears “personal responsibility” for the deaths when the vehicle crashed in Schoharie. Hussein faces 20 counts of criminally negligent homicide in the 2018 crash that killed 18 in the limo and 2 bystanders.

Oneonta Showing ‘A Matter of Place’ On Wednesday

The City on Oneonta is screening the documentary film “A Matter of Place” on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. It addresses housing discrimination which producers say is one of the most shrouded and misunderstood civil rights issues.

ODO Conducting Community Survey

Opportunities For Otsego is seeking input from the community to get a better understanding of the challenges and resources needed so everyone may reach their full potential. The nenpropit posted an onlie survey and the link is at its Facebook page.

Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard Opens May 12

The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard near Cooperstown opens for the season May 12. . This year’s opening is particularly special as it marks the 150th anniversary of the Michaels family running a small business in Otsego County.

Volunteers Needed For SUNY Oneonta MoveOut

SUNY Oneonta needs volunteers for its annual Move Out event. Help is needed to set up and run the “Free Sale” at the ReUse Center on Duane Street in Oneonta on May 22 and May 23. Contact the Office of Sustainability if you can help.