All levels of the Oneonta municipal parking garage are closed after an inspection found more structural issues. According to the city, A routine deterioration. Officials say the garage remauins closed until it can be re-evaluated by the city’s structural engineer. The bus terminal will remain open.
A homeless man is apprehended on multiple charges after holding Norwich Police at bay for several hours. Police say the man barricaded himself in a Henry Street apartment’s closet. After surrendering he was turned over to Sidney Police.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $34 million to New York for increasing and preserving the supply of decent, safe and affordable housing for low-income households including the homeless. The grant fund is capitalized by contributions from mortgage providers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Norwich officials are looking to create a city flag and they are reaching out to the community’s input. The city has never had a flag before. Visit the city’s Facebook page for informartion on joining the Flag Initiative committee.
A Waltonman is facing a felony level Criminal sale of a Weapon charge from a Delaware County Sheriff’s investigation. It determined the man purchased a weapon while under a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order. The man was booked into jail without bail.
About 300 SUNY Oneonta students will be stationed at local businesses, parks, nonprofits and schools on Saturday to volunteer during the university’s annual community service day, called Into The Streets. They will be raking leaves, planting flowers, painting, cleaning and more at 23 sites across Otsego and Delaware counties.
A Delaware County Jail inmate is facing new charges after corrections fficers found he had a hand-made braided rope concealed inside of an outer garment, The inmate who was in jail for a protection order violkation faces new felony charges including promoting prison contraband.
A native plant sale at the Hartwick College Greenhouse takes place this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The greenhouse is located at the Johnstone Science Center. The sale is sponsored by The Fernery and the collegte’s Native Plant Propagation Initiative.
Price Chopper in Norwich held a pet food drive to benefit Oxford-based nonprofit All Animals Matter. According to the Evening Sun 250 cans of pet food, 100 pounds of dry dog food and 100 pounds of dry cat food was collected.
The bottom level of the Oneonta parking garage is closed today for cleaning. Officials sat the work is expected to conclude around 1:30pm. The middle level will remain open. Contact the Department of Public Service is you have questions.