On Friday crews completely contained the huge brush fires at the Otsego-Schoharie county line. About 80 firefighters were on the scene for two days battling the fires plus State Police helicopters dropped water on the blazes. Officials say more than 240 ares was consumed.
Norwich Police are asking for tips to catch the two suspects who burglarized a North Broad Street smoke shop last Friday. According to the Evening Sun the duo quickly and destructively ransacked the store as the alarm rang.The suspects were gone by the time officers arrived.
SUNY Oneonta’s Alumni Hall is to reopen this fall after undergoing renovations. According to the State Times the original Alumni Hall was created in 1959 and according to SUNY Oneonta’s renovation policy, they must renovate structures on campus when they become about 50 to 60 years old.
The City of Oneonta Welcome Committee’s Inaugural Mayor’s “Welcome to Oneonta” Reception is today from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Community Room in Southside Mall. Oneonta newcomers and potential residents are encouraged to attend. This event is free and open to the public.
A brush fire broke out in Delhi on Thursday. Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Main Street and got the fire under control in about a half-hour. It’s not clear what caused the fire but officials warn the dry coinditions make fires more likely
Commerce Chenango is holding a presentation on Preventing Targeted Violence to Keep Your Community Safe. It’s next Wednesday at the Colonial Theatre in Norwich with registration beginning at 10:00 a.m. Visit chenangony.org for more information and to register in advance.
Members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and Delaware County Emergency Services Department attended Training on a new 3-D Scanner and software system that will be utilized to document and/or reconstruct crime scenes, fatal and serious injury motor vehicle accidents and fire investigations as well as pre-incident planning.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection opened an office in Arkville this week. Officials say the office on Route 38 in partnership with the Catskill Watershed Corporation is part of its continued commitment to promoting career and economic development opportunities throughout watershed communities in the Catskills.
The State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an air quality health advisory for today in parts of Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties. It runs from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Alerts are issued when an Air Quality Index value of 100 will be exceeded.
Firefighters are getting the upper hand on the massive brush fires on Route 7 in Richmondville at the Otsego/Schoharie County border. According to officials 2 of the fires are contained and another 200 acre fire is about 80% contained.