The spring “Coffee with the Chiefs” event in Norwich is Saturday April 15 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Norwich McDonald’s. New Norwich Police Chief Reuben Roach and Norwich Fire Department Chief Jan Papelino will be on hand.
New York’s acting health commissioner is nominated to get the job permanently. Dr. James V. McDonald became Acting Commissioner on January 1 after Dr. Mary Bassett resigned to return to Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and GrowthWheel, a Delaware County based business are partnering to deliver online resources that will help businesses grow. Through the Delaware County Chamber Academy, users can access on-demand courses covering essential entrepreneur skills. Visit delawarecounnty.org for details.
The Story Tour ccmes to the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Saturday. Musician Allan Scott created the tour to help those struggling with addiction find ways to recover through music and fellowship. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m.
With tax day fast approaching the state Department of Taxation and Finance reminds filers there are several ways to file your taxes for free. Visit tax.ny.gov to access the services and to see if you qualify to use them.
The Oneonta Department of Public Service is flushing water mains in the high service area. During flushing, water users may experience a change in water color or pressure. Run cold water faucets to clear up any discoloring.
A free virtual job fair will be held on Wednesday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All businesses and job seekers from Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties are encouraged to attend. Visit working-solutions.org for full details.
SUNY Oneonta University Police is hosting a training session on preventing and responding to active shooter situations on April 20 at 3:00 p.m. in IRC Lecture Hall 5. It covers case studies and information on rendering aid.
The state Department of Transportation is moving ahead with a new bridge construction project on Route 79 in the Town of Greene. According to the Evening Sun traffic will be maintained on the existing bridge during construction.
One of the drivers in a Town of Milford crash ends up facing charges. According to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office the driver from Walton was charged with two counts of Harassment in the 2nd degree – Follow Person in Public Place.