WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-19-25

by wcdonews Posted on June 19, 2025

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-19-25

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old August White of Broadalbin for Sex Offender Failure to Notify Change of Address, White was charged following an investigation where he relocated from a residence in the Town of Otego and did not make the proper notification to the Sex Offender Registry, an arrest warrant was applied for and granted through the Town of Middlefield Court. White was arrested by outside agencies on unrelated charges and remanded to several different correctional facilities. On June 10th, he was released from prison in to the supervision of New York State Parole Officers & was turned over to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office for Arraignment, he is expected to be held in Jail without bail due to prior felony convictions.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44-year-old Brent Trimbell of Hobart, he is accused of engaging in forcible sexual contact with 1 of 2 victims, and that multiple offenses were perpetrated by Trimbell against the victims in the Towns of Sidney, Delhi, Kortright, and Andes, while serving as the victim’s softball coach. Trimbell was charged with 1st degree Rape, 2 counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse and 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $300,000 bail or $600,000 secured bond. Sheriff DuMond urges any additional victims of sexual abuse by Brent Trimbell, or any person having information about other abused victims to contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at (607) 832-5633.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Saturday to a 1 car motor vehicle accident on River Road in the Town of Colchester. Deputies arrived on scene and observed that a vehicle had gone off the side of the road and struck a telephone pole. Deputies made contact with the driver, 19-year-old Nolan Barnhart of Downsville, he was arrested and charged with DWI, & driving with a BAC of 0.08% oor higher, moving from lane unsafely and speed not reasonable and prudent, Barnhart was released on appearance tickets, directing him to return to the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.

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Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigations released its report on the death of a man who died following an encounter with the State Police in Otsego County. On December 22 in 2021, a trooper responded to a call reporting a suicidal individual at an apartment in Unadilla. When the trooper arrived, he saw Mark Beilby Jr. holding a knife to his chest in the kitchen. The trooper tried to persuade him to drop the knife, Beilby refused, threw kitchen knives at the trooper, and the trooper shot Beilby in response, he was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. After an investigation, which included footage from body-worn cameras, legal analysis and interviews, the investigations office concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the trooper’s actions were justified under New York law, criminal charges will not be pursued against the officer.

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Chenango County Clerk’s office, the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce and “4 Towns Forward”, are teaming up for an event for area residents to apply for a US passport on June 19th at the Bainbridge Community Center, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm, Spokesman Roger Barnhart told WCDO news what people need bring with them:

(Roger Barnhart 6-4-25)

People can reserve a time slot with a passport clerk that evening, for a 15 minute period, you can call the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce at 607-967-8700, or email at bainbridge.chamber@yahoo.com

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Calvary Community Care Program at 75 Calvary Drive in Norwich, will be giving away fresh produce and other food to whoever needs it today. People can drive through and all food must be picked up on site, starting at 5:00 pm. More information is available on their Facebook page.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-18-25

by wcdonews Posted on June 18, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-18-25

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Monday to a domestic incident involving a male subject with a stab wound. Upon arrival, Deputies found the victim with a stab wound to his leg and cuts to his hands. Deputies provided first aid until EMS arrived, the victim was taken to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. Deputies arrested 63-year-old Alfredo Chico for 2nd degree Assault, Menacing and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 secured bond.

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State Police & Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & State Forest Rangers are looking for 71 year old Charles Skellet, who was last seen on June 14th at a residence where he was staying on Seymour Hill Road in Coventry. Police said that Skellet has multiple medical concerns, State police are utilizing Troopers on the ground, K9 units, drones and New York State Police aviation equipment.

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44 year old Jerry Green of Binghamton, pleaded guilty to 2nd degree Assault in Broome County Court during the second day of his jury trial. Green admitted to assaulting another man with a metal pipe during a violent incident on September 27, 2024, at a residence located at 38 Pine Street, in the City of Binghamton. Green will be sentenced on September 12, 2025, before the Honorable Carol A. Cocchiola, and is expected to receive six years in New York State Prison, followed by five years of postrelease supervision.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will reintroduce her legislation to help end food deserts, which are locations where a significant portion of residents don’t have easy access to a grocery store and affordable, nutritious food, and may rely on smaller convenience stores, that usually lack fresh produce:

(Gillibrand 6-18-25)

Gillibrand’s legislation would provide $50 million annually in mandatory federal funding for the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. Much of the WCDO listening is described as a “Food Desert” a map of those areas can be found at ers.usda.gov.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Summer Music Series Show for tonight has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, the show has been rec\scheduled for next Wednesday night at 6:00 PM at the lot on Main Street & Division Street.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 6-18-25

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Jennifer Race of Worcester for Overdriving, Torturing, Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance, following an investigation into a dog complaint in Town of Worcester. Race was arrested and issued an Appearance Ticket for Town of Worcester Court at a later date.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Charles Hall of New Berlin for Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Endangerment and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle Hall was operating in the Town of Columbus, he failed to comply and led Deputies on a pursuit into Otsego County. After an investigation, Hall turned himself into Deputies, he was released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Columbus Court on a later date.

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Congressman Josh Riley will hold a Town Hall Meeting at 6:00 PM tonight in Oneonta, at the SUNY Oneonta Hunt Union Hall, at 108 Ravine Parkway in Oneonta. Those interested in attending can go to eventbrite.com to register, the event will also be live-streamed on the Congressman’s social media platforms.

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Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti announced the allocation of $52,500 in funding to support enhanced summer traffic safety & community policing patrols throughout the County. The fund from the DA’s Traffic Diversion Program, will be distributed to the Binghamton, Endicott, Johnson City & Vestal Police Departments and the Broome County Sheriff Office.

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Oneonta Officials announced that due to the Muller Plaza Stage project, that today until 2:00 pm, there will be No Parking on Main Street between the Key Bank and Wescott Parking Lot stairway on both sides of the street. Pedestrian access will be maintained along the North side sidewalk. More information is available by calling the Department of Public Works at 432-2100.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-17-25

by wcdonews Posted on June 17, 2025

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-17-25

State Police arrested 61 year old Frank Kovacs of Laurens after an Otsego County grand jury indictment. Kovacs has been charged with 2 counts of 1st degree Rape and 3 counts of Criminal Sexual Act. Kovacs is currently serving as the Mayor of the Village of Laurens in Otsego County. An investigation began in December of 2024 when a victim reported that over a decade ago, they had been sexually assaulted by Kovacs for several years, in multiple locations by means of forcible compulsion, intimidation and coercion when the victim was a teenager. Kovacs was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash, $10,000 credit or $100,000 bond.

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47 year old Nicholas Cartelli of Otego pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance last week. On January 3rd, Cartelli & a co-defendant possessed 1 or more preparations, compounds, mixtures, or substances containing a narcotic, Cartelli admitted that he possessed Heroin in the Village of Sidney, he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail to await his sentencing, which is set for August 5th, he will be sentenced to 4 years in state prison and 2 years of post-release supervision.

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The Cullman Child Development center will have the 1st of their summer educational series events this Sunday, with the “Buzz About Honeybees”, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 6-17-25)

Other Summer educational Events will include the Derby Day & Cullman Classic Car show on July 13th and Agriculture Day on July 27th.

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Broadway in Binghamton Announced their New Season of shows coming to the Forum Theatre starting in October, Spokesperson Murphy Fauci explains:

(Murphy Fauci 6-17-25)

The 1st show will be “Tina- The Tina Turner Musical October 30th & 31st, more information is available at broadwayinbinghamton.com.

A.M. NEWS 6-17-25

State Troopers, the Roxbury Constable, Roxbury Fire Department, & local EMS responded Saturday night to a 1 vehicle crash on Vega Mountain Road in the town of Roxbury. A Toyota SUV went off the roadway, hit several trees before going down the embankment. The operator and only occupant was removed from the vehicle and transported to Margaretville Memorial Hospital but did not survive. The operator is identified as 34 year old David Oakley of Oneida, NY.

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56 year old Ronald Roof of Franklin appeared in the Delaware County Court and was sentenced for Driving While Intoxicated, Roof had previously pleaded guilty to felony DWI, he was sentenced to 5 years of felony probation, and his license was revoked, he must have an Ignition Interlock Device installed on any vehicle he owns or drives if he ever obtains a driver’s license. If he violates his probation, he is subject to being re-sentenced to 1 and 1/3 to 4 years in jail.

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The Delaware County Department of Public Works will be closing CR 18 in the Town of Stamford to through traffic at 7:00 am. daily June 17th and 18th , for culvert replacement/repair work. The road will be closed between the Village Line and Red Rock Road, approximately 600 feet north of Pearl Street. The road will be opened by the end of the day each day. The traveling public should use alternate routes.

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There will be a Village Election for registered voters in the Village of Oxford today from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM at the Oxford Fire Station, on Main Street. Offices on the ballot are Mayor & 2 seats for Trustee.

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Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting will be held this morning at 7:30 AM in the Back of Bob’s Diner. Chamber members are urged to attend.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 6-16-25

by wcdonews Posted on June 16, 2025

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-16-25

The Gus Macker Tournament returns to the Streets of Norwich in July, and the deadline is fast approaching for teams to sign up, according to organizer Tom Revoir:

(Tom Revoir 6-16-25)

The mail in registration can be sent to Gus Macker 107 East Main Street Belding Michigan, 48809, online registrations go to Macker.com & look for Norwich in the drop down menu. The tournament will be held on July 12th & 13th this year.

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31 year old Dustin Cole of Rotterdam pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Sell, and was sentenced to 4 years in state prison and 2 years of post-release supervision. On February 28, 2025, Cole was stopped by a State Trooper in Stamford, Cole failed Field Sobriety Tests. Police found Cocaine, a digital scale and several empty glassine envelopes, plus $2,141.00 in cash, Cole was sentenced to four years of incarceration and two years of post-release supervision, he was also ordered to forfeit the $2,141.00 to the District Attorney’s office. This money will now be used to fund additional drug investigations.

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58 year old Christopher Dickinson was charged with Criminal Mischief & Assaulting a peace officer after attacking a Corrections Sergeant during intake procedures at the Broome County Correctional Facility Sunday morning. Dickinson was brought to the Broome County Correctional Facility by Johnson City Police for a Criminal Mischief charge, he is accused of striking a female Corrections Sergeant in the face, she sustained a broken nose & was treated at UHS Wilson Hospital, Dickinson was arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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36 year old Matthew Baird of Columbus, pleaded guilty in Chenango County Court to 1st-degree rape, for raping a child less than 11 years old. Baird was sentenced to 16 years in state prison, with 20 years post-release supervision.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies clinched the first half Northeast Division title and a playoff berth, 2025 Eastern League playoff tickets and packages went on sale today, Each playoff package reserves seats for all 3 potential home playoff games. Tickets will be available online at bingrp.com, or by visiting the Visions Federal Credit Union Starting Gate Box Office. Group outings of 20 or more may be booked by calling the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Front Office at (607).722.3866.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-16-25

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Arrested 31 year old Abdi Ali of Norwich for Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of Address Change. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office received information that Ali, who is a level two sex offender and was last registered to an address in the City of Syracuse, moved to the Town of Norwich and failed to notify Law Enforcement of his address change within ten days. Ali was taken into custody without incident and was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail, The Sheriff’s Office was then notified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that Ali is a person of interest with their agency, he was turned over to U.S. Immigration.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Keith Echiverri Jr., of Hawaii for DWI, Refusal to take breath test, Speed not Reasonable and Prudent, Moving From a Lane Unsafely, Failure to Keep Right and Open container of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle, following an investigation into a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Otsego. Echiverri struck a guard rail and utility pole on State Highway 80, he was found be intoxicated by alcohol and arrested, processed and released with Appearance Tickets and is set to appear in court at a later date.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48 year old Paula Carbonara of Worcester, for Burglary, Criminal Trespass, Criminal Contempt, and Harassment, following a burglary in progress complaint in the Town of Worcester. Deputies were dispatched to a residence after receiving reports that a female subject was trying to gain entry, deputies found that the female had made entry into the residence but fled on foot, Carbonara was located and taken into custody& was held for Arraignment.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 6-13-25

by wcdonews Posted on June 13, 2025

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-13-25

Norwich Police Department concluded a two-month investigation into allegations of child abuse and sexual abuse, they arrested 33 year old Rolando Antonio of Guatemala, for Sexual Abuse & Forcible Touching, he is accused of sexually abused a 3-year-old child in the City of Norwich. On Thursday, officers and detectives from the Norwich City Police Department & State Police, arrested Antonio, he was arraigned in Norwich City Court and is being held on $20,000 bail, with a court appearance scheduled for a later date. The investigation is ongoing, and more charges are expected.

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Saturday will be “AIRPORT DAY 2025” from 8 AM to 3 PM at Eaton Airport in Norwich. The event is free to the public, rides are available and their will be various exhibits, The event is rain or shine.

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There will be a Village Election for registered voters in the Village of Oxford Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM at the Oxford Fire Station, on Main Street. Offices on the ballot are Mayor & 2 seats for Trustee. Area Primary races will be decided on June 24th, check your county board of elections website for more details.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-13-25

45 year old Cruz Garcia of Fleischmanns pleaded guilty in Delaware County court Tuesday to Strangulation, he is now clear to be deported. Garcia initiated a violent encounter against a female victim in 2023, a 3 count Indictment was returned for Strangulation, Unlawful Imprisonment, and 1st degree Rape, the victim was transported to a hospital because of the injuries sustained. Garcia has been incarcerated since his arrest for this incident, , which occurred while Garcia was released on separate unrelated felony charges of DWI in Orange County, plus Garcia lacked legal status in the United States and was wanted by Immigration, on a 3rd unrelated conviction, Garcia will be deported & a sentence of time served was deemed appropriate.

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Afton Central School District will be running on a 2-hour delay today for all students. All field trips and after school activities will be canceled for the day, as the district has had issues with water quality since Wednesday morning.

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The Butternut Valley Alliance will hold their 5th annual “On the Trail of Art” Festival on June 14th & 15th, event coordinator Jenny Riffle explains:

(Jenny Riffle 6-13-25)

People can register at butternutvalleyalliance.org, the hours for the event will be from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday & 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday.

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The inaugural “Summer Barn Picnic” at the Chenango County Historical Society will be held from 12:30-2:30 pm. on Sunday at 43 Rexford St., Norwich. Registration is required at eventbrite.com

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The Visions Summer Concert Series at the Foothills Performing Arts Center will have a Father’s Day Weekend Celebration on Saturday, Foothills Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 6-13-25)

The event runs from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, more information about this & other shows is available at foothillspac.org.

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The Annual Unadilla Flag Day Parade will be held this Saturday at 7:00 pm, it will go down Main Street in the Village of Unadilla, there will be an Ice cream social and bounce house after the parade in front of the Community House.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-12-25

by wcdonews Posted on June 12, 2025

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-12-25

The Southern Tier Music Festival at the Sidney Municipal Airport is July 5th, with music all day long, with Headliner Uncle Kracker, Co-Organizer Teri Schunk told WCDO about the tickets situation for General Admission & VIP Tickets:

(Teri Schunk 6-12-25)

The show will feature Queen & AC/DC tribute bands, Alyssa Crosby & the 9-1-1 band in Addition to Uncle Kracker, more information is available at southerntiermusicfest.com

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25 year old Carlos Santiago of Arkville appeared in Delaware County Court Tuesday and pleaded guilty to 3rd Degree Grand Larceny. Prior to pleading guilty, Santiago admitted that he and 2 other individuals entered City of New York property by breaking through a locked gate and they stole a DEP owned woodchipper. Prior to his guilty plea, Santiago paid full restitution for the damage of the locked gate, the Court adjourned sentencing and placed Santiago on interim probation, his sentence will be determined based upon his performance on probation.

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41 year old Brandon Empie of Unadilla pleaded guilty in the Town of Davenport Court Tuesday to 1 count of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Drugs. On April 30, 2023, State Police were dispatched to State Highway 23 in the Town of Davenport for a disabled vehicle, 2 individuals were found to be unresponsive in the vehicle, Empie became responsive and failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, it was determined that he was impaired by drugs, he faces sentencing at a later date.

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-12-25

Assemblyman Joe Angelino and State Senator Peter Oberacker sponsored legislation to honor New York State Trooper Jill Mattice, who was killed in a car crash on January 20th, 2010, on State Route 23 in the Town of Morris, when her vehicle sideswiped an oncoming tractor trailer. Mattice was the first female State trooper killed in the line of duty since the agency’s inception in 1917. State Highway 23 east of the Village of Morris, could soon be known as the Trooper Jill E. Mattice Memorial Highway. The legislation passed both houses of the Legislature & was sent to Governor Hochul for approval.

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Officials with the Utica Boilermaker race announced that the annual event, set for July 13 this year, is completely filled up for the 15K race & there will be no more available slots to sign up for, however, people can sign up for the wait list, in case some runners drop out before the race day, Runners can also sign up for the 5K race instead. The annual 15K race is one of the most famous races in the country. More information is available at boilermaker.com.

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The demolition of the IBM Old Building Group in Endicott should be completed shortly, as Gorick Construction has been tearing down condemned building along McKinley Avenue. After the structures have been leveled, the rubble will be removed, and there will be some preparation of the site for potential future development, The IBM buildings have been condemned for 20 years. The cost of the demolition was about $8 Million dollars, paid for by the State & Broome County’s ARPA funds.

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The Afton Central School District announced that they have canceled classes & all after school activities today, following the continuing issue with water quality. Afton students were sent home early yesterday, following the issue with water quality in Afton.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-11-25

by wcdonews Posted on June 11, 2025

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-11-25

The Delaware County Board of Supervisors approved of a plan to safeguard an original County landfill cell, County Solid Waste Manager Tyson Robb Explains:

(Tyson Robb 6-11-25)

Robb said that the project has been slowed down somewhat with all of the rain in the County since the start of the project.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the scene of a car crashing into a tree in the Village of Milford at about 1:00 PM today on State Route 28. The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, Otsego County EMS and the Milford Fire Department were currently at the scene, initial reports suggest that the car left the roadway and struck a tree. Traffic may be delayed in that area for clean up & accident reconstruction work.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 39 year old Stephanie White, who is wanted on a probation violation. White is described as a white female, about 5’1″ with brown hair & hazel eyes, anyone with information should call 607-832-5555 or go to “Submit A Tip” on the Sheriff’s Office App.

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The Afton Central School District closed at 11:30 this morning & all after school activities are canceled. The water in Afton was discolored or dirty, the Village of Afton Public Works Department told WCDO News that there was no water main break, but road crews using jack hammers adversely affected the quality of the water earlier today, it should clear up and there is NO order to boil water in effect.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-11-25

Delaware County Public Health, the New York National Guard and State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, is hosting a Citizen Preparedness Training Event today in Walton, DCPH Spokesperson Isabella Ziolkowski comments:

(Isabella Ziolkowski 6-11-25)

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required to attend, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200. The event will be held from 6:00PM – 7:30PM at the New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Avenue, Walton.

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37 year old Daniel Klenchik pleaded guilty to Tampering with a Witness in Broome County Court, he made a threatening video phone call to intimidate a victim involved in his pending criminal case, while he was incarcerated at the Broome County Jail, Klenchik will be sentenced to 2 to 4 years in New York State Prison on July 18.

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State Police will be hosting a car seat check today, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at the Troop C Headquarters on State Route 7 between Sidney & Unadilla. State Police car seat technicians will check if the seat is installed properly or if there are any recalls with the current seat you have. If possible, bring the child that will be sitting in the seat to make sure they are in the correct seat for their age, weight and height. Call Troop C with any questions at (607)561-7604.

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The Delaware County Business Alliance reminds members to Nominate your favorite businesses for the annual Business Awards. All nominees must be Delaware County Business Alliance members, Nominations may be made in three categories: Business of the Year, Rising Star New Business, and Business Advocate. The Awards will be presented at the annual business award dinner in August. More information is available at delawarecounty.org.

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The American Red Cross will have a Blood Drive today from 9 am. – 2 pm., at the Downsville Fire Department, 15166 State Highway 30, Schedule a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-10-25

by wcdonews Posted on June 10, 2025

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-10-25

State Police are targeting speeding and aggressive drivers during a special week-long traffic enforcement initiative now underway through this Sunday, as Speeding is a contributing factor in nearly 1/3rd of all fatal crashes in New York State. Last year, Troopers issued 22,476 total traffic tickets, including 11,175 for speeding and 592 for violations of the Move Over law, During this “Speed Week” enforcement period, Troopers will be using both marked State Police vehicles and unmarked vehicles as part of the operation.

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The Delaware County Department of Public Works will be closing County Route 67 in the Town of Tompkins to through traffic at 7:00 am tomorrow to replace a large culvert. The closure is in the vicinity of 5667 County Route 67, the nearest crossroads are Dry Brook Road and Hathaway Pond Road, a detour will be South Dry Brook Road. It is expected that the road will be reopened to one lane traffic by the end of the day on Thursday.

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Amphenol Aerospace will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in Sidney with an open house on Saturday July 19th, they have also decided to have a 5K run or walk on the morning of July 19th, Spokesman Chris Cappello explains:

(Chris Cappello 6-10-25)

Registration for the 5K can be found at zippy-reg.com, the Open House at the Amphenol Facility will start at 12:00 Noon on July 19th.

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The Otsego County Conservation Association is accepting nominations for its 2025 Conservationist of the Year Award, which honors outstanding contributions to environmental protection, preservation, and education in Otsego County. The award recognizes an individual, group, organization, or business , the award will be presented during OCCA’s Annual Dinner on August 24 at Creekside Station in Hartwick. The deadline for nominations is July 18.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-10-25

The State Senate approved a bill Monday that would allow terminally ill people die on their own terms, it would allow a person with an incurable illness to be prescribed life-ending drugs if he or she requests the medication and gets approval from 2 physicians, the bill goes to Governor Hochul for approval.

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State DOT Crews responded to the report of embankment slide on I-88 westbound near exits 16 and 17. DOT reports that about 60 to 80 feet of unpaved shoulder backup material at the pavement edge has slid into the ditched median, the left lane has been blocked under DOT supervision and will conduct assessments for repairs. Motorists can check 511 for the latest conditions there.

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