Don Mathisen
This Week’s Crime News: A Stabbing, A State Police Sting And More
Investigations are continuing by the New York Attorney General’s Office and the state Commission of Corrections after an inmate was found unconscious inside his Otsego County jail cell. Corrections officers performed CPR but the man was pronounced dead after being taken to Bassett Medical Center.
A Brand New Summer Feast In Oneonta To Celebrate The Environment
A new organization called the Susquehanna Headwaters Environmental Collaborative will be sponsoring two events on Saturday, July 9th in Oneonta’s Neahwa Park. The Eco-Fair will kick off at 11 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. and the Eco-Feast happens from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
What’s Going On In Oneonta’s Huntington Park? Well, The Kids Will Be Happy
Work has resumed on the $1,500,000 renovation of Oneonta’s Huntington Park following a winter hiatus. A bulldozer and excavator are clearing trees and grading the hillside scramble as part of Phase 2 of the project.
An Oneonta Man May Be Locked Up For The Next 50 Years. Find Out Why…
Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl says Bradley C. Cook of Oneonta, 21, is facing up to 50 years in prison following his conviction of multiple sex crimes against a child. According to Muehl, a jury found Cook guilty of engaging in sex acts on two occasions with a child younger than 11 years old.
The SUNY Oneonta Planetarium Will Welcome The Public Once Again
The SUNY Oneonta Planetarium is reopening to the public following a closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The planetarium is celebrating the reopening with a live musical performance about the Voyager space probes and the people behind the mission.
Two Local Librarians Take Center Stage In Albany. Find Out Why…
Maria Johnson and Chris Sagaas are being recognized for outstanding service to to their local communities. State Sen. Peter Oberacker presented Certificates of Recognition to Johnson and Sagaas during a special ceremony in Albany.
Otsego County Working Hard To Prepare For Ukrainian War Refugees
The United States is expected to allow up to 100,000 Ukrainian war refugees to enter the country. And the grassroots Otsego Refugee Resettlement Coalition is laying the groundwork to welcome them and provide services.
What Did This Local Man Do To Possibly Earn 110 Years In Prison?
Federal authorities say 42 year-old Jeremie Hoyt of Davenport has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges. Hoyt admitted in court that he made and distributed a video of a child engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Hoyt remains locked up and is facing at least 15 years to 110 years in prison.
Snowstorm Leaves Thousands Of NYSEG Customers In The Dark. When Will Power Be Restored?
NYSEG says about 100-thousand customers lost electricity when a late Spring snow storm struck our area. NYSEG says crews are working as fast as possible to restore electricity to affected areas.
Celebrate The 52nd Annual Earth Day By Investing In Our Planet
Friday, April 22nd is the 52nd annual Earth Day. And the theme for Earth Day 2022 is “Invest in Our Planet.” Organizers say individuals need to act boldly, innovate broadly and implement equitably.