P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-12-22
State Police at Endwell responded to a report of an explosion on Cardinal Way in the town of Union. The troopers discovered a vehicle that had visible damage. 2 individuals were spotted in the area, any one with information about the individuals involved, should contact State Police at (607) 561-7400.
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SUNY Oneonta officials announced that they will become a “University” next year. The University designation will become official on January 23rd, and they will be known as “State University of New York at Oneonta” they were previously called the “State University of New York College at Oneonta. A celebration is scheduled for January 25th, the 1st day of the Spring Semester.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Steven Salomon of the town of Maryland, he is accused of contacting a business and made false claims that he was a law enforcement officer. Solomon was charged with Criminal Impersonation, he was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Maryland Court at a later date.
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State Police are warning residents of a phone scam, where someone will call claiming to represent the State Police and ask for donations. State Police said that they do not seek donations from the public, and is you receive such a call, do not give any personal information, and simply hang up.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-12-22
State Police arrested 22 year old Brian Christman of Fort Plain, for Vehicular Manslaughter and Driving While Intoxicated. Back on July 23rd, State Police responded to a fatal one-vehicle crash on Shacktown Mountain Road in the town of Pittsfield. The passenger of the vehicle 22 year old Payton Stirone of Mount Vision was pronounced deceased at the scene, Christman was driving at the time of the crash & was transported to Basset Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report that showed that almost 2.7 million New Yorkers, or 13.9% of the state’s population, lived in poverty in 2021, compared to 12.8% of all Americans. The report showed that poverty rates in the state declined prior to the pandemic, they were higher in 2021 than in 2019. New York ranked 13th among all states, with a higher rate of poverty than the neighboring Northeast States.
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The Rogers Center’s Board of Directors has hired David Carson to lead the environmental education center as the new executive director. Carson is a Central New York Native who is returning to the area with his family, The public is invited to meet Carson and the entire staff at Rogers’ annual Winter Living Celebration, from 11 am to 3 pm on January 22, 2023.
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The Chenango County Historical Society’s “Parade of Trees” will continue to be on display through December 30th. The “Parade of Trees” Location will be at the Historical Society & Museum at 45 Rexford Street, in Norwich, they can be visited online at ChenangoHistorical.org.
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The New Berlin Veterinary Clinic is teaming up with the Chenango SPCA for the “Stuff The Shelter” event. Area residents are encouraged to bring food, treats, cleaning supplies, litter, bedding & toys to the clinic through the end of December, more information is available at 607-847-6118.
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