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Former Sgt. Michael Stalter Announces Run for County Sheriff

In an interview with AllOtsego, Stalter said he is running to cut costs and change certain office policies, including what he sees as “fluffing” of incident numbers. He also told AllOtsego he wants to see fewer inmates at the county jail boarded out to other jails and less overtime assignments for corrections officers.…
January 8, 2026

Board Hears Concerns Regarding ICE Agreement, Approves Budget

Kennedy began the Administration Committee recap by pulling Res. 380 and Res. 381—resolutions approving the adoption of the 2026 budget and its associated appropriations—for individual consideration. Kennedy invited Otsego County Treasurer Allen Ruffles to speak on the auction of 22 Maple Street in Gilbertsville...…
December 11, 2025

Board Discusses County and State Finances, Development, Government Transparency

Numerous speakers utilized the privilege of the floor to address the board on issues concerning them. Notably, Teresa Winchester, Lynn Ohl, and Gilbertsville Mayor Aidan Woishnis each spoke to their grievances regarding the recent closure of the Gilbertsville Meadow Brook Bridge on County Route 4. Winchester read from a letter describing how the bridge was closed due to it being declared unsafe for use, but said that the county had known of its failing condition for years.…
October 9, 2025

Richards Avenue: One Year After December 9 Gas Explosion

Between 15 and 25 people were displaced immediately after the explosion, according to Patricia Leonard, executive director of Family Services Association of Oneonta. Some took refuge at a motel for a few days; others were displaced longer, and some have still not returned to their homes. Insurance, contracting, and inspection issues have delayed repair and reconstruction for all impacted by the disaster.…
December 19, 2024

Editorial: Finally.

According to animal law experts, here in New York State animal abuse and cruelty laws are hidden away in an obscure section of our legal framework (Article 26 of New York State Agriculture and Markets law), making enforcement and prosecution difficult at best.…
November 23, 2023

Serving Side By Side

Serving Side By Side COOPERSTOWN—The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office welcomed Otsego County Veterans’ Service Agency Director Phil Couse, Binghamton Vet Center Director Cornell Morris and Vet Center Veteran Outreach Program Specialist Jason Davis recently, to learn more about services available for veterans and to receive literature and contact information for department patrols. According to a recent release from the Sheriff’s Office, Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional counseling…
January 14, 2023

Sheriff: Man Intentionally Struck Pedestrian With Car

Sheriff: Kansas Man Intentionally Struck Pedestrian With Car Attempted Murder Charge Levied By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com HARTWICK SEMINARY – A Kansas man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly drove off the roadway and intentionally struck a pedestrian, according to Otsego County Sheriff Richard J. Devlin, Jr. George K. Wang, 23, Lawrence, Kansas, was driving a 2013 Hyundai on Route 28 in Hartwick when he allegedly drove onto a grassy area at the front of…
November 19, 2020

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

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