2 area United Way chapters announce plans to merge. According to the Evening Sun the Boards of Directors for the Chenango United Way, Inc.and the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties, Inc.unanimously approved the formal affiliation of the two agencies with the intent to complete an application for merger in the first quarter of … Read more
The Roxbury Arts Group presents “Porchfest” on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Porchfest is a unique event with over a dozen local music acts playing all at one time on porches and front lawns up and down Main Street in the heart of Stamford. The music is diverse – from rock to classical, … Read more
The SUNY Research Foundation for is offering scholarships for the upcoming SUNY Center for Professional Development course on writing Grants and Proposals. SUNY employees including but not limited to faculty, postdoctoral scholars, research assistants, sponsored program administrators and fellows are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Four merit-based scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, … Read more
Starting on Aug. 21 you will need to be at least 18 years old to get married in New York. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that removes the ability for 17-year-olds to be married with parental and judicial consent. Cuomo says the measure will further protect vulnerable children from exploitation. It was 4 years … Read more
New Berlin-based yogurt maker Chobani plans to go public. According to the Reuters news service the company filed documents with regulators for an initial public offering that analysts say could be worth up to $10 billion. Chobani was founded in 2005 and its products first hit store shelves 2 years later. In addition to its … Read more
The Chenango County Historical Society is looking to the community for suggestions on new programs and activities that will be relevant and interesting to broader audiences. According to the Observer-Dispatch the Society enlisted the help of Colgate University’s Upstate Institute Field School to conduct the research. An online survey is posted at tinyurl.com/CCHSFeedback and all … Read more
Hartwick College is officially renaming an annual golf tournament to honor legendary multi-sport coach and alumnus, Nick Lambros. The tournament named for the class of 1959 member will be held on Saturday, September 25 at Oneonta Country Club with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Lambros co-founded the event, and many attendees are from his extensive … Read more
The City of Oneonta has a new fire chief. According to All Otsego the Common Council unaimaously approved the appointment of Brian Knapp to succeed J. Michael Mancini who was named acting chief after Chief Patrick Pigeon retired in February. Mancini came out of retirement to accept the interim chief position. Knapp joined the department … Read more
The City of Oneonta announced that A.O. Fox Hospital will be conducting routine flow tests of its fire hydrants on Mondayat approximately 6 p.m. Residents may notice a temporary drop in water pressure or a slight discoloration of water during and directly following the testing period but officials say the safety of the water will … Read more
Several area roads remain closed following last weekend’s heavy rains and flooding. According to the Otsego County Department of Emergency Services State Route 51 remains closed south of the village of Morris to the Butternuts Town Line and in the town of Morris, portions of Dimock Hollow Road, Gulf Road & Pittsley Road are closed. … Read more