SUNY Oneonta has a new director of athletics. After a nationwide search the college chose Associate Direcxtor Ryan Hooper to succeed Tracey Ranieri who retired this past spring. Hooper became associate director 7 years ago after serving as assistant to the Director of Athletics at SUNY New Paltz. Source: https://oneontaathletics.com/news/2021/10/18/sports-information-ryan-hooper-named-director-of-athletics.aspx
The Huntington Memorial Library’s 4th Annual “Pumpkin Glow” takes place next Friday starting at 6:00 p.m. Drop by to admire the creativity of your neighbors and to vote on your favorite gourd. Bring your carved creation to show off and you could win a $50 gift card donated by Destination Oneonta. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/271258124869754/?ref=newsfeed
A pair of sisters from Walton raised $900 for the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office K-9 program from their lemonade stand in September. Richelle and Delana Wood gave the proceeds to the department last Saturday and also gave K-9 Eli a toy. Sheriff Craig DuMond expressed his thanks and gratitude for the donation. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/1920765611428975
A Norwich man faces a felony charge in a drug sales investigation. Police say the Division St. resident was selling methamphetamine and was taken into custody on Monday. He is being held without bail pending a Thursday court appearance. Police say to call 607-334-8477 if you see suspected drug activity. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2021-10-19/35475/Norwich-Police-arrest-resident-for-sale-of-narcotics
The Delaware County Substance Use Task Force announces the launch of DELcovery, a multi-platform hub of information about resources for individuals and families interested in, beginning, or well on their way to recovery from substance use disorders. Log on to delcovery.org or search for DELcovery on Facebook. Source: Press release
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society posts a series of local leader interviews from its “Voices of the Pandemic” project. The work started last summer and captures a moment in time of what they faced in their various roles. You can hear the interviews at oneontahistory.org/research. Source: https://oneontahistory.org/research/
The town of Hartwick is holding a pair of Halloween events on Oct. 30. According to All Otsego they include a “spirited stroll” through the Hartwick Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. and a Husky treat trail through the Town Park at 4:30 p.m. where kids can dress in costume. Source: Town of Hartwick to have Halloween … Read more
Glimmerglass Festival Artistic and General Director Francesca Zambellois is leaving the company after the 2022 festival. According to All Otsego she will continue in her role as artistic director at Washington National Opera and as an independent opera and theater director. The Glimmerglass Festival 2022 season will run July 8 through Aug. 21. Source: Zambello … Read more
The state is giving a $900,000 grant to the Albert S. Nader Regional Airport in Otsego County to help pay for the relocation and modernization of the automated weather observing system. $200,000 was awarded to the Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport in Chenango County for hangar improvements. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-207-million-state-funding-airports-across-new-york-state
Flags on all New York governmental buildings are at half-staff in memory of Gen. Colin Powell who died Monday from COVID-19 related complications. Gov. Kathy Hochul said that General Powell blazed a path forward for others to follow throughout his decades of service to the United States. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-directs-flags-all-state-buildings-lowered-half-staff-honor-general-colin