It was a weekend of graduation in Oneonta. Hartwick College passed out 210 diplomas on Saturday during the college’s 92nd commencement ceremony. Student Government Association President Noah Hurt reminded everyone that these graduates were just beginning college when the COVID-19 pandemic was causing so much havoc. And SUNY Oneonta graduated 1,250 students, also on Saturday, … Read more
Military veterans from the Vietnam War era were invited to a recognition event in Oneonta on Sunday. The event was organized by several local groups and organizations, after a 10 year federal effort to recognize those who sacrificed so much for our nation during that time period. The event was held at the Oneonta Masonic … Read more
Oneonta Public Transit is installing new opioid overdose reversal medication on it’s entire fleet of OPT buses. The move comes a couple of weeks after a passenger overdosed while onboard one of the buses. Oneonta Police Chief Christopher Witzenburg discussed the idea after officers were able to revive the victim, who had lost consciousness on … Read more
The artwork of legendary folk singer Bob Dyaln will be featured at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown. The exhibit titled Bob Dylan Remastered; Drawings from the Road, will open May 25th, running through September 15th. Dylan said he began sketching scenes from the road during the early years of his Never Ending Tour. This … Read more
A tragic crash in Delaware County has left one person dead. It happened last week on State Highway 23 in the town of Stamford just before midnight. Sheriff’s deputies say there were four people in one vehicle when it lost control ad went off the road. The sheriff’s office said 25 year old Nyheim Golden-Williams, … Read more
A major announcement on Thursday regarding construction along Interstate 88 in Otsego County. New York Governor Kathy Hocul unveiled a nearly 22 million dollart project to resurface the highway from exit 18 in the town of Maryland – to exit 19 in the town of Worcester. That’s about 8.4 miles that inclues bridge and culvert … Read more
US Congressman Marc Molinaro will be holding mobile office hours in Chenango and Otsego Counties. A statement from Molinaro’s office says staff members will be available at the Bainbridge Town Hall on Monday, May 20th from 11am to 1pm. Then on May 22nd at Oneonta Town Hall from noon to 2pm. Constituents will be able … Read more
A Sidney woman has died after being struck by a train. Sidney Village Polcie say officers were called just after 6am Wednesday to an area off West Road, where a pedestrian had been struck by the train. The Norfolk Southern train had stopped on the tracks after the collision. 34 year old Nikita M. Burns … Read more
The city of Oneonta is asking for some help in organizaing this year’s 4th of July festivities. Mayor Mark Drnek says there has been overall support for holding the parade again. But to do so, Drnek said Tuesday that residents will need to step up and help to organize it. He’s hopiong around 6-to-8 people … Read more
Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown has been awarded more than 185-thousand dollars in grants for training programs. On Tuesdya, the New York State Department of Labor and Hazard Abatement Board dedicated more than 5 million dollars in grants to a number of organizations. Bassett said it would use the funds to improve workplace safety and … Read more