Bassett Research Institute announces a collaboration with the University of California – San Francisco on a study that will provide people in rural areas caring for loved ones with memory loss with resources for self-care and stress management. The Caregiver Projectaims to help caregivers set goals, solve problems, reduce stress and maintain their own health … Read more
Former Toronto Blue Jays second basemen Roberto Alomar resigns from the Baseball Hall of Fame Board of Directors after he is banned from the league due to a 2014 sexual misconduct investigation. Alomar was inducted in 2011 and joined the board 2 years ago. Chairman Jane Forbes Clark says Alomar’s plaque will remain on display … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s Mask & Hammer theatre club has released a workshop reading of a new play by playwright James Still. It’s called “DINOSAUR(s)” and tells the story of the experiences a brother and sister who survived a violent childhood have after reconnecting as adults to go back to where they grew up. The reading is … Read more
The former Unadilla man whose 2017 conviction for murdering his wife was overturned last August avoids a new trial by taking a plea deal. An appellate court tossed Casey Callahan’s trial verdict because in the court’s opinion the evidence of guilt was not overwhelming. On Monday Callahan pleaded guilty to manslaughter and will be in … Read more
A woman from Laurens accused of having sex with a minor takes a plea deal. According to All Otsego the guilty plea entered by Shelly Ann Young comes with a split sentence, serving 180 days from 6 p.m. Fridays to 6 a.m. Mondays. She will then be on probation for 10 years and is required … Read more
The Greater Franklin Food Pantry expands its hours of operation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., every second and fourth Friday of each month. The pantry will also continue to be open from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Friday. The Pantry’s services are available to all Franklin and Treadwell residents and those in the … Read more
In just over 2 weeks New York will lift most capacity restrictions imposed because of COVID-19. Those include limits at stores, restaurants, theaters, hair salons and amusement parks but social distancing will remain in effect. At larger event gatherings the 6-foot distancing rule can be bypassed if everyone in attendance is required to provide proof … Read more
A rain-or-shine walking tour of the Churchill Park Historic District takes place next Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Once home to the magnificent Rexmere Hotel, Churchill Park retains the charm and history of Dr. Churchill’s vision for a planned community, when Stamford established its reputation as Queen of the Catskills. The tour starts … Read more
New York is making $15 million available to help low-income residents who suffer from serious health issues and who are affected by heat to obtain assistance to pay for cooling equipment. The cooling assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program provides an air conditioner to eligible households. To qualify for the federally-funded program, applicants must … Read more
Ground is broken on the Dietz Street Lofts project in downtown Oneonta. The $19 million 4-story building to be built at the former Dietz St.parking lot will have nearly 65 apartments for both families and artists. Developers say some of the apartments have features making them suitable for those with mobility issues, or with hearing … Read more