There’s a sign thief in the town of Sharon and police are looking for tips to catch this individual. According to the Times Journal more than 2 dozen signs have disappeared over the last 2 weeks from one end of town to the other. In some cases the thief couldn’t detach the sign from the … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s A.J. Read Science Discovery Center is hosting the last trivia night of the semester via online teleconference on May 3. You can play on a team of 2-5 people or play solo. Virtual teams can work together via text or messenger, and team captains will record answers and submit those to the quiz-masters. … Read more
A domestic abuse incident on Monday lands a Unadilla man in jail on multiple felony charges. Police say Randy Deese got into an argument with the victim and things escalated to the point where Deese choked the victim then sexually forced himself on them. The victim reported the incident on Tuesday and Deese was found … Read more
State Police conducted an undercover underage drinking initiative last Friday in Delaware County. Retail establishments are checked utilizing a trooper in plain clothes and one or several underaged operatives who cannot lie about their age or give a fake date of birth. 12 businesses were checked and one in Sidney did sell alcohol to the … Read more
SUNY Oneonta Director of Athletics Tracey Ranieri announced she is retiring in June. Ranieri came to SUNY Oneonta 30 years ago as the Head Women’s Soccer Coach and Senior Woman Administrator before adding additional duties as the Assistant Athletic Director in 1995. Ranieri played a principal role in securing two new turf field facilities along … Read more
State Attorney General Leticia James is being asked to review the 2020 Census data that resulted in New York losing one Congressional representative. Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a statement blaming the Trump administration for the counting shortfall. The governor wants James to determine the state’s legal options for challenging the data. As of right now … Read more
Starting on Thursday New Yorkers 16 and older will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccination at state-run clinics without making an appointment. Officials are concerned that people are avoiding getting the vaccine because they won’t be able to get an appointment or don’t have internet access to sign up. The state also aligned its … Read more
The Research Foundation for SUNY is offering scholarships for a Center for Professional Development 12-week online course called “Grants and Proposals: If You Write It, They Will Fund!” which starts May 18. 6 merit scholarships are being awarded. Attendees will learn how to improve their chances of getting funded through fund sourcing, proper planning, organization, … Read more
Otsego County’s annual Hazardous Waste Collection Events are scheduled for Aug. 20 in Unadilla and Aug. 21 in Cooperstown. The Unadilla event is from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for residents, while the Cooperstown even begins at 8:00 a.m. For the Cooperstown event you are asked to arrive according to the first initial of your … Read more
Non-profit organizations in Otsego, Chenango and Delaware Counties are sharing in more than a quarter-million dollars of grants awarded by the Community Foundation For South Central New York. Grants ranged from $550 to $20,000 for projects and programs from arts and cultural organizations, child care centers, libraries, emergency services, Habitat for Humanity, animal welfare agencies … Read more