Candidates in the Nov. 2 local elections can begin circulating petitions today. County Representative Clark Oliver, of Oneonta, has announced he plans to run for a second term. According to AllOtsego.com, Oliver, who is also the county Democratic chairman, when asked if the Democrats plan to run a candidate in every Democratic district, said his … Read more
The City Republican Committee announced last night that they’ve endorsed Len Carson as their candidate for Mayor. According to AllOtsego.com, despite the committee’s tapping Carson, Craig Gelbsman didn’t concede, but didn’t say he wouldn’t be running. If both stay in the race, that would mean a Republican Primary would have to be held in late … Read more
The Cooperstown Art Association encourages you to check all those stored items for gently used artworks to give to the CAA Spring Cleaning Bazaar. Donations can be dropped by through this Friday. The Bazaar supports your local art association which supports the community. The CAA is open 11-4 weekdays at 22 Main St. in Cooperstown. … Read more
Delaware County continues to support meaningful local legislation that improves the quality of life for our residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable. At this past Board of Supervisors meeting county government passed Local Law No. 15 of 2021, the Animal Abuser Registry Law. Concerned citizens brought this idea to the attention of the Sheriff’s … Read more
The Oneonta Police Department wants residents to be aware of several phone scams that have been reported recently. If you receive calls from someone saying they are from social security and need your number, someone calling as an attorney of a relative who has been arrested and needs bail, or someone calls and states they’re … Read more
Heightened concerns with COVID 19 have prompted the City of Oneonta Police Department wants make residents aware that Individuals who host parties or gatherings in violation of federal, state and/or local restrictions could be charged with a misdemeanor. The Oneonta Police Department, in coordination with the SUNY Oneonta University Police and other local agencies, will … Read more
A community heat pump system is on the agenda at the Common Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow night 7pm in the town hall. The majority of the required $100,000 of funding would come from the state energy research and development authority, with a city contribution of $5000. According to AllOtsego.com,the funds would allow City Hall … Read more
Tax season is open. If you’re looking for assistance with filing, you can register online for free virtual help. If your 2020 income was $72,000 or less, you’re eligible to use Free File income tax software. Visit the state’s resource center for free e-file options, assistance with filing, refund information, and more. For more, go … Read more
Mike Moore has been a firefighter/paramedic in the Oneonta fire Department for 14 years. This past December Mike had a series of mini strokes that required immediate emergency surgery. Since his surgery on the 15th, he has required intensive care and has been on a ventilator. A posting on the Oneonta Fire and Rescue Facebook … Read more
The SUNY Oneonta Planetarium will present a virtual planetarium show tonight from 7-8 p.m. The theme is “Signals in Space” and features four short presentations by the planetarium staff. The Voyager Golden Records, Where the V’grs are in the current night sky, alien representation in our modern culture and the recent collapse of the Arecibo … Read more