An Ilion man was arrested on suspicion of forcibly touching a child under the age of 17. John W. Farrington was arrested earlier this month and charged with second-degree criminal sexual act, forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child. Farrington was arraigned and remanded to Herkimer County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 … Read more
Six award-winning artists have donated prints to the Friends of Doubleday to help raise funds dedicated to continuing improvements and programs at the baseball shrine. Artists include renowned illustrator James Bennett, Andy Brown, Todd Radom, Susanne Reece , Graig Kreindler and Nate Katz. Signed prints of those unique impressions are now available for purchase at … Read more
The Laurens Fire District Emergency Squad is sponsoring a Blood Drive, from noon to five today in the Main Room, 34 Main Street in Laurens. As a special thank you for donating during the month of February, those who donate will receive a five dollar gift card from Amazon. Call 1-800-Red Cross or visit redcross.org … Read more
An update from Oneonta Public Transit – Route # 6 to Sidney is suspended today due to weather conditions. (Oneonta Transit Authority)
The City of Oneonta has lifted parking restrictions in municipal lots and the parking garage effective as of yesterday. Anytime there is 2 1/2″ of snow accumulation (or more), vehicles are required to be moved off of City streets or they are subject to ticketing / towing at the owner’s expense. Parking in municipal lots … Read more
y Creek Fire Company is now accepting applications for our Junior Firefighter Program. Individuals ages 14 to 18 can apply to become a Junior Firefighter. Junior Firefighters serve in a support role for the senior firefighters at actual emergencies as a supplement to the formal training program. Members shall attend training drills with the full … Read more
Last week, Sidney PD responded to a report of a disturbance at a business in the Village, which lead to the arrest of two men on drug charges. Originally, officers contacted Michael J. Ide of Otego, who was found to have an active warrant out of the city of Oneonta. Officers found a small amount … Read more
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that due to safety concerns connected with COVID19, all 2021 Hall of Fame Classic Weekend events have been cancelled. According to Jane Forbes Clark, Chairman of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the continuing uncertainties created by COVID-19, have caused the Board of … Read more
A Sidney Center man is facing charges connected to a domestic dispute. Jeffery Robinson, has been charged with one count of harassment in the 2nd degree, three counts of criminal mischief in the 4th degree, and one count of criminal obstruction of breathing/blood circulation. Sheriff’s deputies arrived at a residence in Walton, following a complaint … Read more
Monday, February 15, 2021 – Oneonta CITY HALL CLOSED – President’s Day. The Delaware County Public Health Service has received doses of the COVID 19 vaccine from the state and will distribute them according to New York State Vaccine distribution guidelines. Pharmacies will be vaccinating residents 65 years of age and older. Currently, CVS in … Read more