Nine SUNY Oneonta students participated in the college’s first Sophomore Service Day event on Saturday, Oct. 15. The students washed the outside of nearly every storefront window on Main St. with additional help from three volunteers from the college’s wrestling team. It allowed participants to meet the community while making a difference.
A teenager is killed in a town of Greene crash Tuesday morning. Police say the 19-year-old was driving east on State Highway 206 near the intersection of County Road 2 when the vehicle left the road and struck a guard rail. The vehicle then struck a tree. The teen died at the scene.
A Siena College Research Institute poll shows Governor Kathy Hochul has an 11-point lead over challenger Lee Zeldin. Hochul leads 52% to Zeldin’s 41%. The same poll taken 3 weeks ago gave Hochul a 17-point lead. The new poll was conducted from Oct. 12 to 14.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed five bills into law Tuesday improving protections for domestic violence victims. The new laws include seizure of weapoms from those under a protection order and allowing victims to keep voter information from being made public. The laws were signed during the observanmce of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Hartwick College hosts a three-day celebration starting Thursday that includes special events in celebration of the installation of Darren Reisberg as its 11th president. The inauguration will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, under a tent on Frisbee Field in the heart of campus.
A car and a school bus collided Tuesday afternoon on State Route 28 in the Village of Milford. Police say the bus was stopped to let students off with its red lights activated when it was rear ended by the vehicle. No injuries were reported.
The walkout continues by International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers members at Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney. The strike began on Saturday after the two sides couldn’t come to terms. Amphenol issued a statement saying it is surprised and desappointed by the walkout.
Pedals for Progress/Sewing Peace is conducting a used bike and sewing machine collection on Oct. 29 at the Otsego ReUse Center. Anyone with a bicycle in repairable condition or portable sewing machine in working condition is urged to drop off along will a suggested donation to cover shipping charges.
An Otsego County Sheriff’s Office sexual abuse investigation results in a man from the Town of Morris facing multiple charges. The investigation determined the abuse involved 3 victims and started several years ago. The man is jailed on $5,000 cash bail or a $25,000 bond.
The City of Oneonta is encouraging the community to honor military service members from now through November 13th by displaying a green light in a window of your home or business. The Common Council passed a resolution designating these dates to honor the service and sacrifice of Military personnel.