A health alert in Oneonta. A statement from Otsego County Health Department says a bat has tested positive for rabies. The positive result was returned on Thursday. At this point, one person wa sknown to have been exposed to the rabid bat. That person is now undergoing treatment. Rabies is fatal and is transmitted to … Read more
The Foothills Performing Arts Centeris unveiling a new look for the new year. The non-profit organization that focuses on local talent has a new logo and website. You can check out the new look at foothillspac.org. Executive Director Geoff Doyle says the process has taken about two years to complete, which has also included upgrades … Read more
There is still time for folks to register for Leadership Chenango 2024. Commerce Chenango says the 2024 class will be led by Melissa Stagnaro. Orientation is planned for February with a 2-day retreat. The class will meet twice a month from March through October. Agraduation ceremony will be held in November. Tuition for Leadership Chenango … Read more
A new business is said to be eyeing entering the Oneonta market. Rehabilitation Support Services has entered into talks with the city regarding 27 Market Street. that’s where Oneonta Sales Company used to be located. The city purchased the property in 2020 and the former facility has since been torn down. RSS provides mental-health and … Read more
You may have noticed the extra light along Chestnut Street in Oneonta. For the first time in many, many years, the marquee at Oneonta Theater was lit Monday night. Work to get the marquee back in operation started a little more than a year ago by the group called Friends of the Oneonta Theater. Some … Read more
The ice skating rink at Sheldon Park in Delhi will open again this year after sitting idle in 2022. Council Member Margaret Baldwin said she received a request from several residents for the ice rink to be revived. She organized the effort with Mayor Jeffrey Gearhart. The village will take over the rink’s operations and … Read more
Finally, some details about what likely caused the massive house explosion on Richards Street in oneonta. Officials now say it was a gunshot that ruptured a gas line on December 9th. NYSEG had originally responded to a home a few doors down that morning – for the report of a strong natural gas odor. A … Read more
On the heels of the loss of about 200 jobs in Ilion, now Sidney-based ACCO Brands says it will close it’s plant by the end of next year. This will result in 300 people losing their jobs. In a prepared statement, ACCO Brands director of communications, Kori Reed – said that a recent evaluation of … Read more
Oneonta residents appear to have been successful in stopping a business expansion plan. Chris and Matt Grady, the owners of Cooperstown-based Stagecoach Coffee – have withdrawn their plans for 31 Walnut Street in Oneonta, which is currently a residential property. They were asking for a special permit to renovate the garage into a coffee shop, … Read more
The Richard Siegfried Student Award at SUNY ONeonta will be shared this yera by a pair of students. The annual award celebrates academic excellence. To be eligible, students mucy maintain a high GPA and be a full-time first-year student. This year’s awards go to Samuel Abbadessa and Allisaon Martin. Abbadessa is from Utica, whil Martin … Read more