Public libraries in Edmeston, Hartwick, Richfield Springs and Sidney receive state grants for various construction projects. Senator Peter Oberacker says libraries are historic landmarks in many cases and technology and accessibility upgrades can be costly so these funds will help as communities make needed improvements to meet new and evolving needs. Source: Press release
Oneonta’s ReUse Center announces it has collected 9 tons of polystyrene for recycling. Officials say polystyrene which is better known as styrofoam is often not recycled and ends up in landfills. The Center began recycling polystyrene in 2019 after acquiring specialized equipment. The Center is a project of the Arc Otsego. Source: Press release
Hundreds of Delhi Telephone Co. customers lost service early Wednesday after service lines caugh fire. Officials say it happened on County Route 35 where a tree caught fire. Most service was restored by early afternoon and the company posted on social media that all service is now restored. Source: https://www.facebook.com/delhitelephonecompany/photos/a.215057111892588/4555108631220726/
The City of Oneonta is performing a pavement maintenance process on several streets weather permitting. The work starts today and goes through Monday between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm. There will be brief temporary traffic interruptions and flaggers will direct drivers accordingly. Driveway access may be limited and no street parking will be allowed. … Read more
A burglary report in Sidney on Wednesday leads to a man facing a felony charge. Police say they were called to a River St. location and detained a 29-year-old believed to be involved in the incident. He was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court then booked into jail without bond. Source: https://www.facebook.com/villageofsidneypolicedepartment/posts/4635888283129372
A Sidney Police investigation into several criminal incidents ends up with a woman facing multiple felony charges. Police say the woman was apprehended on Tuesday with an active arrest warrant and was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court. Bail was set at $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond. Source: https://www.facebook.com/villageofsidneypolicedepartment/posts/4635426679842199
The 2021 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place at 1:30 PM on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons will be inducted, Admission is free. If you can’t make it to the ceremony it will be streamed live at MLB.com. … Read more
A dispute between neighbors in Stamford last Saturday results in both facing charges. Police say they responded to a River St. address and an investigation determined a man and woman made physical contact . The case was forwarded to Town of Stamford court which brought the charges. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/1889571541215049
SUNY Oneonta’s Committee on Greek Life is seeking a faculty member to join the panel. The committee meets 3 to 4 times a year. It reviews and make recommendations for fraternities and sororities seeking full recognition, periodic review of the Greek Code, and selecting the annual chapters of the year awards in the spring semester. … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s Milne Library is participating in an educational poster exhibition that presents the history of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The exhibit entitled “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World” contains items from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s permanent collection. It will be on display all month. Source: Milne Library hosting 9/11 … Read more