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State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office finds the Town of Butternuts Board did not provide adequate oversight of its disbursement process allowing a third-party vendor to access Town bank accounts and authorized more than $15,000 in insurance claims and annual contracts before audit and approval. Officials say corrective action has been taken. Source: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62

The Chenango County Historical Society seeks interview subjects for a documentary to commemorate Ward School No. 2, which will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Nov. 21. A grant was awarded to produce the documentary and filming is to begin next month. Those interested in participating should email info@ChenangoHistorical.org. Source: Press release

Close to 40 Baseball Hall of Fame members will return to Cooperstown on Sept. 8 for the Class of 2020 Induction ceremony. Those include Johnny Bench, George Brett, Reggie Jackson, Cal Ripken Jr. and Frank Thomas. The ceremony is at the Clark Sports Center and starts at 1:30 p.m. Seating is free and unlimited. Source: … Read more

Opportunities For Otsego launches its new application website. It allows individuals and families to start the application process for any OFO program before meeting with staff. Applicants will need an internet connection, smartphone or computer and an email address. A link is available at OFO’s Facebook page. Applicants can still use phone or e-mail to … Read more

A Town of Camden man released on his own recognizance after being charged with possessing a stolen vehicle is back behind bars. Police say the man was initially charged and released on Sunday then on Tuesday got into an altercation in Camden where multiple people were stabbed. There’s no word on if bond was set. … Read more

The New York State Fair is scrapping its traditional “Governor’s Day” event as Gov. Andrew Cuomo prepares to resign from office next week. It’s usually held on opening day which this year is on Friday. Soon-to-be-Governor Kathy Hochul says she will attend the Fair at some point. Source: https://www.syracuse.com/statefair/2021/08/nys-fair-scraps-governors-day-as-cuomo-prepares-to-resign.html

Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta will re-open today. That includes FoxCare Fitness. The facility shut down last week due to a water outage. A boil water advisory will remain in effect at the facility until at least Wednesday. Officials thanked patients and the community for their understanding during the closure. Source: Press release

State Police are investigating a town of Oneonta fatal car-pedestrian collision on State Route 205 near Country Club Road. Investigators say it happened between late Sunday and early Monday. The car has been located but the driver remains at large. Call State Police if you know where this driver can be found. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-investigating-fatal-hit-and-run-in-oneonta.htm

The City Of Oneonta announces changes to the SUNY bus run in effect from Wednesday through Friday of this week. On those days there will only be one on-campus stop and that is at Hunt Union on Blodgett Dr. Normal operations will resume on Saturday. Source: https://www.facebook.com/cityofoneonta/posts/4196630133783891

New York is still accepting applications for the “Emergency Rental Assistance Program” which helps low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The federally-funded program can provide rental arrears, temporary rental assistance and utility arrears assistance dating back to March 13, 2020. Go to otda.ny.gov for program details. Source: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/emergency-rental-assistance/