Bassett Doctor Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

A doctor at Bassett Healthcare Network is selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to receive an award for the 2021-22 academic year. Dr. Dr. Samuel Badalian is chief of Women’s Health and will use the scholarship to develop a urogynecology program in … Read more

Basset Doctor Receives Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

A doctor at Bassett Healthcare Network is selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to receive an award for the 2021-22 academic year. Dr. Dr. Samuel Badalian is chief of Women’s Health and will use the scholarship to develop a urogynecology program in … Read more

Fly Creek Cider Mill To Reopen Aug. 14

We now know when the Fly Creek Cider Mill will reopen for business. Officials say a grand opening ceremony will take place Aug. 14 at 10:00 a.m. The event features a visit by the West Edmeston Volunteer Fire Dept to show off the new fire truck donated by the Michaels Family. Source: https://www.facebook.com/FlyCreekCiderMill/posts/10158692490763533

CDC Finds COVID-19 Transmission In Otsego County Is ‘Substantial’

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the level of COVID-19 transmission in Otsego County is now considered “substantial”. The agency now recommends wearing masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. The Department of Health reports 37 active COVID-19 cases and 2 hospitalizations. Source: https://www.facebook.com/cityofaoneonta/posts/4161654370614801

False Report Charge Brought Against Delhi Woman

A Delhi woman faces a felony charge fpr falsely reporting an incident. Police say they responded Tuesday to the Phoebe Lane Apartments and an investigation determined Robin C. Reese called in a report that brought officers to the scene but no incident had occurred. Reese was charged then released on her own recognizance. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/1864641260374744

SUNY Oneonta Professor Nominated For National Award

SUNY Oneonta Professor Wesley Bernard has been nominated for the opportunity to receive the 2021 Callanan Excellence in Teaching Award. It’s sponsored by the Center for Advancing the Photographic Arts in Sante Fe, New Mexico and goes to an instructor for their dedication and commitment to the students and photographic field. Source: Wesley Bernard nominated … Read more

Plumb Exhibit At Sherburne Inn On Saturday

The Sherburne Inn is hosting an exhibition of artwork by the 19th century artist Henry Grant Plumb this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Plumb was born in Sherburne in 1847, and much of his subject matter depicts scenes in and around Sherburne and Chenango County. The event is free but donations are being … Read more

Trooper’s Union Outraged Over Shooting Suspect’s Release

The union representing New York State Troopers says it’s outraged that the suspect accused of shooting a trooper in Deposit is now out on bail. Attorneys for Scott Mawhiney argued he was not a public threat and a judge agreed. The union’s president says Mawhiney’s release is another failure of New York’s bail reform law. … Read more

Arc NY Presents Price Chopper Cooperstown with Employer Recognition Award

The Arc Otsego gives Price Chopper Cooperstown The Arc New York’s 2021 Employer Recognition Award. Price Chopper has consistently hired individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and managers continue to inform the nonprofit’s Employment Specialists when they have openings and provide advancement opportunities for the individuals being supported. Source: Press release