Hartwick College officials announced that the campus will remain closed to the public through the summer of 2021. The campus has been closed to the public since late summer of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vice President for College Advancement Paula Lee Hobson says Hartrick’s first priority remains the safety of those who live … Read more
State University of New York students wanting to study abroad will have to put off those plans for now as all University-sponsored international travel for the fall 2021 semester is on hold. According to SUNY Deputy Press Secretary Jim Urso there are still simply too many unknown variables to lift the suspension that was put … Read more
An Ohio man puoled over for erratic driving on I-88 in the Town of Oneonta gets to see the inside of the Otsego County Correctional Facility. According to the Sheriff’s Office Scott Travis of Ashland, OH was pulled over on May 8 and deputies found he had an unregistered handgun. Travis was arraigned for criminal … Read more
New York launched a new initiative designed to accelerate action on climate change by making $3.5 million available for contractors to provide technical assistance to municipalities working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. Selected contractors, called Climate Leadership Coordinators, will support climate action at the local level through outreach, education, planning, … Read more
The City of Oneonta Planning Commission is accepting comments on a proposed 5-megawatt solar power installation on the Hartwick College property. The application is available for review at the city’s website oneonta.ny.us. Comments may be submitted to City Clerk Kerri Harrington via e-mail or via US Mail at 258 Main St, Oneonta, NY 13820. Deadline … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s Student Fashion Society put together a virtual fashion show presentation that showcases the work of 13 fashion design students. Although their traditional annual fashion show was canceled due to COVID-19 , the club was able to showcase the hard work of the all the students through this virtual show. The Fashion Show presents … Read more
The Glimmerglass Festival will be expanding its attendance limits thanks to new guidance from New York State regarding COVID-19 restrictions. According to All Otsego socially-distanced festival squares will be available for people of the same party as well as festival boxes and festival tables. Attendees are required to either have the COVID-19 vaccine or proof … Read more
The Community Foundation of Otsego County announces the creation of a $2 million Founders Campaign to establish the foundation as a major philanthropic resource for Otsego County. Officials say the community is responding to the Foundation’s goals and approach, with more than 100 pledges and donations already totaling $1.7 million. Donors are encouraged to make … Read more
Sidney Police report there’s been a substantial increase of home-made gas-powered motorized bicycles being operated on public streets. The department warns those who own such bicycles or those considering getting one that they are illegal to operate on public streets. Their stated goal is to increase public safety by educating and taking enforcement action when … Read more
The Morris Central School Board of Education appoints Dr. Shannon Babbie as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Babbie most recently served as an elementary principal for the Camden Central School District and taught English and Social Studies before moving into administrattive positions. She will succeed Mr. Matthew Sheldon, who is finishing his 12th … Read more