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
A level 3 sex offender from Delhi is facing a new felony charge for violating the Sex Offender Registration Act. Lyman G. McCann was taken into custody last Wednesday following a month long investigation and was charged with the felony offense of failing to report a change of address. McCann initially reported he was living … Read more
The New York Farm Bureau highlighted several key pieces of legislation that is important to its members with four weeks to go until the end of the legislative session. President David Fisher says some bills under consideration could have detrimental impacts not only on farms, but also on the environment and consumer prices. Fisher says … Read more
SUNY Oneonta and the National Baseball Hall of Fame present the 2021 Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture. The event which takes place virtually this year examines the impact of baseball on American culture, society, and history from diverse academic perspectives. The symposium will be Friday, June 4; Saturday, June 5; Friday, June 11; … Read more
Most mask wearing requirements in downtown Oneonta will soon be lifted now that the Common Council voted unanimously to rescind a ordinance mandating the coverings. According to All Otsego masks are required at public events, such as the Memorial Day celebrations, because of the amount of people who cannot safely social distance. Churches and businesses … Read more
At this week’s Oneonta Common Council meeting the organization constructing a housing development at the Ford Block building unveiled the project plans. According to All Otsego the project on the upper 2 stories of 212 Main St. will have 22 to 24 market rate residential one and two bedroom apartments. Thr project is being done … Read more
After an absence last year due to COVID-19 the Chenango Blues Festival is back for 2021. It will be Aug. 20 and 21 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. Organizers say attendees will need to show proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine or that they’ve tested negative for the coronavirus within 72 hours. Unlike … Read more
A welfare check in Chenango County on Sunday turns into a drug bust with more than $100,000 worth of product seized. Police say they responded to a Greene convenience store and found the suspect identified as Phillip Cosilmon slumped over the steering wheel. As officers checked Cosilmon’s car they found meth, cocaine and heroin along … Read more