The Community Foundation of Otsego County is seeking proposals from nonprofits for its 2021 Awards Cycle. Up to $200,000 will be invested to build the capacity of the Otsego County nonprofit sector to address issues identified in the Foundation’s Community Survey. Foundation Board Chair Harry Levine says investing in the nonprofit sector, and expanding its … Read more
The Oneonta Department of Public Service is flushing water mains in the low service area weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flushing in these areas is expected to be completed by next Friday. During flushing, water users may experience a change in water color, pressure and/or loss of water. This is a common, temporary … Read more
The results are in from “Operation Hardhat”. the state’s speed enforcement campaign conducted in work zones. Officers were dressed as road workers to catch those not obeying the reduced speed limits. Nearly 450 tickets were issued statewide but the majority weren’t for speeding – most were for handheld device use violations. Aropund 10% of tickets … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health is partnering with local high schools to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students 16 and older, parents, staff and community members. There’s a clinic on May 11 at Cherry Valley Springfield Central School, a clinic May 13 at Richfield Springs Central School, one on May 17 at Schenevus Central … Read more
Friday is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day and Delaware Opportunities is observing that day by thanking providers for their efforts in what was a year of tremendous challenges. The organization offers a number of suggestions on how to show appreciation including working with your child to create a special rememberance or purchasing an item for … Read more
SUNY Oneonta Sociology Professor Tyler Dupont has published a book titled “Lifestyle Sports and Identities: Subcultural Careers Through the Life Course.” It explores how gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and location, in conjunction with age and stage in career, affect lifestyle sport practices and meanings. The book was co-written with professor Becky Beal at California State University, … Read more
A SUNY Oneonta Research Foundation human resources assistant is one of 13 College and University Professional Association for Human Resources members selected for a leadership development experience. Michaela Warner was selected to participate in the Association’s 12-month Wildfire program designed for early-career higher education human resources professionals. The program helps develop skills through tailored learning … Read more
Delaware County Corrections Officer Paul Moore is named the 2020 Corrections Officer of the Year by the New York State Sheriff’s Association. Moore helped save the life of a fellow officer last June who was choking by administering the Heimlich Maneuver. Sheriff Craig DuMond remarked that not only where Officer Moore’s actions remarkable, but his … Read more
The annual Town of Hartwick Clean Sweep takes place May 15 and this year it’s also Hartwick Appreciation Day. There are several open houses taking place including one at the Community Center Food Bank. The Kinney Memorial Library is also holding a book sale and has an exhibit from the Hartwick Historical Society. The Clean … Read more
An investigation into a construction trailer theft in Sherburne ends with 2 men facing felony charges. Police say the trailer was taken last September and found severely damaged about a month-and-a-half later in McDonough. The investigation led to the arrest of Chad Young from Sherburne on April 29 and Clifford Smith Sr. of McDonough was … Read more