Quick actions by a Delaware County Sheriff’s deputy helped save the life of a 27-year-old man suspected of overdosing on opiates. Sgt. Christopher Erwin responded to a home in Treadwell last Wednesday where the man was found having trouble breathing. Sgt. Erwin administered 2 doses of the the anti-opioid drug Narcan and the man regained … Read more
The Arc Otsego is seeking submissions for its first ever art show uniting artists f Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County. The show is called “All Together” and willtake place starting May 21 at the Main View Gallery and Gift Shop in Oneonta. Artists should submit a digital image of the work they would like to … Read more
Oneonta Town Supervisor Bob Wood annoounces he plans to retire at the end of the year. According to All Otsego Wood’s retirement will end 27 years in public service, including four years on the city’s Common Council and, since 2008, as supervisor of Otsego County’s largest town. Wood said he plans to wrap his time … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health reports a steady increase in new COVID-19 cases over the past week. Nearly 150 new cases were reported since last Monday and over the past 10 days 47% of the newly reported cases are in college students/employees. Officials say it remains extremely important to practice the public health prevention … Read more
SUNY Oneonta’s ‘OutSMARTing the Pandemic’ webinar series will cover COVID-19 vaccines during the March 11 session. Professors Jill Fielhaber and Kelly Gallagher will discuss the latest advances in the field of vaccine development, and how what was learned from the Coronavirus will help prepare for new diseases. The webinar is at 7 p.m. on Teams … Read more
State Senator Peter Oberacker joins with other lawmakers in calling for increased funding to local highway improvements. Oberacker once chaired the Otsego County Public Works Committee and says he understands the importance of critical state funding to road and bridge maintenance. Oberacker and colleages sent Governor Cuomo a letter with proposals on increasing funding depending … Read more
Residents interested in Broadband service and when it’s coming to Otsego County can learn more today in a virtual webinar. Tim Johnson from Otsego Electric Cooperative will give an update on where the process is now and what to expect. The meeting starts at 8:30 this morning via Zoom. More infomation is available on the … Read more
The Homeless Collaborative has opened a warming station for those in need in Oneonta. Individuals 18 and over in need of a warm place for the night are welcome to stay at 189 Chestnut Street starting Monday. The warming station will be open 7 days a week from 5:30pm to 7:30 am. If you’d like … Read more
A raccoon found in Middletown has tested positive for rabies after a resident was bitten. That resident is undergoing rabies post exposure treatment. Animals will not always show signs of having rabies, so the Delaware County Public Health Services advises residents to leave wild animals alone, including baby animals, and to be aware of strange … Read more
Driving into town on i88@Lettis Highway will soon have a fresh new look. The “Welcome to Oneonta” sign has seen better days, and is scheduled to be replaced today. Work on the sign should be done by late afternoon. Drivers passing through the area should be aware of temporary traffic control devices that may be … Read more