he Delaware County’s Sheriff’s Department has announced that the draft of the Delaware County Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Plan, is now available for public comment. A Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, March 10th, 2021, at 12:45pm. Citizens are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the plan, the link to which is on the Delaware … Read more
Its been a busy week for the local fire service. An apartment fire in West Oneonta, and a structure fire in the city proper. With the apartment fire, Oneonta Fire and West Oneonta providing mutual aid. An engine from the Otego Fire Department responded to the scene for assistance. Laurens Fire/EMS provided coverage at the … Read more
The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Otsego County has a new member in former Senator Jim Milford. According to AllOtsego.com. Milford has called his appointment a natural extension of his previous service to the people of Otsego County and the region. He also said his service on the committee is personal, having … Read more
SUNY Oneonta has been named one of the top 50 “Most Affordable Colleges ” in the United States by Intelligent.com. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment. 169 schools were scored on a … Read more
The Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship (CADE) at SUNY Cobleskill is now accepting registrations for “Business Planning for a New Era,” a free five-week online business planning workshop series beginning March 10, 2021. Recognizing the distinct challenges for entrepreneurs today, the program is designed to encourage participants to understand, articulate and incorporate the values … Read more
New Yorkers will soon be able to visit residents in Nursing homes again. The State Department of Health recommends that visitors take a rapid test before visiting a facility, and the Health Department will provide rapid tests to nursing homes to facilitate their ability to test visitors on-site and at no cost. Beginning on February … Read more
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras has announced along with the State University of New York Athletic Conference that intercollegiate athletic competition within SUNY will resume March 20, meaning that SUNY Oneonta’s spring student athletes will once again be able to compete against other schools. The approval is based upon a detailed collaborative plan developed by more … Read more
Governor Cuomo is beginning to open up areas of the state closed down in 2020 due to COVID 19. This includes amusement parks, overnight camps and recreational facilities. This includes Cooperstown Dreams Park, which will be submitting plans to the state Department of Health to allow it to field a 2021 youth-baseball season at its … Read more
Modified inmate visitation at Chenango County correctional facility will begin on Saturday. Visitors are encouraged to call and make an appointment. Visits can be scheduled Monday through Friday during normal lobby hours. Visitation will be on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY. Two (2) Visitors allowed per inmate. Visitation will be 30 minutes in duration and will … Read more
The Otsego County’s Law Enforcement Task Force is planning a forum Wednesday, March 3, at the county board’s monthly meeting, to unveil its review of the county Sheriff’s Department procedures and policies, as required by Governor Cuomo’s order of last June 12. The public will be able to view the presentation via the county’s Facebook … Read more