Leadership Delaware Begins in Delaware County Next Month

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will be starting their “Leaderful Delaware” classes virtually, starting in March on 2 afternoons a month for 8 months. The classes will explore how the body and mind responds to stress and how it impacts behaviors and emotions. Attendees will identify their own personal challenges and then practice with … Read more

Bassett Surgical Weight Loss Program Receives Distinction

Bassett Medical Center’s surgical weight-loss program has been designated a Blue Distinction Center+ for Bariatric Surgery by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated health care facilities that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that … Read more

Bassett Healthcare Resumes Limited Visitation at Some of Its Facilities

Bassett Healthcare Network has resumed partial visitation for inpatients at its hospital locations, including A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, and O’Connor Hospital in Delhi. Visitation hours are limited from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. On weekends, … Read more

Richfield Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

A Richfield man has been arrested on charges of possession of child pornography. New York State Police arrested Justin M. Lopez at his residence on February 4th as the result of a cyber tip that sparked an investigation. Lopez was found to be in possession of pornagraphic videos involving children. He is scheduled to be … Read more

Ilion Man Arrested on Charges of Criminal Sexual Act

An Ilion man was arrested on suspicion of forcibly touching a child under the age of 17. John W. Farrington was arrested earlier this month and charged with second-degree criminal sexual act, forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child. Farrington was arraigned and remanded to Herkimer County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 … Read more

Fundraiser for the Friends of Doubleday

Six award-winning artists have donated prints to the Friends of Doubleday to help raise funds dedicated to continuing improvements and programs at the baseball shrine. Artists include renowned illustrator James Bennett, Andy Brown, Todd Radom, Susanne Reece , Graig Kreindler and Nate Katz. Signed prints of those unique impressions are now available for purchase at … Read more

Laurens Fire District Blood Drive

The Laurens Fire District Emergency Squad is sponsoring a Blood Drive, from noon to five today in the Main Room, 34 Main Street in Laurens. As a special thank you for donating during the month of February, those who donate will receive a five dollar gift card from Amazon. Call 1-800-Red Cross or visit redcross.org … Read more

City of Oneonta Parking Restrictions Lifted

The City of Oneonta has lifted parking restrictions in municipal lots and the parking garage effective as of yesterday. Anytime there is 2 1/2″ of snow accumulation (or more), vehicles are required to be moved off of City streets or they are subject to ticketing / towing at the owner’s expense. Parking in municipal lots … Read more

Fly Creek Fire Co. Taking New Junior Firefighters into Program

y Creek Fire Company is now accepting applications for our Junior Firefighter Program. Individuals ages 14 to 18 can apply to become a Junior Firefighter. Junior Firefighters serve in a support role for the senior firefighters at actual emergencies as a supplement to the formal training program. Members shall attend training drills with the full … Read more