Amusement parks and overnight camps will be able to be open this year as long as they submit reopening plans to the state. Governor Cuomo said this past week that arcades and family entertainment centers can open with 25% capacity in late March. Outdoor amusement parks can open with a third of their normal capacity … Read more
A reminder, Community Food Pantry is open today from = 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm at the Unatego Community Church, 290 Main St. in Otego. Also, those in need are welcome to attend free food distribution today @ 4:00 pm St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Brook Street in Laurens.
The Village of Sidney will have a Police Reform Committee meeting by Zoom on today 6:OO pm. The results of the Police Reform survey will be reviewed. Public comments are welcomed. The information for joining the Zoom meeting can be found at Village of Sidney.org. or The Village Of Sidney Facebook page. (village of sidney … Read more
The 2021 Cooperstown Winter Carnival Medallion was found by the O’Brien family this past Tueday, within the Village proper in a public park after only one clue! Mystery hounds, don’t despair, The Winter Carnival Committee would like to offer a second medallion hunt for the history lovers in the community. Where the second medallion is … Read more
It’s official, The Chenango County Dairy Princess is now also the New York State’s 58th Dairy Princess. Norwich resident and SUNY Oneonta graduate Shelby Benjamin was crowned in a virtual ceremony on Tuesday. Benjamin will receive a $1,200 scholarship and serve for a year as a dairy industry ambassador and spokesperson, advocating for farmers and … Read more
An Oneonta taxi driver has been arrested for soliciting sexual acts in exchange for the cab fare. Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a report of an individual being solicited by Jeremy Wilcox of Oneonta. Wilcox was charged with 1 count of patronizing a person for prostitution, he was issued an appearance ticket and must appear … Read more
If the President’s American Rescue Plan passes through Congress, the Southern Tier may see some much needed financial relief. The state of New York would receive a little over $12.5B as part of this plan, while smaller municipal governments across the state would receive more than $10B. Chenango county would receive $9M as part of … Read more
The City of Cooperstown has reacted positively to news that the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony will be televised this year and that all other events connected to the yearly ceremony will be cancelled due to COVID19. “We’re glad the Hall has made this call for everyone’s safety,” said Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh, “It’s hard … Read more
The City of Oneonta is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the Central Garage. The job may be filled as an Automotive Mechanic or an Automotive Serviceperson depending qualifications. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates can visit.oneonta.ny.us/personnel for job descriptions and special pandemic related application instructions. … Read more
The City of Oneonta has been named as one of the 20 most picturesque small towns in America by Microsoft News.com. In a Lifestyles slideshow, the city is described as “in upstate New York’s Susquehanna Valley, Oneonta is full of impressive historic buildings, such as the Beaux Arts-style Oneonta Hotel and the Queen Anne-style Masonic … Read more