New York State Police are reaching out to those who may have had items stolen from storage units, sheds or vehicles in the Oneonta area but did not report they’re missing these items. The items were recovered from an arrest last summer. If you are missing an item come to the State Police Oneonta Barracks … Read more
The City of Oneonta reminds property owners and residents that they are required to shovel the public sidewalk in front of homes and businesses. It must be removed to the full width of the paved area and salt or sand applied in the event of ice accumulation. If snow or ice is not removed by … Read more
For the first time in 8 years none of the nominees to the Baseball Hall of Fame were selected for induction. 25 players were on the slate voted on by the Baseball Writers Association of America and pitcher Curt Schilling received the most votes but was about 3% shy of the 75% needed to get … Read more
SUNY Oneonta announced the implementation of a health and safety plan for the Spring semester which began on Monday. The plan includes several new initiatives aimed at protecting the safety of the campus and greater Oneonta community. Acting President Dennis Craig said students, employees, parents and community members alike must commit to doing their part, … Read more
The Chenango County Historical Society is accepting applications for the annual Elinor Robb Troicke Memorial Scholarship named in honor of McDonough community member Elinor Robb Troicke. Applicants need to be be enrolling in a two- or four-year college, have completed volunteer service with one or more Chenango County non-profit organizations, and intend to major or … Read more
The Opportunities for Otsego Board of Directors released its 2019-2020 Annual Report on Tuesday. It highlights agency and program accomplishments, new initiatives, and a statement of financial activities. Chief Executive Officer, Dan Maskin says the entire team has achieved impossible things during the pandemic and in 2021 he looks forward to focusing on issues of … Read more
The New York Farm Bureau released its 2021 state legislative priorities that address the needs and challenges of the diverse agricultural community in New York, especially following a difficult year due to COVID-19. Those priorities included once again fully funding the Nourish NY program which purchases products from area farmers to supply food banks. The … Read more
State Police are asking for help to find the suspect in a theft last Monday at the Oneonta Walmart. An investigation determined the suspect took money from a person’s jacket pocket while they left their jacket outside of a changing room. He was wearing tan pants, an orange shirt, a black knit cap, and black … Read more
Three more COVID-19 related deaths are reported by Delaware County Public Health. It brings the total deaths to 35. Officials report 166 active coronavirus cases with 21 people hospitalized. The Otsego County Health Department reports 225 active COVID-19 cases with 17 hospitalizations and 27 deaths. Chenango County reports 215 active cases with 23 hospitalized and … Read more
Two additional COVID-19 deaths are reported by the Otsego County Department of Health – one on Sunday and one on Monday. That brings the total number of deaths to 27. A possible COVID-19 exposure was reported by the department to have occured last Thursday at the Red Jug Pub on Main St. in Oneonta between … Read more