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
Charges are filed in an accident last Wednesday in the town of Masonville. Police say Angel Feringa of Binghamton was on Route 206 near the intersection with County Highway 20 when her car went off the roadway and struck a mailbox and a flowerbox. An investigation determined Feringa’s driving privileges had been suspended in 2014 … Read more
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office received grant funding through a partnership with the Chenango Health Network to train staff on providing mental health first aid. The grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will train emergency services personnel, law enforcement, fire department personnel, veterans, and others to identify persons with a … Read more
The Otsego County Office for the Aging is advising that contrary to some reports they do not have the ability to set appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Those 65 and older can call 1-833-697-4829 to schedule an appointment but be advised it will take several weeks or even months because of limited vaccine supply. … Read more