Attendees say they feel safe in NYC
Richard J. Devlin of Milford said New York City had a feeling of enforced calm as the Republican National Convention opened Monday.
Fewer arrests made over weekend
Standing in the front door of Red’s Filling Station on Friday night, bouncer Dominick Pucci turned away a woman on her 21st birthday.
Wrong-way accident kills 2 drivers
Two drivers died Sunday night on a dark stretch of Interstate 88 in Richmondville when their cars collided nearly head-on, state police in Cobleskill said.
Delhi man, 19, dies in car rollover
DELHI - A Delhi man was killed early Monday morning when the car he was driving rolled over and he was ejected, state police at Margaretville said.
Hartwick to begin yearlong symposium
Hartwick College will commence its year-long symposium, "The Politics of Race and Class: Legacies and Visions," with its convocation speech Thursday by the Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City and president of the State University College at Old Westbury.
Area news briefs
NORWICH - After a stabbing Saturday, Chenango County sheriff’s deputies arrested Robin W. Straley Jr., 22, of Norwich on a warrant.
Report: High taxes are certain upstate
A report placing blame for high taxes on local government spending only scratches the surface of the issue and leaves many questions unanswered, some said.
Woman says she reported abuse
DELHI - Saturday marks the 13th anniversary of the death of a 2-year-old boy in Hancock, and his stepgrandmother remembers the day and the events that led up to it all too well.
Nine local grads will get full scholarship to Delhi Tech
DELHI - Nine Delaware County graduates have been named Presidential Scholars and will receive a full-tuition scholarship at the State University College of Technology at Delhi, college officials said.
Lawmakers spend much to keep up offices
State lawmakers were blamed for doing very little in Albany most of the year, but they each spent hundreds of thousands of dollars keeping their offices going.
And some of the lawmakers who most espouse fiscal conservancy are turning out to be some of the biggest spenders.
Superintendent: Sidney High a work in progress
The Sidney High School will be a work in progress as various sections of a building project come to completion over the next year, school officials said.
N.Y. follows U.S. trend
It’s not getting any easier to make ends meet in New York state, and the latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau support that.
’Keep long view of agriculture,’ lawmakers told
COBLESKILL - Area farmers expressed some concerns about agriculture with state legislators at a forum Thursday at the State University College of Technology at Cobleskill.
Old Franklin Day to benefit hall
Food, a fashion show, a flea market and a little bit of magic will be part of the 25th Old Franklin Day on Saturday, organizers said.
2 area residents submit proposal for housing development
ONEONTA - As houses pop up at Winney Hill Commons and construction continues on a county Route 8 hillside in West Oneonta, a third housing development has been proposed for the town.
Cost to repair memorial could exceed $300K
DELHI - The cost of refurbishing the nearly century-old Civil War Soldiers’ Monument that towers over Courthouse Square in Delhi could exceed $300,000, Kortright Supervisor George Haynes Jr. said Wednesday.
Musical will honor late playwright from Downsville
WALTON - Performances of "A Visit with John Burroughs - The Ways of Nature" will be presented today and Saturday in memory of the man who wrote the musical drama, the late Robert Terry of Downsville.
Labyrinth in Laurens a corny creation
Now even town natives can get lost in Laurens.
Charles Endress, partner in the Cooperstown-Oneonta Cornfield Maze on state Route 205, said Wednesday even he gets turned around in the 6½ acres of stalks and tassels.
Walton residents vote to defeat park referendum
WALTON - A referendum on establishing a capital fund for a new $450,000 park on Water Street in Walton was defeated by a vote of 328 to 183 Tuesday, said Walton Village Clerk Virginia O’Dell.
Board aims to help sex offenders
DELHI - The Delaware County Board of Supervisors approved transferring $800,000 from other programs into the foster-care program Wednesday to cover the cost of placing young sex offenders in institutions.
Man, grandchildren save stranded couple
If Gilligan and the Skipper were stranded on a Susquehanna River island, local canoeist Bob Hamilton and the Sidney Fire Department could save them.
Tourism vetoes to hurt area, officials say
The loss of tourism funding resulting from Gov. George Pataki’s veto of about $1 million in a matching-funds grant program will hit this area hard, county tourism directors said Tuesday.
BOCES cuts staff positions
The Otsego Northern Catskill BOCES Board of Education went ahead with plans to eliminate eight teaching positions and at least 12 support staff positions Monday.
Properties nominated for merit awards
Dozens of properties in the town and city of Oneonta have been nominated in this year’s Properties of Merit competition.
Influx of college students begins
Two days before the start of classes at the State University College at Oneonta, there was a lot of waiting going on downtown.
Hancock man pleads innocent to taking purse
DELHI - A Hancock man was arraigned on robbery charges in Delaware County Court on Monday for allegedly trying to steal a woman’s purse.
Boards to meet about departure of Hospital CEO
SIDNEY - The Sidney Town Board is expected to hear in closed session Wednesday what was behind The Hospital chief executive officer leaving his post earlier this month, officials said.
Pastor, college head to speak at Hartwick convocation Sept. 2
ONEONTA - The Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City and president of the State University College at Old Westbury, will address Hartwick’s incoming Class of 2008, their families, faculty and staff at Opening Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 2.
Brad Paisley concert, fair are successes, organizers say
WALTON - The Delaware County Fair ended on a high note when a sold-out crowd enjoyed a concert by country singer Brad Paisley on Saturday night, said John Jackson, Delaware Valley Agricultural Society president.
Bonacic challenger may lose two lines
Unless a higher court rules differently, Democratic candidate Sandra Oxford may not be running on that line in November.
Area News Briefs
PHOENIX MILLS - Otsego County deputies charged a Hartwick man Monday with having a stolen shotgun and samurai sword.
August 23, 2004
Funds tackle local issues
State grants and interest-free loans for water-pollution control, hazardous household-waste collection and the control of a disease affecting cows are heading to this region.
Contra dance attracts swingers
What transforms a group of ordinary folks each month into a twirling, whirling blur of movement inside an old wooden-floored church in Milford?
Contra dance.
Preschools to open next month
Two new preschools for 3- and 4-year-old students in western Otsego and eastern Chenango counties will open this September.
Delhi village to dissolve court
The Delhi Village Board voted Aug. 16 to dissolve the village court as of April 1, Trustee Margaret Baldwin said.
Winslow Homer art attracts crowds to Fenimore House
An exhibit of watercolors and oil paintings of the Adirondack mountains by 19th-century painter Winslow Homer has drawn crowds this summer to Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown.
Accident injures four
A two-car accident in Sidney on Saturday sent four people to The Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, state police at Sidney said.
August 21, 2004
Pataki vetoes SUCO funding
Gov. George Pataki vetoed funding Friday to renovate the Fine Arts Building at the State University College at Oneonta and to keep a prison camp in Chenango County open.
Milk prices decrease from record high
Milk prices have dropped from a record high of a couple months ago and are expected to decline even further in coming months.
Sisters take turns on 4-H stage
A 6-year-old 4-H member who stood on the stage demonstrating how to make a tissue-paper butterfly may have also had butterflies in her stomach. But if she was nervous, she didn’t let it show.
Otsego BOCES plans to lay off English teachers
The Otsego Northern Catskill BOCES Board of Education plans to lay off the two English teachers in its eight-teacher alternative education program, Marie Warchol, BOCES superintendent, said.
Five bands will play at Summerfest
ONEONTA - A youth-sponsored festival Sunday in Neahwa Park marking the end of summer will echo with the sounds of five bands.
Oneonta board approves long-term subs
ONEONTA - Several teaching positions were filled with long-term substitutes Wednesday night when the Oneonta City School Board met.
Knapp denied parole again
A West Oneonta man convicted 21 years ago of killing a SUCO freshman will spend at least the next two years in prison.
Member of Boehlert's committee criticizes Iraq war
A top Republican member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, whose acting chairman is Rep. Sherwood Boehlert, R-New Hartford, has blasted the U.S. war against Iraq.
Priest arrested on abuse charges
ONEONTA - A 61-year-old Catholic priest formerly of a Brooklyn parish vacationing in the area was arrested Wednesday on sex-abuse charges.
Fox receives 2nd national award
ONEONTA - If you receive a survey from A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, don’t just throw it away - those surveys help the hospital see how patients think it performs.
Tip line encourages help from local businesses
A new program encourages businesses to report suspicious behavior, but one person involved in the program said people won’t be forced to reveal information.
Funding to help home buyers
With a $400,000 funding package on the way from the federal government, officials said both city residents and city housing could benefit.
New Kingston Valley’s history explored through study
Much of the history of the New Kingston Valley is preserved in the buildings, and it’s that heritage that will be outlined at 10:30 a.m. Saturday during a Town of Middletown Historical Society program at the New Kingston Presbyterian Church.
Best of the babies judged at county fair
Toddlers scooted around the stage and babies squirmed in their mother’s arms as the judges faced difficult decisions in the Delaware County Fair third annual Baby Show on Wednesday.
Mailer questions congressional candidate’s ethics
Political discourse in the 24th Congressional District race plumbed lower this week as the Main Street Fund, a Washington-based political action group, went after Republican Dr. David Walrath of Auburn.
Budget won’t help develop ATV trails
ALBANY - All-terrain vehicle owners won’t have to pay a fee increase, but they also won’t be getting any state money to develop trails.
Twins ’popular’ at Walton derby
WALTON - Twins Meghan and Marianne Moody keep wrecking their cars, and all they get are compliments on their driving.
Dreams Park accused of filling in wetlands
The Cooperstown Dreams Park illegally filled in wetlands at its youth baseball camp off state Route 28 in the town of Hartwick, according to the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Parking should be ready by Dec.
With the deal closed on the former Monser Bros. lot, city officials said at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting the planned parking lot could be ready by December.
Ricky Knapp to appear for second parole hearing
The parents of a woman murdered in 1977 expressed concern for the Oneonta community as their daughter’s killer goes before the state parole board this week.
Out-of-towner wins $3M lotto locally
A Staten Island man who bought a winning $3 million lottery ticket at P&C Food Markets in Hartwick Seminary last month pocketed a check for $468,153 on Monday.
Area residents react to archaeologists’ claims
Some local members of the religious-life community expressed skepticism Monday after archaeologists in Israel claimed to find a cave once used by John the Baptist.
Visitor views Charley’s effects
Sunday: We did get a bit of a bashing in a sense, but nothing compared to the sorry sight that Charley left in his trails through central Florida.
Oneonta woman pleads guilty to lesser charges
ONEONTA - A woman who said she was attacked twice at her apartment - once in April and once in May - then told police she made up the second incident, was sentenced in city court Monday.
Some parents upset reservists called for Iraq
Marilyn Dolezel said she is not at peace with her son, Luke, being sent to Iraq.
The 22-year-old college student is one of several local Marine reservists recently called to go to Iraq.
Grants may boost Delaware’s economy
A round of federal grants announced last week aimed at improving reservoir water quality could help Delaware County’s economy in the future, a county official said.
Officials: Storm may hit area
The remnants of Hurricane Charley are due to reach this area Saturday night and last through Sunday, observers said Friday.
Leaves changing colors early
If you’ve noticed that leaves on trees are turning colors earlier than usual during this cool, wet summer, you are not alone.
ARC worker to compete in demolition derby at fair
HAMDEN - Excited chatter filled the air, and green and red paint covered fingers as each new name was added to a demolition derby car in Hamden on Friday.
Delaware County prepares for weeklong fair
A flashing traffic sign on state Route 10 in Hamden warns travelers to expect delays because of the 118th annual Delaware County Fair.
Report on train brawl reaches DA
The report on a brawl on the Cooperstown Blues Express reached the Otsego County District Attorney on Friday as expected, sources said.
Workshop to discuss benefits of biodiesel
If you need a cheaper, cleaner way to travel or stay warm, you may want to attend a biodiesel workshop Friday morning at Oneonta High School.
Man donates $500 to reward fund
A Margaretville man who read about the vandalism in the Stamford Cemetery said he was so upset he decided to donate $500 to begin a fund to offer a reward for information leading to the arrest of the people responsible for the destruction.
Olympics excitement varies among area residents
ONEONTA - Friday night, thousands of the world’s most talented athletes promenaded around a track in Athens, Greece, to start the 2004 summer Olympics.
Preparing for strange adventure
Friday afternoon - Everyone is in a major panic now, because the hurricane has changed direction slightly and is heading for Velusia County and Brevard County, which is were we are. There is a mandatory evacuation for those living in a manufactured home or a trailer.
Sidney superintendent: Extra aid will offset taxes
SIDNEY - Sidney Central School District taxpayers will see a reduction in the tax increase projected for the 2004-05 school year, according to a decision by the school board Tuesday.
Gravestones broken in Stamford Cemetery
Vandals cut a destructive swath through the Stamford Cemetery on Monday, toppling more than 140 gravestones, shattering many of them and causing $50,000 to $70,000 in damage, William Laux, volunteer caretaker, said Thursday.
Storms may cause flooding locally
Storms Bonnie and Charley are creating nearly as much mayhem along the East Coast as outlaws Bonnie and Clyde did in the Midwest during the 1930s.
Waiting for storm requires patience
Thursday: We are on hurricane watch here in Melbourne Beach on the east coast of Florida and have been told where we will have to evacuate to if need be.
Jazz pianist to give local concert
COOPERSTOWN - A week ago, when Cooperstown was gaga over Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan appearing in concert at Doubleday Field, Al Keck had a different opinion.
State pledges $8M for SUCO
ALBANY - Gov. George Pataki promised $4.6 million for the renovation of the Fine Arts Building at the State University College at Oneonta. Now, the Legislature is upping the ante by $8 million.
State pledges $8M for SUCO
ALBANY - Gov. George Pataki promised $4.6 million for the renovation of the Fine Arts Building at the State University College at Oneonta. Now, the Legislature is upping the ante by $8 million.
Coordinator: 400 walkers expected at Relay For Life
ONEONTA - The second annual Oneonta Relay For Life is already a success, despite tonight’s forecast for rain, because of the fund-raising efforts of more than 400 area volunteers, event coordinator Peg Blackman said Thursday.
Time for back-to-school backpack shopping
ONEONTA - With the start of a new school year approaching, local stores are stocking up on one of the most important accessories for school - backpacks.
State should return motorcycles, men say
A carefree cruise to a Harley-Davidson Rendezvous in Duanesburg turned into a nightmare journey for two Delaware County men after the state Department of Motor Vehicles Auto Theft Unit seized their motorcycles.
Fund-raiser set for cyclists
A pig roast to raise funds for two men trying to reclaim their motorcycles will be held in Walton on Aug. 28.
The Hospital in Sidney loses CEO
Dr. George Innes no longer is chief executive officer of The Hospital in Sidney, but officials were mum Wednesday on his departure.
Swart-Wilcox House named state museum
More than a decade after being listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Swart-Wilcox House received a charter to become an official museum.
Town board to require mine permits
WEST ONEONTA - In a move to regulate mining in Oneonta, the town board passed an ordinance at its meeting Wednesday night.
Journalist Quindlen to speak at Bassett lunch
A Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist and best-selling author will visit Cooperstown next month as part of the Friends of Bassett luncheon series.
Man accused of violating parole
COBLESKILL - A 26-year-old man was arrested Monday on charges that he violated his parole - a felony offense in his case.
August 11, 2004
Boehlert will chair committee
When the House of Representatives’ Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence convenes today, Rep. Sherwood Boehlert, R-New Hartford, will be its acting chairman.
Woman wins talent contest
Kelly DiStefano, a college student from Morris, sang her way to the top spot in Friday’s talent contest at the Otsego County Fair.
$5 million in grants, loans awarded to housing projects
Three housing projects in Delaware County have received $5 million in grants and low-interest loans through the New York State Division of Community Renewal and Housing Trust Fund Corp., state Sen. John Bonacic announced Wednesday.
Budget to provide tax relief
Local governments in the Catskill and Adirondack regions will get new property-tax relief under the budget state lawmakers are passing this week, but it won’t be as much as they hoped.
No decision on board’s appointment
Robert Freeman, executive director of the state Committee on Open Government, is unsure whether Republican Michael Swiderski of Oneonta was properly appointed to the Otsego County Board in February.
Legislature to vote on school aid
School districts around the state are finally getting a look at how much state aid they’ll be getting for this school year.
Citizen of the Year prize awarded to 10-year-old
A 10-year-old Delhi girl has been selected as the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, said Mary Beth Silano, chamber executive director.
Ordinance is redundant, bar owners say
ONEONTA - At the latest and perhaps most productive meeting of bar owners and city representatives, three tavern owners called a proposed bar ordinance redundant Monday.
Both sides of the argument
ONEONTA - A proposed city bar ordinance would require all bars to apply for special-use permits by July 2009.
Ruling: Boehlert to be candidate on Independent line
In rulings announced Monday, the New York State Board of Elections set up a Democratic primary in one local congressional district and kept a veteran representative on the Independence Party line in another.
Man sentenced to prison on drug charge
DELHI - A 41-year-old man found guilty of second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance July 10 was sentenced to five years to life in prison Monday.
Seven arrested after Schoharie compliance checks
A joint sting operation between the Schoharie County sheriff’s office and the Cobleskill Police Department led to the arrest of several people for allegedly selling alcohol and tobacco to minors.
A `fair’ week for Otsego event
Asked how things went on the final day of the 2004 Otsego County Fair, Manager Judy Harris couldn’t help herself.
"It was fair," she said, grinning.
Financial aid package makes it possible
Financial aid has made their college experience possible, as well as less stressful, two college students who graduated from local high schools said.
Hospital officials say online data incomplete
A national organization that accredits hospitals now lets consumers view data online, but the new feature doesn’t show the whole picture for area hospitals.
Country ’Phantom’ marks troupe’s return
EDMESTON - After a five-year intermission, the Peet Hook Players troupe will put on its annual summer musical this weekend, "Phantom of the Country Opera."
Man, 55, dies in SUV crash
A one-car accident killed a 55-year-old man and temporarily closed part of state Route 28 Sunday, according to state police at Richfield Springs.
UW raises goal for campaign
ONEONTA-The United Way of Delaware And Otsego Counties has raised its goal for the 2004 campaign, Executive Director Terry Fernley said in a release.
Area News Briefs
SIDNEY - A 42-year-old Sidney woman was charged with receiving unemployment insurance checks she wasn’t entitled to, state police at Sidney said.
Valve work to cause detour
ONEONTA - Traffic will be detoured around the intersection of Chestnut and West streets Tuesday as city crews replace a water valve.
August 7, 2004
Nelson, Dylan rock Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN - There was dancing in the infield as more than 12,000 people attended the Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson concert at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Friday.
Dancers will take stage on Saturday
DELHI - More than 50 dancers will strut their stuff when Raegan Koenig’s summer dance students take the stage Saturday.
Engineers plan Main Street reconstruction
The start of reconstruction on Main Street might be a month away, but city officials said they are determined to have new pavement before snowfall.
Mother arraigned in Delaware court
A woman who authorities said confessed involvement in her son’s death, which was 13 years ago in Hancock, was arraigned in Delaware County Court on Friday.
Area students polish skills at performing arts camps
Several area high school students were among 500 young adults who honed their creative talents this summer at a creative and performing arts camp sponsored by the Office of the Governor and the state Legislature.
Officer resigns after brawl on Blues Express
Following an Oneonta police administrative investigation into a July 31 brawl involving off-duty officers on the Cooperstown Blues Express train, Oneonta Officer Keith Sheldon has resigned, Lt. Joseph Redmond said Friday.
Crouch loses support of teachers’ union
ALBANY - The state’s largest teachers’ union withdrew its support for Assemblyman Clifford Crouch because he did not vote to override Gov. George Pataki’s veto of education funding last year.
Woman OK after accident
Norma L. Hutman, who was injured earlier this week in an aviation accident, said Thursday she had broken her left arm.
Truck hits car, killing 1
EDMESTON - A 69-year-old Edmeston man died and two men were injured Thursday morning when a Ford Escort collided with a loaded dump truck at the intersection of county Route 20 and Gott Road in Edmeston.
No age is too old to be ordained
At the age of 74, when many people are cutting back on their schedules, the Rev. Dr. Richard Knudson is doing just the opposite.
Revolutionary War graves marked
BLOOMVILLE - A group gathered around a grave in the Bloomville Cemetery on Thursday for the first of three ceremonies to mark the graves of 12 Delaware County Revolutionary War veterans.
Revolutionary War graves marked
BLOOMVILLE - A group gathered around a grave in the Bloomville Cemetery on Thursday for the first of three ceremonies to mark the graves of 12 Delaware County Revolutionary War veterans.
Cherry Valley to say ’cheese’
Rather than hiring professional photographers to capture the essence of Cherry Valley, a community organization said it decided to turn the task over to the community itself.
Dylan/Nelson concert to begin at 6:30 p.m. today
COOPERSTOWN - Thousands of tickets were sold to the Willie Nelson/Bob Dylan concert in Cooperstown tonight, and a Chamber of Commerce representative said Thursday the village has prepared for traffic.
Oneonta festival to feature art displays and workshops
ONEONTA - Oneonta’s Main Street downtown will be the canvas for the second annual City of the Hills Fine Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
In the event, sponsored by Arc Otsego, 40 regional artists will display their works as part of a juried competition and offer paintings, jewelry and other items for sale, organizers said Thursday.
CSEA contract approved
COOPERSTOWN - At Wednesday’s meeting, the Otsego County Board of Representatives approved a four-year contract with workers who belong to Unit 8100 of the Civil Service Employees Association.
Man firefighter of the year for second time
Although Greg Morrison, a firefighter and paramedic, saved a fellow firefighter’s life in May, he insisted anybody could learn to do what he did.
Fair exhibitors show their talents, hobbies
Although skies were cloudy Wednesday, demonstrators beamed in Floral Hall at the Otsego County Fair as they exhibited diverse talents and hobbies.
The fair runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Morris.
Man’s drug charge reduced
James A. Murphy, 24, of New York City, one of three men accused of drug-related crimes in Delhi on May 7 and 8, was charged in Delaware County Court on Monday.
Funds marked for storm cleanup
A flash flood watch for Central New York was canceled Wednesday afternoon, a day after President Bush announced that Delaware and Schoharie were among 13 counties approved for federal disaster assistance for damage from storms in May and June.
Unadilla Museum exhibit to showcase local business
UNADILLA - On Sunday, the Unadilla Museum’s "Month of Unadilla Historic Businesses" exhibit will debut from 2 to 4 p.m., showcasing businesses that are 100 years old or more.
Official: Fight involved officers
After a brawl aboard the Cooperstown Blues Express train Saturday night that involved law enforcement officers and possibly 20 other people, authorities were tight-lipped.
Dancers from area compete in N.C.
A Sidney-area team of dancers was among the top teams in preliminaries at a recent national dance competition, officials there said Tuesday.
Mayor makes pitch for funds to fix rail yards
ONEONTA - In an effort to get money to redevelop 100 acres of rail yards in Oneonta, Mayor Kim Muller said Tuesday she and other officials made a presentation in Utica.
Nothing stolen during Ponderosa break-in
ONEONTA - Managers of the Ponderosa Steakhouse on Chestnut Street need not cry over a Sunday night break-in as nothing was stolen, city police said.
Sportsfield Specialties gets $300K job-creation grant
DELHI - Sportsfield Specialties Inc. in Delhi was awarded a $300,000 Catskill Watershed Corp. Job Creation and Retention Grant on July 27, said Diane Galusha, CWC spokeswoman.
Area News Briefs
CINCINNATUS - A Cincinnatus man was arrested Sunday following a report of a domestic dispute in Pitcher, Chenango County deputies said.
Libraries install filters
To filter or not to filter: That was the question facing the Four County Library System as it debated whether to comply with federal requirements.
Schools have new leadership
Three school districts will have new faces in charge when students return to school this fall, though one will be only for short time.
Haits hold family reunion
The Haits, a family whose generations have fanned out through Delaware County and across the country since 1790, met for a three-day 75th reunion last weekend.
First drug court case in Delaware is not admitted
DELHI - Delaware County Drug Court officials had their first disappointment Monday when the first man scheduled to be sentenced was unable to give up alcohol long enough to qualify for admission.
Gouldin trial set for Sept. 30
DELHI - An Oneonta lawyer appeared in Delhi Village Court on Monday and was scheduled to go to trial on a charge of harassing a law clerk.
Experts: July rain quenches dry months
ONEONTA - Although July was almost nothing but puddles, the rain has put water levels at or near normal, making up for drier months earlier this year, area experts said.
By the numbers
Area observers for the National Weather Service reported the following facts about July’s weather:
Otsego County Fair to begin Tuesday
MORRIS - Calves and rabbits and pigs, oh my!
Those four-legged creatures were just part of the menagerie settling in at the Otsego County Fair on Sunday.
Proposed watershed recreation rules changes worry Delaware
DELHI - The New York City Department of Environmental Protection has issued proposed revisions to the Watershed Recreation Rules, but Delaware County officials are concerned about some of them.
Principal gets award from Salvation Army
Greenlawn Elementary School principal Michele Shirkey has been named outstanding volunteer by The Salvation Army, Empire State Division.
Benefit aids crash victim
ONEONTA - The Autumn Cafe was filled Sunday night as community members turned out to support one of their own.
