Some aren’t going to vote
ONEONTA - Jessica Yannantuono of Laurens and Katrina Constable of Otego said they aren’t letting their political differences stand in the way of their friendship.
Older residents to hit the polls
ONEONTA - With nearly 200 years of life experience between them, Al Gallodoro and Guy Rathbun will headed to the polls Tuesday - one for his 19th presidential election, the other for his first.
Delaware Academy to hold book fair
DELHI - A presentation on martial arts disciplines will kick off the 29th annual Delaware Academy Book and Media Fair at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the high school library.
Officials will be on lookout for fraud at polls
The United States Attorney’s office for Northern New York will be on the lookout Tuesday for voter fraud and other polling problems, according to assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Storch.
Man who stole guns in Pa. found guilty
DELHI - A Deposit man who stole guns from a police station in Pennsylvania was found guilty on 16 out of 17 charges by a jury in Delaware County Court on Thursday.
Superintendent: Sidney school employee resigns
The Sidney school employee who was charged in mid-October with allegedly roughing up a student resigned shortly afterward, Sidney Superintendent Dominic Nuciforo said.
Ex-Upstate Homes worker charged again
FLY CREEK - More charges were filed Thursday against an East Worcester man already accused of abusing a resident at Upstate Homes for Children and Adults in Milford.
Official, student rep disagree over SUNY salary increases
ONEONTA - The local United University Professions chapter president objected Wednesday to increasing salaries of State University of New York presidents, while a student leader said pay must be competitive.
Races expected to draw many local voters
Both of Otsego County’s elections commissioners forecast a heavy turnout locally and nationally as Republican President Bush faces Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass. in a bitter contest reminiscent of the 2000 presidential election.
Professors: Iraq will be factor Nov. 2
The war in Iraq is a decisive issue in this year’s presidential election for many voters, area professors said this week.
Protests postpone vote on salaries in Delaware
Proposed salary increases for Delaware County department heads drew protests from residents and supervisors, resulting in a postponement of the vote on the increases.
Implant gives gift of hearing
Cristian Marsh is all boy. He loves trucks, planes, cars and anything else that has an engine or moves.
Oneonta teacher sentenced to lesser charge
ONEONTA - An Oneonta middle school science teacher, who admitted in May to having sexual intercourse with a former student, was sentenced to a lesser charge Tuesday as part of a plea agreement.
Fund will help fix problems at jail
DELHI - Tiles are popping and pillars are peeling - but the new Delaware County jail is not sinking into a swamp.
Two teens arrested after bomb threats
Bomb threats at two Schoharie County schools have resulted in arrests at one of them, school and law enforcement officials said Wednesday.
$222,541 has been spent on 127th District race
ALBANY - The battle over the 127th District Assembly seat has cost more than $200,000, with Democrats outspending Republicans by more than 2-to-1.
Parents file wrongful-death suit against county
DELHI - Dawn and Frank Dykstra, parents of 10-month-old twins who died in an accident nearly a year ago, filed suit Tuesday against Delaware County.
Students voice opinions on candidates
MORRIS - Questions of war, terrorism and the economy dominated discussions about the presidential election for a Morris Central School government class Tuesday.
SUCO’s renovated information center to reopen today
ONEONTA - A quilt hanging behind the reception desk, a meeting room with a purple wall and a strong odor of fresh paint are striking characteristics of the renovated SICAS Center at the State University College at Oneonta.
District 13 candidates debate jobs, board size
ONEONTA - Rudolph Laguna Jr. and Michael Swiderski may be on opposite sides of the political fence, but they made nice together Tuesday at a debate.
Man, 33, faces meth charges
A Richfield Springs man is to appear in Otsego town court next month on a felony drug charge, Otsego County deputies said Monday.
Area News Briefs
WEST WINFIELD - Schoharie County sheriff’s deputies arrested a West Winfield woman after a two-month investigation involving a stolen dog.
Mule lovers mark national day
Mules mean more than ears and attitude for two area owners; they’re utilitarian as a John Deere and loving as the family dog.
Journalist discusses media, politics
ONEONTA - The U.S. government must make voting more accessible, a veteran broadcast journalist told students and residents at the State University College at Oneonta on Monday.
117th District candidates focus on taxes, school aid
The race in the 117th Assembly District, which includes the eastern part of Otsego County, pits incumbent Republican Marc Butler of Newport against Joan Carrig of Little Falls, who is running as an independent.
Supervisor: New Lisbon cannot pay vet
ONEONTA - An Oneonta veterinarian treated an injured dog found in the town of New Lisbon, but the New Lisbon supervisor says the town cannot pay the expenses.
Students charged with selling booze
Four State University College at Oneonta students were arrested Saturday night when city police broke up a Center Street party.
Historical society members visit new site early
ONEONTA - The hard-hat-clad crowd touring a Main Street building Friday night wasn’t looking for early Halloween candy - it was looking into the future to see the past.
Halloween news
The annual Oneonta Halloween Parade will be held Sunday night. It is sponsored by the Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis and Sertoma clubs of Oneonta.
October 23, 2004
War, health care are focus of race for 20th District
The war in Iraq and national health care are at the forefront of the 20th District congressional race between Republican John Sweeney of Clifton Park and Democrat Doris Kelly of Hyde Park, with the candidates having contrasting views on the subjects.
Portlandville man sentenced after fire
A Portlandville man was sentenced in Otsego County Court on Friday to 1½ years in jail for setting his home ablaze last fall.
Sitting judge position cut in Davenport case
Davenport Town Justice Tony Moore could find himself out of a job at the end of next year - unless he runs as a write-in candidate to fill the other Davenport justice position.
Ex-news anchor to speak at SUCO
Morton Dean, an Emmy Award-winning news correspondent, will present "Election 2004" at 8 p.m. Monday in the Hunt Union Ballroom at the State University College at Oneonta.
Duffy found guilty of lesser charges
DELHI - Loreen Duffy sat on the edge of her seat, gazing down and gripping the back of the bench in front of her. Rita Cutting slumped back in her seat, her hand hovering near her mouth.
Sen. Clinton gets ideas from Sidney
SIDNEY - Whether it is flood aid, education funding or keeping down energy costs, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., told more than 50 people at a Sidney news conference, "We can do better."
Childhood pen pals meet on fourth try
SPRINGFIELD CENTER - After 65 years of writing and receiving letters, Jeje Viek finally met her pen pal this year in Wales.
Developers: Oneonta needs new housing developments
For some developers, Oneonta is the field of dreams - build it and they will come.
While the city government is dealing with a proposed senior citizen condominium complex, the town Planning Board heard from three developers interested in housing projects this year alone.
Wolves coming to SUCO
ONEONTA - Local residents can see wolves up close at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the State University College at Oneonta’s Hunt Union Ballroom.
Gas prices set record in upstate N.Y.
ALBANY - Gasoline prices in upstate New York hit an all-time high this week, with the average price for a gallon of regular hitting just over $2.15.
Attorneys give closing arguments
Deplorable and inexcusable were the words defense attorney David Roosa used to describe Timothy Cutting’s death.
Area residents search for vaccine suppliers
William Greer, one of the patients most at risk for getting the flu, said he had a hard time finding the vaccine he desperately needed this year.
Winners treasure Parisian award
ONEONTA - Working on her second master’s degree in music, Caroline Kang, a 1998 Oneonta High School graduate, said much of the credit belongs to the Parisian Scholarship.
Search for woman limited as it enters 4th day
The search for a Trout Creek woman who fled from a mental-health clinic is being scaled back after its third day, law enforcement officials said Wednesday night.
SUNY gets $100K grant to fight drinking
ALBANY - In a recent national survey, half of the college students polled admitted they had gone on at least one drinking binge in the previous two weeks.
Homecoming Weekend begins Friday at SUCO
ONEONTA - Hundreds of alumni, parents, family members and friends will visit the State University College at Oneonta for Homecoming and Family Weekend beginning Friday.
Area News Briefs
RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Little information was available at 10 p.m. Wednesday about a fire reported at a shop on Jacksonville Road in the Richfield Springs fire district, because crews were still at the scene.
Jury to begin deliberations in Duffy trial
DELHI - The jury will begin deliberations today in William Duffy’s trial for manslaughter and gang assault in the death of Timothy Cutting.
Workers search for area woman
WALTON - Workers from about a dozen agencies spent a cold, wet and foggy Tuesday searching Walton and other areas for a Trout Creek woman who disappeared Monday afternoon.
Citizen of the Year named in Bainbridge
A longtime volunteer and a neighborhood farm stand will receive annual awards Nov. 6 during the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce’s 2004 Commitment to the Community dinner.
CSEA impasse is main issue at council meeting
ONEONTA - As about five members of the CSEA watched Tuesday night, representatives from the city and the union re-stated their cases at a Common Council meeting.
Miller hits the road as election nears
A few days ago, Jeff Miller was notified by the U.S. House Administrative Office that he should report to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia for orientation to the 2005-06 Congress.
Employee at school arrested
SIDNEY - A non-teaching Sidney school employee was arrested Thursday after a student at the middle school was allegedly roughed up earlier in the day.
Magazine features Cooperstown
As fall foliage hits its peak and baseball fans are choosing sides in the major-league playoffs, Cooperstown has another source to thank for tourism this season.
Judge recuses self from suit in Davenport
With two weeks remaining before the Nov. 2 election, no decision has been made in a lawsuit against Delaware County Board of Elections commissioners.
Priest critical of voter guide
ALBANY - A Roman Catholic official has admonished Assemblyman Daniel Hooker for distributing what he called a "right-wing" and "simplistic" voter’s guide for church members.
City ticket writers go electronic
ONEONTA - The red-and-white ticket a woman held as she stood Monday morning at the police station’s public window was more than a parking citation.
Meeting today to discuss Laurens project
The second of two meetings to discuss how Laurens Central School should proceed with a building project will be held at 7 p.m. today at the school cafeteria.
Woman makes restitution for forgery
DELHI - A woman who allegedly wrote herself checks totaling more than $3,000 from the town of Tompkins made restitution, and the case was dismissed Oct. 7.
Area News Briefs
SIDNEY - Two male Sidney teens were arrested Monday on a variety of charges after an investigation of several property damage complaints Oct. 9 and 10, Sidney police said.
Area Health Brief
Chenango Memorial Hospital will hold the following wellness and community education programs in October:
Local clergy emphasize issues over candidates
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states it fairly clearly: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
Worker charged in fake robbery
Otsego County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Milford man on multiple charges Friday after he reported a false robbery at a bank.
Town joins fight to keep court funds
Like two dogs fighting over the same bone, state and local governments have been pitted against each other since August in a struggle over speeding- ticket fines.
Ag businesses get federal grants
Two area agricultural businesses were among 97 awarded grants by a U.S. Department of Agriculture program to assist rural development.
Renewed milk pricing sought
Another effort to extend the national dairy program - due to expire in a year - is expected by federal lawmakers after the November election, officials said Wednesday.
Hooker get poor environmental rating
Assemblyman Dan Hooker distinguished himself in an environmental group’s annual ranking of lawmakers: He came in dead last.
October 16, 2004
Duffy takes stand at his trial
DELHI - William Duffy took the stand Friday afternoon during his trial for manslaughter and gang assault in the death of Timothy Cutting.
Habitat to begin work on 2nd home
With Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County still working to clear one site in Sidney, work on a building at a second location in the village is expected to start soon.
Dad: Laurens teens back to school Monday
Two Laurens students who have been out of school for almost two weeks because of residency issues are expected to be back Monday, their father said.
Crop Walk to benefit charities
Local residents can help stop hunger locally and worldwide by participating in this year’s 27th annual Crop Walk at 2 p.m. Sunday.
DA surprises Duffy trial
DELHI - During the first day of testimony Thursday in William Duffy’s manslaughter and gang assault trial, Delaware County District Attorney Richard Northrup called eight witnesses and then said he would rest his case this morning.
Teen violinists in tune with CSO
ONEONTA - Bright, vivid strains of Vivaldi will sound from the violins of four local teenagers during the Catskill Symphony Orchestra concert Saturday.
Group: Inmates need place to go after release from jail
ONEONTA - The spiritual needs of inmates in Otsego County were addressed at a Thursday breakfast attended by more than 50 people from clergy, law enforcement and community agencies.
Change will affect some area patients who use CDPHP
People who rely on Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan, yet have providers through United Health Services, face a decision next year: Switch providers or switch health plans.
About 1K students at SUCO have registered
ONEONTA - Hundreds of students attending college in Oneonta have registered to vote in the Nov. 2 election, student leaders said Thursday.
Sweep nets 1,643 pot plants
Nearly 1,000 marijuana plants in the area were seized this fall in a multi-agency narcotics enforcement sweep, state police in Binghamton said Thursday.
Check law to change system
Even though a new checking law goes into effect at the end of the month, some local financial institutions said Wednesday customers here shouldn’t notice any big changes.
Teen to compete in pageant
A recent high school graduate has gone a long way from Sidney to compete this week in Dallas to represent her country at an international beauty pageant.
Jury to hear opening statements today in Duffy trial
DELHI - A jury of nine women and five men will hear opening statements from District Attorney Richard Northrup and defense attorney David Roosa as William Duffy’s trial gets under way at 10 a.m. today.
Woman accused of murder arraigned in Delaware court
DELHI - The woman accused of smothering her father with a pillow in his Walton home last year was arraigned on second-degree murder charges Wednesday in Delaware County Court.
Feds fund research to monitor chat rooms
The federal government is using taxpayer money to find a way to monitor cyber hangouts that many teenagers and adults frequent on a regular basis.
Students may return to Laurens school
Two Laurens Central School students might return to classes by Friday, as the school board may grant a waiver in a residency dispute.
1947 ’Wick graduate receives alumnus award
On his 80th birthday, James Friery, a man who spent his career building up Oneonta business, was presented with Hartwick College’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Man, 20, pleads innocent to burglary
DELHI - A Kirkwood man was arraigned in Delaware County Court on Monday on charges related to an alleged burglary in Middletown on Sept. 11.
Yager Museum to display objects from Amazon region
ONEONTA - The Yager Museum at Hartwick College recently received a $7,500 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts. This grant will help defray the cost of the design, installation and creation of a small catalog for an exhibit of Amazonian objects collected between 1946 and 1956 by Ralph Sandell of Oneonta. Sandell was a missionary for the Wycliffe Bible Company Translator teams and donated his collection to The Yager Museum in 1968.
High school students’ film on farming to be shown
COBLESKILL - After nine months of interviewing, filming and editing, a video of oral histories and photographs pertaining to farming in Schoharie County since the early 1900s is ready for public viewing. The 30-minute film, "Farming Then and Now," will have its premiere at the Cobleskill-Richmondville High School auditorium at 7 p.m. today. Admission is free, and refreshments will be provided.
Area News Briefs
ONEONTA - A deer that ran onto Chestnut Street on Saturday ruined Michael Miller’s getaway.
Reference book focuses on impact of exploration
COOPERSTOWN - After three years of researching and writing, Carl Waldman of Cherry Valley and Jon Cunningham of Middlefield have their reference book in hand: "Encyclopedia of Exploration: places, technologies and cultural trends."
’Wick faculty, staff to receive raises, official says
ONEONTA - Hartwick College President Richard P. Miller Jr. today will review with the campus community a $500,000 budget increase approved by trustees last week.
The budget expansion will go toward pay increases and spending on deferred maintenance, college officials said Friday.
County board votes to buy televisions for Otsego Manor
COOPERSTOWN - At last week’s meeting, the Otsego County Board of Representatives voted to purchase 22 televisions for Otsego Manor, which is scheduled to open next month.
Troops’ parents support each other with group
WEST ONEONTA - At a time when the federal government has dug deep into its military reserves, some local parents of troops in Iraq are finding comfort in each other’s company.
Dems have spent more than $50K to help Neary take Hooker’s seat
ALBANY - State Democrats have Assemblyman Daniel Hooker in their sights.
Hooker, R-Saugerties, is on a short list of incumbent GOP Assembly members Democrats see as vulnerable, and they are spending substantial cash to oust him.
Sale of calendar to raise money for area causes
ONEONTA - The Private Drawers 2005 Beautiful Women Calendar went on sale earlier this month at Private Drawers, Rose and Laurel Bookstore, Corfu Diner, Sweet Indulgences and the Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts.
Teen mom crowned at OHS
ONEONTA - It’s been a busy year for 18-year-old Martine Nash of Oneonta.
On Oct. 9, she was crowned Oneonta High School’s Homecoming Queen. Seven months earlier, she gave birth to a 5-pound, 9-ounce boy, Darrius Brokenberry.
20 police cadets graduate from academy at SUCO
ONEONTA - Twenty cadets graduated during the 2004 Otsego County Police Academy commencement held at the Hunt Union Ballroom at State University College at Oneonta on Friday.
Man pleads innocent in thefts
COOPERSTOWN- At an arraignment in Otsego County Court before Judge Brian Burns on Friday, Richard J. Bennett, 29, of Oneonta pleaded innocent. He was charged with third-degree burglary and third-degree grand larceny, incidents that allegedly occurred June 15 in the city of Oneonta.
Environmental groups to celebrate merger
The Schoharie Valley County Environmental Conservation Association voted Aug. 24 at a board meeting to merge with Cobleskill’s Citizens for a Clean Environment Inc.
Area News Briefs
COOPERSTOWN - Citing the reduced supply of flu vaccine, the Otsego County Health Department has canceled all scheduled flu clinics, said Diane Cusworth, county director of public health.
Some farmers eligible for funding
ALBANY - Dairy farmers who employ year-round workers are eligible for funding under a program that allows for loans for worker housing and funding for joint projects, said state Sen. John Bonacic, R-New Hope.
October 8, 2004
Home heating costs jump
As the price of crude oil reached a record $52.67 per barrel in New York state on Thursday, local heating providers said it could be an expensive winter for customers.
NYSEG to raise electric price
Come Jan. 1, residential customers of New York State Electric & Gas Corp. will have to budget a bit more money for their electric bills each month.
Delhi Tech council honors member
A Stamford lawyer was given a resolution of appreciation for 26 years of service to the State University College of Technology at Delhi College Council by his fellow council members Sept. 28.
Grand jury hands up indictment
DELHI - A Delaware County grand jury handed up an indictment Thursday charging the woman accused of killing her father in his Walton home last year with second-degree murder, Delaware County District Attorney Richard Northrup said.
Two arrested in cocaine bust
ONEONTA - City police said Thursday they arrested two New York City men during a cocaine buy in the Price Chopper parking lot Sept. 24.
’Wick student charged with making fake IDs
ONEONTA - An 18-year-old Hartwick College freshman was charged Wednesday night with making fake driver’s licenses in his dorm room, city police said.
Area residents thankful for flood help
Just as Downsville flood victims were giving up hope that assistance was coming their way, President Bush declared Delaware County a disaster area Sunday.
Schumer requests additional aid
Counties hit by severe storms this summer could see more aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency than was originally announced, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said in a release Wednesday.
Math scores improve for 8th-graders
Area schools followed the statewide trend of improving scores on the eighth-grade math test, according to results released by the state Department of Education on Wednesday. However, scores were mixed on the fourth-grade math tests.
Official: State aid has contributed to better math scores
State aid increases have played a major role in helping middle-school students master math, but further improvement and more money are still needed, the state’s top education official said Wednesday.
Job Corps students focus on ’change’
Behind a safety fence and yellow caution tape Tuesday, Oneonta Job Corps Academy students worked on the seven granite steps in front of the Homer Folks building.
Otsego board votes to apply for $400K grant
COOPERSTOWN - The Otsego County Board of Representatives voted Wednesday to apply for a $400,000 state and federal grant to modernize Custom Electronics Inc. of Browne Street in Oneonta.
Speaker discusses president’s health
ONEONTA - There are many issues in this year’s presidential election: The war in Iraq, the economy, foreign policy, health care and reproductive rights are just some of them.
School board to consider hiring consultant
ONEONTA - During its regular Wednesday board of education meeting, the Oneonta City School District decided to consider hiring a consultant to look at reorganizing its four elementary schools.
Schenevus fire under investigation
SCHENEVUS - The cause of a fire that left a Schenevus man homeless early Wednesday is still under investigation, fire officials said.
Area News Briefs
ONEONTA - A nationally known journalist will be honored today at Hartwick College in conjunction with the start of an exhibit of his photographs and manuscripts.
October 6, 2004
Residents won’t vote on plan to redistrict
Otsego County residents will not be able to vote on how the county Board of Representatives is apportioned as the result of a decision handed down Tuesday by state Supreme Court Justice Kevin M. Dowd of Norwich.
Man sentenced for OHS locker-room incident
COOPERSTOWN - A former custodian at Oneonta High School was sentenced in Otsego County Court on Monday to four months of weekends in jail and five years probation for second-degree unlawful surveillance.
City, CSEA say mediation yields little headway
Mediated negotiations between CSEA and city representatives began Tuesday after a silence of about four months, but little was accomplished, officials said.
Six face marijuana charges in Otsego
PHOENIX MILLS - The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department has seized 221 marijuana plants and recently charged several people with growing plants in violation of New York state public health law, Sheriff Donald Mundy said Tuesday.
Teen pleads innocent to menacing with gun
DELHI - A Margaretville man was arraigned in Delaware County Court on Monday on charges of stealing a gun and threatening someone with it.
Officials: Visits by same-sex partners allowed
Patients with domestic partners now have the same hospital visitation rights as their married counterparts, according to a state law signed last week.
Boy’s killer denied parole
A man who killed a child who pointed a toy gun at him was denied parole for the fourth time Oct. 4, Carol Weaver of the state Division of Parole said Tuesday.
Two treated at hospital after accident
ONEONTA - A two-car accident occurred at the intersection of West and Cherry streets in Oneonta at 3:13 p.m. Tuesday, when the car driving south turned left into the path of the oncoming car, Oneonta police said.
Superintendent candidates to visit Roxbury this week
ROXBURY - Residents in the Roxbury Central School District will have an opportunity this week to meet the three candidates for superintendent, school officials said in a news release.
Business Beat: Digital Marketplace joins Albany firm
Digital Marketplace customers are now part of a new cohort.
Logical Net, based in Albany, announced Tuesday it had acquired Digital Marketplace, according to a release from Logical Net.
Area News Briefs
ONEONTA - The ribbon-cutting for the playground at Greater Plains Elementary School is scheduled for 2 p.m. today, officials said.
October 5, 2004
5th Sidney defendant enters plea
The fifth defendant in the Timothy Cutting murder case pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court on Monday, leaving two defendants still awaiting trials.
Upstate schools hurt by budget
A new report supports a widely held suspicion: Many poor, upstate school districts got a raw deal in this year’s belated state budget.
Giant pumpkin sets record
It’s not all that difficult to grow giant pumpkins, the owner of the state’s heaviest pumpkin said Monday.
People registering to vote as Friday deadline approaches
With President Bush and Sen. John Kerry about even in the polls, people continue to pour into boards of election to register to vote before the New York state deadline of 5 p.m. Friday, local elections officials reported Monday.
Delaware begins to reclassify registrants
DELHI - The Delaware County Court has begun reclassifying Level 2 and 3 sex offenders after a U.S. District Court decision that sex offenders had not received fair hearings before they were given a risk assessment and subjected to community notification.
Volunteers build playground at Greater Plains Elementary School
ONEONTA - A ribbon-cutting and dedication is being planned for a playground at Greater Plains Elementary School that was built by hundreds of volunteers Friday through Sunday, officials said. The time is to be announced.
Grange members attend 2004 Legislative Day
About 90 Grange members from around the state attended 2004 Legislative Day at the New York Grange Headquarters in Cortland on Sept. 25.
Oct. is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Delaware County Public Health is dedicated to increasing awareness of breast-cancer issues, especially the importance of early detection, according to Vera Kilmer PHN of the Delaware County Public Health Nursing Service.
Hospitals struggling with money
Almost 20 years after some hospitals in the area struggled for survival - with one even closing - it’s still difficult for small hospitals to break even, administrators said last week.
Kenyan wins fourth Pit Run
ONEONTA - Kenyan Paul Mwangi, 37, won the 11th annual Pit Run on Sunday, topping 580 finishers in the 10-kilometer race.
SUCO sorority plans events for 110th anniversary
ONEONTA - State University College at Oneonta sorority Sigma Gamma Phi will mark its 110th anniversary with a dinner at SUCO’s Hunt Union Ballroom at 4 p.m. Oct. 15.
Delaware not entirely happy with flood aid
Days after President Bush finally issued disaster declarations for parts of New York affected by September’s floods, some local officials said it’s not quite good enough.
It’s not just about the times
ONEONTA - I’ve never felt so graceless, uncoordinated and overweight as I did one June morning during my first half-mile training for the Pit Run.
Roxbury fall festival to mark new season
Roxbury is celebrating the arrival of autumn throughout Columbus Day weekend with art shows, a church dinner and a Welcome Fall Festival, according to Jean Stone, Roxbury Arts Group spokeswoman.
Grand Gorge plant wins state DEC award
The Grand Gorge Wastewater Treatment plant has won the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s annual Andrew M. Weist Operations and Maintenance Excellence Award for municipal wastewater treatment plants, DEC Commissioner Erin M. Crotty announced Thursday.
Area News Briefs
ONEONTA - A Bronx man was charged early Sunday morning with stabbing a man in a parking lot outside A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, city police said.
Colleges, students split costs
College students and their parents may gasp and gripe over tuition bills, which drain bank accounts by thousands of dollars.
Locals react to first presidential debate
Local Democrats seemed pleased - Republicans less so - after Thursday night’s debate between Republican President Bush and Democratic Sen. John Kerry.
Cauliflower booklet for sale at festival
The release of new booklet, "When Cauliflower Was King" will be a highlight of the Margaretville Cauliflower Festival on Saturday.
Diane Galusha said she was inspired to write the 48-page booklet after researching the history of the Catskill cauliflower industry for the first cauliflower festival in 2003.
Campaigners moving into high gear
Democratic congressional candidate Jeff Miller of New Hartford will visit Otsego County on Saturday in his campaign to unseat 11-term incumbent Republican Rep. Sherwood Boehlert.
SUCO plays host to foreign students
The State University College at Oneonta has 77 students from other countries enrolled at the school, said the college’s director of the International Education Program.
Street closings
The following is a list of approximate closing and re-opening times for streets that may affect religious congregations. The 11th annual Pit Run starts at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.
Couple gets art exhibit
ONEONTA - A husband and wife who have lived in Oneonta for about a year said they hope their exhibition at the Upper Catskill Community Council on the Arts gallery will serve as a way to meet others in the community.
Patients told not to panic
Patients taking Vioxx shouldn’t panic now that Merck, the medication’s manufacturer, has voluntarily withdrawn it, said a provider at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital.
September among wettest on record, experts say
Thursday’s rain showers were a fitting way to end the month, since it will go down as one of the wettest Septembers on record, those involved with weather said Thursday.
Giant pumpkins coming to fest in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN - Some of the state’s largest pumpkins are heading to Doubleday Field to be weighed this weekend as Pumpkinfest 2004 comes to Cooperstown.
Fox Hospital launches ’Imaging the Future’
ONEONTA - A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital has launched the public aspect of its fund-raising campaign to support a renovation and construction project.
Area News Briefs
NEW BERLIN - A 21-year-old Norwich man returning to school at the State University College at Oneonta on Sunday was charged with felony possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms.
