DEC warns against coyotes
Coyotes are in the area, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is asking people to be wary of them.
Dancers to compete in NYC
ONEONTA - For some local teenagers, dancing is all that jazz, tap, ballet and more.
Tips to avoid contact with coyotes
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued guidelines to help people avoid contact with coyotes:
Coss of Andes indicted in death of 84-year-old
A Delaware County grand jury indicted an Andes man Thursday on a single count of second-degree murder for allegedly killing an 84-year-old Andes resident March 21.
Car crash leads to power outage
An Oneonta man was charged with drunken driving after his vehicle hit a utility pole, causing damage that resulted in an overnight power outage.
Principal: Students should take state tests
ONEONTA - Ryan Ficano, 10, and his fourth-grade classmates at Center Street Elementary School are scheduled to take a state-mandated math test next week.
10 soldiers returning from Afghanistan
WALTON - A group of soldiers from the National Guard 204th Engineer Battalion Company B who have been serving in Afghanistan are headed home.
2 indicted in Otsego
COOPERSTOWN - Two men were indicted Thursday in Otsego County Court.
Deer disease found in wild
A white-tailed deer from central New York tested positive for chronic wasting disease, the first such finding in the state among deer in the wild, state officials said Wednesday.
Distance can determine students’ college choice
Roanoke College in Virginia, with its brick buildings and friendly atmosphere, reminded Lexi Brophy of home. But she said it is far enough away from Edmeston to allow her to experience something new.
S. Kortright marks man’s 105th year
SOUTH KORTRIGHT - A steady drizzle didn’t dampen the spirits of the crowd that lined South Kortright’s Main Street to watch Homer Benedict’s 105th birthday parade Wednesday.
Rabies clinics
The Otsego County Department of Health will hold several rabies clinics in the county during the next few months, according to a news release.
Man, 27, charged with raping teen
A 27-year-old man was charged Tuesday with raping a Chenango County girl 11 years younger than him, according to Otsego County sheriff’s deputies.
Officer in hospital, faces DWI charge
ALBANY - An area police officer is in serious condition at Albany Medical Center and was charged with driving while intoxicated after a Tuesday automobile accident in Guilderland, officials said.
Delaware board pays tribute to clerk, passes resolutions
DELHI - The Delaware County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday in memory of Aretta Early, who served as assistant clerk and clerk of the board from 1965 until her retirement in 1991.
Three from SUCO faculty to receive SUNY awards
Three faculty members from the State University College at Oneonta have been named recipients of the 2005 State University of New York Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence.
Area News Briefs
ONEONTA - Two people will appear on the May 17 ballot for the two open positions on the Oneonta City School Board, school officials said. The deadline for submitting petitions was Wednesday.
April 27, 2005
Eugene Wells dies at 71
COOPERSTOWN - The flag in front of the Otsego County office building in Cooperstown was at half-staff Tuesday in honor of Eugene Wells, who died Monday night at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
DEC says man didn’t comply with order
The cause of the April 19 blaze at Wayne Gerster’s Davenport farm remains under investigation, fire and state officials said Tuesday.
Website ’key’ to understanding pyramid
There may be 12 versions of the Department of Agriculture’s new food pyramid, but health professionals said consumers can make the models work for them.
Tests confirm morphine killed 14-month-old
Toxicology tests show that 14-month-old Corbin Douglas Jr. of Morris died from respiratory arrest brought on by an overdose of morphine, John Muehl, Otsego County district attorney, said Tuesday.
Bassett to end access
Carrie Folts, a former student at Cooperstown High School, said she still remembers what happened when she had an injury in her last season there as a soccer player.
Decision on cat shelter postponed
ONEONTA - After hearing two hours of unsworn testimony and receiving more than a hundred pages of documents, the Housing Board of Appeals tabled a decision Monday about a cat shelter on Fairview Street.
Laurens mayor ’upset’ by grant
The village of Laurens has been awarded a $220,000 grant and a $980,000 loan to reconstruct its water distribution system, two federal politicians announced Monday.
Man shot by DEP officer released from Delaware jail on bond
DELHI - A Franklin man shot during an incident with police was released from Delaware County jail Monday afternoon after posting a $60,000 property bond, Undersheriff Douglas Vredenburgh said.
Alzheimer’s group honors supporters
ONEONTA - When the Alzheimer’s Association presented awards to area residents Monday, one recipient said she was a little embarrassed.
Meeting to address city property values
ONEONTA - People who pay property taxes in the city of Oneonta can have assessment-related questions answered Wednesday night.
Delaware board opposes expanded wetlands law
DELHI - The Delaware County Board of Supervisors is expected to take a stand Wednesday against proposed legislation that would increase the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s authority to regulate smaller wetlands.
Area News Briefs
COOPERSTOWN - Otsego County Rep. Eugene Wells, 71, of Springfield was in critical condition Monday at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, officials said.
Area Health Briefs
NORWICH - Chenango Memorial Hospital will offer the following wellness and community education programs:
Local program gives help with alcoholism recovery
April is Alcoholism Awareness Month, and each year during this month communities across the United States focus on the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and other addictions.
April 25, 2005
Troops adjust to civilian life after leaving Iraq
Rachel Ruggles of East Meredith said she still thinks about the day a suicide bomber blew himself up inside a mess tent on an American base in Mosul, Iraq.
Bank worker retiring after 4-decade career
SCHENEVUS - For Marjorie French, banker’s hours turned into years - more than 40 of them - but she’ll be turning in her office key for good Friday.
Hearing today on `shelter’ for feral cats
A cat shelter deemed illegal by the city code office could result in an apartment building on Fairview Street being declared unfit for human occupation.
Delaware’s Relay for Life event begins Friday
The 2005 American Cancer Society’s Delaware County Relay for Life will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, and this year’s goal is $150,000, said Debbie Oliver, co-chairwoman of the event.
Program uses art to honor nature
The Pine Lake Environmental Campus of Hartwick College will be the site for a celebration of nature and art Saturday.
Jobless rates drop in region
March unemployment rates in Delaware and Otsego counties were lower than a year ago, according to the state Department of Labor.
Pataki pushes wetland protection
Gov. George Pataki has revived his effort to protect small isolated wetlands, a move that environmentalists say will protect drinking water and prevent flooding.
Bill looks to ban launch
ALBANY - Otsego Lake, which inspired James Fenimore Cooper in the early 19th century, is still noted for its natural beauty and pure water.
Group to celebrate 34 years in show biz
WALTON - When the four members of The Paperback Players perform at the William B. Ogden Free Library at 7 p.m. Friday, they will be celebrating the beginning of the group’s 34th year in show business.
State warns of mercury in area fish
The state Department of Health is advising women of childbearing age and children under 15 to avoid eating specific species of fish from waters in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountain regions because of mercury contamination.
Student to return to regular classrooms
Worcester elementary school students who were forced to move from their classrooms will be returning to their regular rooms Monday, school officials said. The students were displaced after the state decided cracks in a gym wall could lead to structural problems.
Center clients judge canine contest
ONEONTA - Whether they won for biggest ears or longest tail, contestants had their pick of squeaky toys Thursday as the A.O. Fox Adult Day Center held its first dog show.
Delaware officials expect benefits from Empire Zone
Delaware County has been promised an Empire Zone, which would help overcome the business hardships caused by the New York City watershed, said Tina Mole, Delaware County Board of Supervisors vice-chairman.
Students debate college drinking
ONEONTA - The bar scene for college students creates irresponsible behavior and can lead to physical and sexual assaults, Melissa Calhoun, a student at the State University College at Oneonta, argued Thursday night.
Class will help with septic systems
A two-hour class designed to help homeowners understand their septic systems and save money in repair costs will be offered at two Delaware County locations in May.
Ravine being filled at intersection
ONEONTA - Dirt from the construction project on Oneida and Chestnut streets is being used to fill a ravine at the intersection of state Routes 23 and 205, officials said Thursday.
Institute founder to speak at ’Wick
ONEONTA - James Zogby, founder of the Arab American Institute, will speak at Hartwick College at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Uncontrolled burns can spark fines, charges
State and local officials say they hope rain will dampen the risk of grass and brush fires - many of which have been sparked by unsupervised burns and some of which have resulted in legal penalties.
Counties praise aid declaration
Delaware County officials said they smiled and breathed a sigh of relief when President Bush issued a federal disaster declaration Tuesday for 13 upstate counties that suffered extensive damage in flooding April 2 to 4.
Homeowners may receive tax breaks
Homeowners who suffered significant property damage in early April flooding could be in for a significant tax break under legislation proposed in Albany on Wednesday.
Boy Scouts creating park in Bainbridge
Two Bainbridge Boy Scouts have combined their efforts on an Eagle Scout project to build something for future generations.
Siberian schools, SUCO to dedicate joint center today
ONEONTA - A delegation of Russian political and educational leaders will participate in dedicating the Russian-American Center this afternoon and attend an Economic and Cultural Summit on Friday morning.
Meeting attendees question DEP rules
DOWNSVILLE - More than 200 people gathered Wednesday in Downsville for the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce panel discussion on New York City Department of Environmental Protection recreational land-use regulations.
Former Delaware jail to house offices
DELHI - The historic building on Courthouse Square in Delhi that housed the old county jail is being renovated using $400,000 in surplus funds, Andes Supervisor Martin Donnelly said. The money is left over from the construction of the new jail.
Barn accident kills two cows
AFTON - Two cows were killed when the loft in an Afton barn collapsed about 8 a.m. Wednesday, fire officials said.
Schumer proposes ways to lower fuel prices
During a Wednesday afternoon conference call, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., described a couple of actions that can be taken to help those hard-hit by increasing energy prices.
Local group on ship hit by wave
Walton resident Sharon Guenther said she has not seen "The Perfect Storm," but had ridden through one recently on a cruise ship.
Firefighters battle blaze in Davenport
Dozens of firefighters battled a stubborn fire fueled by creosote-soaked railroad ties at a farm on state Route 23 on Tuesday.
Unattended burn destroys wooded land in Andes
An unattended burn was the cause of a brush fire that destroyed a large section of forest in Andes on Monday, a Delaware County fire official said.
Board shelves senior housing proposal
A proposed ordinance to create a senior housing district was sent back to the drawing board at Tuesday night’s Common Council meeting.
SUCO faculty members receive research award
Three faculty members at the State University College at Oneonta have been named recipients of the 2005 State University of New York Chancellor’s Research Recognition Award.
April 19, 2005
Pope will face global church, area priests say
Whoever succeeds Pope John Paul II will need to concentrate on ministering to a church that is growing fastest in some of the poorest countries on earth, two area Catholic priests said Monday.
Fox could close clinic
Unless the financial situation for the pediatric dental program at FoxCare Dental Associates changes soon, A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital president John Remillard said Monday, the clinic will close this summer.
Area students test talent at Countryside
After 11 rounds of competition in the first Countryside Care Center spelling bee, Charlotte Olenhouse came to the rescue with the correct spelling of "emergency."
Counties still waiting to get flood aid
Two weeks after major flooding inundated parts of the region, local and state governments are still waiting for federal emergency assistance.
Doctor conduct gets tested
Even though most local physicians practice without drawing attention to themselves, recent actions by a state board against others have brought the screening process of doctors to the forefront.
Dogs from shelter going to Broadway
DELHI - Two cute canines from the Humane Society of Central Delaware County have been chosen for starring roles in the upcoming Broadway show "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
Panel will discuss regulation on use of watershed land
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will address the issue of recreational land-use regulations during a panel discussion Wednesday at the Old Schoolhouse Inn in Downsville.
Forensic specialist to speak at SUCO
A forensic anthropologist who assisted in the identification of victims of the 9/11 World Trade Center attack will speak at the State University College at Oneonta on Tuesday.<
Mount Vision woman injured in car accident
A Mount Vision woman was injured Thursday when she attempted to pass a vehicle while driving north on county Route 26 in the town of Otsego, Otsego County sheriff’s deputies said.
Some sex offenders put into isolated home
The problem of finding housing for homeless sex offenders has led to a creative solution in Delaware County: They are placed into a house by themselves in an isolated, rural setting.
Three men: Not every sex offender is a murderer
Three men staying in a secluded cabin in rural Delaware County said they have been living in fear since the abductions and murders of Jessica Lunsford, 9, in Florida and Jetseta Gage, 10, in Iowa by convicted sex offenders.
Farrell to run for city mayor
ONEONTA - Seventh Ward Alderman Sean J. Farrell, a Republican, announced Friday his candidacy for mayor of Oneonta, opening the door to a race in this fall’s election.
Sidney’s Nuciforo to retire in 2006
Sidney Central School Superintendent Dominic Nuciforo announced during last week’s board of education meeting he will be retiring as planned after the 2005-06 school year.
IGA to interview candidates for Otsego planning director
Otsego County’s Intergovernmental Affairs Committee is preparing to interview candidates for the county’s director of planning, according to Greg Relic, R-Unadilla, committee chairman.
Groups encourage farmers to limit pollution sources
Meetings were held last month to inform farmers in the Susquehanna River basin about possible upcoming mandatory regulations and whether there are alternatives to prevent their implementation.
Teen losing obscene tattoo
A Norwich teenager who said friends forcibly tattooed an obscene comment and image on his forehead has traveled to Detroit to begin the process of having it removed.
Still need to file your taxes?
About 88 million individual tax returns had been filed as of April 8, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Politicians seek federal flood help
ALBANY - Gov. George Pataki has asked President Bush for a major federal disaster designation for Otsego, Delaware, Schoharie and Chenango counties.
’Wick eligible for nearly $775K
ALBANY - The final state budget could give a boost to building projects on the campus of Hartwick College in Oneonta.
Students get firsthand look at amphibians
DAVENPORT - Biology Professor Stanley Sessions has spring fever, and he was sharing it with his Hartwick College students Thursday.
Man, 19, released from hospital and taken to jail
ONEONTA - A Franklin man shot during an incident with police has been released from the hospital and taken to Delaware County jail, state police at Oneonta said Thursday.
Future of farming discussed at meeting
MILFORD - Representatives from a wide sector of the agricultural community in Otsego County met Thursday to talk about the future of farming.
Committee looks into creating welcome center
COOPERSTOWN - The Otsego County Intergovernmental Affairs Committee is interested in creating a welcome center for tourists at exit 17 on Interstate 88.
Deal alters economic zoning plan
Tuesday’s late-night state budget deal significantly altered Empire Zones, New York’s key economic development tool, by authorizing them for every county and stripping Gov. George Pataki’s total control over them.
Deer wasting illness ’is bad news’
Joe Leonard, who operates the Farmers’ Place, a butcher shop in South Edmeston, heard reports last week that chronic wasting disease had been found in deer in nearby Oneida County.
Students to milk workshop
Students looking for a way to make extra money or learn a lifetime skill need to get moving.
Cows reported killed in Harpersfield fire
Firefighters were unable to save two barns that burned to the ground on Moxham Road in the town of Harpersfield on Wednesday morning, Stamford Fire Department First Assistant Chief Don VanEtten said.
Oneonta schools won’t change boundaries yet
ONEONTA - Enrollment and the budget were on the agenda at the regular Wednesday meeting of the Oneonta City School District Board at Greater Plains Elementary School.
B’nai B’rith president urges acceptance, end to hatred
ONEONTA - Peace is possible between Israel and the Palestininans, the president of B’nai B’rith said Wednesday, but Jews everywhere face growing anti-Semitism that they cannot successfully fight alone.
Delaware board votes to keep sales tax
DELHI - The Delaware County Board of Supervisors voted to ask the state Legislature to approve the continued collection of an additional 1 percent of sales tax for another two years despite disapproval from two board members.
Democrat announces run for treasurer
The Middletown town clerk will run as the Democratic candidate for Delaware County treasurer in the Nov. 8 election.
Area News Briefs
ONEONTA - The astronaut scheduled to visit the State University College at Oneonta next week has canceled, according to a news release issued Wednesday.
April 13, 2005
Man agrees to plea deal
DELHI - A Unadilla man who appealed his conviction for first-degree rape because a juror in the case was a relative of the district attorney pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in Delaware County Court on Tuesday.
Soccer movie coming to area
ONEONTA - Soccer Town USA will play host to a screening of "The Game of Their Lives," a film about the U.S. team’s upset win in the 1950 World Cup, on Thursday night.
Bid to stop Sidney school closures denied
A request to stop the Sidney Central School District from closing two of its elementary schools this summer was denied last week as the state commissioner of education considers more than 100 requests to reverse the action.
The Hospital abandons critical-access plan
The Hospital in Sidney has decided not to proceed with plans to become a critical-access hospital, a hospital administrator said Thursday.
Head of voting group discusses machines
Bo Lipari, director of New Yorkers For Verified Voting, spoke to Otsego County’s Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday about choices the state and county may soon make in purchasing voting machines.
Area news briefs
A Walton woman charged with two felony counts of selling drugs pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in Delaware County Court on Monday.
April 12, 2005
Budget supplement would add flood aid
Areas hit by last week’s floods would get $1 million in emergency money as part of a tentative supplemental state budget.
Departments fight brush fires
More brush and grass fires kept firefighters across the region busy Monday, and officials offered recommendations on how to prevent uncontrolled burns.
SUCO student awarded history scholarship
Juandrea Bates describes herself as a nosy person. By applying that characteristic to history, she said, she has become a scholar.
New evidence emerges in rape case
DELHI - A Unadilla man who appealed his conviction for first-degree rape will face the same charge when he is retried in Delaware County Court on April 19. However, new evidence has surfaced in the case and was discussed at an evidentiary hearing Monday.
Officials call off search for body
The active search for the body of a man swept away by floodwaters in Deposit has been called off, according to a Deposit Police Department spokeswoman.
54-year-old faces larceny charge
COBLESKILL - A Worcester man will answer a felony charge later this month after cashing a check he was not supposed to cash, state police at Cobleskill said Monday.
Riverbank in Oneonta park eroding
ONEONTA - City officials and Greenway enthusiasts are keeping an eye on the Susquehanna River’s north bank as portions of a city park slide into the water.
STDs can have harmful effects on fetuses
April is Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month. The Otsego County Department of Health says women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant should know how to protect themselves from STDs because they can cause harmful effects in fetuses.
Area schools adapt when fewer enroll
Many area schools are affected by the same trend of declining student enrollments that led Sidney Central School to decide in March to close two of its elementary buildings.
Walton school shares artwork by all students
WALTON - Every student at Walton’s Townsend Elementary School had a hand in its 13th annual art show, including the 1,200 decorated handprints lining the halls of the school.
Man charged with menacing four pedestrians
ONEONTA - Oneonta police arrested a Massachusetts man after he allegedly brandished a knife Friday night and tried to rob pedestrians on Main Street.
No one hurt in house fire
An early morning fire Sunday in Seward damaged a home that had been there for more than a century.
Area News Briefs
GREENE - Chenango County sheriff’s deputies charged a Binghamton teenager Saturday night after a car accident in Greene.
April 9, 2005
Kraft plant closes in S. Edmeston
SOUTH EDMESTON - Dozens of workers were left jobless Friday as Kraft Foods, a division of Philip Morris USA, closed its South Edmeston yogurt plant.
Former police chief faces 4 more felonies
The former Fleischmanns police chief who was sentenced in Delaware County Court on a felony charge in 2003 is facing four additional felony counts, according to Salina Town Court officials.
Man charged with attempted murder
A variety of charges have been brought against a Franklin man shot twice in the torso last Sunday, state police at Oneonta said.
Schenevus house damaged by fire
The cause of a fire that left a woman homeless in Schenevus is still under investigation, though it apparently started in a laundry room, a fire official said.
Proposal would require offering winter burial
Local cemeteries and funeral homes face problems that their counterparts in warmer climates don’t: What do you do when someone needs to be buried in the winter?
Search for body continues
The search for the body of a man swept away by floodwaters in Deposit continued without success Thursday and will resume this morning, Deposit Police Chief Timothy Roberts said.
Church doing work to repair stained-glass window
ONEONTA - It will be many months before the scaffolding in front of the First United Methodist Church on Chestnut Street is gone and the tower is completely visible, a church official said Thursday.
Man dies nearly two weeks after accident in Laurens
A Little Falls man died Wednesday at Albany Medical Center almost two weeks after he was in an accident in the town of Laurens, state police at Oneonta said Thursday.
Walton soldier’s grave adopted
A teenager in the Netherlands who adopted the grave of a Walton teen killed during World War II is searching for information about the soldier.
Second man’s body still missing after flood
The search for the body of the second man swept away by floodwaters in Deposit continued without success Wednesday, Deposit Police Chief Timothy Roberts said.
Red Cross to open 3 help centers
The American Red Cross Family Service Centers will open three locations in Delaware County today, family services representative Susan Lee said Wednesday.
Oneonta schools to seek smaller tax-levy increase
ONEONTA - The latest draft of the 2005-06 Oneonta City School District budget proposal calls for a 4.39 percent tax-levy increase and an 8.80 percent increase in spending.
Shooting suspect’s condition improves
The condition of a Franklin man shot after chasing an officer with weapons Sunday has improved, officials at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital said Wednesday afternoon.
Weather service designates county as ’storm-ready’
COOPERSTOWN - The National Weather Service designated Otsego County as "storm-ready" during a meeting of the Otsego County Board of Representatives on Wednesday.
City seeks bids for construction projects
ONEONTA - The city of Oneonta will soon put two major public works projects scheduled for this year out to bid, city officials said Wednesday.
Clerk logs sidewalk, street complaints
ONEONTA - City residents who wish to report streets or sidewalks in need of repair can write to City Clerk James Koury, 258 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820.
Area News Briefs
MILFORD - Less than 50 minutes after they were reported missing in Milford, two 3-year-olds were found safe in a wooded area by a deputy working with his K-9 partner, Otsego County deputies said.
April 6, 2005
Body of man swept into river found
The body of one of two men swept away by floodwaters in Deposit was found Tuesday, Deposit Police Sgt. Kurt Palmer said.
Many roads still closed in Delaware County
Delaware County remains under a travel advisory, and a number of roads remain closed, said Glenn Morrison, Delaware County emergency management service coordinator.
Health department offers flood cleanup tips
The Chenango County Health Department offered some advice Tuesday about cleaning up after the recent flooding and warned about hazards in the area.
Weighted-vote system to start in Jan.
COOPERSTOWN - Nine months from now, the Otsego County Board of Representatives will begin to operate under a system of weighed voting, designed to correspond to the 2000 census.
Quilt based on photo is in national contest
WESTVILLE - When Westville quilter Mary Wilber Wirchansky needs inspiration, she looks to the women in her family who came before her and to biblical selections.
Former president of school board ’student oriented’
William E. Ryan, a school board member for more than 10 years, will be remembered for his leadership and dedication to the Oneonta City School District, two associates said Tuesday.
Board shelves park project for Walton
Walton’s proposed riverfront park project came to an end Monday when the Walton Village Board passed a resolution officially abandoning the plan.
Franklin man remains under 24-hour guard
A Franklin man remained in stable condition at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta on Tuesday under 24-hour guard, officials said.
Men face burglary charges
Two indictments, each charging a man with burglary, were handed up in Otsego County Court on Monday.
Church to hold Memorial Mass
WEST WINFIELD - St. Joseph’s Church, West Main Street in West Winfield, will hold a Memorial Mass for Pope John Paul II at 7 p.m. Thursday.
April 5, 2005
Delaware hit worst by floods
As emergency officials assessed flood damage in Otsego and Delaware counties Monday, the search continued for two men believed swept away in Deposit.
Chenango River overflow affects Norwich
Sump pumps were humming on the east side of Norwich on Monday as firefighters and residents worked to drain cellars and yards.
Man shot by police in stable condition
The armed Franklin man who was shot by an officer after charging at police Sunday was in stable condition in the intensive care unit at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, officials there said Monday.
TV controls upgraded in Walton hospital
With the help of new speakers and remote controls, it’s easier for patients at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton to watch television.
Colleges: On-time budget will help with planning
Staff at public colleges in Oneonta and Delhi can plan better, from scheduling classes to ordering supplies, thanks to an on-time state budget, local officials said Monday.
Crash causes power outage
LAURENS - An alcohol-related crash in Laurens early Monday morning triggered a power outage in some parts of the village, Otsego County sheriff’s deputies said.
Two teens arrested for having stolen car
NEW LISBON - Two teenagers were arrested Monday morning after a car accident in New Lisbon, according to Otsego County sheriff’s deputies.
Mayor may run for state, federal office
Oneonta Mayor Kim Muller has not announced whether she will run for a third term but said Monday she is considering running for state or federal office.
Seminar will focus on home ownership
ONEONTA - The Community Awareness Task Force of Delaware and Otsego counties will sponsor a seminar at 5:30 p.m. April 13 to help young families, senior citizens and potential buyers learn about first-time home ownership.
Students don’t place at state bee
Two area middle school students competed in the National Geographic Bee in Albany but didn’t place, the event coordinator said Monday.
Philosophy conference taking place at SUCO
ONEONTA - Questions, theories and ideas about life will be discussed at the 10th annual Undergraduate Philosophy Conference on April 15 and 16.
Two men missing in floods
Floodwaters over the weekend forced evacuations, damaged buildings and washed out roads. And in Deposit along the Broome and Delaware county line, two men remain missing after their van was swept away early Sunday morning.
Police shoot knife-wielding teen
A Franklin man was shot twice Sunday morning after threatening law-enforcement officers, police said Sunday night.
Pope is ’looking over us’
Local Catholics paused Sunday to remember Pope John Paul II and the legacy that he left behind.
Half-brothers cross paths enroute to, from Iraq
Two half-brothers who hadn’t seen each other in more than a year had a 15-minute opportunity to catch up when their paths crossed in Kuwait in mid-March, said Sgt. Mike Knapp of the 1st Bde 1st Cavalry Division.
April 2, 2005
Many praying locally for pope
People of different faiths were waiting for news Friday night about the worsening condition of Pope John Paul II.
Veteran receives helmet 63 years after Pearl Harbor
RICHFIELD SPRINGS - On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Ralph Osterhoudt Sr. was on guard duty at Hickam Field, the air base at the harbor.
Weather ’perfect’ for opening day of trout season
The weather was perfect, but the water was running too deep and too fast to catch fish on the opening day of trout season Friday, fishermen along the East and West Branches of the Delaware River said.
Family, friends say farewell to Graf
About 30 family members and friends gathered at the Andes United Presbyterian Church on Friday for the funeral of the man who was found dead in his Andes home March 22.
Officials on alert for area flooding
Fire departments in flood-prone areas in Delaware and Otsego counties are on alert for possible flooding this weekend.
Plan would help reservists maintain income
Some reservists in the area serving on active duty left families behind who are losing income, according to numbers released by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer.
Otsego Democratic Committee outlines party platform
The Otsego County Democratic Committee wants to end American military offensives in Iraq, institute a single-payer health-care system in New York state and ban burn barrels in the county.
’People are talking more’ because of Schiavo case
The final months of Terri Schiavo’s life presented ethical questions that may continue to be discussed for months after her death, some local residents said Thursday.
Ex-Hospital CEO loses N.Y. license
Dr. George Innes, former chief executive officer of The Hospital in Sidney, has lost his license to practice medicine in New York state.
Bar owner: Lower drinking age may help
Oneonta tavern owner Jim Bredin said there is a simple solution to curbing the illegal use of identification by college-age students - lower the drinking age to 18.
Jury finds man guilty of sex abuse
DELHI - A Delaware County jury deliberated more than three hours Thursday before finding a Hancock man guilty on two of three charges in a child sex-abuse case, Delaware County District Attorney Richard Northrup said.
Woman charged with selling crack cocaine
A Schenectady woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly selling crack cocaine in Schenevus and then lying to investigators about her identity.
Fox and Bassett equipped with IMRT system
Since October 2003, two local hospitals have spent $2 million on the same pieces of equipment to help between 100 and 150 cancer patients a year.
Teen to compete at geography bee
A local eighth-grader will be making an encore appearance today at the state-level National Geographic Bee in Albany.
Area news briefs
ONEONTA - A Valleyview Elementary School student was recently suspended for taking a paintball gun to school, Oneonta City School District Superintendent James Piscitelli said Thursday, and information on the incident is being mailed home to parents.
Family, Habitat to dedicate home
Local Habitat for Humanity members will join the Deselets family for a dedication of their home at 2 p.m. Sunday.
