Man charged with planning death
A Cobleskill man has been charged with conspiracy charges after a sting operation set up by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, according to a release.
300 get degrees at Hartwick
The post-college world is full of new routines, assignments and relationships, the keynote speaker told the class of 2005 at Hartwick College during commencement Saturday.
Father reflects on drunken driving crash
SPROUT BROOK - Leonard Zaccagnino, 47, lives for his girls, as he has since his wife, Patricia, was killed by a drunken driver nearly four years ago.
Franklin students in top 10 at Odyssey
A Franklin Central School team was among the top 10 finishers at the recent Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Colorado, and the students were recognized at an assembly at the school Friday.
Teen charged in bank robbery
A state trooper with a good memory is credited with helping make an arrest in a Richmondville bank robbery, state police at Loudonville said.
Deputies arrest seven linked to vandalism
A number of arrests have been made after an investigation into vandalism at the Schoharie County Fire Training Center in Cobleskill, Schoharie deputies said Friday.
Motorcyclist dies in crash with bull
>A motorcyclist died Wednesday night in Schoharie County after his Harley-Davidson hit a Black Angus bull on state Route 20.
Students paint mural
COOPERSTOWN - Behind the Great American supermarket in Cooperstown, a Hudson River Valley scene is taking shape.
Armed robbery suspect sought
RICHMONDVILLE - A person wearing a monkey mask and carrying a handgun held up the Bank of Richmondville on Wednesday afternoon and got away with $3,550 in cash, state police at Princetown said.
7 charged after fight at American Legion
Seven men were charged with disorderly conduct Thursday in connection with a fight May 8 at the American Legion hall in Oxford, Chenango County sheriff’s deputies said.
Claim filed by union says city violated law
ONEONTA - A union representing city employees has filed an improper-practice charge against Oneonta for its recent switch to a private ambulance billing company.
Horse tests positive for rabies
A horse in the town of West Winfield has tested positive for rabies, according to Diane Cusworth, director of Otsego County’s Public Health Department.
Teenager charged after accident
SIDNEY - A Sidney man was arrested Tuesday by police agencies in two counties after an accident in Oxford involving an allegedly stolen car, law enforcement officials said.
Memorial Day Events
Otsego County
Burlington Flats
Memorial Day activities in Burlington Flats will begin with a parade Monday. It will form at 1 p.m. on Route 51 and start at 1:30 p.m., when it will proceed to the park. Frederick Emhof is master of ceremonies.
May 26, 2005
Bertsch could face prison term
Sandra K. Bertsch was arraigned Wednesday in Otsego County Court on a charge of violating her probation by being charged with driving while intoxicated Saturday on Long Island.
Beach Boys to perform in August
The Beach Boys and Herman’s Hermits are coming to Cooperstown on Aug. 11 for an open-air concert at Doubleday Field.
Students raise funds for hospital
A math assignment was a lesson in problem solving and civic responsibility for some students at Otego Elementary School.
Delaware board says DEP ruling is ’outrageous’
DELHI - The Delaware County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to oppose the state court decision supporting the authority of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection police.
Troop C service honors fallen members
SIDNEY - Overcast skies and intermittent rain were the backdrop Wednesday for the annual New York State Police Troop C Memorial Day service at the Sidney headquarters.
Charlotte Valley budget cuts proposal for pre-K
DAVENPORT - Voters in the Charlotte Valley Central School District will be asked next month to approve a budget that calls for an 8.97 percent tax-levy increase, officials said.
Health Department lets 16-year-olds donate blood
There are about 60,000 more eligible blood donors in New York because of a regulation affecting teenagers and donations, according to the American Red Cross.
Man arrested for alleged fraud
CHERRY VALLEY - A self-employed contractor formerly of Fort Plains was arrested Tuesday for alleged fraud against three Cherry Valley residents, Otsego County deputies said.
May 25, 2005
Woman, 63, faces second DWI charge
COOPERSTOWN - A woman who was sentenced three years ago to 90 days in jail after a fatal DWI collision in Middlefield was charged with driving while intoxicated Saturday.
Students’ art on display in Oneonta
ONEONTA - A new generation of Van Goghs and Rembrandts may be getting its big break when FoxCare Center plays host to an Oneonta school art show starting this afternoon.
Zoning board approves plan for community center
A plan by five mothers to start a nonprofit community activity center on Valleyview Street was approved by the city Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday.
Fox Hospital gets ’new and shiny’ imaging system
As Trish Coursen, the administrative director of medical imaging at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, puts it, the newest toys in the department are also the some of the coolest.
Car dealer settles alleged frauds
A used-car dealer in Deposit defrauded dozens of customers by failing to pay off loans for trade-in vehicles and keeping extended warranty payments, state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said in a news release Friday.
B-G voters to decide on revised school budget
Voters in the Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District will decide next month on a 2005-06 budget proposal that restores a couple of controversial staff cuts and calls for a 9.4 percent tax-levy increase, a school official said.
’Wick commencement set for Saturday
About 3,500 relatives, friends and guests are expected to attend the Hartwick College graduation ceremony Saturday, when about 300 seniors will receive bachelor’s degrees.
Professor to participate in Harvard seminar
Hartwick College Associate Professor of History Edythe Ann Quinn has been selected to participate in a seminar to be held at Harvard University from June 21 to 23.
Bassett doctor awarded for his research project
COOPERSTOWN - Dr. Mohamed Hameed, a chief medical resident at Bassett Healthcare, has been presented with the E. Donnall Thomas Outstanding Research Presentation Award for 2005.
Feldstein to seek re-election to board
Otsego County Rep. Ronald Feldstein, a Democrat, has announced in a news release he will seek re-election to a fifth term.
Convicts could be denied Viagra
ALBANY - A bill introduced in the state Senate on Monday would prohibit registered sex offenders in New York from getting Medicaid-funded Viagra and other drugs to treat impotence.
Red Sox fans swarm Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN - A sea of Boston Red Sox fans and a sampling of Detroit Tigers fans lined Main and Chestnut streets in Cooperstown, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite players during Monday’s Hall of Fame Game parade.
Grand Gorge library gets books through grant
Students can check out tales of freedom, thanks to a federal grant that provided books to the library at the Occupational Center in Grand Gorge.
Cat shelter not allowed, board says
ONEONTA - The city Housing Board of Appeals has sided with the Code Enforcement Office in a dispute over a cat shelter on Fairview Street, saying the shelter is prohibited.
Panel: Rural hospitals benefit from surgeons
COOPERSTOWN - To understand why a symposium on rural surgery is necessary, said Dr. Steven Heneghan, the associate surgeon-in-chief at Bassett, one need look no further than The Hospital in Sidney.
Delhi school project is topic of meeting
DELHI - The Delaware Academy and Delhi Central School district will hold an informational meeting at 7 p.m. today at A.L. Kellogg Elementary School in Treadwell to discuss a $7.8 million building project.
Boehlert to join Bush on upstate visit
Facing hundreds of job losses at an upstate military base, Rep. Sherwood Boehlert said he hopes to spend some of his time today aboard Air Force One making the case to President Bush to spare Rome labs from work-force cuts.
Otsego added to list for federal flood aid
President Bush has approved the state’s request and declared Otsego County eligible to receive federal disaster assistance for damages incurred during storms and ensuing flooding April 2 to 4.
Threat made at Sidney school
SIDNEY - Sidney police are investigating a bomb threat phoned into the Sidney Central School District on Monday.
May 23, 2005
Deer overpopulating city
ONEONTA - With its wooded hillsides, sheltered ravines, ample wetlands and lack of hunters, the city of Oneonta is prime real estate for whitetail deer.
SUCO awards degrees to 1,500
Hundreds of seniors, to the applause of family, friends and faculty, received bachelor’s degrees at the 116th Commencement at the State University College at Oneonta on Saturday.
Spitzer: We must invest in SUNY
ONEONTA - The State University of New York must be the backbone in the state’s economic system, Eliot Spitzer, the Democratic attorney general who is running in 2006 to become governor, said Saturday.
700 get degrees at Delhi Tech
About 700 State University College of Technology at Delhi graduates, their families and friends filled the Farrell Hall Gymnasium for the 88th annual commencement with a blend of excitement and nostalgia.
Delhi school chief leaving
Maria Rice, superintendent of Delaware Academy and Delhi Central School, will leave her position in July.
Hearing to address cat shelter
The city Housing Board of Appeals is planning to hear an appeal tonight on a cat shelter operating at 43 Fairview St.
May 21, 2005
College grads face good job market
ONEONTA - College graduates this year are stepping off the commencement dais into a better job market, employers responding to a national survey said, and starting pay is up.
Jobs available in area, officials say
ONEONTA - Now is a good time for new graduates from local colleges to get career-oriented jobs at firms and organizations in the area, two business officials said Friday.
Quadriplegic earns 4 degrees
ONEONTA - Michael Austin Cornell is a Unatego graduate, a Navy veteran, a father, a baseball lover and a quadriplegic. On Saturday, he will have four Bachelor of Science degrees earned in the past five years.
G-MU principal headed to Jefferson
A Jefferson native will be returning to his hometown when he takes over as the school’s superintendent this summer.
Superintendent of B-G to retire
Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Superintendent Roger Hutchinson announced during Thursday’s board of education meeting that he will be retiring effective July 19, school officials said.
Tasty, healthy food on hand at Edmeston fair
Paella, a Spanish rice casserole, was one of many treats on the menu Friday as Edmeston Central School staged its 13th annual food and health fair.
Projects crowding streets
ONEONTA - An army of workers and its heavy equipment has set up camp in many parts of the city and town of Oneonta as construction season gets into full swing.
Counties post drops in unemployment
The unemployment rate in the region has dropped over the past year despite several plant closures, according to numbers from the state Department of Labor.
Area preservation efforts honored
Two hop houses, Gilbert Lake State Park, a historical video and town of Hartwick Historian Anita Harrison are winners of the 2005 Historic Preservation Awards for Otsego and Schoharie counties.
Police: Search of farm is over
The search of a Laurens farm for clues to the whereabouts of a man who lived there until he disappeared 2½ to 3 years ago ended Thursday, state police at Oneonta said.
Delhi Tech professor gets SUNY research award
DELHI - An associate professor at the State University College of Technology at Delhi is the recipient of the State University of New York Chancellor’s Research Recognition Award.
Official: N.Y. needs to pay judges more
ALBANY - If New Yorkers want to continue to attract good judges, they’ll have to pay them better, a top court official said recently.
Districts see mixed state test results
Area districts are analyzing the latest English Language Arts state test results to see what they say about improving student performances.
Areas could see tax break
Over the objections of state assessors and some top Republicans, lawmakers Tuesday gave homeowners who suffered property damage during April flooding a shot at a significant tax break.
Rescuers’ efforts during flooding rewarded by state
Three men who participated in a helicopter rescue during the Sept. 17 flooding in Downsville were honored at the New York State Police Annual Awards Day Ceremony in Albany on Wednesday.
Cooperstown predicts ’great’ Hall weekend
Cooperstown is gearing up for a big baseball weekend that will culminate Monday with a parade and the 59th annual Hall of Fame game.
SUCO plans commencement Saturday
ONEONTA - The state attorney general and university chief will be at the 116th commencement at the State University College at Oneonta on Saturday.
School board accepts vote tally
ONEONTA - A resignation, a retirement and election results were discussed at the Wednesday meeting of the Oneonta City School District Board of Education.
Delaware Valley Hospital changes status
Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton has received permission from the federal Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services to become a critical-access hospital.
Cobleskill Tech awards degrees
COBLESKILL - More than 27 percent of about 600 students in the class of 2005 at the State University College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill earned bachelor’s degrees, which officials said completes a transition into a four-year school.
Surgeon helps driver after DWI crash
CHERRY VALLEY - A passing surgeon helped a car-accident victim Tuesday who was later charged with driving while intoxicated, Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies said.
Area News Briefs
ONEONTA - Cathy Rothenberger, D-Oneonta, announced in a news release Wednesday that she is running for re-election to the Otsego County Board of Representatives from District 12, which covers the Third and Fourth wards in the city of Oneonta.
May 18, 2005
4 area school budgets voted down
Four area spending plans were defeated Tuesday as voters went to the polls statewide, twice as many school budgets were defeated this year than last.
Boehlert cancels speech
An area congressman said he gave up a graduation speaking engagement to avoid attracting anti-abortion picketers.
IGA vote sends stable decision to county board
Otsego County’s Intergovernmental Affairs Committee voted Tuesday to add 53 parcels, including Khala-Marr Stables of Otego, to agricultural districts in the county.
Md. man receives prison sentence
A Baltimore, Md., man accused of possessing child pornography was sentenced Monday in Otsego County Court to 1½ to 4½ years in prison.
Boy in fair condition after accident
A Bloomville teen struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street near his grandparents’ home in Ashland in Greene County on Sunday is in fair condition at Albany Medical Center, a hospital spokeswoman said Tuesday.
Puritz-Hayes to run for sixth term on board
Roberta E. Puritz-Hayes, D-Oneonta, announced Monday that she will run for a sixth term on the Otsego County Board of Representatives, where she represents the First and Second wards.
SUNY trustee to present address at Delhi Tech
SUNY Trustee Patricia E. Stevens will give the keynote address at the State University College of Technology at Delhi’s commencement Saturday.
Baby given heroin, hair tests show
Analysis of the hair of 14-month-old Corbin Douglas Jr., who died Feb. 27, showed the boy was given heroin before he died, John Muehl, Otsego County district attorney, said Friday.
Interstate wine shipping OK’d
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday striking down New York’s ban on out-of-state wine sales direct to in-state consumers was a victory for wineries and a blow to distributors.<
Polls to open today for school budget vote
Voters in area school districts and around the state will go to the polls today to decide on school budgets, board members and propositions.
President: ’Wick to raze Arnold Hall
ONEONTA - Hartwick College will raze Arnold Hall as part of a project that includes construction of the proposed Golisano Hall, the college president confirmed Monday.
$1M to help with upgrades at Hartwick
ONEONTA - An anonymous donor has contributed $1 million toward upgrading athletic facilities at Hartwick College, school officials said Monday.
No vote on stables in Otego
OTEGO - A public hearing at the Otego Zoning Board of Appeals meeting regarding Khala-Marr Stables ended without a vote on the proposal Monday night.
No leads found at Laurens farm, lieutenant says
LAURENS - The search at the last known residence of a missing Laurens man continued Monday with no new clues as to his whereabouts, state police at Oneonta said.
Murder, robbery cases on trial schedule
DELHI - Two murder cases, a bank robbery case involving three men and a case involving alleged rape and sexual assault of girls are on the upcoming Delaware County trial calendar.
Men plead guilty to reduced charges
DELHI - Two men pleaded guilty to reduced charges in plea bargain agreements in Delaware County Court on Monday.
Junk business upsets 2 former board members
SOUTH EDMESTON - An advertisement in the April 26 edition of the Wharton Valley Pennysaver reads: "Looking to get rid of unwanted junk? Call All Around Scrap Removal ... located on county Route 20 halfway between Edmeston and South Edmeston."
Average tax-levy increase lower in local school budgets
Many area school districts are citing similar reasons - health care and retirement costs - for increases in their tax levies and spending as voters get ready to go to the polls Tuesday to decide on 2005-06 school budgets.
Group makes shawls to offer warm comfort
ONEONTA - On a sunny Sunday afternoon, some local women weren’t outside enjoying the weather, but opted to spend time inside doing something for others.
Teen center advocates raise funds
Oneonta High School junior Kim Eardley said she hopes that by the time she is a senior, teenagers in Oneonta will once again have a youth center.
Cafe review off until June
A site plan review for a proposed coffee shop at 175-177 Main St. has been postponed until next month.
May 14, 2005
Officials: Cafe proposed by Twelve Tribes not good idea
ONEONTA - A group looking to establish a cafe on Main Street downtown said it wants to offer good food, but some city officials and residents said they’re afraid the group will do more than that.
Arbas search still on at farm
State police at Oneonta continued the search at a Laurens farm Friday for clues into the whereabouts of a man missing for 2½ to 3 years.
Man gets 89 years for rape
In Otsego County Court on Friday, a Burlington man was sentenced to 89 years in prison by Judge Brian Burns.
Norwich man, sons face federal drug charges
A Norwich man and his two sons have been arrested on federal charges in a drug conspiracy case, the U.S. Department of Justice said Friday.
Delhi couple plan development of three-story motel
Delhi couple are in the preliminary stages of a project to build a three-story, 45-unit motel on the corner of Elm and Main streets in Delhi, said Glenn Nealis, Delaware County economic development director.
School closings have fiscal impact on budget
The fiscal impact of the decision to close two schools in the Sidney Central School District can be seen in the 2005-06 budget that voters will decide Tuesday, officials said.
Delaware treasurer to face GOP challenger
DELHI - The Delaware County treasurer has announced her intention to seek re-election, and a second Republican candidate has also come forward, paving the way for a Republican primary Sept. 13.
Bassett units to be combined under $2.5M plan
COOPERSTOWN - Maternity and pediatric rooms at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown will soon receive their first major face-lift in nearly 20 years.
Police: Search at Laurens farm might end today
LAURENS - The foot search at a Laurens farm for a missing man was completed Thursday with no clues to his whereabouts, state police at Oneonta said.
Farmer has until Tuesday to report on progress
A Davenport farmer has until Tuesday to submit information about progress on clearing wood waste from his property, a state official said Thursday.
Daughter: Split with Arbas ’sad’
Family members said they are hoping a missing Laurens farmer will be found safe as state police at Oneonta continued searching the family farm for information that might lead to his whereabouts.
Trash not breaking department rules, DEC says
The state Department of Environmental Conservation decided Wednesday that a large pile of garbage strewn along the bank off Hubbell Hollow Road in Middlefield does not violate any law it enforces.
Higgins won’t seek re-election
Carl Higgins, 71, chairman of the Otsego County Board of Representatives, will not seek re-election to the board.
Duo to sing hymns from 1844 collection
For Frederic Chrislip of Oneonta, an interest in early American religious tunes has generated a collection of about 150 hymnbooks dating to the 1800s, plus two from the 1700s.<
Hospitals join effort to reduce risks to patients
ALBANY - Under pressure to reduce medical errors and patient infection rates, many New York hospitals have recently adopted procedures to improve patient care.
Bassett official moving to part-time position
Michael Stein, the vice president of external affairs at Bassett Healthcare, will move to a part-time position at the institution beginning July 1.
State honors local seniors for action
Gov. George Pataki on Tuesday proclaimed May as Senior Citizen Month at a ceremony that recognized more than 50 seniors from across the state.
Conservation groups get partnership funds
Two local grants were among $450,000 in grants and technical assistance aid to conservation organizations across the state announced Tuesday.
Area News Briefs
DELHI - Two Delhi churches were targeted by thieves late Sunday night or early Monday morning, Delhi Police Chief Bob Walsh said.
Court: DEP police can issue tickets in watershed
ALBANY - New York City environmental police have the right to issue traffic tickets in the city’s upstate watershed areas, the state’s highest court ruled Tuesday.
Mentors help encourage girls
A program for girls at Hartwick College was "a day about possibilities," said Marie Warchol, superintendent for Otsego Northern Catskill BOCES.
Students demonstrate skills on donated software
A $47,000 donation to the Delhi CyberCommunity from Microsoft was unveiled at Delaware Academy and Central School as students demonstrated their skills on the software Tuesday.
Residents report Delhi bear sightings
Black bears are once again rearing their furry heads in and around the village of Delhi, destroying a bird feeder and scaring residents that come face to face with the animals.
Casino revenue could help tourism
A proposal to use casino revenue to boost tourism across the state has the backing of travel industry advocates, but one state leader doubts the money would be used wisely.
Watershed board reviews 2004 projects
The Catskill Watershed Corp. Board of Directors welcomed a member, and staff gave updates on projects during a recent meeting.
’Culture of silence’ discussed at meeting
College students, faculty and community members brainstormed for ways to break the "culture of silence" tied to sexual assault during a meeting at the State University College at Oneonta on Tuesday night.
Friedell seeking re-election to board
Dr. Ben Friedell, 51, a Democrat from Milford, is seeking re-election to the Otsego County Board of Representatives, with the need for a county manager as his main campaigning point.
May 10, 2005
Disappearance called ’suspicious’
State police at Oneonta began to execute a search warrant at a Laurens farm Sunday as the state Bureau of Criminal Investigation looked for a local man who has been missing for 2½ to 3 years.
Oneonta teacher honored
A longtime Greater Plains Elementary School kindergarten teacher may soon be getting a new kitchen set for her classroom, thanks to Wal-Mart.
Pataki tours Norwich firehouse
NORWICH - New York Gov. George E. Pataki joined officials in Norwich on Monday in their tour of the recently renovated Norwich City Firehouse on East Main Street. The state provided almost one-third of the $3.2 million for the project, according to a news release.
Gilboa creamery destroyed by fire
CONESVILLE - A fire early Sunday morning destroyed a creamery in Gilboa, said Schoharie County fire coordinator Charlie Stanton.
Hearing on Otego stable canceled
A public hearing scheduled for 6:30 p.m. today regarding Khala-Marr Stables’ proposal to build a riding ring in the village of Otego has been canceled, said Bruno Bruni, the village’s code enforcement officer.
C-R budget calls for 17% tax-levy increase
The proposed 2005-06 budget for the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District will increase 5.8 percent and calls for a 17 percent increase in the tax levy, an administrator said Monday.
Man charged in $51,000 theft from Social Security
CHERRY VALLEY - A 49-year-old man allegedly continued to collect - and use - his mother’s Social Security benefits after she died in 1998, according to Otsego County sheriff’s deputies.
Police: Men caught stealing cow signs
DELHI - Four men suspected of stealing a cow sign promoting the Meredith Dairy Fest were corralled by authorities Saturday.
CWC board OKs loans for Walton site
The Catskill Watershed Corporation Board of Directors on April 26 approved low-interest loans to renovate a mental-health facility in Delaware County, establish a recreation center in Ulster County and expand a deli in Sullivan County.
Man charged with attempted murder to face grand jury
WEST ONEONTA - An attempted murder case against a Schenectady man has enough merit to be presented to a grand jury, Oneonta Town Justice June Sheehan ruled Friday.
Volunteers, officials upset workers’ comp claims denied
COOPERSTOWN - When volunteer firefighters or emergency medical technicians in Otsego County are hurt or fall ill while on a call, they’re supposed to be covered by workers’ compensation insurance through the county.
Charlotte Valley to get reading grant
Starting next year, students at Charlotte Valley Central School are expected to benefit from the latest round of state Reading First grants announced last week.
Otsego board votes to upgrade 911 system
Otsego County Board of Representatives voted Wednesday to spend about $700,000 to upgrade the county’s equipment for answering emergency cellular calls.
Two men from Walton linked to burglaries
Two Walton men were arrested and a third is being sought in connection with burglaries on Houck Mountain Road during the past month, Delaware deputies said Friday.
Dog owners defend site conditions
DAVENPORT - A social services investigation led Delaware County authorities to confiscate 44 dogs and condemn a trailer Wednesday, the family who lived there said.
The Hospital hires consultant to help in plans
SIDNEY - Responding to losses of almost $3 million over the last two years, The Hospital in Sidney has hired a consultant to review operations and likely recommend substantial changes at the facility, officials said.
Otsego court clerk gets state award
COOPERSTOWN - Gloria Chandler, chief clerk and commissioner of jurors for Otsego County Supreme and County Courts, was honored last week by the New York State Court of Appeals.
Main St. work to begin today
ONEONTA - The Main Street repaving project is scheduled to begin next week, but some work will get under way today.
’Into the Streets’ set for Saturday
ONEONTA - "Into the Streets," a day of service to the community sponsored by the Center for Social Responsibility and Community at the State University College at Oneonta, will take place Saturday.
Students conduct service projects
Nearly 100 Sidney High School students spent Wednesday learning not only about ways to help their neighbors but also about themselves.
Otego mayor doesn’t want stable in ag district
COOPERSTOWN - At Wednesday’s meeting, the Otsego County Board of Representatives heard from Otego Mayor Ernest Kroll, who asked it not to include Khala-Marr Stables in a certified agricultural district.
Bateman announces retirement
COOPERSTOWN - Republican Representative Charles Bateman of Cooperstown announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to the District 8 seat on the Otsego County Board of Representatives.
Officer released from hospital
An area police officer charged with driving while intoxicated after an April 26 automobile accident in Guilderland has been released from the hospital, officials said.
City school board OKs project changes, schedule
ONEONTA - The school calendar and several financial issues were on the agenda of the Oneonta City School Board of Education at its Wednesday meeting at Valleyview Elementary School.
Two face charges in road-rage fight
NORWICH - Two Norwich residents were arrested Sunday after an investigation into a road-rage incident in Norwich earlier that day, Chenango County sheriff’s deputies said.
Recovery centers open for flood victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State Emergency Management Office opened two disaster recovery centers Monday to help people affected by the spring storms and flooding April 2 to 4.
Unemployment assistance available
Special unemployment assistance is available for people who are not working because of the results of storms and flooding in early April, according to a news release issued by Gov. George Pataki.
Area News Briefs
DAVENPORT CENTER - Four people from Davenport Center were arrested Wednesday on charges of animal cruelty, Delaware County sheriff’s deputies said.
Man charged in stabbing
WEST ONEONTA - A Schenectady man was charged with attempted murder after a fight in Messina’s Trailer Park on Tuesday morning, state police at Oneonta said.
Mother and girl bit by rabid fox
A rabid gray fox bit a mother and daughter in the Edmeston area Friday, Diane Cusworth, Otsego County public health director, said Tuesday afternoon.
Student adapts book into play
ONEONTA - Two Hartwick College theater students are shedding light on the doctor-patient relationship through a play based on a locally created book.
Schools seek voter OK for $1B in taxes statewide
New York school districts want voters to approve more than $1 billion in additional property taxes, according to figures from the state Education Department.
Curator of photography exhibit to speak at ’Wick
The curator of a photo show titled "Beggars and Choosers: Motherhood Is Not a Class Privilege in America" will speak at Hartwick College at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Muller will not seek third term
Mayor Kim Muller ended several weeks of speculation Monday by announcing she will not seek a third term.
Law Day contest names two winners
The Liberty Bell trophy will spend time at two schools in the coming year as two students were declared winners at Otsego County’s annual Law Day celebration Monday.
Proposal would create improvement district
RICHFIELD SPRINGS - State Sen. James Seward, R-Milford, has filed legislation to authorize the creation of a Canadarago Lake protection and improvement district.
No arrests made in sex-assault case
ONEONTA - City police took their investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Hartwick College hip-hop concert to Cortland over the weekend.
Doctors: Weight still matters in overall health
Despite a recent study finding fewer deaths in mildly overweight individuals than in underweight people, local health-care providers said people shouldn’t toss their scales aside yet.
Muller to say if she’ll run
Mayor Kim Muller plans to end speculation on her future as the city’s chief executive in an address at City Hall today.
Gay supporters say heckler mars march
Neither weather nor a heckler hampered participants in a march emphasizing equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people Saturday morning, according to two participants.
Dems elect chairman
The Delaware County Democratic Committee has a new leader, the group announced Sunday.
Bill would make post elected
New York voters would select the state’s insurance superintendent under a bill introduced by Sen. John Bonacic, R-Mount Hope.
