Jury finds Downs guilty
After deliberating about 45 minutes Friday afternoon, a jury in Otsego County Court convicted Anthony Downs of second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault.
Fans, players rededicate Hall of Fame
The National Baseball Hall of Fame was rededicated Friday afternoon to the cheers of legions of fans on Main Street in Cooperstown.
Lawyer being deployed to serve in Iraq
A lawyer and 9/11 survivor who is deploying to Iraq on Saturday to take part in Operation Iraqi Freedom has been adopted by the Stamford American Legion Post 1379.
Pataki will visit area to announce new state park
Gov. George Pataki will be in Milford on Saturday afternoon to designate land for a state park, an announcement that county officials said is likely to further discussions of opening a visitors center at exit 17 off Interstate 88.
County fairs offer plethora of fun
The 60th Otsego County Fair is set to begin Tuesday, and the Chenango and Delaware county fairs won’t be far behind.
Delaware petitions determined valid
Challenges were filed against election petitions submitted for town positions in Davenport and Walton, but the petitions were found to be valid, said William Buccheri, Delaware County Democratic election commissioner.
Arson suspected in case of Hobart house blaze
A fire that destroyed a house on Roses Brook Road in Hobart on Sunday night might have been a case of arson, Investigator David Lennon of the state police at Margaretville said Friday.
Grant may help patients stay out of the hospital
At Home Care is one of many agencies across the state receiving money for a project that helps patients stay in their homes rather than return to the hospital.
Renowned author returning to area
ROXBURY - A distinguished nature writer who made Delhi well-known and a Roxbury falconer who appears as a character in one of her books will be at Woodchuck Lodge in Roxbury on Sunday, said Diane Galusha, Burroughs Community Day spokeswoman.
The Hospital will focus on ’extended care’
More details were available Thursday about the plans for Bassett Healthcare of Cooperstown to provide medical services in the Sidney area.
Tripp appointed to carry out term on Otsego board
By a vote of 10 to 1, former Cooperstown Mayor Wendell Tripp was appointed to the Otsego County Board of Representatives in a special meeting Thursday night.
Tripp, 77, a Republican, will represent District 8, the town of Otsego. He will complete the term of Charles Bateman, R-Cooperstown, who died July 1.
Three towns need elections inspectors
The Otsego County Board of Elections will have a two-hour class for would-be elections inspectors from the towns of Pittsfield, Springfield and Plainfield on Tuesday at the county office building.
Congress approves bill with area highway funds
A federal transportation bill agreed on by both houses of Congress includes $11 million for improvements to Route 17, which winds through southern Delaware County.
House to vote on projects worth $4.3M
The U.S. House of Representatives was scheduled to vote on a highway bill late Thursday that would provide more than $4.3 million for transportation projects in Otsego County, according to a news release from Rep. Sherwood Boehlert R-New Hartford.
’Homeland Security’ tackles current events
SPRINGFIELD - In the town of Springfield this week, the Leatherstocking Theatre Company is staging "Homeland Security," a play that examines how lives have been affected by the war on terrorism and the Patriot Act.
July 28, 2005
Bassett gets OK to run Hospital
SIDNEY - Bassett Healthcare of Cooperstown was endorsed Wednesday by The Hospital board of directors to implement a new model of health care at the Sidney facility.
Local politicians look to future after Pataki
Although some area politicians expressed surprise at Gov. George Pataki’s announcement Wednesday that he will not seek re-election, others said they saw it coming.
Lute player to return to Hyde Hall
Hopkinson Smith of Switzerland is combining his musicianship and family tradition with a visit to the Cooperstown area this summer.
Psychologist: Downs’ state worrisome
Months before Anthony Downs allegedly stabbed a man in the neck in Oneonta, Dr. Marvin Denburg considered him dangerous.
Professor remembered as friend, poet
Two area college professors would stand in the Hannaford grocery store parking lot, talking about art, music and literature.
Emergency worker pulls dog from well
A dog caught in a well in Westford was rescued Wednesday and seemed to be in good shape, said a resident who called for emergency assistance.
Domestic violence reports up in N.Y.
The number of reported domestic violence cases in Otsego County has increased more than 750 percent over the past 12 years.
Website maps properties in Delaware
The Delaware County Planning Department introduced an online mapping tool at a recent county Board of Supervisors meeting.
Some area hunters dislike proposal
A proposed law that would allow hunters in Otsego, Chenango, Schoharie and other counties in the state to hunt deer and bears with rifles has drawn mixed reviews from hunters. Shotguns are currently permitted for hunting in the state.
Students building leadership skills
About 70 students are putting their heads together this week to figure out how to enhance life in their schools and communities.
Witness testifies suspect told him about knifing
COOPERSTOWN - The trial of Anthony G. Downs, who is charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault, entered its second day Tuesday in Otsego County Court.
Corps of Engineers evaluating wetlands work
Improving water in the Upper Susquehanna River Basin is the focus of a study and proposed projects, and some preliminary work has had positive results, officials said.
Hospital to pick provider
The Hospital board of directors expects to choose a health-care provider for upgraded diagnostic and treatment center services in Sidney during a special meeting Wednesday.
Bassett program gets national recognition
Bassett Healthcare is one of two hospitals in New York to receive a prestigious award this year from a national medical organization.
Payoffs uncommon, local radio staff say
It would be very uncommon for the practices that cost Sony BMG a $10 million settlement to happen in this area, several local radio personnel said.
Rotary seeks money for dig
Some Rotary Club members have been waiting 25 years to unearth a time capsule buried in Worcester.
Fire destroys house in Hobart
HOBART - The Hobart Fire Department was called to a house fire on Roses Brook Road at 10 p.m. Sunday, said Ken Muthig, Hobart fire chief.
Man, 23, pleads innocent to multiple burglaries
DELHI - A Mount Upton man pleaded innocent to 25 charges in Delaware County Court on Monday in connection with burglaries in the towns of Davenport, Sidney, Stamford, Masonville and Franklin.
Knifing trial under way
COOPERSTOWN - The trial of a 34-year-old Oneonta man charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault began with jury selection in Otsego County Court on Monday.
July 25, 2005
Local leaders: Crack down on Medicaid fraud
A published report suggests New York state’s Medicaid program may be losing billions of dollars every year to fraud and abuse, and local officials agreed that crackdowns are needed.
Horseshoe pitchers have a blast
Clink, clank and clunk - those were the predominant sounds at a popular horseshoe festival in Hobart on Saturday.
No injuries in freak crash
Several people walked away unharmed from a serious accident on Interstate 88 on Sunday afternoon, according to state police at Sidney.
Teen nabbed after chase
A New Berlin teenager led Otsego County sheriff’s deputies on a brief chase Saturday night.
Man charged with having stolen guns
Chenango County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 37-year-old man Friday after an investigation into some stolen weapons.
July 23, 2005
Hospitals seek to find, keep nurses
Although hospital officials say the nursing shortage in the area has improved over the past year, nurses said it is a matter of perspective.
Challenged petitions found valid
Otsego County’s elections commissioners decided Friday morning they could not support either of two challenges to petitions filed with the Board of Elections.
Suit dismissed seven years after arrest
DELHI - A civil rights lawsuit filed against Delaware County Deputy Ted Tiska, Middletown Justice Glen George and William Hrazanek has been dismissed seven years after the arrest that led to the suit, county attorney Frank Miller said Friday.
Oneonta man set to be tried on attempted murder charge
COOPERSTOWN - In Otsego County Court on Monday before Judge Michael Coccoma, a 34-year-old Oneonta man is scheduled to be tried on charges of second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault.
Pittsfield fest to feature food, music, exhibits
PITTSFIELD - The town of Pittsfield will hold its community days festival this weekend on the grounds of the Pittsfield Fire Department on state Route 80.
Six-day religious program to be held at ’Wick
ONEONTA - Courses on leading Sunday school, making stained glass and the Old Testament will be offered at the 15th annual Hartwick Seminary Summer Institute of Theology at Hartwick College from Sunday through Friday.
Board set to rule on petition challenges
COOPERSTOWN - At 10 a.m. today, the Otsego County Board of Elections is scheduled to rule on two challenges to petitions filed by potential candidates.
Oneonta Job Corps’ culinary team wins several medals
ONEONTA - Black mustard seed, feta cheese and sea salt are only a few of the ingredients in a meal made by an award-winning team of six students from the Oneonta Job Corps Academy.
Hevesi won’t OK debt for 3 local highway projects
ALBANY - State Comptroller Alan Hevesi has rejected a $3 billion back-door borrowing plan, wiping out funding for the state’s five-year transportation project. The plan includes upgrades to Interstate 88 in Oneonta and the Route 23 Southside project.
Deputy notified of firing
DELHI - Delaware County Sheriff Thomas Mills said Thursday that suspended Deputy Kenneth Eck is being notified by mail that his position with the sheriff’s department was terminated as of Wednesday.
Both sides rest in treasurer lawsuit
Testimony ended Thursday in the lawsuit filed by Delaware County Treasurer Beverly Shields against the county and its board of supervisors.
ATV rodeo planned for Saturday
SCHUYLER LAKE - The Schuyler Lake Firemen’s Auxiliary will play host to an ATV rodeo and festival Saturday at Firemen’s Field in Schuyler Lake.
July 21, 2005
Buyer wants Kraft plant
SOUTH EDMESTON - Euphrates Inc., a cheese manufacturer with a factory in Johnstown, is preparing to buy the former Kraft yogurt plant in South Edmeston.
Deputy found guilty in disciplinary hearing
Suspended Delaware County Deputy Kenneth Eck was found guilty of all counts in a disciplinary hearing Tuesday. The hearing officer also recommended that Eck be fired.
Humane Society selects new name
The Humane Society of Central Delaware County has a new name that reflects its location and its mission: Heart of the Catskills Humane Society.
Groups aim to restore cut sports
Booster clubs in two area school districts are striving to raise thousands of dollars for some sports and extracurricular activities that were cut because of defeated budgets.
Plan to require CPR training for students
Under pending and recent legislature in the state, equipment will be around to help people if their hearts suddenly stop beating, and more bystanders should be able to help.
Planning board requests notice about DEP purchases
The Delaware County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution Wednesday requesting that the New York City Department of Environmental Protection notify the county Planning Board when it acquires land or purchases conservation easements.
State senators introduce watershed legislation
A bipartisan vote of the state Senate on Tuesday rebuffed New York City’s management of the upstate watershed, according to Sen. James L. Seward, R-Milford.
Jobs program not always profitable
When companies can’t keep the promise they’ve made to maintain jobs under a contract with the state power authority, they’re under no obligation to repay saved money.
Vietnam veterans remember general
Area Vietnam veterans reacted Tuesday with mixed emotions after hearing about the death of the man who led the war effort.
Young showmen demonstrate swine skills
The swine were hot, and not all were in the mood to parade around the show ring Tuesday morning at the 58th annual Junior Livestock Show.
Accused stabber arraigned on assault charge
COOPERSTOWN - A Schenectady man who is accused of stabbing another man at Messina’s Trailer Park in the town of Oneonta on May 3 was arraigned Monday in Otsego County Court on a charge of first-degree assault.
Lots of tickets left for Beach Boys concert
COOPERSTOWN - Plenty of seats are still available for the Beach Boys and Herman’s Hermits concert Aug. 11 at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown.
Firms submit bids to run Oneonta Job Corps
The firms managing the Oneonta Job Corps Academy have bid to continue to operate the educational facility when their contract expires next year, the center’s director said Tuesday.
Mayor: Removing Southside Dam is option
ONEONTA - Mayor Kim Muller said Tuesday that demolition of the Southside Dam is being looked at, but she added that many questions remain.
$583,350 to be divided among 20 watershed communities
ALBANY - Twenty New York City watershed communities will receive $583,350 in Master Planning and Zoning Incentive Awards, Secretary of State Randy A. Daniels said Monday.
Area residents can get flood aid
Delaware, Chenango and Schoharie residents may apply for aid to help in recovering from severe storms and flooding in April, the governor has announced.
Local rider nearly at Olympic level
MOUNT VISION - Darleen Callahan said she started entering dressage competitions because it was a safer hobby than what she had been doing.
MOSA seeks outside help with plans
MOSA is seeking counseling again, as board members don’t get along when the three-county solid waste authority tries to set policy.
Camp displays bother some
A weekly fireworks display at Cooperstown All-Star Village in West Oneonta has irked several town of Oneonta residents.
Oneonta man charged with raping 7-year-old
ONEONTA - An Oneonta man was arrested Monday afternoon for allegedly raping a 7-year-old girl in 2003, according to Otsego County sheriff’s deputies.
Program offering grants for local snowmobile trails
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, R-Guilford, said Wednesday that a snowmobile trail grant program is available through the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Police: Woman stole Scout money
WEST ONEONTA - An Oneonta woman allegedly kept money from her son’s Cub Scout fund-raiser, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department said.
July 18, 2005
Swimmer, 41, drowns at campsite
A Norwich man tried to swim across a Chenango County lake Sunday but slipped under the water and drowned, state police at Sidney said.
Dogs strut to raise money for shelter
The dog days of summer came to Oneonta early this year as canines of all shapes and sizes paraded in front of City Hall on Saturday.
Upper Sus in line for federal money
The Upper Susquehanna River Basin is among areas included in projects in the Water Resources Development Act approved by the House of Representatives last week.
OHS alumni plan 6th reunion
As the number of Oneonta High School graduates grows, so do the ranks of alumni and efforts of the OHS Alumni Association, a founder said.
Otsego to auction 25 parcels
Otsego County will auction off about 25 parcels of land Aug. 8 when the county holds its annual sale of tax-delinquent properties.
Three hurt in accident
Three people were hurt after an accident outside Delhi on Saturday, said state police at Margaretville.
July 16, 2005
Bertsch gets the maximum
In Otsego County Court on Friday, Sandra K. Bertsch of Middlefield was resentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison for criminally negligent homicide and driving while ability impaired. She was fined $5,000.
Weight-loss surgeries on the rise
Julie Dostal is one of the patients who has contributed to the hefty increase in weight-loss surgeries over the past four years.
Seven Otsego reps to have challengers
COOPERSTOWN - Races for Otsego County treasurer and for seven of 14 seats on the Otsego County Board of Representatives will be contested this fall.
Seven Delaware races to be contested
DELHI - Six of the 18 Delaware County village supervisors whose offices are up for election in November are being challenged, and three of those contests will be settled in primary elections Sept. 13.
Hobart man found guilty in sexual abuse case
DELHI - Tears flowed on both sides of the Delaware County courtroom Thursday as the jury foreman announced three guilty verdicts in a sexual abuse case involving Richard M. Dostis.
Staff of hospital given assistance with work plans
SIDNEY - As the second round of staff layoffs at The Hospital in Sidney is being made, efforts began Thursday to help those affected by the first round, union officials said.
Town condemns trailer at Messina’s
ONEONTA - A trailer on lot 65 of Messina’s Trailer Park was ordered condemned Wednesday night by the town of Oneonta.
Sidney Music Festival starts Saturday
Sidney Central School alumni and visitors to the village this weekend will find a song in the air on Main Street on Saturday.
Law will require cider to be treated
ALBANY - Starting next year, farm-fresh apple cider will have to be treated to kill bacteria before it can be sold to the public. The legislation was prompted by a cider-induced epidemic last year and signed into law this week.
Chicago murder suspect arrested
COBLESKILL - An obscene comment led to the arrest of a construction worker wanted for murder, officials at the State University College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill said Thursday.
Tenants asked to leave so cabins can be built for tourists
HARTWICK - The Cooperstown Dreams Park has plans to expand, and some residents of the Hartwick Pines Mobile Homes Park say they are being squeezed out of the community to make room for baseball tourists.
Lowe’s meets with officials in Cobleskill
As workers continue building a Lowe’s home-improvement store on Oneonta’s Southside, representatives from the company met with officials in Schoharie County last week.
Club’s time capsule missing
WORCESTER - Peter Innes turned over the presidency of the Southeast Otsego Rotary Club on Wednesday night to the Rev. Beverly Furey.
B-G interim school chief expected to begin
Grayson Stevens, who retired as superintendent of Oxford Academy and Central School at the end of this school year, is expected to be appointed interim superintendent of Bainbridge-Guilford Central School at the July 21 board of education meeting, retiring Superintendent Roger Hutchinson said.
SUNY Cobleskill will start work on equine center
Equine enthusiasts will break ground Friday on a $1 million project to build an indoor arena, additional stables and other facilities at the state college in Cobleskill.
Hospital signs covered, removed
SIDNEY - Signs were covered or taken down Tuesday so the public would not think emergency services were available at The Hospital in Sidney, officials at state and local levels said.
City fire chief helping in Fla.
Oneonta Fire Chief Robert Barnes is one of nine "top-flight" emergency specialists from New York mobilized to Florida for hurricane relief.
First trial begins for man facing sex charges
A Delaware County jury heard opening statements Tuesday in the first of five trials involving a Hobart man charged with 20 counts for allegedly raping two girls and sexually assaulting three others.
Otsego Electric receiving $4.3M loan to improve service
The Otsego Electric Cooperative Inc. will receive a $4.3 million loan to connect service to about 380 new customers and upgrade the meter-reading system, officials announced this week.
Proceedings in manslaughter case delayed
The manslaughter trial of Timothy Beckingham of East Springfield, which was to start Monday in Otsego County Court, has been postponed until November, Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl said.
Man pleads innocent in larceny case
A Downsville man who agreed to get out of the logging business as part of a Colchester Town Court sentence is back in jail.
’Closure plan’ voted for Hospital
After months of discussions, The Hospital board of directors voted to file a closure plan Monday and convert the facility to what they said could be a more profitable model.
Otsego board allows some hiring
COOPERSTOWN - To make way for hiring county workers, the Otsego County Board of Representatives has exempted certain positions from a hiring freeze imposed in 2002.
Panel topic is land claims
ALBANY - Court battles over land rights between the state and the seven recognized Indian tribes living here, and the tribes’ quests for Catskill casinos, will be the focus of a congressional hearing later this week.
July 11, 2005
Teen charged in 2nd trailer stabbing
ONEONTA - An 18-year-old was charged with attempted murder Sunday after the second stabbing in nine weeks at Messina’s Trailer Park.
Hospital may shut ER on Tuesday
Employees of The Hospital in Sidney have received a memo stating that the facility’s emergency room could close at 7 a.m. Tuesday.
Emergency squad captain resigns over closure
As a result of the emergency room’s possible closure, Ward Mack, captain of the Sidney Ambulance Squad, said he has resigned his position as of Tuesday morning.
Tower reopens for visitors to enjoy views
The fire tower on Mount Utsayantha is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the view is spectacular, Stamford Mayor Waylen Bray said Wednesday.
Otsego County board to have 7 contested races
As of the week before party nominating petitions must be filed, at least seven of 14 seats on the Otsego County Board of Representatives will be contested this year.
Otsego Lake Festival offers educational fun
Area residents and visitors gathered in Cooperstown’s Lakefront Park on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the first Otsego Lake Festival. Despite gusty winds and a few drops of rain, many turned out to show their support for the body of water.
Fitness centers working out
There’s a need in Oneonta, and local fitness center owners said they’re doing what they can to satisfy it.
Teens to mark second issue of ’zine’
Two Delaware Academy and Delhi Central School students are celebrating the publication of the second issue of their zine "Barefoot Soul" at a publication launch from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Bright Hill Center in Treadwell.
Suit hearing focuses on Eisel’s statement
DELHI - Acting Supreme Court Justice Michael V. Coccoma heard more testimony Friday in a lawsuit filed by Delaware County Treasurer Beverly J. Shields against the county and its board of supervisors.
Roseboom man bitten by coyote that has rabies
A man in Roseboom started rabies treatment Wednesday, the same day a coyote that attacked him tested positive for rabies, said Otsego County rabies coordinator Peggy Benjamin.
Democrats propose appointing former rep to open District 8 seat
COOPERSTOWN - The Otsego County Democratic Committee has proposed appointing former representative Stuart Taugher of Cooperstown to complete Charles Bateman’s term on the Otsego County Board of Representatives.
HOF honors girl, 11, who threw perfect game
COOPERSTOWN - An 11-year-old girl who pitched a perfect Little League baseball game in May was honored Thursday afternoon at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Construction focus shifts to Chestnut Street
ONEONTA - A $6.1 million reconstruction of Chestnut and Oneida streets is expected to wrap up by mid-October, and many merchants there said they’re counting down the days.
Identifying West Nile symptoms
According to the state Department of Health, the chance of someone becoming ill from the West Nile virus is quite small.
Democrat to challenge incumbent in District 7
Democrat Philip Durkin of Cherry Valley announced Wednesday that he is seeking the District 7 seat on the Otsego County Board of Representatives.
Area News Briefs
ONEONTA - Local CSEA Unit 8101 members made a brief stop at Mayor Kim Muller’s Normal Avenue residence Thursday but did not picket there.
July 7, 2005
Layoff news upsets RNs
SIDNEY - Many employees at The Hospital first learned about the layoffs of about 40 registered nurses through a story in The Daily Star on Wednesday, several nurses and other employees said.
Walton water named county’s best
DELHI - Walton washed over the competition Wednesday in the first phase of the 19th annual Best Tasting Water in New York State contest.
Trucks’ tunes not music to all
ONEONTA - With summer in full swing, Mr. Ding-A-Ling is making his rounds to the delight of children and some nostalgic adults.
Otsego County board fails to elect vice chairman
COOPERSTOWN - Democratic Rep. Cathy Rothenberger of Oneonta came within one vote of being elected vice chairman of the Otsego County Board of Representatives on Wednesday.
CSEA planning another picket at mayor’s house
ONEONTA - Local CSEA Unit 8101 is planning to picket outside Mayor Kim Muller’s home at 4:15 p.m. today to draw attention to its contract dispute with the city.
Stayton re-elected president
ONEONTA - During the reorganizational meeting of the Oneonta City School District Board of Education on Wednesday, Martha Stayton was re-elected board president, and Susan Hughson returned as vice president.
Local cardiologist: Recall not an emergency
Although a particular brand of heart defibrillator has been recalled, a local cardiologist and the Food and Drug Administration said patients shouldn’t jump to conclusions.
Red Cross seeking immediate donations
The American Red Cross Blood Services for the New York-Penn Region announced Wednesday that it has a 1½-day supply of blood and is seeking donations immediately.
Hospital to lay off nurses
Layoff notices were given Tuesday to the approximately 40 registered nurses at The Hospital in Sidney, hospital spokeswoman Patricia Charvat said.
Supreme Court choice could ’alter lives’
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s impending retirement could have wide-ranging implications for the court and issues that affect everyday life, local residents said Tuesday.
Andes, mill museum to benefit from grants
Andes might get its first publicly owned park, and Hanford Mills Museum will continue restoring its mid-20th-century grain elevator thanks to state Environmental Protection Fund grants.
Arraignments held for 6 facing drug charges
A Denver man charged with assault and six people charged with selling drugs in Walton in separate incidents were arraigned in Delaware County Court on Monday.
Davenport fight involves hammer, gun
A man and his nephew were arrested Monday after a Davenport dispute involving a hammer and a rifle, state police at Oneonta said.
Passing motorist discovers car crash
A car crash that killed two people in Hancock early Tuesday morning was not discovered until the survivor was spotted by a passing motorist five hours later, state police at Sidney said.
Some area doctors support annual physicals
The concept of an annual physical may have changed over the years, local physicians said recently, but it still has its value in medicine.
Van hits boy on Route 28
An Arizona boy chasing a ball across state Route 28 was struck by a mini-van Sunday and seriously injured, Otsego County sheriff’s deputies said.
Summer means it’s time to check pool barriers
Barriers such as fences are required around swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas. This includes any type of unit that holds more than 24 inches of water, including inflatable and portable types. Barriers are regardless of the age of the unit.
Area Health
ONEONTA - Wellness Education Foundation will present "Melt away pounds in time for fun in the summer sun" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Go Figure Studio, 3200 Chestnut St., Oneonta.
July 2, 2005
’Entitlement Generation’ expects it all
A new generation of twentysomethings is entering the work force with a different attitude and perspective than the generations before them, several who work with the age group said.
College to build, auction home
Students at the State University College of Technology at Delhi will begin building a house in September, but they want to sell it before construction begins.
B-G contingency budget cuts $234K
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Board of Education made some difficult decisions in adopting a $12.8 million contingency budget Thursday night, school officials said Friday.
OPT bus driver retires after 27½ years
ONEONTA - Fred Solloway said he has been driving from Oneonta to Cooperstown three times a day, six days a week for eight to 10 years.
Area News Briefs
WEST WINFIELD - Registration for the village of West Winfield’s summer recreation program has been extended until Tuesday.
July 1, 2005
Officials: Safety key to fun on Fourth
There are many things you could do over the Independence Day weekend: camping, fishing, picnicking, swimming or just watching fireworks.
Fresh Air kids arrive
ONEONTA - Lenaisha Small ran from the bus to give Amanda Fish a hug Thursday.
Otego displays man’s barn replica
The efforts of an Otego man to preserve a piece of the past will be on display through Labor Day at the Otego Historical Society, the group’s president said.
Residents protest closure of Dry Brook bridge
Residents of South Kortright and Hobart are circulating petitions protesting the continued closure of the Dry Brook bridge on state Route 10 in South Kortright.
FEMA might reduce dam contribution
The Federal Emergency Management Agency might not pick up as much of the cost of repairing the Southside Dam as the city had hoped.
Mussels prompt beach’s footwear rule
The Richfield Town Board has ruled that swimmers at Baker’s Beach on Canadarago Lake must wear foot protection to prevent injuries from zebra mussels.
