Sheehan shares path to activism
It was a daughter’s poem that inspired Cindy Sheehan to become vocal in her opposition to the war three weeks after her son was killed in 2004.
Friend: Man had drugs
COOPERSTOWN - Seven witnesses, including two in leg shackles, testified Tuesday during Corbin Douglas’ murder trial in Otsego County Court in Cooperstown.
2nd robbery suspect says he didn’t enter bank
DELHI - In Delaware County Court on Tuesday, the man who allegedly planned the armed robbery of the Franklin branch of the National Bank of Delaware County testified he didn’t enter the bank.
Jury chosen in Douglas murder trial
COOPERSTOWN - An eight-woman, four-man jury was selected in Otsego County Court on Monday in Corbin Douglas Sr.’s murder trial.
SUCO to pay Sheehan $11,000
ONEONTA - The State University College at Oneonta has booked a Fox News Channel military analyst to counter a lecture tonight by anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan.
Holiday train to visit area
ONEONTA - The Canadian Pacific Railway will bring a little holiday cheer into Oneonta and Cobleskill on Thursday.
Second suspect testifies in trial
DELHI - An alleged co-conspirator in last year’s robbery of the Franklin branch of the National Bank of Delaware County testified in Delaware County Court on Monday in another suspect’s trial.
Man pleads innocent to rape
COOPERSTOWN - An Oneonta man pleaded innocent at arraignment Nov. 21 in Otsego County Court to a charge of first-degree rape.
Area News Briefs
ONEONTA - The State University College at Oneonta will have its December Candidate Recognition Ceremony in the Dewar Arena of the Alumni Field House on campus at 11 a.m. Sunday.
East Street development topic of meeting
A round-table discussion sponsored by the Oneonta Town Planning Board on a two-phase housing development is scheduled for Tuesday night.
Fires Saturday destroy two mobile homes
Two mobile homes were destroyed in separate fires Saturday.
The first blaze was in the early morning hours in a trailer on state Route 7 in Afton, and the second was in the afternoon on Kipps Hill Road in Sidney.
Chenango blaze leaves 4 homeless
A house fire caused by a wood stove in Chenango County on Sunday has left four people homeless, fire officials said.
Political expert to give lectures
Barbara Allen, professor and chair of political science at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn., will present two public lectures at Hartwick College.
Mobile-home parks topic of forum
The Community Awareness Taskforce of Delaware and Otsego Counties will sponsor an informational forum next month for residents of mobile-home parks.
Community helping to bring pool to Delhi
DELHI - The West Branch Recreation and Aquatic Center committee has been making a splash with its recent fund-raising efforts, moving the community closer to having a new swimming pool, said John Sandman, pool committee communications director.
Douglas trial to begin Monday
COOPERSTOWN - Corbin Douglas’ murder trial is scheduled to start Monday morning in Otsego County Court.
Reunion Power study continues
CHERRY VALLEY - Reunion Power has not set a date for presenting the Cherry Valley Planning Board with its proposal to erect up to 24 wind turbines, a company official said Friday.
Dems urge choice of optical scanners
The tug of war over the future of voting in Otsego County continues as Hank Nicols, chairman of Otsego County’s Democratic Party, has asked the state Board of Elections to make sure counties have the ability to buy optical scanners next year.
November 25, 2005
Meals given to 300 people
ONEONTA - The gravy flowed freely at The Lord’s Table and the St. Mary’s Church Parish Center on Thursday.
Officers discuss evidence collected after robbery
DELHI - Five state troopers and two Delaware County correction officers testified in Delaware County Court on Wednesday in the trial of an accused bank robber.
Gas prices won’t affect shoppers
Higher fuel costs and impending wintry weather don’t have area merchants too concerned about today’s shoppers.
Students return from protest
ONEONTA - Members of a Hartwick College club recently returned from protests against a U.S. military school in Georgia.
Foreign doctors observe at Delhi hospital
DELHI - A group of CitiHope physicians shadowed doctors, nurses and the pharmacist at O’Connor Hospital in Delhi on Monday to help develop a clinical pharmacology education model for students in Kyrgyzstan.
3 teens arrested in burglary
Three New Berlin teenagers were arrested Tuesday and charged in an alleged burglary at Milford Academy in New Berlin.
Local courts get $17,000 in grants
Several village and town courts have received funding from the Justice Court Assistance Program, according to a news release from state Sen. James Seward’s office.
November 23, 2005
Cindy Sheehan to speak at SUCO
ONEONTA - War protester Cindy Sheehan will speak at the State University College at Oneonta next week, according to a member of her support team.
Bank VP says gun pointed at him during robbery
DELHI - The vice president of the Franklin branch of the National Bank of Delaware County described the fear he felt a year ago when he looked into the barrel of gun held by a man who robbed the bank.
Work to reinforce Gilboa Dam under way
The future of the Gilboa Dam was discussed Friday during a meeting of the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors, several officials said.
Seat-belt patrols scheduled through Sunday
DELHI - Delaware County sheriff’s deputies will be participating in the Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket campaign, which began Monday and ends Sunday.
Delaware clerk Cady, 61, dies
Flags are flying at half-staff at the Delaware County office building in honor of Delaware County Clerk Gary Cady, county board Chairman James Eisel said Monday.
Groups to offer holiday meals
While many families around the area are making preparations for Thanksgiving get-togethers, many area volunteers are working to make sure that nobody will be hungry on the holiday.
Ex-OFO board member honored for his service
A former member of the Opportunities For Otsego board of directors is being recognized by the board for his contributions over the years.
City parcel could join Empire Zone
ONEONTA - A 215-acre swath of land linking the Pony Farm Industrial Park and downtown Oneonta is proposed for the Otsego County Empire Zone.
Delaware spending draws questions
DELHI - Several residents asked questions at the first of two public hearings Monday about the preliminary 2006 Delaware County budget.
Town of Sidney budget to increase 4%
Costs related to closing The Hospital in Sidney as well as increased highway expenses are cited as reasons for a 4 percent increase in the 2006 town of Sidney budget.
Wood heat causes worry
There could be more fires linked to wood heat this season, such as a house fire Saturday in Garrattsville, if people aren’t careful, said some of those who work with stoves and fires.
Dems want seat in 20th district
Two Democrats are preparing to challenge incumbent 20th District Republican Rep. John Sweeney of Clifton Park in the 2006 election.
Carbon monoxide can be heat threat
Besides fire, said Otsego County emergency services coordinator Lyle "Butch" Jones Jr., people also need to be careful about carbon monoxide.
Tree offers mourners some hope
The nearly 1,200 names on the evergreen trees at Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care represent grandchildren, fathers, mothers and other loved ones whom people grieve.
Laurens voters to another shot at project
Eligible residents in the Laurens Central School District can vote Dec. 20 for the third time on a building project that hasn’t changed much from earlier versions that were rejected.
Couple homeless after wood-stove blaze
An improperly installed wood stove is blamed for a fire that left a New Lisbon couple homeless, an Otsego County fire official said.
New Paltz Democrat eyes Clinton challenge
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., who is up for re-election next year, may have a Democratic opponent: Steven Greenfield, 44, of New Paltz.
Winter storm watch issued for Tuesday
As much as seven inches of snow are possible by Tuesday night, according to a winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service in Binghamton.
November 19, 2005
Deer hunters have more options this year
Deer hunters, who are likely to be out in force for the first day of the season Saturday, will be operating under different rules this year.
SUCO professor wins award for excellence
ONEONTA - An award-winning assistant professor of geography at the State University College at Oneonta will share his knowledge of Gettysburg next month.
SUCO student dies after crash on I-88
ONEONTA - A student at the State University College at Oneonta died Friday morning after a one-car accident on Interstate 88 in the town of Oneonta, state police at Oneonta said.
Buckle Up patrols to start
New York’s latest effort to remind motorists and passengers to wear their seat belts will begin Monday as part of the Buckle Up Campaign.
4 first-graders allegedly abused, two parents say
Sexual abuse incidents reported by Charlotte Valley Central School elementary students happened in a bathroom next door to the school superintendent’s office, according to two of the alleged victims’ parents.
Manor celebrates 1-year anniversary
PHOENIX MILLS - Just a year ago this week, a caravan of trucks, cars and buses moved 162 nursing home residents from The Meadows to Otsego Manor, the county’s new $30 million nursing home.
Speaker to address living with multiple sclerosis
A woman who has lived with a serious illness and decided to fight back from a different angle will make a presentation on the disease Saturday in Oneonta.
In arraignment, nurse enters plea of innocent
ONEONTA - A licensed practical nurse accused of sexually abusing a patient at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta pleaded innocent at his arraignment in city court Thursday.
Two from Hancock arrested in murder
Two more Delaware County residents have been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of a Brooklyn man in Broome County last month.
Hobart man pleads in sex abuse case
A Hobart man avoided a trial on sexual abuse charges by pleading guilty Wednesday, a Delaware County Court official said.
Fox LPN accused of abuse
ONEONTA - A licensed practical nurse at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital has been charged with sexually abusing a patient in his care, state police at Oneonta said Wednesday.
Student arrested on sex charge
DAVENPORT - A 14-year-old Charlotte Valley student was arrested last week on a felony sex charge that state police say is related to alleged molestation at the school.
Absentee ballots finalize election for Fournier
COOPERSTOWN - As absentee ballots were tallied Wednesday in Cooperstown, it became clear that two incumbents on the Otsego County Board of Representatives had lost their re-election bids.
School board seeks advice
ONEONTA - The Oneonta City School District wants residents to offer their opinions during the Dec. 21 school board meeting on what school board members said could be a controversial decision regarding tobacco ads, officials said.
Hartwick student group to join protest
ONEONTA - A Hartwick College club will join thousands of people protesting against the School of the Americas in Fort Benning, Ga., from Friday to Sunday.
Proposal would delay hospital projects
ALBANY - Health-care quality will plummet and costs will rise under a state commission’s proposal to delay major hospital and nursing home projects, health-care advocacy groups charged Wednesday.
Six reps show interest in being chairman
For 21 years, it has been easy to guess who would be chairman of the Otsego County Board of Representatives in the coming year - Carl Higgins.
City budget proposal project tax decrease
ONEONTA - City residents should see a 3.3 percent decrease in the property tax rate in 2006, according to city Finance Committee Chairman Asa Allison.
By Mark Boshnack Staff Writer
Nothing was resolved at Monday’s Worcester Town Board meeting about the fate of an East Worcester bridge that was closed to vehicular traffic last week, some of those who attended said.
Seward tells students about grants
ONEONTA - State Sen. James Seward came to Greater Plains Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon to announce a handful of grants for Otsego County schools.
Police: Dispute may have led to crash
An altercation between two men in Cobleskill may have preceded a car accident that sent a Sharon Springs man to the Albany Medical Center on Sunday, police said.
Recent candidate’s home destroyed by fire
An early-morning blaze Tuesday destroyed the Springfield home of recent Otsego County Board of Representatives candidate William Elsey.
Delhi man charged with rape, sex abuse
A Delhi man was charged Monday with allegedly raping and sexually abusing two girls younger than 15, according to the Delaware County sheriff’s office.<
Many in area say Medicare program confusing
Looking at the new Medicare prescription drug program can be like going to the grocery store and looking at the breakfast options, one local senior citizen said.
Sex offender is indicted on 30 counts
A convicted sex offender from Schoharie County was arraigned Monday in Jefferson County on a 30-count grand jury indictment.
Driver charged with vehicular assault
One Brooklyn man was in critical condition and another was being held in the Delaware County jail after a serious one-car crash Sunday night, state police at Deposit said.
Unatego senior dies in three-car accident
An Oneonta teenager was killed instantly in a three-car crash just south of county Route 26 and state Route 28 in the town of Otsego on Saturday.
Man shoots roomie in chest
A Hamden man was shot in the chest early Sunday morning after an argument with another man.
Puppets and music will help ring in 2006
ONEONTA - Soccer-themed First Night 2006 will feature some old favorites and some fresh faces in the celebration’s ninth edition.
Man, 38, jailed in Broome murder
A Hancock man was charged Saturday with murder in the stabbing death of a Brooklyn native found dying on the side of a Broome County highway three weeks ago.
Board hears complaints about subdivision
ONEONTA - Town of Oneonta residents concerned about a West End housing development said Friday their message was heard loud and clear by town officials.
Area woodworkers to get website
The Watershed Agricultural Council’s Forestry Program is creating a Catskill WoodNet website to promote locally made wood products, area saw mills and the wood industry of the Catskill region.
Press maps out N.Y. literary history
James Fenimore Cooper, Elizabeth Bishop, Herman Melville and Vladimir Nabakov are making cameo appearances on a recently published map highlighting the state’s literary history.
Delhi Tech program receives $750K grant
DELHI - A center at the State University College of Technology at Delhi has been awarded a $750,000 federal grant, Rep. John E. Sweeney, R-Clifton Park, announced Thursday.
WWII soldier with a saga will be honored in ceremony Saturday
A memorial service to dedicate a bronze plaque honoring a World War II soldier will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Evergreen Cemetery in Unadilla, said Gertie Pierce-Boyd, 88, of Young’s Station
Fly Creek Historical Society receives $2,300 grant
A $2,300 grant to the Fly Creek Historical Society is taking the group a step closer to applying for inclusion on the state and national historic registries.
Baby monkey at Delhi Tech named Moneyk
DELHI - An anagram of the word monkey won the top spot in the State University College of Technology at Delhi monkey-naming contest.
Developer proposes building up to 125 housing units
ONEONTA - An Oneonta developer is proposing a "community within a community" for the Sixth Ward that he said could eventually number as many as 125 upscale housing units.
Officials looking into fire at ’Wick
ONEONTA - A suspicious fire in a fourth-floor bathroom of a Hartwick College residence hall forced the evacuation of 150 students early Thursday.
Robbery suspect’s trial set
DELHI - The trial of one of three men charged in a Franklin bank robbery is back on the court calendar after Delaware County Judge Carl Becker refused to hold a district attorney disqualification hearing Thursday.
Senators seek to help schools with energy costs
Area school districts could get some relief from high energy costs if several proposals discussed Thursday by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer in a media release are enacted.
Veterans Day program set
ONEONTA - The State University College at Oneonta will hold an observance of Veterans Day in the Craven Lounge of the Morris Conference Center on campus at 11 a.m. today.
Members of the community are invited to attend.
November 10, 2005
Bresee’s store closing
ONEONTA - A store with one of Oneonta’s oldest business names is closing, although the owner refused to give reasons why.
Mills: Nation can’t have ’ignorant’ workers
ONEONTA - The urgency of closing the achievement gap in state education was discussed by State Commissioner of Education Richard Mills at Hartwick College on Wednesday.
Group set to get a little bit country
MORRIS - The Morris Fire Hall will be rocking this Veterans Day weekend as Sheila Geer and company present a "country legends" cabaret.
Town considers revised trailer security plan
WEST ONEONTA - A plan to require Oneonta trailer-park owners to address quality-of-life issues has been scaled back after the owners raised concerns over its financial impact.
Absentee ballots will factor into several Otsego races
With some close races still undecided, the Otsego County Board of Elections will count absentee ballots Wednesday, according to Sheila Ross, Republican deputy elections commissioner.
Board supports SUNY budget
ALBANY - The State University of New York Board of Trustees on Wednesday endorsed a budget request that would provide $276 million in additional state funds, hold the line on tuition and bolster research efforts.
Schenevus honors younger, older veterans
SCHENEVUS - Three atypical high school graduates received their diplomas at a ceremony Wednesday morning at Schenevus Central School.
Group opposes Cooperstown work
A group opposed to an upcoming Cooperstown Central School building project because of the expense has formed, people on both sides of the issue said.
Teen charged in cab robbery
ONEONTA - A cab driver was robbed at knifepoint Tuesday night and an 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of committing the act, city police said.
Delaware proposes budget with 5.3% tax-levy hike
DELHI - A tentative 2006 Delaware County Budget with a tax-levy increase of 5.3 percent was presented at the county Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday by Joseph Hanley, budget director.
Police officers, dogs complete training
COOPERSTOWN - Nine police officers and their dogs graduated from the Canine Handler Basic School at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown on Wednesday.
Teen charged with felony theft
MIDDLEFIELD - A teenager was charged with felony theft after allegedly taking a bank debit card and $20 in cash from a vehicle, Otsego deputies said.
November 9, 2005
Nader sweeps mayor race
ONEONTA - For the second time in Oneonta’s history, the city will have a mayor named Nader.
Shields wins in Delaware
DELHI - Incumbent Republican Delaware County Treasurer Beverly Shields was returned to office Tuesday by a comfortable margin in a highly contested race against Democratic candidate Russell Schebesta and Independence Party candidate Meg Hungerford.
Fournier ahead of Friedell by 24 votes
Unless absentee ballots overturn close races in the next week, Republicans will continue to control the Otsego County Board of Representatives for the next two years.
Woman has story in book
WEST DAVENPORT - Margo Graham’s short story about an elderly woman and a deep secret begins with a question about an ordinary food.
Supervisors in Davenport, Masonville unseated
Two Delaware County incumbent supervisors were unseated and a third race was too close to call as seven supervisors faced challenges in Tuesday’s election.
Unofficial results show Thayne as winner
In unofficial results reported Tuesday night, Republican Myrna Thayne of Laurens apparently won a very close race for Otsego County treasurer.
Town of Oneonta incumbent justices re-elected
In the only Election Day contest in the town of Oneonta, incumbent justices June Sheehan and Bruce Smith came out on top of a three-way race for two Oneonta Town Justice positions.
Man accused of paying someone to hurt his ex
An Otego man was arrested Saturday on Long Island after allegedly giving a Nassau County undercover police investigator a payment to maim his ex-girlfriend, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said.
Former deputy files suit to get job back
DELHI - Former Delaware County Deputy Kenneth Eck has sued to get his job back.
Eck filed an appeal in state Supreme Court in Delaware County on Oct. 25 seeking a reversal of termination from his job.
Some parents upset about short-notice trip
A group of Gilbertsville-Mount Upton middle schoolers helped their community clean up after Halloween vandalism, local officials said.
Voters to decide county, town races today
The signs have been hung, the speeches have been made, and today, the voters will have their say from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the usual polling stations.
Principal rewards kids by losing hair
ONEONTA - Students at Valleyview and Riverside elementary schools had a Hurricane Katrina fund-raiser competition that left one principal with a shaved head Monday and another dressed as a clown.
Public hearing on trailers extended
PORTLANDVILLE - Milford residents have more time to express their concerns and opinions about a proposed transient mobile-home park on Oxbow Road.
Selection of jurors postponed
DELHI - About 100 prospective jurors called to hear a Franklin bank-robbery case in Delaware County Court on Monday were dismissed before jury selection began.
Man pleads guilty to throwing blood on prison officer
DELHI - A Hancock man pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court on Monday to first-degree promoting prison contraband and aggravated harassment of an employee by an inmate.
Dump-truck driver ticketed in crash
State police at Sidney have ticketed the driver of the dump truck involved in the crash on county Route 21 in Franklin on Saturday.
Official: Patient caused flooding at Fox Hospital
ONEONTA - Flooding damaged part of A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital on Sunday after a patient in the hospital’s mental-health unit tampered with a sprinkler, according to a hospital spokeswoman.
Ceramics artists will speak
ONEONTA - Yager Museum of Art & Culture will present an opportunity to meet artists affiliated with its exhibition titled "Voices in Ceramics."
November 7, 2005
Three injured in bus crash
Three adults - but no students - were hurt in a head-on crash between a school bus and a dump truck Saturday.
Six Delaware history lovers to get awards
DELHI - The Catskill Park and Preserve, the New York City Watershed, Eels House and Jacquard coverlets have all been the focus of efforts by history buffs who have produced resources and programs about Delaware County’s past.
C.V. school seeks advice on repairs
Residents in the Charlotte Valley Central School District in Davenport are being sought to serve on an advisory committee for needed school improvements, school officials said.
Afton man charged with abuse
A Chenango County man has been arrested and charged with molesting a girl in Afton, according to Chenango County sheriff’s deputies.
Front brings wind, rain
ONEONTA - A cold front that pushed through the area Sunday caused high winds and a heavy downpour but little significant damage, emergency officials said.
Where to vote
Polling places for Tuesday’s election (polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.) are:
Only one supervisor race in Otsego
In 23 of the county’s 24 towns, voters will be selecting supervisors, but only one town, Springfield, has more than one supervisor candidate on the ballot.
November 5, 2005
Mayoral hopefuls discuss economy
ONEONTA - Oneonta’s two mayoral candidates say more needs to be done to boost the vitality of the city’s downtown economy.
Home buyers can get help
To some people, owning a home is the epitome of the American dream. But to many in this area, owning that home is just out of grasp.
Group turning former church in Margaretville into theater
A former Nazarene church that became a tool-and-die factory will soon have another reincarnation as the home of the Open Eye Theater, said Amie Brockway, producing artistic director.
Woman indicted in child assault
COOPERSTOWN - A Richfield Springs woman remained jailed on $25,000 bail Friday on assault charges involving a child.
Veteran supervisor challenged in Roxbury
Incumbent Democratic Roxbury Supervisor Thomas Hynes is being challenged by a political newcomer who says it’s time for a change in Roxbury.
Sidney doctor put on probation
The medical officer for the town of Sidney has been censured, reprimanded and put on probation by the state Office for Professional Medical Conduct.
Officials worried about Gilboa Dam
A group of officials met Thursday in Gilboa to discuss worse-case scenario plans if possible weak points lead to the failure of the Gilboa Dam, said Charles G. Sturcken, DEP spokesman.
Retired director says he’ll still help out
ONEONTA - Albert Read, founder of the Science Discovery Center at the State University College at Oneonta, has retired as the museum’s director but hasn’t quit helping out.
Sex offender charged with stalking
A state-registered Level 3 sex offender was arrested Tuesday after a stalking complaint near his home in Smithville Flats, Chenango County deputies said.
Colleges, groups focus on service, volunteers
The Center for Social Responsibility and Community at the State University College at Oneonta will have its fourth annual "Volunteerism and Social Responsibility" conference Saturday.
Incumbent to run on Jefferson Party line
Charles D. Buck has been supervisor in Jefferson for a dozen years. He said he’d like to serve another two-year term, and he is running on the Jefferson Party line.
Town justice censured for watershed protest
A state disciplinary panel has censured an Ulster County town justice for making inflammatory comments at a rally to protest the closure of a road across a New York City reservoir.
Town to discuss trailer-park proposal
ONEONTA - A mobile-home park regulation plan proposed three months ago is expected to be discussed again at an Oneonta Town Council meeting Wednesday.
Franklin candidates say taxes are an issue
In the race for supervisor in the town of Franklin, voters will have a choice Tuesday between a long-serving incumbent and his challenger, a former county employee.
Construction of hotel in Middletown begins
Construction on a 62-bed Best Western hotel has begun on state Route 28 in Middletown, Peter Molnar, Margaretville Lodging LLC chief financial officer, said Tuesday.
Candidates differ on spending fund surplus
ONEONTA - With Oneonta projected to run another year of multi-million dollar budget surpluses, the next mayor of Oneonta will play a role in how those funds are spent.
Some still waiting for flu shots
Some area providers are still having problems getting enough flu vaccine to take care of all their patients, even though there aren’t shortages this year.
Board votes to decertify Otsego at-home health agency
COOPERSTOWN - At Wednesday’s meeting, the Otsego County Board of Representatives voted to decertify the county’s home health-care agency and move its long-term home health-care program to Otsego Manor.
3-way race expected for town justice
ONEONTA - Barring a massive write-in campaign, the only Election Day race in the town of Oneonta is a three-way contest for two town justice positions.
Council hires two public works employees
ONEONTA - Aldermen hired two public works employees and approved a street closing, among other business during Tuesday’s Common Council meeting.
Delhi superintendent has years of experience
The incoming Delhi school superintendent brings 26 years of experience in teaching and administration to the post he will take over Dec. 5.
Area flu clinics
There are multiple flu clinics scheduled throughout the area during the next several weeks.
November 2, 2005
Nader, Farrell debate money
ONEONTA - Oneonta’s two mayoral candidates sparred Tuesday night over hiring an economic development director and how to manage the city’s multi-million dollar budget surplus.
N.Y. considers laws to limit land seizures
ALBANY - A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has put state farmers and other property owners in danger of losing their land to government-backed, deep-pocketed developers, the Farm Bureau and property rights advocates said Tuesday.
Council OKs forming fund for street, sidewalk work
ONEONTA - The Common Council approved establishing a reserve fund for street and sidewalk work and then transferred $2 million into it during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday night.
Hospital working to keep six employees
SIDNEY - Even though The Hospital at Sidney has closed all services, details of the final days of the institution are still changing.
District 7 hopefuls discuss manager, turbines
MIDDLEFIELD - Wind turbines, taxes and the pros and cons of professional county management were discussed Tuesday night when the candidates for the District 7 seat on the Otsego County Board of Representatives met in a forum in Middlefield.
Rebroadcast dates for debates
ONEONTA - The 2005 election season candidate forums sponsored by the Oneonta Area League of Women Voters, The Daily Star and the Central New York Radio Group will be rebroadcast on Channel 23.
Who qualifies for HEAP?
The maximum gross monthly income for the Home Energy Assistance Program can be as low as $1,803.
November 1, 2005
Area sees wettest Oct. in 121 years
ONEONTA - October in the Oneonta area was the second-wettest in more than 150 years, said a weather watcher in Emmons, who reported precipitation totaled 7.69 inches last month.
Local opinions on Alito mixed
Judge Samuel Alito Jr. is a nominee who ought to satisfy many conservatives and those who were displeased with Harriet Miers’ lack of judicial experience, several residents said Monday.
Halloween parade draws spiders, robots
ONEONTA - Witches, ghouls, goblins and princesses came out in full force Monday night for Oneonta’s annual Halloween parade.
Mayoral candidates debate tonight
ONEONTA - Oneonta’s two mayoral candidates will be in the hot seat tonight in the only debate of the campaign.
Otsego tourism topic of reception
COOPERSTOWN - Tourism industry leaders from the Cooperstown area will meet with local representatives at a Fall Cooperstown Legislative Reception on Wednesday.
Photojournalist to discuss book on child soldiers
Photojournalist Jimmie Briggs will visit Hartwick College in Oneonta to present stories and photos from his newly released book, "Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go to War."
Teens charged with burglary
GILBERTSVILLE - Three Sherburne teenagers were arrested Sunday after they allegedly broke into the old Gilbertsville school.
