Douglas pleads guilty, fined $1,000 for 1 DWI
A Morris man who racked up four driving-while-intoxicated arrests last year has pleaded guilty and was fined for one of the charges in Laurens Town Court.
Hauler faces fine for not picking up junk
Bruce Eager, a solid-waste hauler in East Worcester, has been convicted of violating state and county laws for allegedly not obeying orders to pick up junk around his residence at 30 Main St.
Man charged with selling drugs in area
An indictment handed up before Judge Michael Coccoma on Monday in Otsego County Court charged an Oneonta man with selling cocaine in the city.
Theater students address racism in play at Hartwick
The Hartwick College Theatre Arts Program will present Rebecca Gilman’s play ``Spinning into Butter’’ today, Thursday, and Friday at 7 p.m. and Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Lab Theatre in Bresee Hall on the Oneonta campus.
Deputies probe thefts made with credit card
DELHI _ A Davenport Center man is due back in Davenport Town Court in February to face grand larceny and other charges related to the theft and unauthorized use of a credit card.
Abuser given 5 years
DELHI _ A Davenport man is being returned to prison for sexually abusing a boy as a preteen.
Schools’ reaction to Spitzer mixed
Some goals of Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s educational reform agenda may be laudable, but area superintendents said they wanted to learn more about the details before passing judgement.
Marchi to be arraigned Wed.
Edmond Marchi’s arraignment on DWI charges has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday in Richfield Town Court, according to John Lambert, Otsego County’s chief assistant district attorney.
Police: Robbery was crime of opportunity
Three young men who were allegedly robbed early Sunday morning were in the "wrong place at the wrong time," said Detective Sgt. Cameron Allison of the city police.
Men plead out in assault
Two of the four defendants facing felony charges in an assault in Sidney on Wednesday pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges during a court appearance Monday.
Man enters drug plea
Three directors were elected Saturday at the Delaware County Fair Board of Directors annual meeting, according to President Gary Tweedie.
January 29, 2007
Armed robbery reported
City police are investigating the alleged robbery of a man early Sunday morning in the Dietz Street parking lot.
Locals attend D.C. war protest
A father and daughter from Oneonta were among the tens of thousands of protesters at a star-studded anti-war march in Washington, D.C. on Saturday.
Towns seek EMS help
Several Chenango County towns and villages are struggling to provide ambulance service for their residents after a decision by Superior Ambulance Service Inc. to reduce its operations in the county.
Stamford mayoral race set
A race for the mayor’s job in Stamford is shaping up while incumbents in two other Delaware County villages have no opponents leading up to the March 20 vote.
Schoharie reports whooping cough
Several pertussis cases have been reported in Schoharie County, according to the county Department of Health.
Laurens school to begin recycling
Laurens Central School will implement a recycling program Monday in an effort to reduce waste, officials said recently in a news release.
Car fire spreads to building
ONEONTA _ A car fire spread to a nearby apartment building Saturday night, but the blaze was checked by Oneonta firefighters.
January 27, 2007
Arms against a sea of troubles
Chester Scerra’s house on Canadarago Lake in northern Otsego County was heavily damaged by last June’s flood, but he’s fighting back against the wreckage.
Civil-rights activist Samstein dies
A civil-rights activist who worked heavily in the South, particularly Mississippi, died this week in New Lisbon.
Court: Firing of deputy justified
DELHI _ A state court has ruled that the firing of former Delaware County Deputy Kenneth R. Eck, Jr. in September 2005 was justified, Sheriff Thomas Mills said Friday.
Applications to SUCO up
The State University College at Oneonta will probably have more than 12,000 applications for this year’s freshman class, President Alan Donovan told the College Council on Friday.
Driver slides off road, hits Maryland woman
A Maryland woman retrieving her mail Thursday morning was struck by a vehicle that had lost control on the snow-covered roadway, according to state police at Oneonta.
Man in critical after crash
Delaware County sheriff’s deputies said John R. Bouton II, no address available, was driving east on county Route 14 when he lost control of his vehicle as he rounded a turn near the hamlet of Treadwell.
Manor chief gets delay
Edmond Marchi’s arraignment in Richfield town Court on charges of driving while intoxicated has been rescheduled from Jan. 31 to March 27, town Justice John Defino said Thursday morning.
’A great place to get started’:
E-Center open
DELHI _ Delaware County business leaders will celebrate "endless opportunities for small business" at the grand opening of the E-Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Couple debuts as couple
in drama ’Love Letters’
A real-life husband and wife take to the stage this weekend to perform as fictional lovers in "Love Letters," an early Valentine’s Day program produced by Catskill Theatre Works.
Four accused of gang assault
Four arrests have been made in the investigation of an alleged assault Tuesday night that left two teenage boys with minor injuries.
Delhi clerk resigns
Village trustees have accepted the resignation of long-time Village Clerk Margaret "Maggie" Reinmann, who left office in May for undisclosed health reasons.
DOT: Maintain Lettis speed limit
State Department of Transportation officials say lowering the speed limit on Lettis Highway could lead to more accidents.
Delaware to pursue cop-car camera funds
DELHI _ You probably won’t see Delaware County sheriff’s deputies chase down the bad guys on any TV reality shows, but new video equipment in the patrol cars will record them doing so.
Arcuri event in Norwich set
NORWICH _ Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, will hold his first "Congress on your Corner" event in Norwich on Saturday.
Park skating to open Sat.
The skating facility next to the tennis courts will open for free public skating beginning Saturday.
January 25, 2007
Developer contract to expire
With Jeff House’s contract as downtown developer expiring next week, the city is at least 3½ weeks away from awarding a new contract, city Purchasing Agent Edith Polhamus said Wednesday.
Bassett gets almost $1M for telemedicine
Bassett Healthcare received close to $1 million to help bring neurologists to people in hospitals without them, the organization announced Wednesday.
Delaware board tables 911 center move
DELHI _ Plans to move the Delaware County 911 communications center from Sidney to Delhi were put on hold Wednesday by the Board of Supervisors after some objected to the cost of adding employees.
Richfield Springs carnival planners hoping for snow
The 35th annual Richfield Springs Winter Carnival opens at 5 p.m. today with a spaghetti dinner and bake sale at Richfield Springs Central School.
Proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the Zone Youth Center.
Drug, DWI, rape cases heard in Otsego
In Otsego County Court on Tuesday before Judge Michael Coccoma, James M. Weidman, 48, of New Berlin, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, an incident that occurred April 9 in the town of Laurens, according to court records.
UCCCA to present comedians
Comedy will be the main-stage attraction at Wilber Mansion in Oneonta on Friday night.
January 24, 2007
CCE staff say firings came as shock
Employees at Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Otsego County say they were given no warning of a "restructuring" that resulted in the loss Friday of six of 14 jobs at the agency.
Rep:
Speech could unite
The area’s two freshman representatives were in the audience Tuesday night for their first State of the Union address.
SUCO student service honored
Students at the State University College at Oneonta have put in more than $3 million worth of volunteer work over the past year, according to the director of the college’s Center for Social Responsibility.
Mold in apartment irritating, woman says
Christine Caird wants the mold removed from her apartment in the Milford Commons, a public-assistance housing project in the village of Milford that is managed by Otsego Rural Housing.
Wlasiuk retrial set for May 21
The retrial of a Guilford man convicted in 2002 of murdering his wife is scheduled to begin May 21 in Chenango County Court, according to the county District Attorney’s Office.
Ex-dean to lead chamber
A former dean at Herkimer County Community College has been named executive director of the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce.
Federal judge sentences brothers to a combined 210 years in prison
SYRACUSE _ Two brothers, formerly of Norwich, accused of directing a yearlong crime spree across upstate New York were sentenced Tuesday to a combined 210 years in prison by a federal judge exasperated by their courtroom antics.
The brothers, who defended themselves in court, were accused of sometimes posing as police to steal drugs from other dealers.
January 23, 2007
Old voting machines lingering
If you like those old, mostly reliable, lever-style voting machines, here’s some good news: You’re probably going to have a chance to use them again next fall.
Residents have mixed expectations
Several shoppers at the Southside Mall on Monday said they hope to hear about domestic issues when President Bush speaks to the nation tonight in the annual State of the Union address.
Two charged with having crack in town
City police investigating a harassment complaint early Monday ended up with a felony-level crack bust, according to Detective Sgt. Cameron Allison.
Norwich man sentenced for role in fraud
A town of Norwich man, Gerald Thomas Sr., has been sentenced to two years in prison and three years post-release supervision for aiding and abetting mail fraud, according to U.S. Attorney Glenn Suddaby.
Schoharie hospital to get different name
COBLESKILL _ Bassett Hospital of Schoharie County is getting a new name today. Administrators will unveil it at 1 p.m. _ and not a minute before.
January 22, 2007
Farmers urge relief on prices
’If (politicians) don’t do something by the spring, there’s going to be quite a few farmers that sell (their farms). Something’s got to change.’
_ Rick Holdridge, farmer and meeting organizer
Man dies when SUV rolls over
A Gloversville man died Friday morning when his sport-utility vehicle flipped in foul weather in northern Otsego County.
MLK event draws 200
ONEONTA _ About 200 people attended a Martin Luther King Jr. program and community dialogue Saturday at the State University College of Oneonta’s Hunt Union Ballroom.
Schumer wants more diabetes screening
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said diabetes is an epidemic happening across the United States that needs to be checked.
Schoharie donates to vets parade
SCHOHARIE _ The Board of Supervisors on Friday approved a $6,000 contribution to Schoharie County war veterans to produce what organizers said would be "possibly the biggest Veterans Day parade in the U.S."
Marchi admits past of DWIs
Edmond Marchi, administrator at Otsego Manor, the county’s nursing home, has been charged with drunken driving more than once.
SUCO group studies in Rome
Fifteen State University College at Oneonta students experienced real Roman life through a course offered over winter break.
Daily Star comics change Monday
When Bill Amend recently decided to end his daily "Fox Trot" efforts (but not his color weekend strip), we knew we needed to seek the wisdom of our readers to select a weekday replacement.
Hobart family escapes house fire
A family escaped a raging fire with only the clothes they were wearing early Friday morning, according to Delaware County fire officials.
Arcuri opposes proposed ’surge’ of troops into Iraq
Newly elected 24th Congressional District Representative Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, said Friday that he does not support the Bush Administration’s troop ``surge’’ plan, which calls for an additional 21,500 American soldiers to be sent to Iraq.
Man accused of stealing $1M from local firm
DELHI _ A 35-year-old Downsville man is being held in the Delaware County jail without bail on a charge that he allegedly stole more than $1 million from his employer.
Otsego’s Dem reps to meet with constituents next week
All seven Democratic members of the Otsego County Board of Representatives will hold meetings with constituents next week, according to Rep. Ronald Feldstein, D-Otego, the board’s vice chairman.
Local ’whitewater outlaw’ drowns
A Margaretville native who traveled the world to whitewater kayak was drowned Saturday beneath the rapids of a New Zealand river.
Cooperstown to be on public TV show
Cooperstown will be featured twice this year on "Farmers’ Almanac TV," a public-television show carried in more than 40 states.
No action taken against Manor chief
The Otsego Manor Committee met Thursday and took no disciplinary action against Otsego Manor Administrator Edmond Marchi, who was charged with driving while intoxicated Jan. 7.
Senior-housing plan discussed
ONEONTA _ Town, county and state officials met Thursday to start sorting the details and requirements for a senior development in Oneonta.
Photos show impact
of local flooding in June
"Water, Mud, Despair and Recovery" presents pictures taken during and after the June flood by Daily Star photographers and published in the newspaper or in the book ``Flood 2006.
Area News Brief
ONEONTA _ A local man was arrested on several charges after a fight outside the Oneonta Public Transit bus stop at 104 Main St. on Tuesday.
January 18, 2007
Jail gets security money
PHOENIX MILLS _Keeping prisoners inside the Otsego County jail is relatively easy, but keeping them safe from each other is much more difficult, according to recently elected Sheriff Richard Devlin Jr.
Walgreens plan tabled by city panel
Plans for a Walgreens in Oneonta were reviewed, but no action was taken, during the regular Wednesday meeting of the city Planning Commission.
Exhibit features mail orders
DELHI _ Long before the nearly unlimited options of shopping online, consumers _ particularly in rural areas _ ordered by mail.
Otsego board waiting on budget answers
The Otsego County Board of Representatives held a brief discussion on the 2007 budget Wednesday night during a meeting marked by a light agenda.
Former assistant girls coach charged
RICHMONDVILLE _ A former assistant basketball coach will be in Richmondville Town Court on Wednesday on charges that he inappropriately touched two players in separate incidents in November.
NYSEG issuing $77M in customer credits
New York State Electric & Gas Corp. customers should expect a credit on their electric bills sometime between March and April.
Two Walton women charged in forgeries
WALTON _ Two village women are facing felony charges for forging a doctor’s prescription to purchase narcotics, Walton police said.
January 17, 2007
Police: Four assault inmate
Four inmates at the Otsego County jail face felony sex-crime charges after allegedly sodomizing another inmate with a travel toothbrush holder and forcing him into oral sex, Sheriff Richard Devlin said Tuesday.
Manor
exec faces DWI
Otsego Manor Administrator Edmond C. Marchi has been charged with driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a property-damage accident and failure to keep right.
Otsego resident nominated for Ag and Markets
A bright future for farming is the goal of a local man recently nominated to become commissioner of the state Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Council OKs funding of project over estimates
The Common Council on Tuesday authorized spending more than $870,000 for renovations to Damaschke Field and awarded the bid to a Sidney construction firm.
Otsego board’s search continues for refund means
The Otsego County Board of Representatives, which is searching for a way to return excess property taxes to county taxpayers, is scheduled to meet at 7:30 tonight.
Suspect in standoff returned to Delaware jail
DELHI -- An Afton man who allegedly held a woman and four children at gunpoint for several hours Dec. 5 pleaded not guilty to charges from the incident in Delaware County Court on Tuesday.
Delhi mayor to seek re-election in March
DELHI -- Village Mayor David Truscott said Tuesday he plans to seek re-election and is circulating the petition he needs to get his name on the March ballot.
area briefs
ONEONTA _ The Tuesday felony hearing for a Job Corps student was adjourned until later in the week, a court official said.
January 16, 2007
Arcuri: Student-loan rates need cutting
Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, said he will vote for halving interest rates on student loans when the House of Representatives takes up the issue Wednesday.
Icy roads blamed in accident
Icy road conditions contributed to a head-on collision Monday morning in the Schoharie County town of Sharon, but the predicted winter storm was mainly a rainy day in much of the region.
Local film to preview at Sundance
The upcoming Sundance Film Festival could be just the ticket that will help a locally developed film reach the big screen.
Job Corps student accused
of assault
A Job Corps student was charged with felony assault Sunday night after he allegedly slashed another student during an earlier dispute at the Oneonta Job Corps Academy, according to state police.
Service recalls King’s message
The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. was honored Monday with readings and a candle-lighting in Oneonta.
January 15, 2007
Ice, snow likely today
Up to a half-inch of ice from freezing rain was possible Monday morning in Chenango and Otsego counties with a lesser amount in Delaware County, according to the National Weather Service.
Lawmakers: Change DWI laws
ONEONTA _ Area state legislators say they will look into ways to keep driver’s licenses out of the hands of motorists facing charges of driving while intoxicated.
Panel to address rentals, zoning in 2007
The city Intergovernmental Affairs Committee has outlined an agenda for 2007 that includes writing a new summer-rental ordinance, zoning-code revisions and an outdoor-dining ordinance.
Village worried about its water
FLEISCHMANNS _ Village officials are asking the Middletown Planning Board to work toward protecting the municipal water supply as plans are reviewed for a 258-module self-storage unit.
Goat dairies on the rise
A recently released state survey indicated a significant increase in goat and sheep being raised for milk production over the past in New York state, according to a news release from the state Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Village tackles short-term rentals
The village planning board had a public hearing Tuesday on the issue of the incidental renting of rooms by village homeowners.
Tax hike depends on location
Although much has been said and written about Otsego County’s 2007 county taxes, many people are uncertain about how much more they’re paying this year than last year, and how much of a refund they can expect later in the year.
Grant to aid virtual medicine
DELHI _ Delaware County’s public-health nurses will learn "telemedicine" skills this year, enabling them to monitor a patients’ vital signs from afar.
Snow sculptors to aim at title
Next month, for the fourth straight year, the New York State snow-sculpting championship will be held in Cooperstown, and a large crowd is expected.
DEC grant to help with hazardous waste disposal
The cost of Otsego County’s annual household hazardous-waste day event will be paid in part by a grant from the state Department of Environmental Conservation, officials announced.
New Lisbon to receive grant for comprehensive plan work
The town of New Lisbon has been approved to receive a $32,000 state grant to develop a comprehensive plan, according to Teresa Winchester, assistant director of the Otsego County Conservation Association.
Fire crews receive grants
Two area fire departments will receive grants in the latest round from the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program administered by the Department of Homeland Security.
State reviews Charlotte Valley operations
Charlotte Valley Central School received recommendations on how to improve some of its procedures in a recent audit by the state Office of the Comptroller.
Shop Talk
Shop Talk is a weekly column featuring locally owned and operated businesses. This week, we talk to Mark Vergari, vice president of Mold-A-Matic Corp. Precision Molding, an Oneonta-based components manufacturer.
January 12, 2007
Locals rally against surge
About 50 people waving anti-war signs lined the length of Muller Plaza in Oneonta late Thursday afternoon in a protest against a proposed troop surge in Iraq.
Otsego rep says more can be cut from budget
COOPERSTOWN _ When the Otsego County Board of Representatives voted Wednesday to cut its 2007 budget by $2.22 million, only one representative, Betty Anne Schwerd, voted no.
Meeting set on proposed senior housing
A Rochester developer will be meeting with Oneonta town officials next week to discuss plans for a senior housing development in the town.
Public School Audit
As part of an ongoing series of audits of public schools in the state, the Office of the Comptroller recently released its findings on Schenevus Central School.
Otsego board cuts budget by $2.2M
COOPERSTOWN _ By a weighted vote of 5,682-to-485 Wednesday night, the Otsego County Board agreed to reduce the county’s $101.8 million budget for 2007 by $2.22 million.
Official: Nondrivers to be considered
No decisions have been made on a planned multi-million dollar highway reconstruction on Oneonta’s Southside, the project manager said Wednesday night.
Man was hit with bottle, witness says
DAVENPORT _ A judge on Wednesday ordered Michael Harageones held in Delaware County jail to await a grand-jury hearing on possible felony assault and robbery charges.
Sections of I-88 roadway get repaved
State crews recently repaired sections of Interstate 88 in Sidney that replaced the roadway that collapsed during June flooding.
Man, 22, pleads in child sex case
SCHOHARIE _ A Schenectady man admitted to sexual contact with a Middleburgh girl, now 6 years old, and agreed to a four-year prison term in Schoharie County Court on Wednesday.
Three schools on ’needs-improvement’ list
Three area schools were on a list identified by the state Education Department as being in need of improvement under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
January 10, 2007
Otsego to vote on cuts
Otsego County’s Administration Committee has prepared a tentative list of budget cuts it will ask the Board of Representatives to approve at tonight’s meeting, which starts at 7:30.
Engine named for firefighter
Robert Tilley, one of the founding fathers of Otsego County’s modern-day fire service, was recognized Tuesday night by the naming of a fire engine from his home department.
Man convicted of misdemeanor sexual misconduct
COOPERSTOWN _ After deliberating about 6½ hours Monday and Tuesday, a jury in Otsego County Court found Raymond Thomas, of Oneonta, innocent of first-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act, both felonies.
Illness prompts nursing home
to restrict access
ONEONTA _ A gastrointestinal illness that has surged through the community since before the holidays prompted quarantines at A.O. Fox Nursing Home over the weekend.
Lindberg: Pay taxes, be patient
Otsego County residents should pay their county and town taxes, Donald Lindberg, chairman of the Otsego County Board of Representatives, said Monday night.
Board to look at sidewalks on Southside
The future of Oneonta’s Southside in terms of pedestrian and bicycle access is expected to be discussed Wednesday when a Department of Transportation official speaks to the city Environmental Board.
Postmaster to leave Friday
A new chapter will begin at the end of the week for the longtime Worcester postmaster.
Dairy farmers try to keep cows cool
With temperatures unseasonably mild and no snow on the ground, different types of local farmers said they were dealing with pluses and minuses for their livelihoods.
Man critical after assault in Davenport
A man who was allegedly assaulted and robbed Sunday afternoon in his town of Davenport apartment was in critical condition Monday at Albany Medical Center, according to state police.
Burglar sentenced
to six months in jail
DELHI _ A Walton man was sentenced Monday in Delaware County Court to six months in jail for a burglary in March at the Hamden General Store.
Group plans forums on voting machines
DELHI _ A Delaware County organization will host four meetings this month to get the public involved with which voting-machine options are being considered by elections officials.
Area News Briefs
A jury in Otsego County Court did not reach a verdict Monday in the trial of Raymond Thomas, 40, of Oneonta.
January 8, 2007
Troopers: Man was assaulted
DAVENPORT _ An alleged robbery victim with a severe head injury was airlifted from Oneonta on Sunday to Albany Medical Center.
Record highs set in area
ONEONTA _ The Oneonta area set temperature records Saturday as unseasonably warm weather continued.
State ruling limits issues for resort plan
Developers of the Belleayre Resort and their opponents have fewer issues to resolve after a recent Department of Environment Conservation ruling.
Flood grants issued to Walton businesses
Checks totaling nearly $75,000 were sent last week to three village of Walton businesses as the first in a series of grants to help rebuild from the June flood.
Board to talk to applicants
The Otsego Town Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the town building in Fly Creek for an executive session to interview applicants for various positions.
January 6, 2007
Mets pulled from HOF Game
Thanks to ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball broadcast, the National Baseball Hall of Fame had no choice but to accept a trade Friday.
Pending DWI? You may keep driving
A motorist can have multiple pending driving-while-intoxicated charges and not be denied a conditional license, according to the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
Oneonta man accused of rape testifies
COOPERSTOWN _ An Oneonta man accused of forcing a woman and her foster daughter to have sex with him last March testified Friday in Otsego County Court that both encounters were consensual.
Undersheriff to stay on
COOPERSTOWN _ Otsego County Undersheriff Bruce Carroll has agreed to remain with the Sheriff’s Department until next fall, when he will be succeeded by Detective-Sergeant Cameron Allison of the Oneonta Police Department.
YMCA plans major project
ONEONTA _ The Oneonta Family YMCA is planning a $700,000 building project that would lower energy costs while improving facilities, officials said Wednesday.
Motorist in hospital after two-car accident
One motorist is still hospitalized and the other was treated and released following a two car motor vehicle accident in Davenport on Thursday afternoon, hospital officials said Friday.
Police charge man with impersonation
A Seaford man was arrested on several charges after an investigation into someone impersonating a police officer to obtain a handgun, Sidney police said Wednesday.
Arcuri, Gillibrand take office
WASHINGTON _ Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-Hudson, and Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, cast their first votes in Congress on Thursday.
Otsego may issue property-tax vouchers
COOPERSTOWN _ Otsego County may soon issue tax vouchers for the owners of its approximately 37,000 real-estate parcels as a way to clear up the 2007 county budget controversy.
Gelbsman plea will avoid jail in Monser case
COOPERSTOWN _ Jeffrey Gelbsman, co-owner of Monser Bros. Tire Sales in Oneonta, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree insurance fraud Thursday in Otsego County Court in exchange for a sentence of probation and no jail time.
BPS overturns summer-rental permit denials
Citing a lack of "significant" evidence of neighborhood problems, the Board of Public Service on Thursday overturned three denials of summer-rental permits by the Planning Commission last month.
Nealis: Empire Zone to lead to 346 jobs
Eight Delaware County companies will create 346 jobs over the next five years by using the incentives offered in the county’s Empire Zone, officials announced this week.
Walton tunnel uncovered during work
WALTON _ Construction is expected to begin this month on a flood-mitigation project that reroutes Kerr’s Creek and uncovers a long-forgotten tunnel of laid-up stone that was once "a magnificent structure," according to a county engineer.
SUCO named top value
For the third time this academic year, the State University College at Oneonta has been one of the top-ranked colleges in a national magazine.
Man, 29, convicted of sodomy with young girls
An Oneonta man was found guilty Thursday of two counts of first-degree sodomy after a two-day trial, Delaware County District Attorney Richard Northrup said.
Spending to be cut, reps say
On Wednesday morning, Donald Lindberg, R-Worcester, pledged to trim the 2007 budget until it requires a tax-levy increase of no more than 2.5 percent.
Shelter could stay open
The homeless shelter run by Opportunities For Otsego may remain open after county approval of an increase for daily bed rates, a county official said.
Nader replaces Farrell as head of committee
ONEONTA _ The city’s senior alderman was sidelined from a committee chairmanship because he failed to hold meetings at City Hall last year, Mayor John Nader said Wednesday.
Education unions, groups praise Spitzer
Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s first State of the State address Wednesday won praise from education leaders after he pledged to improve schools and recommended billions of dollars to pay for it.
Gillibrand, Arcuri to take oaths today
Rep.-elect Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, and Rep.-elect Kirsten Gillibrand, D-Hudson, will be sworn into office today in Washington.
Rental-permit appeals to be heard
ONEONTA _ At its meeting today, the city Board of Public Service is expected to hear three appeals of Planning Commission votes last month on short-term summer rental permits.
Otsego inmate charged with two assaults in jail
An inmate at the Otsego County jail who pleaded guilty to drug and weapons charges last month was charged Wednesday with assaulting two fellow inmates.
Ex-town bookkeeper sentenced for fraud despite supervisor’s plea for leniency
SCHOHARIE _ A former town of Schoharie bookkeeper was given probation in county court Wednesday rather than jail time after the court heard from supporters including her employer, her pastor, her fiance and the town supervisor, among others.
January 3, 2007
Reps call for Thayne to resign
Today’s Otsego County Board meeting may be fiery, as some members are calling for county Treasurer and Budget Officer Myrna Thayne to resign in the wake of the 2007 budget mess.
Old Man Winter tardy in his arrival
Despite a winter that has so far offered record December temperature averages and a dearth of snow, National Weather Service meteorologist Dan Padavona says the warm weather will end.
Gilbert Lake manager gets parks award
A love of the outdoors has led to a top state award for a Laurens man.
Gilbert Lake State Park manager Edwin Winslow received the 2006 Maple Leaf Award at the recent New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s facility manager’s conference held at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga, according to a media release from the agency.
Hanley reappointed in Eighth Ward
The Common Council opened the new year Tuesday with the reappointment of Patti Hanley to represent the Eighth Ward.
State tells Laurens to improve records, purchasing policies
Better record-keeping and following purchasing policies are among areas Laurens Central School can improve operations, according to a recent audit by the Office of the State Comptroller.
`No new taxes, fees’ on agenda but not promised
ONEONTA _ The state legislators who spoke Tuesday at the Otsego County Chamber’s "State of the State" address said they couldn’t pledge to not having higher taxes and hidden fees in the state’s budget this year.
Man sentenced for abuse at carnival
DELHI _ A Roscoe man who in September admitted sexual contact with a 10-year-old girl was sentenced in Delaware County Court on Tuesday to five years in prison and ordered to register as a high-level sex offender.
Boehlert offers parting advice to GOP
Retiring U.S. Rep. Sherwood Boehlert is preparing to write a book about his nearly quarter century in Congress. He hopes his fellow Republicans will read it.
Baby girl is New Year’s surprise
COOPERSTOWN _ Danielle and William Trendell, of Cobleskill, weren’t expecting a New Year’s baby _ and certainly not the first baby of the New Year.
Seward, Devlin take oaths of office
COOPERSTOWN _ More than 200 people from across the state’s 51st Senate District and beyond packed the Otsego County Courthouse on Monday for Sen. James L. Seward’s swearing-in ceremony.
