Charles Gannon and Steven Ratliff, members of Troop 1254, Cooperstown, were elevated to Eagle Scout this afternoon at a ceremony in the Christ Church chapel. The 15-year-olds have been together in Boy Scouting since second grade. From left are Steven, his parents Janet and Dr. Derek Ratliff, Charles’ mother Dr. Katherine Gannon, Charles, and Scoutmaster Doug Bush. (Jim Kevlin/allotsego.com)
News Briefs: April 20, 2023 Compiled by WRILEY NELSON Molinaro To Request Funding for Oneonta Sewer Project ONEONTA—Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee entertains community development funding requests for the upcoming appropriations bill. Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY 19) announced on Monday, April 17 that he will request $41 million in federal funds for community projects in the 19th district, $4.2 million of which is intended for the Town of Oneonta’s West Main Street Water and Sewer Extension Project. The town plans to install 7,000 linear feet of sewer and water lines, along with their associated laterals, meters,…