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Suspect In Oneonta Rite Aid Robbery Charged In Walgreens Robbery, Too ONEONTA – An Otego man charged with attempting to rob Rite Aid was also charged with robbing Walgreens last night, Oneonta police report. Charles M. Howe, 26, Otego, was arrested after police alleged he entered the Rite Aid at 94 Chestnut St. early this morning, made a purchase and attempted to grab cash out of the drawer. He fought briefly with the cashier, then fled the scene. A store employee followed…
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Suspect In Custody After Attempted Rite Aid Robbery ONEONTA – A suspect is in custody after attempting a “strong-arm” robbery at the Rite Aid at 94 Chestnut Street this morning, Oneonta Police Lt. Doug Brenner is reporting. “The suspect entered the store and attempted to reach over the counter to take money from the register,” Brenner said. “A tussle ensued, and the suspect fled.” The suspect is in custody. This is a developing story, please check back for details. CLICK…
City Clearcutting Downtown As Streetscape Works Starts…
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As He Steps Down, USNY Bank Honors Robert Ranger With Emeritus Standing COOPERSTOWN – Robert Ranger of West Winfield has been named director emeritus of the Bank of Cooperstown’s parent company, USNY Bank, effective at the annual shareholder meeting in April, when his term as board director ends. He is the first board member to be given this distinction, reflecting his role in the founding of USNY Bank. Former Fleet Bank regional president and president/CEO of Wyoming County Bank, Ranger has 40…
3 Busted For Morphine In WalMart Parking Lot ONEONTA – An Oneonta father and son, as well as the father’s fiancee, were arrested yesterday after they allegedly sold morphine tablets to an undercover cop in the WalMart parking lot. On Monday morning, an undercover Sheriff’s Office investigator allegedly paid Eric Wade Ferguson Jr. 20, of Oneonta, $540 for 15 100 mg morphine sulfate tablets during a drug buy in the Oneonta WalMart parking lot. Ferguson Jr. was immediately arrested for criminal sale…
Otsego 2000 Seeks Nominees For 2016 Preservation Awards COOPERSTOWN – Otsego 2000 is accepting nominations for its 2016 Historic Preservation Awards, recognizing efforts in Otsego and Schoharie counties to preserved historic homes, storefronts, commercial and agricultural buildings that contribute to our communities’ sense of place. The deadline is March 30. Nomination forms are available at www.otsego2000.org, by e-mailing director@otsego2000.org, or by calling 547-8881. Categories include: Cornerstone Award: For a project that promotes a preservation ethic through the maintenance, repair, or adaptive reuse of a…
IN MEMORIAM: Marjorie A. Tyler, 80, Pierstown PIERSTOWN – Marjorie A. Tyler, 80, of Pierstown died Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at Bassett Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 3, 1935, at Bassett, Marjorie grew up in Cooperstown and lived her entire adult life in Pierstown. She was the daughter of Donald and Margaret (Thorn) Smith. She attended Cooperstown schools and married her lifelong love Kenneth Tyler on Feb. 27, 1954. They would have celebrated their 62nd anniversary this…