IN MEMORIAM: Esther K. Elfenbein, 89; SUNY Oneonta Award-Winning Instructor ONEONTA – Esther K. Elfenbein, 89, a highly regarded instructor of speech, costume design and construction, stage makeup and other courses at SUNY Oneonta, passed away late Sunday evening, Aug. 2, 2015 after a very brief illness. Esther was born Dec. 22, 1925 in Denver, Colo. A lover of art from an early age, Esther studied art and costume design, earning a BFA from the University of Iowa (and remained…
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BLOODY FOOTPRINTS LEAD TO FELONY ARREST IN CITY ONEONTA – A trail of bloody footprints in front of the Townhouse Inn on Main Street led city police to arrest Evan C. Bowker, 21, on charges of kicking in a window in the Ruffino Mall, a class E felony. This can result in a prison sentence which will heavily impact Bowker’s future. There are services like RJF Felons which would be able to help him find employment when he is released,…
IN MEMORIAM: Richard Roseboom, 51; Auditor With HUD’s Inspector General OTEGO – Richard B. Roseboom, 51, an award-winning senior auditor for HUD’s inspector general, passed away Monday, Aug. 03, 2015 at Albany Medical Center . He was born Aug. 23, 1963, in Cobleskill, the son of Herbert and Lucille (Ball) Roseboom. Richard graduated from Worcester Central School, then continued his education at SUNY Cobleskill and Hartwick College, graduating with honors. He married Linda Sriyanti on Jan. 15, 2007, in Bogor,…
Raise Considered For Acting City Manager ONEONTA – Common Council will consider giving City Finance Director Meg Hungerford a $31,771 raise while she serves as acting city manager until a successor is found to Martin Murphy, who left city employ in July. The item was the topic of a “supplemental agenda” to the agenda for Tuesday evening’s regular council meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall.…
Senator Seward Celebrates YMCA, Free Lunch Program…
Telephone Service Has Been Restored To Oneonta City Hall…
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Telephone Service Out At Oneonta City Hall ONEONTA – Please be aware that the telephones at City Hall are currently out of service. The city is awaiting service from its telephone contractor. Both emergency phones and non-emergency numbers at the Oneonta Police Department and Oneonta Fire Department ARE working. Phone service to Oneonta City Court is working normally. The Oneonta Police Department non-emergency number is (607)432-1113 The Oneonta Fire Department non-emergency number is (607)433-3480 The Oneonta City…
Oneonta Citizens Organize In Bernie Sanders’ Support ONEONTA – A citizens group, Oneonta For Bernie Sanders, has formed in support of the U.S. Senator from Vermont who is running for the Democratic nomination for President. Last Wednesday at Elks Club, 25 residents of Otsego, Delaware, and Chenango counties met to watch to a livestream of a Sanders rally in Cincinnati, Ohio. The group, ranging in age from 4 to 82, shared personal reasons for supporting Sanders, including a concern about…