Bear Rattles Neighbors Near Hickory Grove Inn SPRINGFIELD – Neighbors in the vicinity of Clarke Pond on West Lake Road were shaken up at 8:45 this evening by a black bear seen walking past camps along Badger Lane, just off Route 80. The bear cross Route 80 onto Lake Shore Lane and back into the vicinity of the former Hickory Grove Restarant, according to Lisa Drake. “This is the first time I have seen a bear in my 20 plus…
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State Withholds Permit, Requiring Cancellation Of Fourth Of July Fete ONEONTA – Lacking a mass-gathering permits from the state Health Department, organizers announced a few minutes ago that Oneonta’s Hometown Fourth of July Festival in Neahwa Park has been cancelled.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Learn About Aquatic Invasive Species CONSERVATION – Noon – 1 p.m. As summer warms up learn about aquatic invasive species with intern Sierra Stickney. Learn what to look for, what you can do to stop the spread. Zoom meeting with Otsego County Conservation Association. Registration required. Visit occainfo.org/calendar/spotlight-on-invasives-aquatic-invasives-to-watch-for/ for info.…
Judge Michael Coccoma Announces Retirement COOPERSTOWN – After 25 years on the state judiciary, Judge Michael V. Coccoma, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Courts outside of New York City, has announced his retirement at the end of June. He began his legal career in Otsego County in private practice in 1979. In 1980 he was appointed as Assistant District Attorney. Over the years he served as Otsego County Attorney and as District Attorney. Elected in 1994 as Otsego County Judge,…
Unadilla To Host Third Black Lives Matter Rally UNADILLA – Unadilla will host the third of the region’s Black Lives Matter rallies 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at the Community Field in Unadilla. “Our little town needs to speak up for our black brothers and sisters,” wrote organizer Taylor Reed in on Facebook.…
Debate Held Tonight Over Zoom Tillapaugh, Katz, Endorse Buttermann For Assembly COOPERSTOWN – Ahead of his democratic primary debate against Corey Mosher, Assembly candidate Dan Buttermann has received endorsements from Mayor Jeff Katz and current Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh for the 121st Assembly District seat. “I’ve known Dan for years,” said Katz. “He’s a great listener, engaged and active, and a thoughtful person. More than that, he’s a good and decent man, exactly the kind of person we need in…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING/Monday, June 9 BIG APPLE’S BACK, CUOMO DECLARES NEW YORK – As New York City entered Phase One of reopening today, Governor Cuomo announced the Big Apple is now eligible to resume elective surgeries and ambulatory care in its recently embattled hospitals. He also announced the state is opening 14 new temporary testing sites at churches located in communities particularly impacted by COVID-19, in partnership with Northwell Health and SOMOS Community Care. The state is continuing to focus efforts…
SUNY Oneonta Submits Reopening Plan To State President Morris Isn’t Saying What’s In It ONEONTA – SUNY Oneonta has submitted a proposal to SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson for reopening this fall, according to a release from the school, and now awaits a decision on whether or not they will hold classes in-person or online. The announcement contains no details of what’s in the proposal. “In a nutshell, our proposal documents how we would like to operate this fall,” said Barbara…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Virtual Writers Group WRITERS GROUP – 7 p.m. Friendly Zoom meeting for writers of all levels to share their works, participate in writing exercises with the Harris Memorial Library. Visit www.facebook.com/harrislibrary/ for info.…
Store In Oneonta Escapes Latest JCPenney Closings ONEONTA – JCPenney is closing six Upstate stores, including its Destiny USA location, but Oneonta’s, as predicted by Southside Mall Manager Luisa Montanti, is not on the list. Montanti said Southside Mall, with its regional pull, has the most profitable JCPenney in the nation. It is also Oneonta’s only department store.…