The various agencies comprising WQCC at that time brought to the table a wide range of knowledge and expertise that engendered a sharing of ideas that benefited more than just Otsego Lake. It also provided a well received outreach program open to any and all interested parties.…
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Letter from Assemblyman Chris Tague Clean Slate Bill Is Disgraceful I am not only disappointed but absolutely disgusted that the Clean Slate Act has been signed into law. Hochul, Biden and their administrations continue to prioritize felons over the struggling, law-abiding, American people. Signing this bill should signal to you that Gov. Hochul does not care for the future and safety of you or your children. She only cares about advancing her political career.Simply put, this legislation is going to…
True gratitude is about finding ways to appreciate life’s gifts. Deeply instilled gratitude is about the emotional ability to identify ways to be thankful, even when times are tough.…
Several years ago, two friends from Richfield, Tiger Goodale and Rudy Marriot, came up the drive with what they thought was a good story for me to write. They had been in the Genesee, one of the local watering holes, when this guy came in and ...…
Bound Volumes-Hometown History November 16, 2023 70 YEARS AGO Oneonta’s State Armory for the next two weeks between the hours of 3:30 and 5 p.m. will be rife with the sounds of rebounding basketballs, running feet, and the voice of Hurley McLean, Oneonta High School’s basketball coach— the Yellow Jackets shape up for the first game of the season on December 4 against Draper Central of Schenevus. Trying out for the varsity are Ken Chase, Dick Jester, Peter Axhoy, Dick…
Every branch of the U.S. military used products containing asbestos for decades, but Navy vets were at an exceptionally high risk of asbestos exposure. They fulfilled their duty surrounded by items made with asbestos during their years in the military, often unaware of the hidden danger.…
There was a marked decline of the New York deer population through most of the 19th century, to a low between 1880 and 1890. By 1885, deer were in danger of extermination throughout the state, except for in the wild, nonagricultural region of the central Adirondacks.…
The Water Quality Coordinating Committee did, indeed, address important issues—that have only gained in urgency. Invasive plant and animal species, harmful algal bloom occurrences and, most importantly, the very safety of water for drinking and recreation, are concerns that have all grown since 2016.…
The Schenevus Central School District administrators and the school board, both current and previous members and administrators, are a joke in terms of dealing with bullying and harassment.…
That’s a wrap! Glimmerglass Film Days, a program of Otsego 2000, presented 28 film screenings, filmmaker talks, the art exhibit “Future Memory” at The Smithy, trivia, themed dinners and parties, and guided walks November 9-13.…
