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Hall of Fame, Carol Blazina To Be Honored By Chamber

Hall of Fame, Blazina, OFO To Be Honored By Chamber ONEONTA – The Baseball Hall of Fame, former Foothills president Carol Blazina and Opportunities for Otsego will be honored at the Otsego County Chamber’s 2015 annual Celebration of Business Thursday, March 5, at SUNY Oneonta’s Hunt Union Ballroom, it was announced a few minutes ago. The Hall will be cited as the NBT Bank Distinguished Business, and Ms. Blazina, who is also retired SUNY Oneonta vice president/communications,  as the Eugene A. Bettiol…

First Big Storm Of Winter Drops Foot On County

First Big Storm Of Winter Drops Foot On County Seven inches of fluffy snow fell on Otsego County overnight, the first substantial snowstorm of the 2014-15 season. The National Weather Service is reporting about another half-foot of snow will fall into this evening in Oneonta and Cooperstown, with temperatures holding at 10 degrees. By 9 p.m., the snow is supposed to taper off, with temperatures dropping to -4, and winds pushing the chill factor to -13.…

New Yorkers, Beware Of Deep Cold, Homeland Security Chief Is Advising

New Yorkers, Beware Of Deep Cold, Homeland Security Chief Is Advising New York State Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services John P. Melville today urged New Yorkers to follow a list of precautions as dangerously cold temperatures and oppressive wind chills are forecast for communities throughout Upstate New York – including Otsego County – beginning later today and continuing through next week.…

GARY HERZIG TO RUN FOR ONEONTA MAYOR

GARY HERZIG TO RUN FOR ONEONTA MAYOR ONEONTA – Gary Herzig, Opportunities for Otsego chief operating officer, has circulated a letter to friends advising them he plans to run for mayor this year. TEXT OF GARY HERZIG LETTER ANNOUNCING INTENTION Noting his 30-year leadership roles at OFO and the Oneonta Job Corps, Herzig said, “I will use my experiences to shape teams that will build upon recent accomplishments while also addressing our challenges which, left unchecked, threaten the stability of…

Springbrook Wins $575,000 State Grant

Springbrook Wins $575,000 State Grant MILFORD CENTER – Springbrook announced today it has received $575,193 from the state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities to move three of its initiatives forward. “These three important initiatives will touch the lives of hundreds of local individuals and families, increasing their access to and choices for quality services,” said Springbrook CEO Patricia Kennedy.…