Hartwick College Announces Five New Minors ONEONTA—Hartwick College has announced the addition of five new minors to its academic programs. Students can now add a minor in game development, cybersecurity, data analysis, web design and digital marketing. “These five new minors further Hartwick’s mission to provide engaging, relevant coursework that includes experiential learning opportunities for students,” said Dr. Laurel Bongiorno, vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty.…
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News Briefs: June 2, 2023 NYCON, Scriven Extend Deadline for Mini-Grant Applications ONEONTA—The New York Council of Nonprofits has extended the deadline for its 2023 Otsego County Mini-Grant Program to Monday, June 5. The focus of this effort is to measurably improve the governance and management of qualifying Otsego County 501c3 charitable nonprofits. Initiated in 2004, the program is made possible with underwriting from The Scriven Foundation.The Mini-Grant Program is an important resource for local nonprofits facing significant challenges or striving to…
Universities Establish Oneonta Inclusive Business Award By WRILEY NELSONONEONTA SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College honored five organizations with the inaugural Oneonta Inclusive Business Award at a ceremony on May 9. Students, faculty and staff from both colleges were invited to vote for their choices from a pool of 18 businesses nominated by campus-wide surveys. In order to be nominated, a business had to provide “exceptional service to diverse populations, treat customers with utmost respect and civility, and go above and…
News Briefs: May 8, 2023 Compiled by WRILEY NELSON Oneonta Daytime EMT Class Scheduled ONEONTA—The Otsego County Office of Emergency Services has announced a new daytime EMT class in Oneonta. The initial session will be held on Tuesday, May 9, with later classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays. Times and locations to be announced. For more information or to register, contact smithd@otsegocounty.com or (607) 547-4328. Exeter Man Arrested for Unlawful Imprisonment, Assault, More EXETER—The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested…
Kathryn Smith of Sidney Center, Sameerah Grant of Queens and Maddi Bowman of Newark, New Jersey will take the stage May 5-6 at Hartwick College’s Slade Theater. (Photo provided) On Stage: Performing Arts at our Oneonta Campusesby Rachel Frick Cardelle From Tap to K-pop: Evening of DanceWill Feature a Variety of Genres II had the opportunity to spend time with a few of the dancers for the upcoming show “MOVEment” at Hartwick College as they prepped. The show itself will…
News Briefs: May 2, 2023 NYSEG and RG&E to Offer Repayment Assistance NEW YORK STATE—New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric, subsidiaries of AVANGRID Inc., announced new assistance and repayment plans for customers on April 17. Pandemic-related and winter-season pauses on service disconnections have ended, as has the corporation’s late-payment charge suspension from last fall. Customers are encouraged to contact the companies’ service lines as soon as possible to learn about repayment options. NYSEG and RG&E…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Tales of the Haudenosaunee at the Fenimore Art Museum LAST DAY TO FILE TAXES! HAUDENOSAUNEE STORIES—6:30 p.m. Join Perry Ground of the Turtle Clan to hear stories from the longhouses of the Haudenosaunee (The Iroquois Confederacy). Hear the traditional legends that teach about the beliefs, customs and history of the Haudenosaunee as Ground brings the stories to life with his interactive approach. Listeners of all ages will find this presentation captivating and educational. $12/non-member. Fenimore…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL 17 Otego Historical Society Presentation HISTORICAL SOCIETY—7 p.m. Join the Otego Historical Society each month to learn the history of the town. This month, Buzz Hesse will talk about the dismantling, moving and reconstructing of his 1700s house in Otego. All are welcome. Otego Town Hall, 3526 State Highway 7, Otego. (607) 287-4095. TAX PREP—6 p.m. to 8 p.m. One day left. File your taxes with the aid of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)…
Sports Snippets: April 13, 2023 SUNY Oneonta Baseball Sweeps Canton, Sets Program Record ONEONTA—The SUNY Oneonta baseball team defeated SUNY Canton in a doubleheader on Tuesday, March 28. The Red Dragons won game one comfortably, 7-2, and held on for a 6-5 nail-biter in game two. Senior Jake Barrett went 2-for-4 in the first game with two runs and two RBI. Freshman Martin Thorsland, of the Town of Maryland, struck out seven batters in 4.0 innings. The sweep gave Oneonta…
News Briefs: April 13, 2023 Vendors Sought for Annual Fishing & Heritage Day SOUTH OTSELIC—The Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association is now accepting reservations for arts and craft vendors who would like to participate in the 14th annual Fishing & Heritage Day on Saturday, May 20. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chenango County hamlet of South Otselic, located along the scenic Otselic River. Hundreds of people attend this free family event…
