Angry Townfolks Object To Annexation Talk ONEONTA – A workshop to look at the process of annexing brought out a full house of Laurens and Town of Oneonta citizens who accused Common Council of planning to annex the Oneonta Municipal Airport and the city’s water supply. “You must have some reason for holding this workshop,” said Bill Starna, the retired SUNY Oneonta anthropology professor. “Otherwise, are you just poking around in the dark?” “There is no proposal here,” said Council Member…
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Southside McDonald’s Manager Wins Top Honors For Restaurant ONEONTA “ John Crotts, General Manager of the McDonald’s on Southside, knows that it’s all about service with a smile. “I enjoy my job,” he said. “We have a good time here.” And last week, Crotts was once again given the McDonald’s Outstanding Restaurant Managers award for the Philadelphia Region, which spans from Pennsylvania to Watertown, as well as parts of New Jersey and Delaware. “It goes to the top 10 percent…
Oneonta Schools Propose $22 Million Upgrade Energy, Track and Classroom Space A Priority, Says Yelich ONEONTA – New boilers, turf for the athletic fields and a completely new design of the arts, music, technology and family sciences classrooms are just part of a $22 million dollar upgrade to be put before the voters on May 16. “So many projects we do are inside the walls, where no one can see them,” said Superintendent Joseph Yelich during a special Board of…
Key Economic Developer Visits D&H Yards As Closing Nears…
BASSETT CEO SEES $5M CUTS IN AHCA Patients, Economy Will Suffer, He Says COOPERSTOWN – Bassett Healthcare could lose $5 million a year in funding under the American Health Care Act that Congress is scheduled to act on this evening, according to Dr. Vance Brown, the system’s president/CEO. Referring to a state Health Department analysis released yesterday, Dr. Brown said “that loss may be understated, as the analysis … was limited to hospital-based inpatient and outpatient services. It does not…
Home Sweet Home! Oneonta Heights Now Accepting Applications By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Christina Drayton and her family got their first tour of their new apartment today as Housing Visions hosted an open house of its latest housing project, Oneonta Heights at 4 Monroe Ave. “I am in love with it,” said Drayton. “The kids have already picked out their rooms. I’ve let them each pick some wall stickers for their bedrooms but the rest of…
Harrison, Mattice Given Key To The City By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – For their tireless efforts in clearing Oneonta streets and sidewalks during Winter Storm Stella, Mayor Gary Herzig awarded Public Service Superintendent Larry Harrison and City Engineer Greg Mattice each with a Key to the City during Common Council this evening. “I couldn’t be prouder of the work that DPW and the city engineer did,” said Herzig. “They provided exceptional public service to the people of…
Welfare Check Leads To Oneonta Heroin Bust ONEONTA – An Oneonta man was arrested and charged with heroin possession Friday night after a neighbor called for a welfare check. Kyle L. Alger, 20, was interviewed by police at his 16 Rose Avenue home after a neighbor called to complain that someone was vomiting outside of Alger’s vehicle. When police arrived, Alger allegedly got out of his vehicle and threw an item underneath, and inspection of the area uncovered two grams…
IN MEMORIAM: Maggie Baldo Johnson, Passes Away At Age 71 After Long Illness ONEONTA – Marguerite “Maggie” Baldo Johnson, 71, who in retirement from a career with Verozon was active in organizing OHS class reunion, passed away March 13, 2017, after an extended illness, surrounded by her family. Maggie was a dedicated mother, wife, and grandmother who cherished her time with friends and family. After spending many years as a directory assistance operator for Verizon in Oneonta, Maggie retired to…
71 Years After World War II, Oneonta Vet Receives Medals…
