POLICE: MAN, 25, CONFESSED Suspect Held In New Year’s Death ONEONTA – A 25-year-old Oneonta man called police and confessed to killing his friend in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day, Oneonta Police report. At 3:30 a.m. today, officers met Joshua P. Underwood at the Mirabito on Southside after Underwood called 911 and said, “I think I killed my friend,” the OPD reports. Underwood was taken to the station. Officers were sent to 229 Main St. where they…
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IN MEMORIAM Robert W. Moyer, 84; Bank CEO, Civic Leader ONEONTA – Robert William “Bob” Moyer, 84, the president and CEO of Wilber National Bank for a quarter of a century, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, just two days after he celebrated his 84th birthday. He celebrated his 84th birthday surrounded by his family (children Terri Moyer, Kathy Moyer Dragon, and Scott Moyer, daughter-in-law Ginny Moyer; grandchildren Matthew and Luke Moyer) decorating the Christmas tree and enjoying pumpkin pie.…
Douglas Brenner To Be Named Acting Police Chief ONEONTA – Oneonta Common Council is slated to appoint Lt. Douglas Brenner to the position of Acting Police Chief during their meeting on Jan. 4, 2017. If Council votes to appoint him, he will become acting chief effective Jan. 5, 2017, with a stipend of $15,758 for additional duties to be performed. Brenner will take over for Chief Dennis Nayor, who is leaving Jan. 20 to accept a position of Director of Research, Development,…
On WAMC’s ‘Morning Headlines’, Editor Speaks Of ‘Citizen Of The Year’ Drugovich In today’s weekly report, “Morning Edition,” on WAMC, Northeast Public Radio, Jim Kevlin, editor/publisher of www.AllOTSEGO.com (and Hometown Oneonta & the Freeman’s Journal), reported the qualities of Margaret L. Drugovich and innovations at Hartwick College that resulted in her being named as the newspapers’ “Citizen of the Year.” CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THIS WEEK’S REPORT…
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$100,000 In Donations Boost Animal Shelter At Year’s End HARTWICK SEMINARY – Local benefactors have contributed more than $100,000 to the Susquehanna Animal Shelter leading up to Christmas, Executive Director Stacie Haynes has announced. Gifts include $20,000 from Miss Jane Forbes Clark and $20,000 from Mr. Lincoln and the late Mrs. Emma Rapenske, plus two anonymous gifts, for $5,000 and $59,250.…
Chief Nayor Gives Final Report, Receives Standing Ovation…
Oneonta Fire Leaves Family Of 5 Homeless ONEONTA – An early morning fire today at a home on Oneida Street destroyed a mobile home and left a family of five homeless. The fire broke out at the home, at 124 Oneida St., Lot 22, at 10:08 a.m, and was believed to have been caused by a space heater in Brett’s room. “He’s always cold,” said his mother, Holly Wayman. “The mattress was the first thing I saw on fire.”…
CHARRETTE ON DOWNTOWN ONEONTA Grocery Store, High Line Ideas At Public-Engagement Meeting By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – A grocery store. A high line, an elevated walking trail overlooking murals and mosaics. More sports in Neahwa Park. These were some of the ideas presented in the Foothills atrium at tonight’s Public Engagement Meeting, sponsored by the Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee. “We’d love to see more artistic spaces with murals,” said Carol Mandigo, the local muralist. “We’re…
Patron Struck Bouncer With Chain, Police Say ONEONTA – An Oneonta man was arrested at the Sip and Sail Tavern after he allegedly struck a bouncer with a chain wrapped around his hand. James J. Williams, 34, was arrested after police responded to a call from the bar and reportedly found Williams holding a chain in a threatening manner. The investigation revealed that Williams had been involved in a fight inside the bar, and when the bouncer intervened, Williams…
