Police: Mom Drove Drunk With Daughter In Backseat ONEONTA – An Oneonta woman was arrested and charged with driving under the influence with her young daughter in the backseat, marking the first time the city has charged a driver under Leandra’s Law. Ashley M. Stanton, 31, was arrested on Monday after police received reports that a woman appeared to be intoxicated while driving a vehicle with a small child. She was stopped at the All-Star Car Wash in the East End.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Lena Wells, 92; Worked At Homer Folks Hospital ONEONTA – Lena Belle Wells, 92, who worked at such local landmarks as Scintilla, local department stores and the Homer Folks TB Hospital in her 65 years in Oneonta, died Thursday, April 14, 2016, at the Fox Nursing Home. She was born on Oct. 5, 1923, in Nineveh, Broome County, a daughter of the late Jesse and Edith (Burke) Martin. On Aug. 29, 1943, Lena married Nelson A. Wells, Sr.…
IN MEMORIAM: Mary Thomas, 86; Active In Oneonta’s Community Life ONEONTA – Mary Elizabeth Thomas, 86, an active participant in Oneonta community life, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2016, at Focus Rehabilitation & Nursing Center after a long illness, surrounded by her family. Mary was born Nov. 27, 1929, in Rome, N.Y., the oldest child and only daughter of Worden and Isabelle Dunham. She married H. Laverne Thomas, later a longtime mathematics professor at SUNY Oneonta, on Aug. 16,…
Seward Undergoes Surgery For Cancer Operation Success, Physicians Say ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, underwent surgery for bladder cancer Wednesday, and his doctors told him “I can expect to make a full recovery.” This is good news, and Seward should be an inspiration to all. This should also urge people to get checked out for bladder cancer if they suspect they may have it, as it can be easily treated if caught early. By visiting a board-certified urologist…
Sanders’ Nationwide Ban Thrills Local Fracking Foes THIS WEEK’S PAPERS AVAILABLE AT THESE ESTABLISHMENTS ENJOY CONVENIENCE OF FREEMAN’S JOURNAL HOME DELIVERY…
Drugovich Thanks Trustees For Support Editor’s Note: Hartwick College President Margaret L. Drugovich released this statement a few minutes ago on the Board of Trustees statement of support. “I appreciate the unwavering support of the Hartwick Board of Trustees and many members of our community. Higher education is evolving across the country, as it is at Hartwick. We have worked hard to tackle difficult issues and we are making difficult decisions. Of one thing I remain certain: our shared goal…
Hartwick Trustees Support Drugovich 37% Of Faculty Vote ‘No Confidence’ ONEONTA – The Hartwick College Board of Trustees a few minutes ago declared it has “complete confidence” in President Margaret Drugovich after 41 of 75 faculty members present at a meeting earlier in the day supported a “vote of no confidence.” “The faculty’s vote is unwarranted and serves only to harm the college,” said Francis Landrey, the trustees’ chairman. “Put quite simply, President Drugovich’s leadership over the more than seven…
Beware Of ‘Liberty Dollars,‘ State Police Warns Oneonta ONEONTA – State Police are warning Oneonta merchants not to accept Norfed “Liberty Dollar” medallions after several stores accepted them as payment. The $10 and $20 medallions bear the inscriptions “Liberty” “Dollars” “Trust In God” and “USA,” but are privately produced and not backed by or affiliated with the U.S. Mint. They are only worth the value of the silver that they are made of and what people are willing to pay for…
Local Bernie Sanders Fans In Line By 6:30 a.m. Today…
Unity Counter-Rally Planned Vs. Biker Rally In Islamberg ONEONTA – The Oneonta chapter, NAACP, is planning an Anti-Discrimination & Unity Session 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1, to counter a Bikers Rally planned in Islamberg, Delaware County, in mid-May. “The whole community and surrounding areas are urged to attend,” said Lee Fisher, NAACP president, in an e-mail distributed today. Fisher said the NAACP has been in touch with state police, the state Office of the Attorney General, clergy and Legal Redress of the NAACP…
