County Appoints Social Services Commissioner COOPERSTOWN – Eve Bouboulis, Cherry Valley, Otsego County’s deputy commissioner of social services, was promoted today to commissioner at the county Board of Representatives’ monthly meeting. She replaces Joyce Boyd, who retired in the spring. According to the resolution, the position pays $65,000, but only 18 percent of that is covered by local tax dollars, the rest coming from federal (66 percent) and state (16 percent) reimbursements. Her department is the largest in county government.…
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Claim Filed Against County In Wrubleski Death COOPERSTOWN – The estate of MaryAnn Wrubleski of Cooperstown, who passed away suddenly last Dec. 21 at age 53, has brought a claim against Otsego County, saying the 911 dispatch center, on receiving the emergency call, dispatched an ambulance to the wrong address. Such a claim is a preliminary action that could be resolved if the county agrees to damages. Otherwise, a lawsuit may follow. VIEW FULL TEXT OF CLAIM AGAINST COUNTY …
Kuzminski, On Capitol Pressroom, Discusses Populism’s Success Here Populism, locally based, is the answer to a world governed by shortage and concentration of power, Adrian Kuzminski, Sustainable Otsego moderator, said today in an interview on WCNY’s Capitol Pressroom. As an example, he discussed the locally based undertaking in Otsego County and elsewhere help stem the rush toward fracking in New York State, Kuzminski, Fly Creek, told host Susan Arbetter. NIMBY is good, he said. “In the last generation or two,…
Gibson To Highlight Wightman Energy Efficiency PORTLANDVILLE – Congressman Chris Gibson, R-19, who is running for a third term, will tour Wightman Specialty Woods here at 11 a.m. Friday, and will discuss the Power Act, which supports investments in sustainable heating technology. Wightman, which uses a process of burning wood scraps and saw dust to heat the building used for the lumber drying process. has not had to purchase fuel for over 5 years.…
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Eldridge Opens Campaign Office In Oneonta ONEONTA – Sean Eldridge, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 19th District, was in Oneonta this morning opening a field office at 152-154 Main St. …
110 Hop-Growing Aficionados Tour Sites Of County Revival ONEONTA – Otsego County’s reputation as a hops-growing hub was further fertilized today at 110 hops growers, prospective hops growers and people interested in the revival of the historic local crop toured sites from Oneonta to Pierstown. Another 30 people tried to register for the Northeast Hops Alliance’s annual Field Day, but couldn’t be accommodated, said Alycia Schick, a staffer with the Madison County Cooperative Extension Service. A smaller tour is…
WITH ARREST, ‘MULTI-YEAR PROBE’ INTO DRUG TRAFFICKING IS AT END 30 Arrests For Selling Heroin, Oxycodone Made Since 2011, Sheriff Says COOPERSTOWN – Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. this afternoon announced that Tuesday’s arrest of a suspect in Putnam County has brought two multi-year investigations into heroin and oxycodone trafficking “in and around Otsego County” to an end. More than 30 people were arrested in “Operation Dial Tone,” focused on heroin, and “Operation White Gold,” focused on oxycodone that has been “covertly…
Deputies Say Teen Driver Under Influence Of Drugs, Speeding In Fatal Crash In May COOPERSTOWN – A teenager from Charlotteville, Schoharie County, is facing aggravated vehicular homicide and other felony charges after he was arrested this week by Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies. Paul J. Clark, Jr., 18, was impaired by drugs and speeding when he crashed his Saturn into the back of a Fedex truck on Route 40 near South Worcester shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, May 16, Investigator Michael Ten…
Seward Files Petitions To Run For 15th Term State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, yesterday filed nearly 4,000 signatures on nominating petitions for election to a 15th term representing the 51st senatorial district. “The outpouring of support from the people who live and work throughout my nine-county district is truly gratifying,” said Seward. “I feel privileged to represent the 51st senate district and look forward to continuing to stand up for the issues and concerns that people discuss with me on…