Rabies is a fatal viral infection that can be transmitted through the bite of an infected animal or contact with saliva to broken skin or mucus membranes. The public is cautioned to stay away from any stray or wild animals, and instruct their children to do so also.…
DANIEL G. WILBER DISTRICT 10, Burlington/Edmeston/Pittsfield (unopposed) COMMUNITY OF RESIDENCE: Burlington Flats EDUCATION: Fire Protection – Water Based Suppression Systems; Hazardous Materials PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: MILITARY USAF Photographer, four years; USAF Thunderbirds, 1979 to 1982 Photographer, New York State National Guard, four years CIVILIAN Officer/Fire Safety Officer, state Department of Correctional Services Director of security/fire, Main Office, state Office of Children & Family Services Family-owned Two-Way Radio Dealership, Motorola Owner/Operator, multiple retail stores Director, Otsego County Code Office Assistant Director, Employee Safety, state…
IN MEMORIAM: Betty Anne Schwerd, 66; Former County Representative EDMESTON – Betty Anne Schwerd, 66, of Edmeston, the former District 10 representative to the Otsego County Board and Burlington town supervisor, died Saturday, March 18, in Cooperstown. As a Republican and Conservative, she served five two-year terms on the county board, representing Burlington, Exeter, Plainfield and Edmeston, until a primary loss in the 2015 elections. Prior to that, she served for six years as town supervisor. A full obituary is forthcoming.…