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…
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City of Oneonta Lifts Snow Emergency ONEONTA – Six days after Winter Storm Stella dropped almost 3 feet of snow on Otsego County, the City of Oneonta lifted its snow emergency at 8:01 p.m. Sunday.…
20 HOLSTEINS KILLED Farmers Reach Out After Barn Collapse Howard Young Aims To Rebuild By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com CHERRY VALLEY – Still reeling from the collapse of 320 feet of his 620-foot Coverall barn – and the death of 20 cows – in Tuesday’s “Storm of the Century,” farmer Howard Young is starting to look ahead. He’d been working again since 1 a.m. when he was interviewed on site at 11:30 today, but he was particularly thankful…
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‘At This Time,’ County Ban In Force Until 6 p.m. Today COOPERSTOWN – “At this time,” the state of emergency and travel ban for Otsego County remains in effect until 6 p.m. today, according to the county Office of Emergency Services. “Even though this ban me be viewed as an inconvenience for many, it is necesssary to allow for roads to be in the best shape possible to facilitate safe travel,” the office said in a press release. “Our primary…
State of Emergency Lifted in Oneonta Travel Ban Still in Place For County ONEONTA – Though the snow emergency has been lifted for the City of Oneonta, Mayor Gary Herzig is still advising caution when traveling the snowy streets. “There are many pedestrians in the roads and visibility is restricted due to the large amount of snow lining the streets,” he said. “Drivers and pedestrians alike should use extreme caution. Let’s all work together to get through this storm safely.”…
SNOW CONTINUES INTO TOMORROW ONEONTA – Though Otsego County is now on the “back side” of Winter Storm Stella, as much as 3 inches of snow could fall overnight and into tomorrow, according to David Mattice, Oneonta’s National Weather Service observer. “The front side of the storm is pulling away to the northeast towards Maine, so it’s getting less intense,” said Mattice. “But the wind will change direction, and we could see another few inches before all is said and done.” As of…
State of Emergency Declared In County By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Moments ago, the county Board of Representatives declared Otsego County is in a State of Emergency, echoing Governor Cuomo’s statewide declaration earlier this morning. County roads are closed to all non-emergency travel so that emergency vehicles have safe passage on the snowy roads. “We really need people to stay home,” said Rob O’Brien, the county’s 911 director.…
Snow Day Oneonta! Schools, City Hall Closed As Storm Stella Blankets State ONEONTA – With schools, the Huntington Library and City Hall closed, Oneonta has effectively taken a snow day for Winter Storm Stella. Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a State of Emergency for all 62 counties in New York, and locally, Mayor Gary Herzig has asked all residents to avoid any unnecessary travel. “To protect the safety of all, Oneonta residents should stay home on Tuesday unless travel is essential,”…