Lipari Shue, an Oneonta High School graduate, OCSD parent, 39-year Oneonta resident, district employee, and president of the Oneonta City Schools’ Clerical Association, said the turnout reflected deep concern about how the school district communicates and makes decisions.…
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After passing the rest of the consent agenda, the board put forth Res. 282, an acknowledgement of respect for the passing of eight-year Board of Representatives member Gary Koutnik. Koutnik served as the representative for District No. 11 of the City of Oneonta, Wards 1 and 2, from 2012 to 2019.…
Fireworks in honor of the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday went off without a hitch from Fairy Spring on Friday, July 3.…
A reenactment of the Declaration of Independence took place in Gilbertsville on July 4. Impersonating signers were, from left, Aidan Woishnis (Lyman Hall), Liam Herbert (John Adams), Mike Birdsall (John Hancock) and Bruce Giuda (Roger Sherman).…
The family-owned market has quickly become a favorite among locals by offering convenience, affordable prices and a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of its owners.…
This year’s work is expected to be substantial. Cemetery officials have identified approximately 37 monuments that qualify for restoration under the grant. Although the cemetery was awarded funding in 2025, the actual restoration work is now beginning due to the time‑intensive nature of the process and the transition to new leadership.…
“We were honored to be a part of Pridefest,” said TFC-DOS Director Kristen Richardson. “This event gave us a great chance to connect with people in a welcoming, supportive space. Events like this really matter..."…
Neither the far left nor the far right can properly serve the people of their party, let alone the rest of their constituents, if our leaders continue to seek power and self-aggrandizement over true public service. Most of us, if we are being honest with ourselves, fall somewhere in the middle anyway.…
Not all of the colonists’ grievances against the King of England are relevant to Mr. Trump’s policies, but below are enough to make me very concerned about the state of this country.…
Trump’s attempt to undermine the Birthright Clause wasn’t just a policy dispute; it was a brazen assault on the constitutional protections that define American citizenship.…
