Funding for ICE, under President Donald Trump, has grown exponentially—from less than $6 billion in 2016 to $85 billion currently. Why should Otsego County personnel be working for ICE at no charge?…
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“Teachers are excited about it. Students are more engaged,” Oneonta High School Principal Kevin Stevens said in an interview. Students “like that they’re talking more with their friends and have less time being spent on their own personal devices.”…
While every team received the same funding, the students from Unatego took home the 2025 trophy, theirs to display for the next year. Unatego was the fourth unique winner since Student Voices, Student Choices began in 2022. Previous winners were from Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, Cherry Valley-Springfield, and Schenevus central schools.…
Buzz Hesse, a local archaeologist, is on a mission. One day several years ago, he noticed a sign on Interstate Route 88, Exit 12 near Otego: “Mohawk Valley Region.” “Well, it’s totally wrong,” Hesse told AllOtsego. “It’s totally erroneous.”…
The Gilbertsville American Legion Auxiliary's Veterans's Day Ceremony on November 9, a visit from 25 vets from the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. and a holiday bazaar at The Major's Inn are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
An opening reception on Friday night at the Cooperstown Art Association, registration for this weekend's SQSPCA Barktoberfest and Dog Show, a reading by The Writrixes in Cherry Valley, and CCS sports results are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
Bill was a great human being who I have always held and will continue to hold in the highest regard. I am deeply saddened by the loss of his companionable friendship, which I will always be grateful to have enjoyed over the years.…
The discovery of a new organelle in human cells, an exhibit commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Glimmerglass National Register Historic District, a new hire at Golden Artist Colors and a link to Bill Miller's recap video of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
"This barn dance has become an important annual fundraiser for our organization," said Katie Madonia, fundraising chair for Athelas Therapeutic Riding. "It brings together families, neighbors, and local businesses in the same space where our riders work with horses each week to build skills and confidence. This is a fun way to invite our community in and have fun, while raising funds critical to our riders’ success."…
Besides providing an opportunity for exchanging seeds, the event also designated the Otego Community Food Pantry as the beneficiary of the donations placed in a large jar on the plenteous buffet table. Just over $300.00 was collected. The monies, Hovard said, will be specifically allocated to the food pantry’s birthday fund...…
