Enough Cuts. Let’s Rebuild Otsego County To The Gold Standard Editorial for the Edition of Thursday-Friday, Nov. 20-21 2014 For the past few months, Maria Ajello, a Town of Richfield widow – her husband, Ken, who died in 2008, was a decorated Vietnam veteran – has been tearfully appearing before the Otsego County Board of Representatives, begging that the tax sale on their home be overturned. County representatives and the county Treasurer’s Office have pointed out, convincingly, that all the…
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Ramsaran Tries To Bribe Guard To Help Him Escape, Police Say NORWICH – The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office today arrested Ganesh “Remy” Ramsaran, saying he offered a prison guard $100,000 to help him escape from the county jail. Ramsaran, who is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty in September of murdering his wife, now faces an additional charge of bribery, second degree, a Class C felony, deputies said. As soon as Ramsaran made the offer, the prison guard notified his…
$30,000 To Otsego County From Community Foundation Otsego County organizations received almost $30,000 in grants from the Community Foundation for South Central New York’s Community Fund, Women’s Fund and special funds, as follows: SUNY Oneonta’s Children’s Center, $6,138 to upgrade food services to code (Otsego) SUNY Oneonta’s Children’s Center, $15,000 for childcare subsidies (Otsego) Otego Community Food Pantry, $2,000 to help residents grow and use their own vegetables and greens (Otsego) Opportunities for Otsego, $6,000 for emergency counseling for victims…
To the Editor: I am writing to present the facts that contrast with the misinformation presented in your printed opinion. Oneonta Town Board members were elected to represent the interests of their constituents and this water project is, in fact, an example of very intelligently planned growth which will benefit our entire area. An experienced, reputable firm, with an impeccable reputation, Lamont Engineers, was engaged by the Town to assist in planning this endeavor. The completion of this project not only…
Sen. Seward Survives ALS Challenge, Puts Albany Colleagues On Same Spot ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today completed the ALS “Ice Bucket” Challenge, joining thousands of Americans who have participated in the fundraising effort. Senator Seward also made a donation to the ALS Association. “The ALS Association does amazing work supporting people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families, while also funding innovative research that will one day lead to a cure for this deadly disease,” said Senator Seward.…
Senator Seward In For Icy Dousing This Afternoon ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, will be doused with icy water at 4 p.m. today in front of his office at 41 South Main Street, part of the ALS “Ice Bucket” Challenge that has raised almost $100 million nationally since the spring. The senator was challenged by local radio personality “Big Chuck” D’Imperio and the West Winfield Fire Department.…
Otsego Electric Coop Crew, CEO Doused Participating In ALS ‘Ice Bucket’ Challenge HARTWICK – Otsego Electric Cooperative President Steve Rinell asked his employees to participate in the ALS “Ice Bucket” Challenge that has raised $93 million so far to help fight Lou Gehrig Disease. At 4 p.m. today, then took him up on it. The coop crew filled a backhoe bucket with water and ice and, with Steve sitting in their midst, underwent an icy dousing. For the privilege of…
HOMETOWN HISTORY, August 10, 2012 125 Years Ago The ball game at the fair grounds on Saturday between the Oneonta and Laurens clubs ended in a row. Members of the Oneonta club objected to the rulings of umpire Pixley, and protested so vehemently that the Laurens boys, justly enough, refused to play any longer. It would appear that the Oneonta ball nine is neglectful in extending to visiting clubs the courtesy to which visitors should be entitled. We regret to…
HOMETOWN HISTORY, August 17, 2012 125 Years Ago Affliction indeed has laid a heavy hand upon Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Slade of this village. In October last a little casket containing all that was mortal of their boy Louie, ten years old, and of their baby girl, two years old – both of whom died of diphtheria within a few days of each other – was taken to Franklin and placed in the cemetery there. The day that Louie died,…
HOMETOWN HISTORY, December 28, 2012 125 Years Ago The Local News – The “Happy Coon” minstrels gave an excellent entertainment at the theatre on Saturday evening. Though composed mainly of young men living in Oneonta, the company compares favorably with many of the traveling troupes and indeed has some talent that would be a credit to the best of them. The new engine and boiler of the Guy table company have been placed in position. It is expected that the…
