HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Snow Moon Outing at Gilbert Lake State Park OUTDOORS—2-8 p.m. “Lantern-Light Snow Moon Hike.” Enjoy the lake by moonlight, warm-up with a hot beverage and fires at the Briggs Pavilion, donate a non-perishable item to the local food bank. Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens. (607) 432-2114 or visit https://www.facebook.com/GilbertLakeStatePark FIRST AID—9 a.m. “CPR Certification Course.” Schenevus Fire Department, 40 Main Street, Schenevus. (607) 547-4328 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyEmergencyServices…
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Three Counties Fight Brush Fire Along RR Line Volunteers Work with State Agencies to Control Blaze By DARLA M. YOUNGSRICHMONDVILLE More than 150 firefighters from Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties battled on Wednesday, April 12 to contain multiple fires along the Delaware and Hudson South Line railroad tracks. Fire was first detected in Richmondville at approximately 2:10 p.m., at which time the Richmondville Fire Department requested assistance from the East Worcester FD. Shortly after the East Worcester fire department was…
Community Aids Those Who Remain Without Power The Clark Sports Center was quiet. The bottles of water were waiting in the foyer and the cots were ready to be unpacked from their trailer for use, delivered by the staff of the Otsego County Emergency Services. In the end, about a dozen people came in to warm up, charge their phones, and take a shower. Soap, shampoo, and towels were provided. Some came seeking dry ice. None chose to stay overnight…