“For every project we do here, there’s several steps,” Kamerbeek explained. “We need to do a design…then we need to do an environmental study to make sure that what we’re changing is not impacting the environment. We need to get funding from the [Federal Aviation Administration] and then from the local government from the City of Oneonta, and then we need to execute it. Those projects take years. So you need to keep on it. You need to be in…
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The Otsego County Board of Representatives meeting on Wednesday, August 6 started out with a bang. Following a short address by Edward Dawyot and mirroring similar remarks made by a group the night before at the City of Oneonta Common Council meeting, numerous individuals brought to the board’s attention their concerns over proposals for expansion of the Oneonta Municipal Airport.…
HISTORY—6:30 p.m. “A Civil War Presentation” by Frank Antonucci. Looking back at the 121st New York Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the “Onesers” or “Upton’s Regulars” recruited from Otsego and Herkimer Counties. Free, light refreshments included. Presented by the Town of Laurens Historical Society at the Little Red School House Community Center, 516 County Route 11, Oneonta. (607) 432-0277 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1094537932704709&set=a.547798024045372…
A racoon in the Town of Laurens has tested positive for rabies, according to a report released on Friday, January 17 by the Otsego County Department of Health.…
Rabies is a fatal viral infection that can be transmitted through the bite of an infected animal or contact with saliva to broken skin or mucus membranes. The public is cautioned to stay away from any stray or wild animals and instruct their children to do so as well.…
Spencer Sherry and Ryan Jenkins, LCS Class of 2012 and friends since the second grade, are behind the short-film “Anomaly,” which in May had its world-premiere showing at the Coney Island Film Festival in Brooklyn.…
Sewerage Work Begins Monday At Gilbert Lake Worked Planned To Limit Disruptions LAURENS – $2.2 million in upgrades to Gilbert Lake State Park’s sewerage will begin Monday, New York State Parks announced today. The project, funded in part by the NY Works program, with additional funding from Federal Land &d Water Conservation Fund dollars, will provide much improved sanitary facilities for the 200,000 patrons who visit the park annually. To limit disruption to patrons, work on the project will take…
LETTER from LAURA MALLOY Buccheri Understands What Laurens Needs To the Editor: I am proud to endorse Dean Buccheri for Laurens Town Supervisor. Dean has lived, worked and volunteered in Laurens for 29 years. He brings excellent credentials though his education, work experience, volunteering and community participation. Dean has a BS degree in Business Economics from SUNY Oneonta and has operated a small business in the Town of Laurens for 25 years. Dean is a past member of the Laurens…
CLICK FOR ALL RACES, POLLING PLACES 4 Candidates Vying In Oneonta Primary ONEONTA – Four candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination to two seats on Common Council in tomorrow’s primary election. Polls will be open noon-9 p.m. at Foothills. Click below for questionnaires provided by the four candidates: SETH CLARK, Ward 2 MARK DAVIES, Ward 2 JERID GOSS, Ward 4 KAYTEE LIPARI SHUE, Ward 4 Also, nominations will be decided in the towns of Laurens, Richfield and Spring, and…
Police: Man Ordered Dog To Attack State Troopers Girlfriend Disputes Allegations About Pet LAURENS – State police reported Thursday that they had arrested a Laurens man, George B. Odbert III, 32, who troopers said ordered his dog to attack officers while they were investigating a “physical dispute.” When they arrived at the County Route 12 home to investigate last Sunday evening, the alleged victim declined to press charges. During the investigation, however, Odbert “became disorderly and refused to comply with…
