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  • Coates: Yogurt maker expected to stay put

    The Daily Star – 1 hr 35 mins ago  

    SOUTH EDMESTON _ Agro-Farma Inc. plans to remain in its 67,300-square-foot plant in South Edmeston, even if it acquires a Procter and Gamble Co.facility in Norwich, according to Columbus town Supervisor George Coates. Full Story »

  • Delaware supervisors vote to back gas drilling

    The Daily Star – 1 hr 35 mins ago  

    DELHI " The Delaware County Board of Supervisors voted to support drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale on the condition that the DEC Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement addresses environmental concerns with sound science and regulatory safeguards. Full Story »

  • School officials prepare for cuts

    The Daily Star – 1 hr 36 mins ago  

    Local school officials are waiting to see what the latest proposal by Gov. David Paterson to cut aid payments will mean for them.Despite the recent passage of deficit-reduction legislation by the legislature, Paterson said Wednesday that he was directing budget officials to reduce state aid payments to schools, as well as local governments and non-profit providers until things improve. Full Story »

  • 'Producers' attracts actor back to hometown

    The Daily Star – 1 hr 36 mins ago  

    A former professional actor who now lives in England is returning to Oneonta for a starring role in "The Producers."Steve Sweet, who cut his teeth on Oneonta High School drama productions four decades ago, will play Max Bialystock in the musical presented this weekend by Orpheus Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the State University College at Oneonta's ... Full Story »

  • County posts up for grabs

    The Daily Star – 1 hr 36 mins ago  

    At least two candidates are vying to chair the Otsego County Board of Representatives, and three to be county attorney in 2010. Full Story »

  • Case waiting for new judge

    The Daily Star – 1 hr 36 mins ago  

    An initial court appearance for Jason Corrigan has been postponed until a judge can take the case, according to city court officials.Corrigan, a former mayoral candidate and State University College at Oneonta student, was to have appeared this week in Oneonta City Court for an arraignment on aggravated harassment, harassment and forcible touching charges. He was arrested Dec. 2 and released on ... Full Story »

  • Colleagues bid adieu to Maddalone

    The Daily Star – 1 hr 36 mins ago  

    DELHI " The Delaware County Board of Supervisors bid a fond farewell to Sidney Supervisor Joe Maddalone at the final meeting of the year Wednesday. Full Story »

  • BOCES superintendent predicts midyear staff cuts

    The Daily Star – 1 hr 36 mins ago  

    Midyear cuts to the staff at Otsego-Northern Catskills BOCES could be forthcoming, District Superintendent Nicholas Savin said. Full Story »

  • City reminds of snow rules

    The Daily Star – 1 hr 37 mins ago  

    ONEONTA _ The city of Oneonta recently issued a media release reminding Oneonta residents and visitors of the regulations governing winter parking and snow removal. Full Story »

  • Flu clinic rescheduled

    The Daily Star – Wed Dec 9, 7:04 pm ET  

    The Otsego County Department of Health announced that an H1N1 flu clinic scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 9, has been rescheduled. The clinic was to be held at Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School, but was rescheduled because the school was closed for a snow day. Full Story »

  • Wind advisory announced

    The Daily Star – Wed Dec 9, 7:04 pm ET  

    A wind advisory will be in effect from 4 p.m. today until 7 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Full Story »

  • Colchester kills bridge installation

    The Daily Star – Wed Dec 9, 4:19 am ET  

    The Colchester Town Board voted Dec. 2 against the installation of a $357,000 bridge on Horse Brook that was to be built at no cost to the town. The project was planned to allow the migration of three trout species to the spawning area above the existing culvert. Full Story »

  • On the Bright Side: Area resident donates 42 artifacts to Hartwick

    The Daily Star – Wed Dec 9, 4:19 am ET  

    An array of prehistoric and historic artifacts from around Otsego Lake has been donated to Hartwick College by Michael Whaling of Sharon Springs. Full Story »

  • Business Beat: Oneontan starts business to assist writers

    The Daily Star – Wed Dec 9, 4:19 am ET  

    An Oneonta woman is offering help with writing and other literary services. Barbara Bonebrake said she offers proofreading, copy-editing, tutoring or coaching through Pravilit Writing and Editing Services. Full Story »

  • Budget cuts cost official's position

    The Daily Star – Wed Dec 9, 4:19 am ET  

    Among the casualties in Otsego County's cost-cutting for the 2010 budget is Marybeth Vargha, 50, the county's geographical information systems coordinator. Full Story »

  • OPT drops most bus trips to Otego

    The Daily Star – Wed Dec 9, 4:19 am ET  

    The city's bus system has dropped some trips to Otego in an effort to shore up its bottom line. Oneonta Public Transit began making two round-trips per day to Otego on Dec. 1. The change was based on ridership figures and a need to prioritize services for residents of Oneonta, said Fleet Operations Manager Paul Patterson, who has been serving a part-time role as OPT director. Full Story »

  • Man allegedly steals 3 cars in hours

    The Daily Star – Wed Dec 9, 4:19 am ET  

    A Portlandville man was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing three cars in a matter of hours last month. Full Story »

  • Snow, sleet, rain expected

    The Daily Star – Wed Dec 9, 4:18 am ET  

    A winter weather advisory issued Tuesday night is in effect until noon today. Full Story »

  • Fox receives grants for energy improvements

    The Daily Star – Tue Dec 8, 4:05 am ET  

    ONEONTA _ A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital has received grants and funding totaling $837,850 toward energy conservation and roofing projects, officials said Monday. Full Story »

  • Jason's Law gets support in Congress

    The Daily Star – Tue Dec 8, 4:04 am ET  

    Jason's Law has picked up more support in Washington, D.C., and backers are hoping to get it attached to a major transportation bill. Named for a Schoharie County trucker who was shot and then robbed of $7 at an abandoned gas station in South Carolina, the legislation aims to provide $100 million for improvements to rest areas and the construction of truck-parking facilities throughout the ... Full Story »

  • Drilling review nears end

    The Daily Star – Tue Dec 8, 4:04 am ET  

    Dec. 31 is the last day to comment on the state's proposed regulations for horizontal drilling and extracting natural gas from shale beds that underlie this area. Full Story »

  • Sentencing delayed for manslaughter plea

    The Daily Star – Tue Dec 8, 4:04 am ET  

    The sentencing of the man charged in the death of SUNY Delhi student Tyshawn Bierria was adjourned Monday when Broome County Judge Joseph Cawley questioned the length of the prison term. Jose Antonio Lambert's murder trial ended with a plea agreement Oct. 14 when he pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter. Full Story »

  • Morris mother seeks DVDs for troops

    The Daily Star – Tue Dec 8, 4:04 am ET  

    A Morris woman is collecting DVDs of Christmas movies to send to her son, who she said is serving with the Army in Iraq. Linda Smith said Monday that her son, Lt. Christopher Kennedy, asked for copies of Christmas movies in a recent e-mail. She has a copy of ``It's a Wonderful Life,'' she said, but thought it would be a good idea to send other holiday movies and cartoons to brighten the soldiers ... Full Story »

  • Teens to appear in court for vandalism

    The Daily Star – Tue Dec 8, 4:04 am ET  

    Two Oneonta teenagers suspected of vandalizing Wilber Park during the summer are scheduled to appear in court next week. Joseph "Joey" T. Griffiths and Elijah G. Vergari face charges of second-degree criminal mischief, a felony, and third-degree criminal trespass and making graffiti, which are misdemeanors. Full Story »

  • Area News Roundup

    The Daily Star – Tue Dec 8, 4:04 am ET  

    UNADILLA _ The Village of Unadilla Water Works Department announced that the bridge at Martin Brook Street and county Route 3, Martin Brook Road, will be closed from 7 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Full Story »

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