The Daily Star

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »