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Alert: Boy Missing from Town of Oneonta, New York
From OPD: The Oneonta Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Damian Barton who was last seen in the area of The Plains Cemetery on Oneida St in the Town of Oneonta on Wednesday, July 24th at approximately 7:00 PM. Damian was supposed to have returned...
A Reunion in Cooperstown: Beltré and Rawitch’s Journey from Dodgers to Hall of Fame
When Baseball Hall of Fame chairman Jane Forbes Clark introduced Adrián Beltré to the crowd in Cooperstown, N.Y., a man holding his plaque emerged from backstage. President of the Baseball Hall of Fame Josh Rawitch held the plaque for the crowd to see, along with some help from Beltre and the two shared a moment that neither could have predicted when their careers crossed paths in Los Angeles back in 1998.
Rome man charged with firing gunshots in Utica
UTICA — A Rome man has been charged as part of a shots fired investigation in Utica from earlier this month, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said Alex Smith, 24, fired several gunshots in the 1400 block of Lenox Avenue on July 6. Multiple spent shell casings were found in the area.
News Briefs: July 26, 2024
HARTWICK—On Saturday, July 27, the Hartwick American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Post 1567, will host a Breakfast Buffet and Benefit Auction for Marjorie Eldred, who recently lost her son and has been diagnosed with cancer. Breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m. or until gone. Organizers said they are providing...
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO
COMMUNITY—8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lauren’s Community Day, featuring the Bubble circus, Utica Zoo live animal booth, Laurens Fire House open house, more. Laurens Central School, 55 Main Street, Laurens. (607) 441-5431 or visit https://villageoflaurensny.gov/. BASKETBALL—All day. “Blend-A-Rama.” Outdoor 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament. All welcome. Spectators encouraged....
Super Heroes Humane Society Pet of the Week – Truffle
Meet the Super Heroes Humane Society Pet of the Week – her name is Truffle. She is available now for adoption from SHHS in Oneonta. Truffles's babies all found their homes and she needs hers! ❤️. Truffle is the sweetest lovebug. This gorgeous, silky, fluffy girl will curl...
BOCES Early Childhood Education program moving to Schoharie campus
SCHOHARIE — The Capital Region BOCES Early Childhood Education program is moving to the Schoharie campus this school coming year, according to a recent press release. The program, initially started in 2022 at the Career and Technical Education Center on BOCES Albany campus, will focus on teaching high school students the fundamentals of child development, childhood education, different curriculums, management skills and how to work in an educational environment, according to the release. BOCES teacher Jessica Quackenbush has been in charge of the program since its inception last two years ago, and will continue to lead it at its new home in Schoharie Elementary School, according to the release.
Nathan Littauer appoints new senior director of provider practices
GLOVERSVILLE — Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home in Gloversville announced the appointment of Emily Wright as the senior director of provider practices in a recent press release. The decision was one based not only on Wright’s academic background, but also her skills in nursing and dedication to patient...
James Frazier
ONEONTA—James “Jimmy” Frazier died peacefully on July 17, 2024 at 84. He was born March 29, 1940 to Mabel and Leslie Frazier in Davenport, New York. James married the love of his life, Roberta (“Bobbie”), on January 2, 1962. Together, they built a thriving family business. James loved beauty. This passion led him to establish J.R. Frazier and Sons, a company that became a cornerstone of our community.
Utica police release narrated video of Nyah Mway shooting death: Here's what it reveals
From the time he was stopped to when he was shot, the Utica Police Department went over its body camera footage of the shooting death of 13-year-old Nyah Mway in a new video released Thursday night. Utica Police Lt. Ashley Berger narrated the video, showing the interaction of Officers Patrick...
Utica allocates federal funding to local nonprofits and various city projects
UTICA — Various nonprofit agencies and selected projects in the city of Utica will use funding from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Utica Mayor Michael Galime said the city has finalized its allocation of CDBG funding in a July 3 announcement. All of the nonprofit agencies selected to receive funding provide public […]
Canajoharie graduate Montayne making the most of summer with Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs
LITTLE FALLS — Jack Montayne went into his summer baseball season looking for a fresh start, after his sophomore campaign at SUNY Polytechnic didn’t exactly go his way. The 2022 Canajoharie graduate has spent the past few months pitching for the Mohawks Valley DiamondDawgs, a member of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League in Little Falls. There, he has become a reliable arm on the mound while working on his mindset and a couple of new pitches.
Fatal Crash Closes Route 7 in Oneonta, New York
Per the New York State Police and DOT, Route 7 in Oneonta is closed after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. According to 511.ny.org: Crash road closed and Crash with fatal on NY 7 both directions between East End Ave (Oneonta) and CR 47 (Oneonta) 2 all lanes of 2 lanes blocked for a crash involving a car and pedestrian with one confirmed fatality. All WB traffic is being diverted off at CR 47 to I-88 WB to NY 23 for reentry to NY-7. EB traffic is being diverted off at NY 23 to I-88 EB to CR 47 for reentry to NY 7. DOT and other emergency personnel on scene. Started Open Reach. IR#5865090.
Moreau Leads CRSA Into Fonda Speedway
FONDA, NY-After two weeks off, the A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by Super Gen Products return to Fonda Speedway for round two of the I-90 Pit Stop Challenge to close out July. Fonda was scheduled to be on the calendar June 1 but was eventually canceled, making Saturday’s race...
Oneonta, New York Newspaper Sees Massive Shift
I just finished thumbing through the most recent copy of Hometown Oneonta & The Otsego-Delaware Dispatch. According to a full page ad and an editorial, this is to be the last freely available copy I will receive, as the publication is shifting to a paid subscription model. Published by Cooperstown...
One Person Killed, Another Airlifted to Syracuse After Upstate NY Car Crash
State Troopers responded to a fatal 2-car accident on Route 12 on Tuesday that took the life of an Upstate NY man. Troopers say, 44-year-old Dominick Brown of New Berlin was killed in the crash. Police say, on July 23, 2024, at about 3:48 p.m., State Police responded to NY-8...
Oneonta man convicted of federal mail fraud
SYRACUSE, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — An Oneonta man has been convicted of federal mail fraud charges and now faces prison time, according to the United States Department of Justice. 50-year-old Kevin Harrington of Oneonta has pled guilty of two counts of mail fraud on Tuesday, July 23. At his change...
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