Oneonta News

When I asked Oneonta Fire Chief Robert Barnes if his role as the city's emergency coordinator was something that evolved over time after he became chief in 1991, he had a quick response.

ONEONTA _ American veteran Paul Reed, whose relationship with Vietnamese veteran Nguyen Van Nghia was the topic of the documentaries "Kontum Diary" and "Kontum Diary: The Journey Home," will appear at the State University College at Oneonta today to lead a discussion in conjunction with a screening of the second film.

From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, the Oneonta Environmental Board will open the green-waste site on Silas Lane near the MOSA transfer station for city residents to drop off leaves and grass clippings, loose or in bags, as well as small branches.

From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, the Oneonta Environmental Board will open the green-waste site on Silas Lane near the MOSA transfer station for city residents to drop off leaves and grass clippings, loose or in bags, as well as small branches.

Lucy Bernier will replace Judge Walter L. Terry III on the Oneonta City Court bench.

ONEONTA _ A three-way race for Oneonta mayor ended Tuesday night with a victory by former Hartwick College President Richard Miller.

ONEONTA _ Nearly half of all registered voters in the city of Oneonta cast ballots in the last mayoral election in 2005.

A local man was jailed on burglary and robbery charges after refusing to leave a residence early Friday morning, Oneonta city police said.

A State University College at Oneonta student was arrested Tuesday night in connection with what police are saying was a consensual encounter gone wrong.

A State University College at Oneonta student was arrested on drug-related charges in a federal investigation into gang activity in Albany, according to a media release from the U.S. Department of Justice.

ONEONTA _ A three-way race to fill two town seats on the Oneonta Town Board is on tap for Tuesday.

ONEONTA _ St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church on Walnut Street is under renovation, and services are being held in the parish center across the street.

A Hobart man was arrested on felony drug charges in two counties Wednesday after going through a traffic-safety checkpoint on state Route 28 in Milford, Otsego deputies said Thursday.

A surprise presentation Monday honored a woman's years of service to the Otego community and beyond.

On Oct. 24, 1945, the United Nations was born. Coincidently, Oct. 24 is also the birthday of Gayane Torosyan, one of the United States' newest citizens.

Staff Report An 89-year-old man died after his car crashed into a mobile home in Otego on Wednesday afternoon.

An energy-savings program at Oneonta City School District continues to exceed expectations, according to officials.

ONEONTA _ A small electrical fire at the Opportunity for Otsego offices at 3 West Broadway resulted in the closure of the non-profit agency Tuesday.

Almost everyone has an answer to "What is your favorite movie?" For some, the answer is based on a favorite childhood memory.

ONEONTA _ Two State University College at Oneonta students were charged with felonies Monday night after they allegedly broke into Stevens Hardware and stole 15 knives.