Otego News

At least four local families don't think their Christmas giving will be dampened by the recession.

Binghamton-area shopping centers attracted locals and those from out of town on Friday.

A spirit of thanksgiving, community and celebration will be fostered during an interfaith service in Oneonta on Tuesday night, an organizer said.

On Wednesday Nov. 18th, in Oneonta, The Otsego County Department of Health's seasonal influenza clinic was free with a limited supply of 370 injectable shots and 100 nasal mists available to Otsego County residents.

Hopefully the students and staff in the Unatego Central School District are feeling better after a few days off because of a surge in illnesses.

There was talk about upcoming budget issues during Wednesday's meeting of the Oneonta City School Board.

The Leonid Meteor Shower will be visible tonight starting at 11pm and will end November 18th at 4am.

Rick and Deborah Ritchey of Otego announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacey L. Ritchey, to Barrett K. Smith, son of Cindy Figger and Bryan Smith of New Berlin.

Transitions Counseling Center in Cooperstown is collecting donations of gently worn shoes for Soles4Souls, a shoe charity that gives away free pairs of shoes to those in need.

All Unatego Central Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday because of staff illness, school business manager Nicholas Rosas said tonight.

Opportunities for Otsego is accepting applications for the 2009 Holiday Basket season.

STAMFORD _ The Stamford Village Apartments senior housing complex is accepting applications for apartments in the village of Stamford.

ONEONTA _ City police were out in force during the weekend in anticipation of Halloween revelers.

The League of Women Voters debates featuring candidates for town offices will be rebroadcast on Channel 23 at 8:30 p.m. today and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Walton Town Supervisor John Meredith died Monday night, according to his family.

Maintenance workers at Worcester Central School were doing some extra disinfecting work Thursday, Superintendent Gary Kuch said.

An 89-year-old Otego man died Wednesday after he drove his car into a mobile home, state police said.

By Mark Boshnack Staff Writer Many students at Otego Elementary School are having fun while learning important lessons in a once-a-month program started this school year, several said Friday.

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

All residents from Blenheim, Gilboa, Conesville, Otego, and Unadilla are invited and encouraged to attend.