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Dogs seized from local kennel get love, food

COOPERSTOWN -- Dozens of allegedly neglected dogs seized from a Worcester kennel last month are getting love, attention, gourmet food and an outpouring of adoption offers now that they are in temporary foster homes.

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Mortgage deal may ease area housing market

Several local realtors said the mortgage agreement announced Thursday could have an area impact.
Gilboa-Conesville students stress value of individuality

Tuesday was Mismatched Day at Gilboa-Conesville Central School, when students were invited to dress a bit crazily to display individuality.

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Residents voice concerns over school funding cuts

WELLS BRIDGE -- More than 600 people attended a forum Thursday at Unatego High School at which three area legislators had a chance to hear concerns about cuts to state aid to education.

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D.A.R.E. program returns to Oneonta schools

ONEONTA _ The city's D.A.R.E. program has been reborn.

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Town to hold public hearing on gas drilling moratoriums

It's a case of dueling moratoriums.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
HOF to host program on dangers of steroids

Students will be taught about the danger of performance-enhancing drugs through a national education and outreach program announced Wednesday by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown. The use of such drugs could affect upcoming balloting for several Hall of Fame candidates.
Area students trek globe with intersemester study program

Several Hartwick College students from the local area extended their studies from Oneonta to Costa Rica, England, Madagascar or South Africa during the college's J-Term.
Pacherille Jr. case now before third judge

COOPERSTOWN -- A third judge has taken over the case of local teenager Anthony Pacherille Jr., the former Cooperstown High School student serving an 11-year prison term after shooting an African-American classmate in April 2010.
Cooperstown hazing case arraignments postponed

HARTWICK -- Two of the five Cooperstown High School football players charged with harassing a teammate by giving him "the tunnel treatment" appeared in town court Wednesday as the alleged victim's father sat in the courtroom.
Oneonta school board looks at $2.4 million budget cut

The Oneonta City School District Board of Education had a preliminary look at some of the budget issues it faces, during its regular meeting held in the high school Wednesday.
Anti-fracking activist ends hunger strike

Anti-fracking activist Patrick McElligott of East Guilford, Chenango County, said Wednesday that he has ended the hunger strike he embarked upon in an effort to meet with a state senator who supports gas drilling.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Baseball Hall reaching out to teach students

Students will be taught about the danger of performance-enhancing drugs, through a national education and outreach program announced today by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown. The use of such drugs could affect upcoming balloting for several Hall of Fame candidates.
Area official questions use of brine on roads

COOPERSTOWN -- In the summer of 2010, residents of the Otsego County town of Pittsfield said they noticed a tanker truck equipped with nozzles spreading what they since learned was natural gas well brine on town roads.
Unatego United to host forum on school aid

A Unatego Central School community group said it is hoping people from other districts join its latest effort to tackle an issue affecting most area schools.
C'town Chamber names Patricia Szarpa as executive director

The Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce announced that Patricia A. Szarpa will be its executive director, effective April 1.
Miller: Police staffing needs immediate help

ONEONTA _ Faced with an impending personnel crunch in the Oneonta Police Department, Mayor Dick Miller asked Common Council members Tuesday to take a closer look at police staffing.
Woman injured in Central Bridge fire

A Central Bridge woman was in critical but stable condition after a Tuesday morning fire, Schoharie County deputies said.
School program connects employers with workers

MILFORD -- People need jobs. Companies need workers with skills.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Sharp rise noted in Otsego child abuse cases

COOPERSTOWN -- What social workers call "the worst of the worst" cases of child abuse and neglect in Otsego County are funneled to the Child Advocacy Center at the Otsego Meadows office complex.