Local news feed from The Daily Star in Oneonta, New York. Covering local and breaking news for Oneonta and all of Otsego county, and surrounding areas.
Police accuse Walton teacher of improper communications with students
February 16, 2026, 8:45 pm | Source
A Walton High School math teacher faces multiple felony charges for allegedly having improper communications with students, according to a news release from the village of Walton Police Department.
Middleburgh man accused of passing bad credit card
February 14, 2026, 1:30 am | Source
A Schoharie County man faces felony charges after allegedly using a bad credit card to pay for equipment rental, according to a Friday, Feb. 13 news release from Delaware County Sheriff Craig S. DuMond.
Molinaro may run for state Assembly seat, sources say
February 14, 2026, 12:00 am | Source
Former Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro reportedly is eyeing a return to state government, according to Politico.
Public Meetings: Saturday-Wednesday, Feb. 14-18, 2026
February 14, 2026, 12:00 am | Source
Call ahead in case a listed meeting has been changed.
Water out for more than a month at Milford mobile home park
February 13, 2026, 11:00 pm | Source
Some residents of Shady Acres, a mobile home park in Milford, largely went without reliable running water for more than a month, from late December through early February.
On the Bright Side: Franklin students spread the news in close-knit elective class
February 13, 2026, 11:00 pm | Source
A group of Franklin Central School seniors are leading the charge to spread the news through a reporting-based elective class.
Cooperstown Food Pantry receives $6,000 grant
February 13, 2026, 11:00 pm | Source
The Cooperstown Food Pantry recently was awarded a $6,000 grant from the Lucky Duck Foundation.
Local Business: Milford business combines bakery, gift shop
February 13, 2026, 11:00 pm | Source
An Oneonta café, bakery and gift shop is testing the waters in Milford, opening a new location after operating in five previous retail spaces.
Third candidate enters race for state Senate seat
February 12, 2026, 11:00 pm | Source
Chris Hewitt, an Ulster County legislator and entrepreneur, announced Thursday, Feb. 12 his candidacy for state Senate in District 51, joining the race for the seat being vacated by incumbent Peter Oberacker.
Daycare center adopts policy for managing ICE interactions
February 12, 2026, 11:00 pm | Source
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Town of Oneonta weighs adopting tax assessment law
February 12, 2026, 11:00 pm | Source
Habitat for Humanity of Otsego County asked the Oneonta Town Board Wednesday, Feb. 11 to consider providing a tax exemption for the organization’s homeowners.
Andes man collected social security while working
February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm | Source
A Delaware County man pleaded guilty Jan. 20 to a charge of social security fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, according to a news release.
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