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Oneonta Elks Club seeks young members amidst fraternal decline
October 1, 2026, 2:00 am | Source
When it was founded more than a century ago, the Oneonta Elks Club was one of many fraternal membership organizations locals could join.

Book recalls 2002 Guilford Lake murder
October 1, 2026, 1:00 am | Source
When she was a minor, Ashlee Wlasiuk testified in her father’s defense.

Public Meetings: Thursday-Monday, Oct. 1-5, 2026
September 30, 2026, 11:00 pm | Source
Call ahead in case a listed meeting has been changed.

NY-21: Non-partisan elections ratings group shifts race from 'solid' to 'likely' Republican
September 30, 2026, 10:00 pm | Source
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan elections ratings group that tracks races across the country, has changed their rating for New York’s 21st Congressional District from “solid” to “likely” Republican, reflecting a series of internal and public polls that show…

Perimenopause, menopause care expands
September 30, 2026, 10:00 pm | Source
Family Planning of South Central New York has expanded its perimenopause and menopause services, according to a news release.

Gravesite unveiling date announced
September 30, 2026, 10:00 pm | Source
The Oneonta Branch of the NAACP and the Greater Oneonta Historical Society will unveil a newly restored gravesite for York, a formerly enslaved person in Otsego County, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the West Burlington Cemetery, 2417 state…

Pavement marking to restrict parking
September 30, 2026, 10:00 pm | Source
A contractor working for the city of Oneonta will conduct pavement marking applications at various locations in the city, starting around 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2 and continuing until Saturday, Oct. 3, weather permitting.

Bassett completes first phase of Cancer Institute expansion
September 30, 2026, 9:00 pm | Source
Phase 1 of a planned multi-million-dollar renovation of the Bassett Healthcare Network’s Cancer Institute at FoxCare Center has been completed, according to a news release.

Blakeman sought improper matching funds
September 30, 2026, 9:00 pm | Source
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman requested public matching funds for more than 2,600 donations that don’t qualify for the state’s campaign finance program, according to a New York Focus analysis.

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Delhi
September 30, 2026, 7:00 pm | Source
A rabid raccoon exposed two dogs to the disease Sept. 24 in the town Delhi, according to a news release Tuesday, Sept. 29 from the Delaware County Department of Public Health.

Delaware County veterans invited to take group photos
September 29, 2026, 11:30 pm | Source
U.S. military veterans from across Delaware County have been invited for group photos at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument at the Delhi Courthouse Square.

Local fire departments receive federal funds
September 29, 2026, 10:00 pm | Source
U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced Tuesday, Sept. 29 that $13.2 million in federal funding has been made available for dozens of fire departments across Upstate New York.

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