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The City of Oneonta announced that a contractor working for Firstlight Fiber will be installing new underground fiber cable on Ford Avenue between the intersection of Main St. and the Community Bank driveway entrance, starting at 7:00 AM until the Work is completed. The road will be closed to one lane of traffic with flaggers and temporary no parking will be implemented for both sides of the roadway throughout construction. For more information, please contact the Department of Public Works at 432-2100 or dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us

The Glimmer Globe Theatre is performing As You Like It at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, starting Tonight, director Michael Tamburrino explains:

(Michael Tamburrino 7-15-26)

Tickets can be Purchased online at tickets.fenimorefarm.org or at the door. More information is available at facebook.com/GlimmerGlobeTheatre.

The Glimmer Globe Theatre is performing As You Like It at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, starting next week, director Michael Tamburrino explains:

(Michael Tamburrino 7-7-26)

Tickets can be Purchased online at tickets.fenimorefarm.org or at the door. More information is available at facebook.com/GlimmerGlobeTheatre.

The American Red Cross Blood Drive in Oneonta today from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm in Conference Room 1 at the FoxCare Center in Oneonta, Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS at redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App. Blood supplies remain critically low.

As the warmer weather arrives, with it comes an increased tendency for crimes of opportunity to occur as vehicles, homes and other valuables may be left unsecured. The Oneonta Police Department reminds resident to close and lock your home and vehicle's windows and doors, keep valuables hidden from sight and be sure to secure any easily moved home and lawn decorative items when you are not home. Oneonta Police Department will conduct patrols of all residential neighborhoods to detect and deter criminal activity, and will notify residents of any concerns that they may observe, if you suspicious activity, contact Oneonta police at 607-432-1111.

Tri-Town Theatre's next show is Disney's’ “The Little Mermaid” with a huge cast, according to Tri Town Theatre members Dwight Mott & George Wells:

(Tri Town Theatre 4-22-26)

Tickets are now on sale and available on the Tri-Town Theatre website www.TritownTheatre.com (http://www.TritownTheatre.com/). Curtain times are 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, May 1st and 2nd and a 2pm matinee on Sunday May 3rd.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-22-26

State Troopers initiated a traffic stop Sunday on a vehicle for moving unsafely from its lane. Troopers observed a pill container in the vehicle driven by 43 year old Adam Morley of Deposit, the contents was later identified as oxycodone. Troopers also discovered methamphetamine and a pump action shotgun that had been reported stolen in South Carolina. Morley was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and the passenger, 27 year old Taylor Fineout of Hancock, was found in possession of a 30-round illegal high-capacity ammunition magazine, as well as methamphetamine, he was charged with Unlawful Possession of an Ammunition Feeding Device, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Both individuals were processed and were released on appearance tickets for Deposit Town Court on May 4.

"Clue" the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from a film, will premiere at the Forum Theatre tonight & tomorrow night, tickets can be purchased at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, Ticketmaster.com, or in person at the Arena Box Office. For more information visit BroadwayInBinghamton.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-17-26

This Weekend, Fire Departments around the state will be participating in the annual "Recruit New York" Campaign, in order to add to their ranks, local organizer Roger Barnhart explains:

(Roger Barnhart 4-17-26)

Departments participating locally include; PORT CRANE, PLYMOUTH, ANDES, TROUT CREEK, HARTWICK, MILFORD, MOUNT VISION, UNADILLA, & WEST ONEONTA, To find out what day & times local Fire Departments are participating, go to fireinyou.org/recruitny.

The Jericho Arts Council hosts the The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue Saturday, at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, Spokesman Phil Wade comments:

(Phil Wade 4-17-26)

All Tickets $20, they can be reserved at 607-288-3882.

Oneonta Department of Public Service will be flushing water mains beginning tomorrow, March 11th starting at 9am to 4pm everyday until completed. During flushing, water users may experience a change in water color, pressure and/or loss of water. This is a common, temporary occurrence and is not a cause for alarm. See attached frequently asked questions. For additional questions, please call the Department at (607) 432-2100 or go to nixle.com through the City's Facebook page.

Hartwick College in Oneonta announced that Kerry Tatlock, will be the guest speaker on April 9th at 7 pm. Tatlock is the executive vice president of global marketing partnerships and media at the National Basketball Association, she will headline the Meredith Sport Management Speaker Series in the Anderson Theatre at Hartwick College. The event is free and open to the public. Tatlock joined the NBA in 2005. More information is available at hartwick.meritpages.com

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-9-26

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State Police and local law enforcement patrols will be increased through St. Patrick’s Day to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving. This annual traffic safety enforcement period will begin on Monday, March 9, and run through Tuesday, March 17.? During last year's St. Patrick's Day impaired driving enforcement operation, officers statewide arrested 1,224 people for DWI, issued 10,314 tickets for speeding and issued 55,661 tickets in total.?

State Police announced that Marc Barbera of Oneonta is now leading the State Police at Troop D in Oneida. His appointment took effect on February 26th, Troop D covers seven Central New York counties, serving 167 towns, 89 villages, and 5 cities. Barbera joined the State Police in 2000.

Bassett Healthcare Network's FoxCare Center is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today, from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, at the Conference Room 1 at FoxCare Center in Oneonta. Appointments are available by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visiting redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App.

State Police arrested 21 year old Colby Gravelin for Grand Larceny, Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers observed a vehicle with vehicle and traffic infractions, a traffic stop was initiated, Gravelin failed a Field Sobriety Test, Gravelin was found to be in possession of suspected illegal drugs. Troopers learned that Gravelin was a suspect in a larceny from Home Depot in Oneonta in December, where he allegedly left the store with about $1700 in merchandise without paying for it, Gravelin was issued appearance tickets for the Oneonta City Court & Oneonta Town Court at later dates.

Local Film-makers Joe Stillman & Jeri Wachter will be showing 5 of their Documentaries on uniquely American Stories today & Saturday at Foothills in Oneonta, Joe Stillman told WCDO News about the films:

(Joe Stillman 2-2-26)

The films include the Jimmy Massey Story, about a former Marine speaking out on abuses during the Iraq War, another about former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark, another about poverty in Agriculture, another about COVID 19’s after effect on Americans & the 5th about 500 years of history being rediscovered in South Texas. Jeri Wachter said that Veterans can attend free:

(Jeri Wachter 2-2-26)

Tickets & More information is available at important films media.com, the films will be run from 2:00 PM through 10:00 PM both days.

The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre will have a concert Saturday with the Driftwoods, with Special Guests Jason Wicks & Ken Wilbur at 7:00 PM. In The Gallery will be the works of Danielle Haney. Reservations can be made at 607-288-3882, more information about this & other shows can be found at Jerichoarts.com