Drnek elected next mayor of Oneonta

To listen to this story, click here. Oneonta, NY (WSKG) – Democrat Mark Drnek won the race for mayor of the City of Oneonta, with just over 61% of the vote. Mark Drnek Common Council headshot “We are going to bring people to the table, irrespective of what their political views might be, but moreContinue reading “Drnek elected next mayor of Oneonta”

Oneonta Mayoral Candidates Debate Housing and Down Revitilization Projects

To listen to the story, click here. ONEONTA, NY (WSKG) — Candidates in the mayoral race for the City of Oneonta participated in their only debate on Wednesday. Two current members of the Oneonta Common Council are running for the position. Republican candidate Len Carson and Democratic candidate Mark Drnek discussed their visions for theContinue reading “Oneonta Mayoral Candidates Debate Housing and Down Revitilization Projects”

Barber Concedes to Republican Oberacker in SD-51 Race

To listen to the story, click here. ONEONTA, NY (WSKG) – Democrat Jim Barber has conceded to his opponent, Republican Peter Oberacker, in the race to replace the New York State Senate seat currently held by James Seward. Seward is retiring at the end of the year after serving the area for three decades. PeterContinue reading “Barber Concedes to Republican Oberacker in SD-51 Race”

Revitalization Focus of Oneonta State of the City Address

To listen to the story, click here. ONEONTA, NY (WSKG) – Downtown revitalization was at the heart of Tuesday night’s State of the City Address. Mayor Gary Herzig presented his annual State of the City address to the Oneonta Common Council. Herzig updated the city’s progress with its comprehensive plan and downtown revitalization initiatives. MayorContinue reading “Revitalization Focus of Oneonta State of the City Address”

Family Farmer Enters Race for NY 51st Senate Race

To listen to the story, click here ONEONTA, NY (WSKG) – Schoharie County business owner Jim Barber has announced his candidacy for New York State Senate. Barber, a 5th generation farmer and owner of Barber’s Farms, is running as a Democrat in the 51st district.  The seat is currently held by long-time Republican Senator JamesContinue reading “Family Farmer Enters Race for NY 51st Senate Race”

Oneonta Christian Academy To Take Over Former Otego Elementary School

ONEONTA, NY (WSKG) – The Unatego School District has voted 7-0 to award the former Otego Elementary school to Oneonta Christian Academy, a private K-12 Christian school based in Oneonta, New York. The school had been closed since 2017 (Jared Stanley/WSKG) Dr. Julie Dostal, Vice President of the Oneonta Christian Academy Board of Directors, isContinue reading “Oneonta Christian Academy To Take Over Former Otego Elementary School”

Unatego School Board To Decide Future Of Former Otego Elementary School

ONEONTA, NY (WSKG) – Facing declining enrollment and fiscal stress, the Untageo School District closed the Otego Elementary School in the summer of 2017. The future of the Otego Elementary School being discussed at a recent Unatego Board of Education meeting. (Jared Stanley/WSKG) Last week, the Unatego Board of Education and members of the communityContinue reading “Unatego School Board To Decide Future Of Former Otego Elementary School”

In Otsego County, Delgado defends impeachment inquiry

ONEONTA, NY (WSKG) – New York 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado held his third Otsego County town hall on Saturday night, while an impeachment inquiry into President Trump continues in Washington, D.C. Over 75 people gathered in the Cherry Valley Community Center to ask the congressman question on topics ranging from green energy to education.

Yule Log Fire at College Camp

One of the most popular television programs at my previous employer, (Mountain Lake PBS) was called the Yule Log Fire. It was a simple static wide shot of a burning fire, that aired for 60 minutes on Christmas Eve. I never understood why the program was such a big hit, until the station’s Senior ProducerContinue reading “Yule Log Fire at College Camp”