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Happenin’ Otsego: 07-15-23

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 15 Fishing Tournament on Canadarago Lake BASS TOURNAMENT – 7 a.m. Richfield Springs Community Center Bass Tournament. Includes prizes for top three boats by total bag weight and heaviest lunker. Limit of three bass per boat. Also door prizes, 50/50 raffle, and anglers get free lunch after weigh-in at 1:30. Entry, $25/person. Held rain or shine. Canadarago Boat Launch, Richfield. (315) 858-3200 or visit https://www.facebook.com/richfieldspringscommunitycenter/ LAKE CLEAN-UP—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help remove debris from the shores…

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In Memoriam: John Geier Freehafer, 82 October 7, 1939 – August 27, 2022

In Memoriam John G. Freehafer, 82 October 7, 1939 – August 27, 2022 No he’s not lost fishing Oaks Creek or overdue from “antiquing” or walking the dog, Dr. John Geier Freehafer, 82, died suddenly but peacefully August 27, 2022 at home in Cooperstown, NY with his loving wife of 37 years, Gail (Reid) Freehafer, and treasured dog LuLu with him. John was a devoted husband, caregiver, father, and a dear friend to many. He was best known for his…

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Cooperstown native pursuing pro fishing dreams

Cooperstown native pursuing pro fishing dreams By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A former Cooperstown resident is pursuing his dream of making it on the professional bass fishing tour and having success doing it. Kyle Patrick, who grew up in Cooperstown, and whose family still lives here, has spent his year since college graduation making advances into the pro tour. “It has been a neat thing,” said Patrick, who lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, but was home last week visiting.…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 SUNY Oneonta Presentation: ‘Fish, Fishing, Dams, Climate’ ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how. LECTURE – 7 – 9 p.m. Dr. Daniel Stitch delivers this years Richard Siegfried Lecture. He will present “Fish, Fishing, Dams, and Climate: What have we lost, and what do we stand to gain?” Craven Lounge, Morris Conference Center, SUNY Oneonta.…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 11

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 11 Escape The Harry Potter Room ESCAPE ROOM – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Use clues to solve puzzles and escape the Harry Potter themed room within 1 hour. Limited time slots available. Free. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org/calendar/ TALKING OPERA – 7 p.m. Maestro Joseph Colaneri returns to enrich our understanding o the inventive woodland fable “The Cunning Little Vixen” by Leos Janacek. Parish Hall, Christ Episcopal Church, 69 Fair…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 6

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 6 Festival In The Park SPRING FEST – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Features music and events including the Ross Park Zoomobile and a Fishing Derby by Trout Unlimited. Copes Corner Park, on Rte. 51 between Gilbertsville and Mt. Upton. Info, www.townofbutternuts.org/copes-corners-park/ FLOWER SHOW – 5-7 p.m. Opening reception of The Cherry Valley Flower Show on display to June 4. The Cherry Branch Gallery, 25 Main St., Cherry Valley. Info, call (607)264-9530 or email info@cherrybranchgallery.com or visit…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL 10

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL 10 Fishing In Reservoirs? What You Need To Know FIND HOLY WEEK SERVICES HERE! TROUT UNLIMITED MEETING – Features presentation “The NYS Water Releases Legislation and the NYC Reservoir System,” by retired, region 3, fisheries biologist Tony Bonavist. The Plains, 163 Heritage Dr., Oneonta. Info, Dave Plummer 563-1978 or email dplummer@stny.rr.com OPEN PLAY – 3:30-7:30 p.m. Work on your 3-D Print designs. NY Room, Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, hmloneonta.org/calendar/…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEB. 13

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEB. 13 How To Catch An Otsego Bass WITH THE SNOW EMERGENCY CONTINUING MONDAY, BE SURE TO CHECK TO SEE IF AN EVENT IS CANCELLED BEFORE YOU VENTURE FORTH FISHING TIPS – 7 p.m. Meeting of the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited where Tom Trelease presents “All the Secrets you need to catch bass on Otsego & Canadarago Lakes.” Inlcudes demonstrations of best rigs, lures, and baits. Includes spin and fly fishing. The Plains, 163 Heritage…

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through March 30, new annual subscribers to “The Freeman’s Journal” and AllOtsego.com (or subscribers who have lapsed for two or more years) have an opportunity to help their choice of one of four Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.