IN MEMORIAM: Athena ‘Ann’ Mileski; Caring Maryland Woman Dies At 53 MARYLAND – Athena I. “Ann” Mileski, 53, who enjoyed cooking, gardening and laughing with friends and neighbors, passed away Nov. 29, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. She was born June 2, 1966, in Cooperstown, the daughter of Richard and Irene (Decker) Beers. She spent the majority of her life in the Otego area. She married James B. Mileski on May 5, 2005 in Oneonta. Most of Ann’s occupations involved caring for…
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IN MEMORIAM: Joan C. McLaud, 89; Founded Insurance Firm With Husband UNADILLA — Joan C. McLaud, 89, founder with her husband of the Douglas M. McLaud Insurance Agency in Otego, and also pursued a wide range of interests, passed away in her home on Nov. 6, 2019, with her devoted daughters, Mary McLaud and Susan Van Cott, by her side. Joan was born on Dec. 19, 1929, in Oneonta, at the beginning of the Great Depression, the daughter of Stewart…
LETTER from AMY CROUSE-POWER Ogden Will Be Problem-Solver Working For District 3, County To the Editor: I’m so pleased that Caitlin Ogden is running to represent District 3 (Laurens-Otego) on the county Board of Representatives. Caitlin brings to the race a life of public service. She spent her high school years volunteering to help rescued marine life. She moved to New York seeking open spaces and a sense of community often found in Upstate New York, and over her 13…
IN MEMORIAM: Brett Ann Whitney, 71; Hartwick Graduate, Fox Hospital Nurse ONEONTA – Brett Ann Whitney, 71, of Oneonta, a nurse at Fox Hospital for many years, passed away early Monday morning, Oct. 21, 2019, following a short battle with cancer. She was born on Feb. 11, 1948, in Manhattan, the daughter of Robert and Leila Odum. Brett received her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Hartwick College before joining Fox.…
Unadilla Woman Dies In Early-Morning Crash OTEGO – A Unadilla woman died early this morning after she allegedly crashed her car into the wall by the Betty Beaver gas station on Route 48 in Otego. According to Trooper Aga Dembinska, public information officer, Troop C, troopers from Oneonta responded to a crash at 2:50 a.m. in Town of Otego and found the victim, a 27-year-old from Unadilla, deceased inside a 2015 Kia.…
Smoky Fire Engulfs Tar Truck in Otego…
LETTER from DICK DOWNEY Affordable Power Needed: For Now, That Means Gas To the Editor: Adrian Kuzminski’s latest editorial, “Refocus $500M From Pipelines To Renewables,” plays three-card monte with reality and the truth. Mr. Kuzminski questions NYSEG’s petition to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a rate increase. In particular, he objects to the allocation of $203 million (not $500 million as headlined) toward upgrading and expanding capacity of the DeRuyter gas pipeline servicing Oneonta. He states, “To cover costs…
IN MEMORIAM: Gary T. Fisher, 60, Otego; Landscaper, Auto Enthusiast OTEGO – With deep sorrow we share the passing of Gary Thomas Fisher, 60, of Otego. Gary passed with his loving family by his side Sept. 4, 2019. Gary is now reunited with his son, Kyle Faulkner; parents, Thomas and Eleanor Fisher; and beloved dog, Spyke. Gary was well-known for the love of his boys, grandchildren and friends. Gary could be seen around town in his Chevy Blazer with lawn…
IN MEMORIAM: Carol A. Kelly, Otego; 35-Year Employee At Corning, Oneonta OTEGO – Carol A. Kelly, 62, of Otego, an administrative specialist at Corning Glass’ Life Sciences Division in Oneonta for 35 years, died on Sept. 4, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, following a short illness. Born in Ossining, she resided in the Oneonta area for more than 50 years.…
7th Annual Family Farm Day Highlights Dairy To Syrup Andrea Sebeck, Gilbertsville, and daughter Addison meet a very affectionate bovine at Muddy River Dairy in Otego Saturday during the seventh annual Otsego County Family Farm Day. Visitors could pet goats and cows, sample fresh fruits and vegetables and enjoy hayrides around the property thanks to owner Josh Johnson, right. The event, put on by the Cornell Cooperative Extension, features 55 farms in Otsego, Delaware and Schoharie counties, from Muddy Acres…