Former Supervisor Sets Record Straight, Reflects on Future Merger Revote Petition Filed By DARLA M. YOUNGSSCHENEVUS – Schenevus Central School District Superintendent Theresa Carlin resigned during a special Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, December 27, effective December 31. Carlin stepped down just over a year after Schenevus taxpayers voted against a proposed merger with Worcester Central School. The merger had been approved in a straw vote held by both districts in September 2021, but Schenevus residents ultimately opposed the…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Go And Vote!!! ELECTION – 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Vote for your preferred candidates in this years general election. Visit otsegocounty.com/departments/board_of_elections/index.php for where to vote, sample ballots, and more.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Run/Walk A 5K, Enjoy Hot Cocoa After HOT COCOA RUN – 9:30 a.m. Get out and run a 5K or do a 1K Walk, Run, and Roll. 5K is through the city of Oneonta while the 1K is untimed and through Neahwa Park. All runners receive a Hot Chocolate at the end. Proceeds from the run benefit Arc Otsego’s Helping Hands Fund to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Race entry, $25/person for…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Cooperstown Central School Presents ‘She Kills Monsters’ JUNIOR/SENIOR PLAY – 7 p.m. The students of the Cooperstown Central School present ‘She Kills Monsters’ a dramatic comedy about Agnes Evans who discovers the D&D world of her sister, Tilly, after her tragic death. Tickets, $10 at the door. Rated Pg13 for mild language and battle scenes. Auditorium, Cooperstown Central School. (607) 547-8181 or visit cooperstowncs.org VOTE – Noon – 8 p.m. Early voting is open for this…
Letter from Keith Willcox Another Call for Voters This Election In his letter of October 13th, Bruce Beckert gives a concise image of the current Republican Party. His sources of honest information might’ve included Fox News and Infowars, but those in the know are already familiar with them. He did sign his name, which puts him ahead of the “Sound-Offers” in that other paper. Most importantly, he urges us all to vote. Not to worry, Mr. Beckert. Keith WillcoxRoseboom Read…
Schenevus-Worcester merger voted down in split vote The Schenevus-Worcester merger, which would have combined the Schenevus Central School district into the Worcester Central School district, ended in defeat after a majority of Schenevus district members voted against it, ending a tumultuous two year process that polarized their respective communities. The results came in late Wednesday night with Schenevus CSD voting 509 against the merger to 254 in favor. Worcester CSD members voted to approve the merger by 298 to 162.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Q&A With Presidential Photographer VIRTUAL TOUR – 2 p.m. Zoom meeting featuring walk through of exhibit ‘Pete Souza: Two Presidents, One Photographer’ featuring live Q&A session with Pete Souza himself. Free, registration required. Suggested donation $20. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org VOTE – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Early Voting concludes. Meadows Office Complex, 140 Co. Hwy. 33W, Cooperstown. Visit www.otsegocounty.com/departments/board_of_elections/index.php for info.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Trunk Or Treat TRUNK OR TREAT – 4 p.m. Decorate your cars and bring the kids for fun activities from building a spider, pumpkin carving, make a ghost, and of course collecting candy. All stations are sanitized, 6 feet apart. The Railroad Inn, 28 Railroad Ave., Cooperstown. VOTE – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Early Voting open. Meadows Office Complex, 140 Co. Hwy. 33W, Cooperstown. Visit www.otsegocounty.com/departments/board_of_elections/index.php for info.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 Horror Stories From The Museum HORROR AT MUSEUM – 6 p.m. Enjoy evening of spooky stories from students, faculty, & staff. Will feature readings and performances of original, classic tales of horror and the macabre. Presented by Yager Museum of Art & Culture, Hartwick College, Oneonta. Visit www.facebook.com/yagermuseum/ for info. VOTE – Noon – 8 p.m. Early Voting open. Meadows Office Complex, 140 Co. Hwy. 33W, Cooperstown. Visit www.otsegocounty.com/departments/board_of_elections/index.php for info.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 Carved Pumpkins On Display PUMPKIN GLOW – 6 – 7 p.m. See artistically carved/decorated pumpkins for this Halloween season. Wear a mask, social distance, be safe. There will be no indoor gathering this year. Cooperstown Village Library. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com VOTE – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Early Voting open. Meadows Office Complex, 140 Co. Hwy. 33W, Cooperstown. Visit www.otsegocounty.com/departments/board_of_elections/index.php for info.…