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Gallodoro was a renowned jazz clarinetist and saxophonist, best known for playing lead alto sax with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra for four decades and bass clarinet in the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. That iconic clarinet slide at the start of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”? That’s Gallodoro, who claimed to have performed the piece more than 10,000 times—more than anyone else.…
MoreA.O. Fox Hospital will conduct a routine water flow test of its fire sprinkler system on Wednesday, June 25 at approximately 6 p.m. The test will last one to two hours, officials said.…
Running unopposed, Bronson brings years of experience, a deep understanding of local infrastructure, and a continued commitment to the safety and well-being of Hartwick residents, according to a press release.…
“Pathfinder’s concerts have been part of summer in Otsego County for many years, and we’re excited to present many of our favorite groups and individual performers,” said Rachael Conklin, the village’s events coordinator. “This year we’re also bringing back our affordable food concessions so that families and music lovers can enjoy a light supper or refreshments as they relax during the performances at our pavilion.”…
“SUNY Oneonta is excited to secure this exciting new opportunity for our students,” said Tracy Allen, dean of SUNY Oneonta’s School of Sciences. “Working together, SUNY Oneonta and the University at Buffalo can proactively and efficiently address a workforce need, improve the health of our communities, and provide relevant educational experiences for our students.”…
The Oneonta rally joined more than 2,000 No Kings Day events held across the country in opposition to what protestors believe are the authoritarian policies of the Trump administration, including the $45 million taxpayer-funded military parade held in Washington, D.C. the same day.…
Cooperstown Junior High School student Kallen Hotaling, pictured above, portrays baseball great Babe Ruth at the annual “Night of the Notables” event held on June 9.…
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The Asiatic (Oriental) bittersweet, Celastrus orbiculatus, was introduced to this country in the late 1800s as an ornamental plant for erosion control. It has an attractive appearance in the fall, with red berries enclosed by a yellow-orange capsule.…
All pesticides are designed to repel or kill pests. All pesticides, then, including organic and natural formulations, are poisons, and they have a strong capacity for harming people and animals. Pesticides can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin or swallowed. They can contaminate the air, the water, and all surfaces, both living and inanimate.…
Four-fifths of our national debt—over $36 trillion—is available for the public to own and, of that $29 trillion, over two-thirds, stays in the U.S., from Peterson Foundation data. Although there are caps on how much of this debt you can invest in each year, there is no overall limit on how much you can own.…
Updates on World Food Safety Day, conviction of a Burlington Flats man and information about the SUNY Reconnect program are the topics covered in today's news briefs.…
A Sodium Warning Bill passed recently by the Senate and an update on the Bovina Farm Day in August are among the topics covered in today's news briefs.…
Cooperstown Central School's Annelise Jensen wins two Class C state titles, the upcoming bass fishing tourney on Canadarago Lake, news about the Hometown Fourth of July Festival in Oneonta and the Stagecoach Run Art Festival are among the topics covered…
Tonja Knapp Curry, 85, of Celebration, Florida, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at home, surrounded by her family. Born August 16, 1939 in Cooperstown, New York, Tonja was the daughter of Ernest and Jean Turner Knapp and was married to her loving husband, Dr. Stephen L. Curry, on June…
Elizabeth “Betty” Hribar, a longtime resident of Fork Shop, passed away Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was 89. Born June 3, 1936 at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, she was the daughter of Raymond N. and Minnie (Schallert) Bachanas. In her…
Harry Daniel “Sonny” Swanger Jr., 85, entered into eternal rest late Saturday morning, May 17, 2025, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Sonny was born June 26, 1939 in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, a son of Harry Daniel Swanger Sr. and Rachael June (Gettle) Swanger. From January 24, 1962 until January…
Patrick Ryan Dunnion, a lifelong area resident, entered into eternal rest at the age of 22. He was born April 10, 2003 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. He graduated from Milford Central School and then worked in construction, a job he truly liked and excelled at. Patrick will be remembered…
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SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of tuna salad cold plate, carrot raisin salad, macaroni salad, fresh fruit and carnival cookies. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
• Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Each Tuesday and Thursday. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs.
