Citizen Voices To Discuss Ted Talk On Nuclear Power Len Carson of Oneonta, Common Council candidate and DC Marketing president, has asked Citizen Voices participants to view a 14-minute video of environmentalist Michael Shellenberger‘s TED Talk, “How Fear of Nuclear Power is Hurting the Environment” and be prepared to discuss it at tomorrow morning’s meeting at Oneonta Block. In his talk, Shellenberger says that despite massive investments in solar panels in the U.S., Europe and even India, and data show…
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Delgado: Trump Budget Helps Rich, But Hurts Everyone Else U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-19, said President Trump’s proposed budget, sent to Congress today, “continues to throw tax breaks at the wealthy few at the expense of communities here at home in Upstate New York.” In a statement from Washington D.C., the freshman Congressman said the Trump budget “puts forth billions for a wall that Congress squarely rejected, and increases military spending beyond what the Pentagon asked for while calling for…
Team Raises Funds To Send Robot To Utica Competition…
IN MEMORIAM: John Simonds, 90; Retired From D&H After 44 Years ONEONTA – John D. Simonds, 90, who retired after 44 years with the D&H Railroad here, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. He was born March 8, 1929, in Oneonta the son of the late Francis and Frances (Beams) Simonds.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Tai Chi For The Elderly TAI CHI – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tai Chi for Arthritis classes for ages 60 and older. Free, donations accepted, registration and commitment to a minimum of 11 classes required. Continues through May 1. Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. Info, (607) 547-4232. CLICK FOR MORE HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO…
IN MEMORIAM: Full Obituary Martin R. Patton Sr., 89; Restaurant, Realty Investor ONEONTA – Martin R. Patton Sr., 89, who played semi-pro football before returning home to a career in restaurants and real estate, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 9, 2019. Born Jan. 6, 1930, in Oneonta, the son of Martin Brown and Agnes Jenette (Hanes) Patten, he lost his dad in 1948 in a farming accident. Marty worked for D&H Railroad the summer…
Moose Lodge Hosts Irish Dinner Fundraiser…
Ommegang, Red Shed Win Medals In State Competition COOPERSTOWN – Brewery Ommegang won two prizes and the Red Shed Brewery one at the New York State Brewers Association’s third annual Craft Beer Competition. Ommegang’s Three Philosophers took a bronze in the “Belgian Other” category and Witte took a bronze in the “Wheat Beer” category The Red Shed’s Jessica’s Red Ale took a silver, in the “Amber/Red Ale” category. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS …
Fire-Truck Parade Greets Boys, Girls Cooperstown firetrucks greeted the CCS Hawkeyes’ boys and girls’ Varsity Basketball Teams at the village line this evening as they arrived back from state semi-finals in Binghamton. The boys, beating Unadilla Valley, advance to state championship Final Four play next Saturday. The girls, while their high-powered season ended this afternoon, advanced farther than any team since the girls won a state championship in 2016. Inset right is Barbara Lambert, grandmother of Hawkeyes’ guard Jack Lambert…
Martini, Oberacker Run For County Board Again Two additional members of the Otsego County Board of Representatives have confirmed they are running for another term: • Freshman county Rep. Adrienne Martini, D-Oneonta, elected in November 2017, announced a few moments ago. • Late last week, county Rep. Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus, who chairs the county board’s Public Works Committee, also confirmed his intention.…
