IN MEMORIAM: Martha Delello, 78; Filled Key Roles At St. Mary’s Parish ONEONTA – Martha Mary Delello, 78, who filled many leadership roles over the years at Oneonta’s St. Mary’s Roman Catholic parish, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born on Aug. 12, 1941, in Oneonta, the daughter of Patsy and Matilda (Martin) Delello. She was the youngest of 13 children. A lifelong area resident, Martha was a graduate of St.…
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UPDATED AT 2:42 Fire Chief Tallman Among 5 Injured; 2 Now At Upstate First Briefing Expected By 4 p.m. By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Cooperstown Fire Chief Jim Tallman suffered injuries in last night’s garage fire in Middlefield and was treated at Bassett Hospital, but two other Cooperstown volunteers were more seriously injured and transferred to Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, which has specialty burn unit. In all, five firefighters – two from other departments – were…
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5 FIREFIGHTERS INJURED AT FIRE, TAKEN TO BASSETT 3 Of 5 Cooperstown Volunteers; Propane Tank May Have Blown Five firefighters, three from the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department, were transported this evening to Bassett Hospital after a raging garage fire that began in the hamlet of Middlefield shortly before 9 p.m. set off an explosion, perhaps a propane tank, inside the wooden structure. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known. In top photo, the county’s assistant emergency coordinator, Victor…
AT COOPERSTOWN VILLAGE BOARD Landlord Gets What He Wants, Then Gives Special Permit Back By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Be careful what you wish for. Ed Landers, owner of 171 Main St., wanted a special-use permit put an apartment in the former Nail Club at 171 Main St. when the Village Board met Monday, Feb. 24. “They are long-term, 30 days or more,” he said. “I ask my tenants to leave the property during Hall of…
Cooperstown, Oneonta Face Common Problem That the aristocratic Village of Cooperstown and funky City of Oneonta are so different adds texture and richness to the experience of living in Otsego County. Different as they may be, it turns out they are united by the same challenge: Both lack sufficient housing to thrive. Cooperstown’s school and downtown are suffering from a declining population. Oneonta’s colleges and institutions attract young professionals, but many have to commute from afar. Thinking people understand it:…
THE VIEW FROM WEST DAVENPORT $1B In Fracking Royalties? To Penna., Not New York By MIKE ZAGATA • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com As Americans, it’s our right to advocate for things we believe in and against things we don’t like or want. However, with that right comes a responsibility – a responsibility to take the time to thoroughly educate ourselves about the pros and cons of whatever it is we want to advocate for or oppose. That means thinking in advance…
the ARTSCENE/Theatre In Oneonta… ‘ActALot’ …Is Always On Marquee 6 Troupes In County – That’s Entertainment By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Whether you’re in the mood for a musical, a classic play, something modern or a show to laugh at, there’s a theater company for you. “This area has always been so rich in culture,” said Steve Dillon, founder of Bigger Boat Productions. “And there’s enough talent to sustain all the groups. Whatever kind of show you…
ONEONTA MUST BUILD 100 Units Will Buoy Business Downtown By AL CLEINMAN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Of late, social media and other community forums have been full of dialogue about the initiatives in downtown Oneonta. Why do we need this housing? Why the rebranding? Why artist lofts? Why not somewhere else? What about parking? While comments many are supportive of these initiatives, the majority of comments appear to be an emotional response, perhaps the result of a lack of understanding…
ONEONTA ANTICIPATES RENEWAL With 4 Grants, Plus Lofts On Dietz, 100 Units Come To City By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – At New York Conference of Mayors’ Winter Legislative Meeting Feb. 7-9 in Albany, Mayor Gary Herzig heard one refrain from the mayors of successful cities. “The biggest factor in downtown revitalization is creating new options for downtown living space,” he said. “It’s all about people. Stores open when there are enough customers to shop there.” Back…
