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Here Comes Santa Claus! Emcee “Big Chuck” D’Imperio, right, stands high above a packed crowd that gathered on Main Street this morning to welcome Santa back to Oneonta with big cheers and happy smiles during the annual Santa Parade. Santa will spend the afternoon in his cottage in Muller Plaza, hearing good boys and girls’ Christmas wishes. And once you’ve seen Santa, you can go down to Foothills to see the Gingerbread Jubilee and join in the cookie fun. At right,…
New Owner To Reopen Nick’s Diner In January By JENNIFER HILL • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Whether you’re in the mood for a classic porkchop dinner, some classic Italian fare or even a pizza to take to a party, Nick’s Diner will soon have you covered. Under the new ownership of Rodney Thorsland, the rennovated West End establishment is slated to open in early January. “The idea has always been to preserve it, to upgrade it, but have it…
Village Clears Title, Muddied Since 1813, On ‘Phinney’s Field’ (Editor’s Note: Due to a production error, the jump for this story is missing from this week’s Freeman’s Journal.) By PATRICK WAGER • From The Freeman’s Journal COOPERSTOWN – The ghost of Elihu Phinney – or at least his estate – may finally be put to rest. The Village Board at its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 26 bought a 12-foot strip of land that splits the driveway leading from Elm Street into…
Sheriff: Home-Health Aide Stole $11,000 From Couple WORCESTER – A home-health aide was arrested after allegedly stealing $11,000 from an elderly couple in her care, according to Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. Stephanie Shulgay, 31, Worcester, allegedly took cash advances from the bank account of a 91-year-old man and his wife while working as as their home health aide, using their credit and debit cards.…
103 Without Power County-Wide COOPERSTOWN – 63 households in Pittsfield and 103 across the county are without power following last night’s snowstorm, according to NYSEG. Six inches of snow fell in the Richfield Springs area, with temperatures currently around 32 degrees. In Jordanville, all 38 NYSEG customers are without power. In Cooperstown, five households remain without power, and in Springfield Center, 10 homes.…
After Collision, Truck Burst Into Flames Truck That Hit School Bus Ran Red Light, Police Say By JENNIFER HILL • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – A pickup truck that caught fire after colliding with an Oneonta City School District mini school bus on Monday, Nov. 26, had run a red light, according to Trooper Aga Dembinska, Troop C public information officer. Benjamin J. Goodwin, 34, Laurens, was driving the a black 2002 Chevy Silverado pickup northbound on Route 205 when…
8 Dead Deer Spur Deer-Jacking Probe MILFORD – The state Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating the deaths of eight deer found in a Milford field as a possible “deer-jacking” case. At 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, the DEC received a call from Otsego County 911 regarding several dead deer found in a field at 872 County Highway 35 in Milford. Two conservation officers responded along with state troopers and found eight dead deer within a one-mile section, all dead of…
Man Found Dead Inside Smoky Home Authorities Don’t Yet Know Why Bassett Security Guard Passed Away By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MILFORD – A Milford man was found dead in his Center Street home in “smoky conditions” following a 911 call made by his son. Wade Bostwick, 49, a member of Bassett Hospital’s security team, was found deceased inside the home by Milford volunteer firefighters after a call at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24. “We received a…
SANTA ARRIVES IN COOPERSTOWN “Welcome home to Cooperstown!” declares Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh, as – for the first time since her March election – she greets Santa and Mrs. Claus as they arrive at their Pioneer Park cottage in a horse-drawn carriage. The day afternoon Thanksgiving, good boys and girls came from all over the area to welcome the Jolly Old Elf, ushering in the Christmas season. At right, Brynlee Burr, 4, and her mom, Brittany, were decked out in their holiday…
