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QUILT SHOW—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Generations of Quilts: Quilt Show 2025.” Featuring local quilters, quilter groups and demonstrations. Admission fee applies. Continues 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 10/11 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 10/12. The Major’s Inn, 104 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. (607) 783-2780 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1086711180152108&set=gm.2640267326316886&idorvanity=1641876026156026…
70 YEARS AGO: Oneonta High School’s football team shattered Mohawk High’s 21-game unbeaten football record Saturday, powering its way to a 26 to 6 victory over the Mohicans. The victory was accomplished on some fine passing by Bill Whittaker, great running by Sam Lamonica and Joe Pidgeon as well as brilliant offensive and defensive play by a rugged line...…
85 YEARS AGO: Where Nature Smiles—Sunday morning, at the 11 o’clock service at the Methodist Church, a special service of re-enlistment will be observed. A bulletin and order of service will be used and there will be special music. Miss Margaret Smith will sing as a solo number “My Task.” The service is part of a month of rally services being observed in this church...…
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION—6:30 p.m. Otsego County Historical Association presents an educational program with Reya Mertz, conservation technician for the Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District, on the history of industrial production in Otsego County, factors that caused its decline, and the impact on our landscape and ecosystem. Free. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Route 11, Hartwick. (607) 547-8070 or https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyHistorical/…
At 12:01 a.m. on October 1, the federal government shut down for the first time since 2018. The shutdown came after several failed votes where Democrats and Republicans rejected the other’s funding proposals. That included a Republican-supported continuing resolution (H.R. 5371) that would keep funds at current levels temporarily while negotiations proceed, as happened in March.…
FREE DINNER—5-7 p.m. All welcome. Held 2nd Wednesday of each month. Unatego Community Church, 290 Main Street, Otego. (607) 369-7425 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1183219580499281&set=a.477486057739307…
We honor the life of a true legend, Nick Lambros, whose roles spanned athlete, coach, friend, husband, father, brother, uncle and, most cherished of all, devoted “Papou” (Greek for grandfather). Nick understood that relationships were the true victory, and he used the platform of athletics to connect with everyone he met. His profound legacy is etched not just in his achievements, but in the deep, lasting bonds he forged.…
In sadness, the family of Erna Morgan McReynolds announce that she passed away in her sleep early Monday, September 29 in London. Erna was an exceptional woman—bold, brilliant, warm, generous—whose achievements are too many to list. Erna was born in 1952 to Caroline and William McReynolds. She grew up in Gilbertsville. Her family often suffered extreme financial difficulties, ill health and old-fashioned poverty. These challenges required her to take on great responsibilities as a youngster. Such became a habit for…
Everyone knew if Dottie’s not late, Dottie’s not comin’. Her celebration is late! Ed Leslie and I welcome friends and family to share the memories.…
