HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Speakers On Settling Ukrainian Refugees In Central New York SUNDAY SPEAKERS—3-4 p.m. Friends of the Village Library present Kathy Delacey speaking on The Resource Center for Refugees (The Center) and the work done to settle Ukrainian refugees in central New York. Held at the Cooperstown Village Library. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/…
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Highclere Castle Visit Yields New Ideas for Hyde Hall Shop Manager By TED MEBUSTHAMPSHIRE, ENGWhen their plans fell through to visit England in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, locals Randy and Joanie Lamb had to hope the opportunity would arise again. Their goal? To visit Highclere Castle, a charming estate in Hampshire County made famous as the palatial country home to the Crawley family and their domestic servants on the award-winning BBC drama “Downton Abbey.” In reality, the mid-Victorian,…
In Memoriam Mary Anne T. Ross, 79 August 17, 1943 – February 6, 2023 ONEONTA—Mary Anne T. Ross, 79, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023 at the A. O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. She was born August 17, 1943 in Oneonta, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Powell) Ross. Mary Anne attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and graduated from Oneonta High School in 1961. She continued her education at The College of St. Rose, receiving a Bachelor of Science…
In Memoriam Esther A. Babcock, 79 December 1, 1943 – February 17, 2023 CLINTONDALE—Esther Ann Babcock passed peacefully on February 17, 2023 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York from complications of a series of illnesses. Born the daughter of the late Alice (Gannon) and Norman Babcock on December 1, 1943, she spent her formative years in her beloved birthplace, Cooperstown, New York up on Irish Hill. Until her death, she remained a member of the Native Daughters…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Eva Coo Returns To Foothills ENCORE—8-10 p.m. Back by popular demand, enjoy a screening of “A Roadhouse Coup,” about the life and crimes of Eva Coo, a 1930s Oneonta tavern owner convicted of the murder of one of her charges and executed for this crime. Filmed locally with many local faces. Tickets, $20 general admission (plus fees if reserving online). Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org TAX PREP—10 a.m. to…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta February 23, 2023 PHOTO OF THE WEEK Farewell, Old Friend FRONT PAGE Waiting Patiently Otsego County EMS Reaches Crossroads: Part 1 Bank Branches To Close Soon Do Blooms Also Like it Cold? Inside The Paper Event To Benefit Hribar Family is Saturday Off the Cuff/On the Record: The Medicinals Oxley To Deliver Memorial Lecture Highclere Castle Visit Yields New Ideas for Hyde Hall Shop Manager SUNY Student Raising Campus’ FirstGuiding Eyes…
Event To Benefit Hribar Family is Saturday FLY CREEK—A Benefit Spaghetti Dinner this Saturday, February 25 at the Fly Creek Fire Department, 832 County Highway 26, to raise funds on behalf of Billy and Donna Hribar will run from noon until sold out. The Hribars’ equipment barn and contents, including the heating source for their home, were destroyed in a fire on November 25. Proceeds will help them rebuild the barn and replace lost contents. There is a $10.00 fee…
Farewell, Old Friend COOPERSTOWN—On January 24, the community lost a beloved figure. Zeb, a Percheron at The Farmer’s Museum since 1997, passed away at age 29. He was 83 in human years. Zeb was born on August 10, 1994. He arrived at The Farmers’ Museum from Vermont as a three-year-old and was immediately put to work on the Lippitt farm. Zeb’s duties included field work—plowing, harrowing, cultivating and discing—and pulling the wagon for horse-drawn wagon rides. Zeb weighed in around…
Bank Branches To Close Soon Milford, Schenevus on Chopping Block By TED MEBUSTOTSEGO COUNTYThe Milford and Schenevus branches of Community Bank NA will permanently close their doors on Friday, April 28, the organization announced. The decision came due to a recognition that “branch business has slowed,” according to Sarah Doud, the bank’s public relations representative. “This is not a decision we make lightly,” said Doud. “We need to continue to serve the people of Schenevus and Milford through nearby locations…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Cabaret With The Stan Fox Quartet CABARET NIGHT—6:30 p.m. Enjoy a fun night of cabaret music, dancing and good vibes with the Stan Fox quartet. Features “The Rhythm Section” Rob Roman on piano, Evan Jagels on bass and Rob Lipari on drums. Refreshments and light food available. Admission by donation to fund ongoing community based performing arts activities at the center. Foothills Performing Arts and Civics Center, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m.…
