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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MAR. 2 Sneak Peek At Exhibit On Women’s Rights VOTING RIGHTS PRESENTATION – 7 p.m. Public is invited to history program, “Votes for Women” by Ashley Hopkins-Benton and Jennifer LeMak from the NYS Museum. Offers a sneak peak at the upcoming exhibit marking the centennial of womens suffrage. Christ Church Parish Hall, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown. Info, Cindy Falk cynthia.g.falk@gmail.com WOMEN’S GATHERING – 5 p.m. Follow up gathering and potluck dinner to discuss issues and further action. Open…
IN THEIR OWN WORDS Resolution Authorizing Committee To Conduct Investigation Of Sheriff CLICK FOR TEXT OF COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION…
COUNTY BOARD V. SHERIFF DEVLIN Committee Convenes Investigation March 9 By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – The Otsego County Board of Representatives voted unanimously this afternoon to launch investigation into the county Sheriff’s Department that “shall consider the conduct and performance of the official duties of the sheriff and other employees” of the department. County Sheriff Richard J. Devlin immediately called the investigation “totally a political witchhunt.” The resolution approved by the county board after a 45-minute executive…
IN MEMORIAM John Andrew Cannon, 39; Organist At Christ Church COOPERSTOWN – John Andrew Cannon, 39, the organist and choir director at Christ Episcopal Church, died in the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 10, after a massive heart attack while visiting his brother in Charlottesville, Va. An autopsy found the heart attack was caused by undiagnosed atherosclerosis. Born at Huntsville Hospital in Alabama on Jan. 3, 1978, John grew up in Scottsboro until age 15. He loved playing sports:…
Carmela Marner Steps Down As Franklin Stage Director FRANKLIN – Carmela Marner, the Franklin Stage executive and artistic director who started the theater company with her parents two decades ago, announced moments ago that she is stepping down this season. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity I have had to nurture young people in this precious environment, to collaborate with extraordinary artists, and to grow our far-reaching community,” she wrote in an email to the community. “For 20 seasons, there…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAR. 1 Museum Reopens, Features Fun Activities For All Ages MUSEUM REOPENING – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The A.J. Read Science Discovery Center reopens to the public featuring new exhibits and activities for all ages. SUNY Oneonta. Info, www.oneonta.edu/sdc/ or email douglas.reilly@oneonta.edu GUITAR BASICS – 5-7 p.m. Free workshop with instructor John Arlet to learn to play guitar. Bring your own instrument. Space is limited. Registration required. The Library Room at The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Info, www.friendsofrecoverydo.org/events…
‘Pudge’ Rodriguez Inspired By Bench, Clemente Plaques Baseball Hall of Fame 2017 inductee Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, “widely regarded as the best defensive catcher of all time,” according to Wikipedia, responded to bilingual questioning from a phalanx of reporters in an “availability” now underway at 25 Main St., Cooperstown. Rodriguez said he was particularly inspired by the plaques of fellow catcher Johnny Bench, as well as Roberto Clemente and Nolan Ryan. “The whole museum is great,” he said. All inductees…
Brian Clancy To Retire April 28 As Village Public Works Chief COOPERSTOWN – Brian Clancy, village public works superintendent, will be retiring April 28 after 31 years with the village. The mayor and trustees accepted his letter of retirement with regret at last night’s Village Board meeting.…
