Federal fire funds include money for Richfield, Milford By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Two Otsego County fire departments are receiving money through the Assistance to Firefighters grant, a federal funding program that is awarding $11 million from FEMA to fire departments across the country. Milford Fire Department and Richfield Springs Fire Department are both receiving money that will go toward replacing old and outdated equipment. You have reached your limit of 3 free articles To Continue Reading SubscribeLogin…
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Otsego hires county administrator, approves EMS positions By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Joshua Beams, a 2005 SUNY Oneonta graduate, was appointed as Otsego County administrator, effective Oct. 4, at a special meeting of the county’s Board of Representatives Tuesday, Sept. 7. The position was originally approved in December 2019, but the hiring was delayed a year because of a 2020 hiring freeze at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The position was discussed in county government circles for…
Thursday Sports Roundup: Oneonta boys blank SV Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Findlay Oliver scored twice and had an assist as Oneonta shut out host Susquehanna Valley, 4-0, in a Center State Conference game Thursday, Sept. 9. Mackey Peyton headed in a goal and also had an assist, while Dakota Buzzy also scored on a header. Matthew Rubin had two assists for Oneonta, (2-0, 2-0), which hosts rival Norwich at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13. In Tri-Valley League action…
Luca Gardner-Olesen heads in a corner kick for Cooperstown's first goal in a win over Utica Academy of Science on Thursday, Sept. 9. (Greg Klein/AllOtsego.com). Coop boys top UAS, 7-2 Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Luca Gardner-Olesen, Liam Spencer and Matt Salis scored two goals each as Cooperstown beat visiting Utica Academy of Science, 7-2, in a Center State Conference boys soccer game Thursday, Sept. 9, Salis, a sophomore, also had two assists, including one near the end of…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Explore Butternut Creek with OCCA BUTTERNUT CREEK FLOAT – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a leisurely paddle on the creek where you will learn about the natural and human history of our region, take in the sights, and have fun. Bring your own craft or reserve one of OCCA’s. Please come dressed for the weather with food, water, etc. Free, registration required. Bailey Rd., Gilbertsville. 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/butternut-creek-float/…
A Main Street closed to cars Wednesday, Sept. 8, allowed the reported 20,00 fans to spread out before the Induction. (Greg Klein/AllOtsego.com). Main Street business good but not great By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN — As the crowd shifted from Main Street to Middlefield for the 2020/2021 National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Induction, local merchants said business was solid, but not as good as a typical Induction Weekend. Laura Tolbert from All About the Girls…
From left are National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Inductees, Derek Jeter, Don Fehr representing Marvin Miller, Larry Walker and Ted Simmons after the Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 8. (Greg Klein/AllOtsego.com). Jeter headlines new group of baseball Hall of Famers After two delays because of coronavirus, the 2020 Induction finally takes place on a Wednesday in September 2021 By CHARLIE VASCELLARO • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MIDDLEFIELD — The class of 2020 finally got its moment. The unique and…
Derek Jeter jokes about the baseball writer who did not vote for his Hall of Fame Induction as fellow Inductee Larry Walker, left, and teammate Mariano Rivera, right, look on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Clark Sports Center. (Greg Klein/AllOtsego.com). 20,000 Yankee fans pack Cooperstown for Induction of Jeter, Walker, Miller, Simmons By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The fans came, the rain held off and the twice-postponed 2020 National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Induction finally took…
Wednesday sports roundup: Schenevus boys, girls get big wins Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com It was a good day to be a Dragon on the pitch as Schenevus boys and girls soccer teams got big wins Wednesday, Sept. 8. Unatego, Milford and Laurens had good days in girls soccer, too. The Dragon girls followed their 11-0 win over South Kortright with a 15-0 home win over Richfield Springs in a Tri-Valley League game. The Dragon boys went to Richfield…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Senior Painting Expedition SENIOR PAINTING – 1 – 3 p.m. Seniors aged 60+ (and a guest) are invited for a guided paint by the lake event. Supplies and refreshments will be provided. RSVP by 9/8. Presented by the Otsego County Office for the Aging. Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd., Laurens. 607-547-4397 or visit www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA/ You have reached your limit of 3 free articles To Continue Reading SubscribeLogin Our hard-copy and online publications…
