Otsego EMS updates road closure list The Otsego County Office of Emergency Services announced the following updates Wednesday, July 21, to road closures because of heavy rainfall and substantial flooding that took place on Saturday, July 17, 2021, in the towns of Butternuts, Morris, Pittsfield and now Unadilla. As of Wednesday morning, the following road updates are available: NYS roadways: From the village of Morris, south, between Dimock Hollow Road & Nichols Road, near the Butternuts/Morris town line remains closed.…
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Hartwick College renames golf tournament in honor of longtime coach, Nick Lambros STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com In order to honor a legendary coach and alumnus of Hartwick College, the college is renaming its traditional golf tournament “The Classic Nick Lambros Tournament,” which will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25. The annual tournament that attracts many participants, including former athletes, alumni and members of the community. “As an avid golfer and supporter of all things Hartwick, we…
Oneonta Common Council has contentious vote on housing commission appointment, confirms new fire chief By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA — In a two and a half hour meeting, the issue of housing was forefront as the Common Council struggled to come to agree on the choice of an out-of-city resident as part of the housing commission on Tuesday, July 20. This appointment was narrowly approved, 4-3, with Kaytee Lipari Shue, Len Carson and Scott Harrington being the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 Spooky Tour at Hyde Hall GHOST TOUR – 7 p.m. Come hear the tales of mysterious and frightful happenings in the shadowy corners of our local historic mansion. Cost, $20/adult. Hyde Hall, Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 Co. Rd. 31, Cooperstown. 607-547-5098 Ext. 1 or visit hydehall.org…
Dr. Alberto Jose Cardelle appointed SUNY Oneonta President STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com SUNY announced that Dr. Alberto Jose Cardelle would be appointed SUNY Oneonta President on Tuesday, July 20. This appointment is effective Sept. 6. “From our first meeting with Dr. Cardelle, I was impressed, and the entire search committee was unanimous that he would be the ideal candidate for SUNY Oneonta,” SUNY Board Vice Chairman Cesar Perales, said in a press release. “His abilities go beyond his…
In Memoriam Robert W. Bibik, 78 Born in Richfield Springs, served in U.S. Navy Robert W. Bibik, 78, of Fernandina Beach passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at the Warner Center for Caring. Born in Richfield Springs, NY, he was a son of the late Edward and Agnes Zilega Bibik. He served in the U. S. Navy and soon after his discharge he and his wife, Cheryl, moved to Florida. For 27 years he worked as an engineer for Florida…
In Memoriam Louis J. Bobnick, 95 March 8, 1926 – July 14, 2021 COOPERSTOWN – Louis John Bobnick, a retired truck driver for Otsego Ready Mix and long-time area resident, passed away peacefully late Wednesday night, July 14, 2021, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. He was 95. Born March 8, 1926, in Chesterland, Ohio, he was one of six children of Louis W. and Mary (Geizer) Bobnick. In 1932, the family moved from Ohio to New York State and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 20 Council Rock Band at the Lakefront LAKEFRONT CONCERT – 7 – 8:30 p.m. 3 local organizations collaborate to present concerts at Lake Front Park. This week enjoy a performance of the Council Rock Band. Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. Visit www.wearecooperstown.com…
Sen. Oberacker: Flood costs could exceed town budgets By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The flooding that occurred in Gilbertsville, Morris and Pittsfield on Saturday, July 17, is expected to cost millions and elected officials are calling for federal and state funding to pay for some of the damages. State Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Maryland, estimated that the amount of money needed for the flood damage in Butternuts and Morris would far exceed their total respective town budgets. “After what…
In Memoriam John Lampman Smith Jr. April 08, 1927-July 15, 2021 ONEONTA – John Lampman Smith, Jr. 94, passed away, July 15, 2021 at St. James Manor in Oneonta. He was born April 8, 1927 in Hudson, the son of John Lampman Smith Sr. and Arvesta (Pectal) Smith. John married Polly Ann Blass in 1950 and they moved to Davenport. Polly passed away on September 8, 2015. John graduated from Roeliff Jensen School in Hillsdale, NY. He attended Cortland State University before entering…
