Fly Creek Cider Mill announces reopening, date TBA STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com FLY CREEK – The historic Fly Creek Cider Mill announced via social media that it will reopen later this year. In a message from owner Bill Michaels, which was shared on the Facebook page Celebrate Cooperstown, the mill announced it will reopen after a business reorganization and with help from Farm Credit East. The Michaels family has owned the mill for two generations of its 164…
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Former Hall president, Mead, others sued by late player’s family STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Associated Press reported Tuesday, June 29, that the family of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed lawsuits Tuesday in Texas and California charging the team and two former employees with negligence in his drug-related death two years ago. Former National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum President Tim Mead was one of the defendants named in the lawsuit, according to the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 Hyde Hall History Program HYDE HALL HISTORY – 7 p.m. Learn the history of the buildings, grounds, and collection contained in Hyde Hall. RSVP required. Springfield Library, 129 Co. Hwy. 29A, Springfield. 315-858-5802 or visit libraries.4cls.org/springfield/adult-programs/…
Bassett Healthcare to partner with museum studies program for inclusive artwork STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com SUNY Oneonta’s Cooperstown Graduate Program, which focuses on museum studies, has partnered with Bassett Healthcare to create inclusive artwork which represents greater diversity for patient spaces. Professor Cynthia Falk’s “Gender-Taste-Space” class selected art which depicts different racial, gender, ethnic and religious persuasions. The Gender Wellness Center team selected pieces to be purchased for display. “The principles of diversity, equity and inclusion are essential…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JUNE 29 Support A Local Library SUMMER BOOK SALE – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Browse through used books of many genres, including nonfiction, arts and crafts, children’s books, cookbooks and much more to support your local library. Cost, $1-$2 for most books. Thru July 4. Cooperstown Village Library. 607-547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/…
Hall of Fame names new president Josh Rawitch, 44, worked with Diamondbacks, Dodgers STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced Monday, June 28, that Josh Rawitch has been named President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum effective after the 2021 Induction, according to a media release. Rawitch will start in his new role Sept. 9. Until that date, Jeff Idelson will continue as interim president, which he…
In Memoriam Frieda M. Scanlon, 85 Jan. 16, 1936 – Jun. 25, 2021 WESTVILLE – Frieda M. Scanlon, 85, of Westville, passed away the morning of June 25, 2021, at her home, after a long battle with dementia. She was born January 16, 1936, in Smyrna, one of six children of Luman S. and Esther L. (Knochenmus) Ward. Her family eventually settled to Carlisle. She graduated from Cobleskill High School. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Sueann and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 28 Pride Night with the Outlaws HOME GAME – 7 p.m. Local baseball team Oneonta Outlaws Vs. Elmira Pioneers. Join the Otsego Pride Alliance to celebrate pride month. Damaschke Field, Oneonta. 607-432-6326 or visit www.facebook.com/oneontaoutlawsbaseball/…
Cooperstown graduates 84 as ceremony returns to Fenimore By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Cooperstown Central School returned to its grand graduation ceremony Sunday, June 27, as 84 seniors graduated on the lawn of the Fenimore Art Museum in the town of Otsego. New Superintendent Sarah Spross told the students that Cooperstown’s future is in good hands with this year’s class. She said the students have learned key skills during the coronavirus pandemic that limited their activities during their…
CV-S graduates 32 in school-side event Saturday By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School said congratulations and farewell to 32 students Saturday, June 26, in a ceremony under a big tent on the school’s athletic field. Valedictorian Mia Horvath told her classmates to strive to be individuals. She said they were each one of just 7.8 billion people and should reach beyond their small-town roots. Horvath quoted Walt Whitman’s “Songs of Myself” which said, “I am…
