Abigal Babbitt, an Oneonta School District 11th grader, was among more than 385 artists in grades 6-12 who participated in Fenimore Art Museum’s “Young at Art!” Regional Youth Art Contest.…
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The production of “Novecento” directed by Pipino, with a run-time of an hour and 20 minutes, starts its run this week. The play centers on a renowned pianist, Novecento, born onboard the Virginia, an ocean liner that moves between the Americas and Europe. Novecento lives his life onboard the Virginia until it is destroyed.…
On Sunday, September 22, we celebrated 50 years in the area. Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek proclaimed the day for us. New York State Assemblyman Brian Miller brought a proclamation from Albany. A good time was had by all. We are now at the Rowe House on Maple Street in Oneonta.…
“Each student is unique,” said Executive Director Jeanne Ellsworth. “We help them to achieve a variety of goals, from reading a simple story to their children or the instructions on a prescription bottle, to getting a driver’s license or a job, to passing the High School Equivalency or U.S. Citizenship exams. We welcome both native speakers and those for whom English is a new language. And we welcome new tutors, the lifeblood of our organization.”…
As much as I enjoyed my daily coffee routine, it was the community within the village that struck me most. Athletes of all abilities and backgrounds mingled as equals, moving between the dining hall, lounge areas, and even the laundry room. In this space, the idea of “typical” didn’t exist. It was a beautiful reminder that being different was not unusual here—it was the norm. There was a sense of unity in this diversity, a powerful statement that excellence comes…
Registration for the GOHS annual dinner, a call for craft vendors and a PEO basket raffle and thrift sale are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
Cardelle reminded the audience that he is starting his third year as the university’s president. He announced that the school was founded 135 years ago on September 4, 1889 as Oneonta State Normal School, with the goal of training teachers.…
One of the Downtown Renaissance’s goals is to promote events like the City of the Hills Festival and other Main Street happenings, raising awareness of the many ways to enjoy Oneonta. Thanks to creative local businesses and engaging events, there’s a constant hum of activity downtown, and the renaissance aims to play a key role in highlighting these special aspects of our community.…
“We are immensely proud that an Oneonta Job Corps graduate has been recognized with the Successful Graduate Award,” Bodenmiller said “Ortiz-Bailon was an excellent student who used the skills he learned at our center to secure a great job at Pro-Tel, where he continues to thrive and build a strong future for himself.”…
"Nature Ruthlessly Calls" opens on Saturday, September 14 with a free reception at the Roxbury Arts Group and Dr. Shawn Bushway to speak on Wednesday, September 18 at SUNY Oneonta, among other news.…