Two Fatalities In 48 Hours By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – In just 48 hours the COVID-19 fatalities within the county have gone up by two – both females over the age of 55 who were previously hospitalized as a result of the virus – bringing the total fatalities for 2021 up to six. Active cases continue to climb and stand now at 289. According to County Public Health Director Heidi Bond, “We are still seeing cases related…
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IN MEMORIAM: Marjorie Youmans Clark, 92; Assisted Pastor Husband In Many Assignments ONEONTA – Marjorie Youmans Clark, 92, who was involved in many church groups while her husband, the late Pastor Jack Clark, ministered to many churches over 66 years of marriage, passed away Jan. 19, 2021. Marjorie was a loving mother to her four children and a dear friend to the residents at St. James’ Manor in Oneonta, where she lived for the past 10 years. She grew up…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 ‘Murder At The Speakeasy’ Online Murder Mystery WHODUNIT – 7 p.m. Enjoy livestream of interactive theater production ‘Murder At The Speakeasy’ by Frank Marquette about a man opening a speakeasy for his girlfriend to sing at, her rivalry with another singer, and a murder when the police turn up. Audience is invited to collect clues and guess the identity of the murderer for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Cost, $20/household. Presented…
COVID VACCINATION CENTRAL Appointments Limited In Area And Beyond Click Here For ‘Am I Eligible’ App Editor’s Note: www.AllOTSEGO.com will seek to keep you up to date on the availability of vaccinations against COVID-19. We will strive to update our information at noon daily. As of noon today, the only New York State special sites still accepting appointments from citizens 65 and over is Plattsburgh and Potsdam. According to the NYS website, “The Federal Government determines how much vaccine New York…
When It Has Vaccinations, Bassett Will Alert Patients COOPERSTOWN – As soon as the Bassett Healthcare Network receives sufficient vaccine, it will notify patients using a variety of methods, including MyBassett (the online patient portal), the Bassett website and social media. Meanwhile, Bassett’s weekly COVID-19 update encouraged patients to participate in the state’s vaccination process, which includes sites as nearby at Utica, Binghamton and Albany. The weekly update also directed patients to New York State’s state-run vaccination clinics at various locations;…
Maryland Educator CCS Superintendent Millbrook Native Sarah Spross Due March 1 By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Sarah Spross, an assistant superintendent in the State of Maryland Department of Education, will become the Cooperstown Central School District’s new superintendent March 1 – or sooner. “We hope sooner,” said school board President Tim Hayes this morning. He said it would give her more time to be introduced to her new responsibilities by the interim superintendent, Romona Wenck. Spross,…
Brzozowski Retires As GOHS President ONEONTA – Bob Brzozowski, who led the Greater Oneonta Historical Society over the past decade as it redeveloped 183 Main St., the oldest surviving downtown block, into the society’s permanent home, the GOHS announced today. The GOHS trustees recently the murals on the Dietz Street side the Brzozowski Oneonta History Wall in Bob’s honor. A community reception for Bob and his wife, Jane Bachman, will be held at the Oneonta History Center when it is…
Fly Creek Cider Mill To Close On Jan. 31 After Pandemic, Family May Reconsider The historic Fly Creek Cider Mill, operated as a tourist attraction by the Michaels family for more than 50 years, will close at the end of the month, the family announced today. It appears the closing is the result of the COVID Year. “As the recovery from the pandemic progresses, we will reassess our position,” said the announcement. The cider mill, founded in the mid 19th century,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Online Tribute To Miners MUSIC ONLINE – 8 p.m. “Thank You For Your Service: Songs Of Mineworkers And Their Families” concert by John O’Connor to celebrate mineworkers throughout US history. Presented by the Yager Museum, Hartwick College, Oneonta. Visit www.facebook.com/yagermuseum/ for info.…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH INAUGURATION Kamala Harris Portent Of Future, Delgado Says WASHINGTON – Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19, today declared that Vice President Kamala Harris’ swearing-in is “a testament to the promise of our nation and the ongoing perfection of our union.” “Today, little girls and children of color in America watched an Inauguration Ceremony and saw themselves being sworn in to lead our great nation into the future,” Otsego County’s congressman said. His statement continued:…
