IN MEMORIAM: Norman R. Anderson, 90; Korea War Veteran Contractor, Electrician ONEONTA – Norman R. Anderson, 90, a Korean War veteran, electrician and contractor who also worked for Cherry Valley Memorials, passed away on Jan. 6, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1930, in Babylon, to Gustav and Marion (Reese) Anderson. He graduated from West Babylon High School and was honorably discharged as an Army sergeant after serving in the Korean War.…
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Delgado Reports He, Staff Safe After Riots At Capitol WASHINGTON – Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19, reports “my staff and I are safe” after rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol today. “We are grateful for the brave Capitol Police officers who are doing everything they can to keep everyone safe. I’m praying for our country,” he reported on his Facebook page. The National Guard has been activated in Washington, D.C., to help restore calm, and President-elect Joe Biden called on President Trump…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Game Night At The Teen Center TEEN GAME NIGHT – 4 – 7 p.m. Teens aged 12-24 enjoy socially distanced night of board games with the Oneonta Teen Center. Can’t leave the house? Call and they’ll set you up with a discord server so you can play along. Masks required. Club Odyssey, 80 Water St., Oneonta. 607-353-7143 or visit www.facebook.com/oneonta.teencenter…
10 AYES Vs. 3 NAYS, ABSTENTION Despite Democrat Objections, Bliss Relected As Chair Turmoil Over Oberacker’s Vacancy Continues To Sting By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Democratic unhappiness over how state Sen. Peter Oberacker was replaced on the county board spilled over at today’s reorganizational meeting. County Board Chair David Bliss, R-Cooperstown/Town of Middlefield, was reelected, but the vote was 10-3, plus one abstention. And not before Bliss was criticized for partisanship, poor communication and a lack…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 Teen Wellness Workshop WELLNESS – 3 p.m. Wellness workshop for teens. Presented by The Oneonta Teen Center. Club Odyssey, 80 Water St., Oneonta. 607-441-3999 or visit www.facebook.com/ClubOdysseyOneonta/ CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF CANCELLED EVENTS CLICK TO LOOK AHEAD AT WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO…
IN MEMORIAM: Patrick Tyler French, 52; Medical Researcher Raised In Schenevus SCHENUVUS – Patrick Tyler French, 52, a medical researcher for the State of New York, died peacefully at his parents’ home in Schenevus, on Dec. 30, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 26, 1968, in Glens Falls, to Sharon (Lanphear) and Lawrence French. He moved to Schenevus with his family and attended Schenevus Central School, distinguishing himself as a standout scholar-athlete, competing in soccer, baseball…
IN MEMORIAM Bruce S. Hall, 71, Lost To COVID After Fight ONEONTA – Bruce S. Hall, 71, of Oneonta, succumbed to COVID-19 Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Bassett Hospital. He had lived in Oneonta for 25 years, working for the New York State Lottery. Bruce spent several weeks in the hospital battling COVID pneumonia and was initially responding well to treatment before he took a turn for the worse around Christmas. When it became clear that the extraordinary care of…
BASSETT EXPANDS TESTING No Symptoms, But Want To Be Tested? Call 607-433-6510 ONEONTA – Have no symptoms of COVID-19, but looking to be tested? Bassett Healthcare Network, in partnership with the state Department of Health, is offering free COVID-19 rapid testing this week at its Oneonta Health Center, 125 Main St., specifically for individuals who have no symptoms of the virus, but who wish to be tested. Appointments are required. The testing will be offered Saturday, Jan. 9, and Jan. 16,…
UHAUL ISSUES ANNUAL REPORT More People Moving Out Of NYS Than Moving In Forty-one states are growing faster than New York, according to U-Haul®’s annual analysis of its customers. Tennessee moves into first place on the new UHaul chart, edging Texas, the leading growth state in 2016-18, and Florida, the No. 1 growth state for 2019. Ohio and Arizona round out the top five states for growth.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Virtual State Of The State STATE OF THE STATE – 9 a.m. Hear from local leaders, business owners, elected representatives on our economic health and policies from a national, state and local perspective. Will feature keynote speaker Rep. Antonio Delgado. Free, pre-registration required for Zoom conference. Presented by the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce. 607-432-4500 or visit members.otsegocc.com/events/details/2021-state-of-the-state-virtual-meeting-with-keynote-antonio-delgado-404…
