Tree Lighting Goes Virtual ONEONTA – The annual Christmas tree lighting will be held virtually this evening, with Santa lighting the tree in a video broadcast at 6:30 p.m. on Destination Oneonta’s Facebook page. Following the tree lighting, there will also be performance by holiday music by “country sweetheart” Krystal Lee, of East Meredith, recorded at Foothills Performing Arts Center.…
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In Just 10 Days, 203 COVID Cases COOPERSTOWN – Otsego County reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 today, putting the number of confirmed cases for the first 10 days of month over 200, Public Health Director Heidi Bond reported today. Additionally, 745 people are on mandatory quarantine after coming in contact with a person who has tested positive. 17 people remain hospitalized, with four in the ICU.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 Winter Art Open House OPEN HOUSE – 3 – 6 p.m. Stop by to enjoy the Winter Show featuring 7 artists with spotlight on plein air works by Ursula Carr Bower plus cameo of scarves and necklaces from the Taj Garage. Call or text to reserve viewing slot. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Rd., Cooperstown. 607-547-5327 or visit www.facebook.com/TheArtGarageCooperstown/…
IN MEMORIAM: Angela Orlowski, 89; Locally, Daughter, Grandsons Survive COOPERSTOWN – Angela “Lil” Orlowski, a recent resident of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully on Nov. 27, 2020, at a daughter’s home in Mesa, Ariz. Two months earlier, a diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer shocked all who knew this vibrant woman. She was shy of 90. Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis Orlowski of Cooperstown, and her sons. Lil was born Angela Luiso in Pelham Bay, The Bronx, on Feb. 18, 1931. Her…
Health Director: 21 More Come Down With COVID COOPERSTOWN – 21 more cases of COVID 19 were reported today, according to Heidi Bond, Otsego County Public Health Director, as numbers continue to rise across the county. 17 people are currently hospitalized, with four in the ICU, a new county record, according to Bond.…
INDUCTION WEEKEND HONOREE Broadcaster Al Michaels Wins Ford Frick Award COOPERSTOWN – Al Michaels, known for his many years calling play-by-play of National Football League games, is 2021 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced today. Michaels will be recognized during the Hall of Fame Awards Presentation on Saturday, July 24, as part of Hall of Fame Weekend 2021. Michaels becomes the 45th winner of the Frick Award, as he earned…
READ BARBARA ANN’S RESIGNATION Carolina Bound, Heegan Leaving Successful Legacy By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Barbara Ann Heegan, Otsego County Chamber of Commerce president since 2012, has resigned to accept a similar position at the Greenwood (S.C.) Chamber of Commerce. “I am proud of what we have accomplished as a team on behalf of our members,” she said in her resignation letter. Her last day will be Monday, Dec. 28. Al Rubin, who is serving his…
BULLETIN Barbara Ann Heegan Resigns From Chamber ONEONTA – Barbara Ann Heegan, veteran president of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, has resigned to accept as similar position at the Greenwood (S.C.) Chamber of Commerce. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Donate To Save A Life BLOOD DRIVE – 1 – 6 p.m. Donate blood, help save lives. Worcester Municipal Building, 19 Katie Ln., Worcester 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF CANCELLED EVENTS CLICK TO LOOK AHEAD AT WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO…
Our Flag Is Back! Mayor Announces COOPERSTOWN – Stars & Stripes forever! (At least for the time being.) Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh a few moments ago announced the state has eased CORONA-era requirements that all flags in the Empire State be flown at half staff in sympathy for people suffering from the disease or families of those who succumbed to it. “It turns out that New York State decided to return flags to full staff, but unfortunately never alerted all the…
