News Briefs: May 3, 2023 New Dems Meet This Saturday ONEONTA—The new Oneonta Democratic Club will hold a meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6 at Get Fresh on the Main at 254 Main Street. Town Board Member Kim Fierke and Common Council Member Luke Murphy will speak on town and city affairs. Topics of discussion on the agenda include summer outreach plans and MacGuire Benton’s campaign for county clerk. New members are always welcome. The club can be…
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Sports Snippets: May 4, 2023 Cooperstown Eighth-Grader Medals in Golf Match COOPERSTOWN—Brayden Sentz received a medal for his three-over performance in Cooperstown Central School’s 178-233 victory over Herkimer in a golf match on May 1. Cooperstown moved to 1-1 for the season and has yet to play a division match. Oneonta Track and Field Succeeds at Cortland ONEONTA—The SUNY Oneonta track and field teams put up successful performances at the Cortland Qualifier meet on April 30. This was the final…
News Briefs: April 27, 2023 Temple Beth El To Present Concert on May 7 ONEONTA—“From The Shtetl To Broadway,” music from the Old World to the New, will be presented at Temple Beth El of Oneonta on Sunday, May 7 at 4 p.m. This family- friendly community event is free and open to the public. From the Eastern European klezmer folk tradition to swing standards and Broadway favorites, the concert explores the arc of immigrant music to that of established…
Sports Snippets: April 27, 2023 Compiled by WRILEY NELSON Unatego Graduate Is Named SUNY Cobleskill Athlete of Week SHEALINN STEVENS (Photo provided) COBLESKILL—The SUNY Cobleskill Athletics Department named outdoor track and field athlete Shealinn Stevens of Otego a Fighting Tiger of the Week for the week ending April 9. Stevens placed seventh in the long jump at the 2023 Cortland Red Dragon Open Invitational with a mark of 4.71 meters. She also anchored the Tigers’ third-place 4x100m relay team, which…
News Briefs: April 20, 2023 Compiled by WRILEY NELSON Molinaro To Request Funding for Oneonta Sewer Project ONEONTA—Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee entertains community development funding requests for the upcoming appropriations bill. Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY 19) announced on Monday, April 17 that he will request $41 million in federal funds for community projects in the 19th district, $4.2 million of which is intended for the Town of Oneonta’s West Main Street Water and Sewer Extension…
Sports Snippets: April 19, 2023 Compiled by WRILEY NELSON Chamber To Host Pickup Softball at Doubleday COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce will host a community pickup softball game at Doubleday Field from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27. The Friends of Doubleday Field will provide a brief introduction to the field’s history and facilities. Registration is required. The $20.00 admission includes snacks and T-shirts on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to register, visit www.wearecooperstown.com/chamber-events or contact the…
Time Out Briefs: April 13, 2023 Railway Society To Meet This Friday NEW HARTFORD—The Utica and Mohawk Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will meet on Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church on the corners of French and Burrstone roads. Chapter President Harry Lenz will conduct the business portion of the meeting, including reports on the annual banquet, New York Central 6721, the Adirondack Railroad and the Schuyler Street Switch Tower, among other…
Sports Snippets: April 13, 2023 SUNY Oneonta Baseball Sweeps Canton, Sets Program Record ONEONTA—The SUNY Oneonta baseball team defeated SUNY Canton in a doubleheader on Tuesday, March 28. The Red Dragons won game one comfortably, 7-2, and held on for a 6-5 nail-biter in game two. Senior Jake Barrett went 2-for-4 in the first game with two runs and two RBI. Freshman Martin Thorsland, of the Town of Maryland, struck out seven batters in 4.0 innings. The sweep gave Oneonta…
News Briefs: April 13, 2023 Vendors Sought for Annual Fishing & Heritage Day SOUTH OTSELIC—The Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association is now accepting reservations for arts and craft vendors who would like to participate in the 14th annual Fishing & Heritage Day on Saturday, May 20. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chenango County hamlet of South Otselic, located along the scenic Otselic River. Hundreds of people attend this free family event…
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