"Scapino,” a show adapted by Jim Dale and Frank Dunlop in 1974 from “Les Fourberies de Scapin,” which was first written and produced by Molière in 1671, comes to SUNY Oneonta’s Goodrich Theatre from November 13-16.…
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135 YEARS AGO: News of the recent arrival from Paris of a lense for the object glass of the 40-inch telescope that is to be made by the Clarks of Cambridgeport, for the University of Southern California, has contracted considerable attention. A great deal of light may be thrown upon some of the vexed questions concerning Mars, Venus, and the other planets by the new telescope. There are very puzzling appearances on their surfaces, some of which seem to demand…
70 YEARS AGO: A defective coal-heating system was found to be the cause of the deaths of Dr. and Mrs. Walter S. Packer, 29 West End Avenue, who were found dead in their home on Monday. Dr. Fisk Brooks’ Coroner’s report shows that the Packers died from the effects of coal gas poisoning. Their daughter, Janet, age 2, and a pet dog Cappy, escaped the deadly monoxide fumes and were unharmed. Dr. Packer was Director of the Regional Oneonta Poultry…
Back in the coop, I lifted the outside door to the laying box and was about to reach in when I noticed that there was something in there, apparently sitting on the eggs. A chicken, I thought. I bent to look inside and came face to face with a raccoon.…
As Otsego County needs grew in 2025, the Community Foundation of Otsego County answered the call. Including resources from our donor-advised funds, we invested over $700,000.00 in our community.…
185 YEARS AGO: Died in this village of consumption, on the evening of the 24th, ultimo, Mrs. Phebe Tracy, widow of Mr. Elisha Tracy, in the 50th year of her age. She has long been a communicant of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and eminently adorned her profession with those Christian graces enumerated by the Apostle, among which patience and meekness shone with peculiar luster.…
90 YEARS AGO: Approximately 254 messages, exclusive of tests, have been sent over the police radio system since it was installed at headquarters in the municipal building in August, Chief of Police Frank N. Horton reported yesterday in his annual report to the Board of Public Safety. “Last year, in my annual report, I recommended that a two-way radio system be installed, as it would be of real advantage to this department,” Chief Horton said.…
News from the Noteworthy from Helios Care News from the Noteworthy: Honoring Caregivers and Healing Together November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor the countless individuals who devote their compassion, patience, and love to caring for others. At Helios Care, that spirit of service continues far beyond hospice. Through counseling, education, and community partnerships, Helios Care provides year-round support to those navigating grief, loss, and the challenges of caregiving. Support Throughout the Year Helios Care…
110 YEARS AGO: At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday evening, the trustees of the Oneonta Public Library were represented by Arthur M. Curtis, Alva Seybolt, and Andrew B. Saxton, who appeared before the chamber for the purpose of explaining certain conditions relative to the library which now exists, and to ask for the active cooperation of the chamber in securing a permanent location...…
