Clifford D. Beach, 69, of 398 Main Street, a noted postage stamp enthusiast, died in his sleep. He had lived in Oneonta all his life. Mr. Beach was born January 10, 1886, in Oneonta, the son of Orrin G. and Adelee (Champlin) Beach. He married Grace Stone, September 27, 1913, in their home on Main Street. He was a salesman at Gardner’s Shoe Store...…
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The concert then began with Mozart’s First Symphony; yes, his very first symphony, composed when he was only 8 years old! The symphony itself is well-known enough among music lovers and, while not the last word in originality, it is nevertheless astonishing in its poise and deep craftsmanship.…
As many of you know, we are in the midst of a government shutdown. Regardless of your political affiliation, the impact is felt far and wide, particularly by local nonprofits. Many of these organizations are heavily funded by federal and state sources to do the work that they do in order to deliver essential services throughout our community.…
70 YEARS AGO: Oneonta High School’s football team shattered Mohawk High’s 21-game unbeaten football record Saturday, powering its way to a 26 to 6 victory over the Mohicans. The victory was accomplished on some fine passing by Bill Whittaker, great running by Sam Lamonica and Joe Pidgeon as well as brilliant offensive and defensive play by a rugged line...…
85 YEARS AGO: Where Nature Smiles—Sunday morning, at the 11 o’clock service at the Methodist Church, a special service of re-enlistment will be observed. A bulletin and order of service will be used and there will be special music. Miss Margaret Smith will sing as a solo number “My Task.” The service is part of a month of rally services being observed in this church...…
The biggest impact on lifespan in the last 100 years is not curing cancer or fixing clogged cardiac arteries. The most important factor for the length of life has been vaccinations.…
On Sunday, October 26, the season continues with a vibrant Diwali Celebration from 3-6 p.m. at Fenimore Farm and Country Village. This welcoming, family-friendly experience is an all-inclusive event that includes an uplifting afternoon of live music, an Indian food buffet, and dancing.…
Solstice Commons is more than just bricks and mortar. It is an investment in Oneonta’s future and in the values we all hold dear: dignity, community, and mutual care. RSS has been part of this community for more than 40 years, and we are committed to being good neighbors for the next 40 and beyond.…
"The picture of the world’s greatest superpower killing or seriously injuring 1,000 noncombatants a week, while trying to pound a tiny, backward nation into submission on an issue whose merits are hotly disputed, is not a pretty one.”…
When I first heard the name of this play, it brought back one of my strongest childhood memories. I must have been 5 years old, playing with my friend Laurie behind our farmhouse in upstate New York. Her older brother, Stevie, came running to us with a treasure trove: a box of matches. He wanted to show us how to build a fire.…
