Dog Charmer by Tom Shelby Stories from a working dogs life My two working dogs were Michelle and Mike, both Dobermans. Michelle found two people alive and some not alive. Mike tracked a woman 11 miles. They were search and rescue dogs. Readers, as you’re reading this you are dropping about 40 thousand dead skin cells a minute. You and I have about five million olfactory cells in our noses, Michelle had more than 200 million.…
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High School Sports by Nate Lull Now more than ever, September holds a year’s worth of promises The last 18 months have been hard for all of us, but it has been especially difficult for high school athletes. The coronavirus pandemic ended playing careers early, dashed championship dreams and changed local record books forever. However, as this fall season begins, it feels like maybe we are getting a fresh start. Sure, we know it could all come to a crashing…
What’s fun in Otsego County Join the Rothenberger Road to Recovery Run in memory of Lucas Rothenberger, for those who have lost a loved one to addiction, and to help raise awareness of the realities of recovery from addiction. The event will feature a 1K fun run/walk, a 5K color run/walk, and a 10K race. There will also be a virtual option.…
Life Sketches by Terry Berkson: Watching progress from the nearby bench Stewart’s Shops convenience store and gas station in Richfield Springs was moving to the center of town because its location didn’t provide enough parking. To make space, the building that was previously occupied by Kinney Drug Store and Patterson’s Chrysler and Oliver Dealership before that, had already been demolished and cleared off. All of this activity took place under the watchful eye of Lenny Homes, a retiree who spent…
Editor’s Notes by Greg Klein: Taking a vacation from COVID, but not for long About six weeks ago, we went on our first vacation since 2019. The teen has the benefit of a summer birthday and the best parenting idea we ever devised was birthday trips. Not only do we get to schedule some summer fun (and summer time off) but we have gotten to see the Empire State. And as a bonus, or perhaps this was by design, we…
Editorial Friends with benefits It’s no secret there is a significant labor shortage in America at the moment and we are seeing its effects clearly here in Otsego County. Help wanted signs are everywhere. While the problem touches most businesses, local restaurants appear to be particularly affected. Many have been forced to close multiple days per week; some have closed permanently. One local food service has become a food truck because of a lack of employees. At the end of…
IF YOU GO: Take the trolley, pack sunscreen, water By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com If you are planning to attend the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Induction, here are some helpful hints: • Bring water and an umbrella: Things can get hot on the field at The Clark Sports Center, where there is no natural shade and attendees might be under direct sun for more than two hours. This is just as likely on a Wednesday…
The AllOtsego Report, Ep. 14: Pre-Induction prep Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Episode 14 of The AllOtsego Report looks at the Thursday, Sept. 2, editions of The Freeman’s Journal and Hometown Oneonta, as well as this week’s news on AllOtsego.com. In this week’s episode, Editor Greg Klein and Reporter Kevin Limiti discuss: The Hall of Fame Induction on Wednesday, Sept. 8, and what the weekday event might look like. Click here to listen! Business leaders look for new answers…
Otego residents lament loss of local bank as Community closes branch By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Community Bank has closed its branch in Otego, the only bank in the town, much to the dismay of residents and local leaders. In a letter dated June 22, F.J. Buzz Hesse, chairman of the village of Otego Planning Board, Otego Mayor Ernest Kroll and Otego Town Supervisor Joseph Hurlburt asked Hal Wentworth, senior vice president of retail banking for Community Bank,…
Inside the induction Since 9/11 attacks, guarding baseball’s legends, fans, has become top priority for Hall, local officials By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com As with a lot of things in America, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Induction Weekend changed 20 years ago, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “Before, at Induction, you were thinking, ‘what if someone has a heart attack out here in the field?’ Suddenly, you had to think about a lot more things…
