News Briefs: June 19, 2025

Jensen Wins State Titles

MIDDLETOWN—Cooperstown senior Annelise Jensen won Class C state titles in the 800m and 1,500m events at the NYSPHSAA Track and Field Championships in Middletown on Friday and Saturday, June 13-14. She broke her own school record in the 800 with a time of 2:12.41, placing her 12th among all classes. Jensen’s 4:34.22 championship time in the 1,500 on Saturday broke another school record that she set just a month ago, beating her previous best by more than 13 seconds. It was Jensen’s third trip to the state championships. Senior Cooper Bradley placed second among Class C athletes in the high jump with a personal record height of 6-6. He finished sixth overall in the state.

Stores Launch Food Drives

SCHENECTADY—Market 32 and Price Chopper launched a summer food drive at each of their 129 store locations to assist families facing hunger. From June 15 to July 5, customers can purchase a $10.00 donation bag containing high-demand items from displays at the front of Price Chopper stores. Each location has partnered with a local food bank to help people in their immediate community. For more information, visit pricechopper.com.

'Goonies' Anniversary Showing Set at Foothills

Film Otsego and Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center will screen the 1985 classic children's adventure film, "Goonies," as a 40th anniversary celebration. The event will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 20 at the 24 Market Street venue. There will be an after-party with trivia and costume contests. Cash bar. The event is free with donations welcomed. Film Otsego is the official film commission for Otsego County, with the mission of building the film industry in the region while training a local workforce to make filming in the area attractive and successful. Follow Film Otsego on Facebook and Instagram at @FilmOtsego or go to www.filmotsego.org for more information.  

Community Center Events Set

RICHFIELD SPRINGS—The Richfield Springs Community Center will hold its annual bass fishing tournament from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, with registration opening at 5:30 a.m. It will be held rain or shine at the Canadarago Lake Boat Launch, 135 Dennison Road. Cash prizes total $1,000.00 and there will be a free lunch for all participants. Registration is $30.00 per person, or $20.00 for anglers 12 and under. For more information, contact tournament coordinator Bill Kosina at (315) 749-3286 or bill@richfieldzone.org. The Community Center’s 23rd annual Sundae Walk and Run will begin at the Veterans Club Pavilion, 13 Lake Street, at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 20. Categories include 5K and 10K races and a two-mile walk. Pre-registration is available at runsignup.com/rscc until midnight on July 17. Day-of registration will be open from 7-8 a.m. Free Stewart’s make-your-own sundaes will be offered to all in attendance. For more information, visit richfieldspringscommunitycenter.org.