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135 YEARS AGO
Three thousand, nine hundred and sixty-five immigrants reached Castle Garden yesterday. They were passengers on the six ocean steamers which reached port during the day. Of this number 200 were picked out as people likely to become public charges. The 200 may be sent back to Europe. And none of those steamers fly the stars and stripes. Republican policy has put the valuable ocean carrying business into the hands of foreigners.
April 19, 1889…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, APRIL 18 Live Action Role Play Practice Event PRACTICE—5-8 p.m. “LARP Fight Practice.” Practice getting into roles, combat moves, more. Lightest touch with foam padded weapons system. Held each Thursday, rain or shine, until the snow flies. Big Pavilion, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Anrygnomes23@gmail.com or visit https://www.realmsnet.net/#events BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 5 p.m. Waterfront Café, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Food For Thought on Exhibit Production at Fenimore Art Museum MUSEUM—12:30 p.m. “Food For Thought: Behind the Scenes of Exhibit Production.” Director of Exhibitions Chris Rossi presents on how museum exhibits are assembled, followed by a behind-the-scenes walking tour. Lunch included. $30/non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/ BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
MILFORD—Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Matthew Allison (December 11, 1958-August 21, 2023).…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Alden Scholar Series Presents ‘Understanding Poverty’ SCHOLAR SERIES—4-6:30 p.m. Alden Scholar Series Program presents “Understanding Poverty: A Relational Approach” by Dr. Elizabeth Seale. Reception to follow. Alden Room, Milne Library, 3rd Floor, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3302 or visit https://libguides.oneonta.edu/aldenscholarseries/upcomingevents…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL 15 ‘Reviving Your Historical Society’ HISTORICAL SOCIETY—7 p.m. Otego Historical Society opens the season with a presentation, “Reviving Your Historical Society.” Ron Ketelsen speaks on what has been done in Sharon Springs. Otego Town Hall, 3526 State Highway 7, Otego. (607) 287-4095.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, APRIL 14 SADD Strides for Safety 5K RUN/WALK—11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “26th Annual SADD Strides for Safety 5K Run/Walk.” Raise funds for school programming to support students making healthy, responsible choices. Includes Health Fair. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oneonta High School, 144 East Street, Oneonta. Visit https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/sadd-strides-for-safety-5krun-walk/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Baking Contest at Southside Mall CONTEST—2 p.m. “The Southside Market Baking Contest.” Cookie contest sponsored by King Arthur Flour during the Spring Shopping event. Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 434-3454 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552170876619 BLOOD DRIVE—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
ONEONTA—Timothy Eric Brown, 44, our beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 due to complications after a lengthy illness. Tim was born May 20, 1979 in Cooperstown, New York.…