HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 Theatrical Performance ‘Billy Bishop Goes To War’ THEATER – 7:30 p.m. Performance “Billy Bishop Goes To War.” Set in 1914, follows journey of underachieving Billy Bishop on his journey to become a great fighter pilot. Explores complexities of heroism, cost of war, Britain’s colonial past. Free admission. Franklin Stage Company, 25 Institute St., Franklin. 607-829-3700 or visit franklinstagecompany.org/events/billy-bishop-goes-to-war/…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 ‘Our Town’ Premiers At Fenimore Art Museum THEATER – 7 p.m. Classic metatheatrical play “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder portrays everyday live of residents of the fictional Grover’s Corner. Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 13 Railway Celebrates 150 years SESQUICENTENNIAL – Noon – 9 p.m. Celebrate 150th anniversary of Cooperstown-Charlotte Valley Railway with golden spike, speeches, music, celebratory train ride followed by cannon shoot, ice cream social, historical presentation, fireworks, more. Cost, $30/adult. Depart Milford Depot, 136 E. Main St., Milford. 607-432-2429 or visit www.facebook.com/cacvrr/…
GETCHA BASEBALL GEAR HERE 16 Baseball Stores In Cooperstown’s Business District You want baseball gear, you’ve got baseball gear in downtown Cooperstown’s 15 baseball stores. ►Surrounding Doubleday Field Parking Lot: • Cooperstown Doubleday Field Clubhouse, Doubleday Court, (607) 547-1852. Vintage-style baseball apparel. Owner, Ron Brown. • Baseball Nostalgia Inc., 4 Doubleday Court. (607) 547-6051. Vintage baseball cards and ephemera. Co-owners, Bruce Andrews and Pete Henrici. • Cooperstown Factory Store, 103 Main St. (607) 547-5826. Baseball apparel. Owner, Ron Brown. ►Leave…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta May 23-24, 2019 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE One Dead, Deputy Breaks Legs In Head-On Onaquaga Found: Buzz Hesse Dream Achieved Onaquaga Found: General Clinton Didn’t Raze It All Lost, But Pittsfield Family Together After Fire Oneonta Voters OK School Budget, 2 To 1 Cooperstown School Budget Passes Easily EDITORIAL Delgado Elevates Mother’s Love In Colgate Speech COLUMNS DELGADO AT COLGATE: ‘Love Conquers All’ ZAGATA: Grid Mixes Good, Bad, Ugly…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta May 2-3, 2019 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE L.A. Angels Exec New Hall Of Fame President Benefactress Will Match Your SSPCA Donation RSS Record Rocky, Sixth Ward Neighbors Say Oneonta’s First UM Ramping Up Vs. Gay Ban Who-Dunnit Novelist’s House Endangered EDITORIAL D’oh, Homer Simpson, You Got Upstate Wrong COLUMNS SEWARD: State Has 3rd Most Lyme Disease KUZMINSKI: Do The Numbers On Yang’s UBI MORGAN: Punishing The Present For The…
1927-2019 As ‘Voice Of Oneonta,’ Joe Campbell Beloved For 50 Years, DJ, Radio Fans Went On ‘Sentimental Journey’ Together Editor’s Note: This article recounting “Voice of Oneonta” Joe Campbell’s career in radio appeared on Jan. 14, 2011, in Hometown Oneonta. A legend in his adopted hometown, he passed away early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2019. An obituary and memory book are available from the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements. Meanwhile, take a walk down Memory Lane. By JIM…
NEXT YEAR, JOE HUGHES JOINS HIS MENTOR This Year, Drago Tourney At OHS Marked 60th Year By JENNIFER HILL ONEONTA – Two OHS athletic directors – the current one, Joe Hughes, and a legendary one, Tony Drago – presented the annual Tony Drago Tournament trophy Saturday, Dec. 1, to the Lady Yellowjackets.They realized they were marking two milestones. One, it will be Joe Hughes’ last: He is retiring in June. Two, Tony Drago was marking his namesake tournament’s 60th anniversary. “It’s…
The Fenimore ROCKS! Museum’s Biggest ShowTo Feature Photos Of Madonna,Cher, All Of Rock’s Greatest By LIBBY CUDMORE COOPERSTOWN Madonna is coming to Cooperstown.So is David Bowie. Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Tina Turner will be here too, part of “Herb Ritts: The Rock Portraits,” due to open April 2 at The Fenimore Art Museum.“There are more than 100 pieces to this collection,” said curator Chris Rossi. “It’s the largest show we’ve ever put on.” Ritts’ “Rock Portraits” debuted at the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Holiday Shows & Sales HOLIDAY MARKET – 5 – 7 p.m. Opening reception for holiday show & sale featuring opportunity to find unique gifts by local, regional member artists. Cooperstown Art Association. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com HOLIDAY BAZAAR – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Find beautiful gifts from jewelry, handmade ornaments, glassware, more. Support historic Tudor style Gilbertsville Inn. The Major’s Inn, 104 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville. 607-783-2967 or visit www.themajorsinn.com…