Thank you for publishing the meticulously crafted story, “Richards Avenue Gas Explosion Not Over for Residents,” by Robert Bensen and Teresa Winchester.…
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160 YEARS AGO
A melancholy affair—Our whole village was shocked last Saturday by the report suddenly circulated through the streets, that Mr. James Cockett had taken his life by shooting himself at his own home with a shot gun. Mr. C. had for more than six months been an invalid, whose recovery from severe illness and general prostration was a matter of much doubt. By careful management and nursing he was able to get outdoors a little during recent pleasant days,…
Based on investigative research that drilled deep into granular detail, the article conveyed the cause, course, and aftermath of the tragic explosion with command and clarity.…
40 YEARS AGO
From the Shui Mai to the fortune cookies, Joe Poon provided a memorable meal for Oneontans Wednesday evening. It was his way of saying thank-you to the people, the church, and the college that helped him when he was a struggling SUCO undergraduate. Poon now operates the Sang Kee Peking Duck House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but he has kept close ties with Oneonta. When he learned that foreign students at SUCO were being hurt by financial cutbacks and…
This week's briefs include information about events coming up over the weekend, an announcement about Family Farm Day, Bill McKibben's talk at SUNY Oneonta and more.…
Recaps of recent Cooperstown Central School softball, baseball, golf, and girls track and field contests.…
PUBLIC SPEAKING—6 p.m. Oneonta Toastmasters hold their public meeting each 2nd and 4th Thursday. Online meeting available via Zoom. Requested online attendees sign in at 5:50 p.m. In person meetings held at The Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. Visit https://oneonta.toastmastersclubs.org/…
LOCAL HISTORY—6:30 p.m. “A Walk in the Woods: History of Wooded Areas in Otsego County.” Presented by David Wightman of Wightman Lumber and Specialty Wood Products. Light refreshments available. Followed by a business meeting, all welcome to attend. Fly Creek Area Historical Society/Grange, Cemetery Road, Fly Creek. Visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077445521390…
Officials announced today that the Village of Cooperstown Water Department will begin flushing hydrants on Monday, April 29 at 5 a.m. and continue through Friday, May 3. Those with questions are asked to call (607) 547-2411.…
Tom’s book, "Dog Training Diaries," was judged as one of the three best training books by Dog Writer’s Association of America. Tom Shelby, The Dog Charmer Cooperstown author, answers pet owners' questions on training their dogs. E-mail your questions to dogsrshelby@msn.com…