210 YEARS AGO
“Geographic & Military Museum.” We have received the first number of a paper published in Albany, by Samuel R. Brown, under this title. We would recommend it to the attention of the public as worthy of patronage. In the meantime, we give our readers his very eccentric Dedication. “To the brave and patriotic, who are willing to expend blood or treasure in defence of the Republic; no matter in what state or on what river residing, or to…
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135 YEARS AGO
An enthusiastic and crowded meeting of those interested in the Richfield Springs & Oneonta Railroad was held at Laurens Wednesday afternoon. President of the road, A.C. Couch was present and made a statement of the estimated cost of the road completed. The necessary bridges, cost per mile, and the cost of the rolling stock were included. He then proved to the satisfaction of the audience that the road would be a paying one from the start. The need…
The deadline for new Hometown Heroes banners has been extended to Friday, March 22, availability permitting.…
Sugaring Off Sundays at The Farmers' Museum, NYCON/Scriven Foundation mini-grants and a DOAS-led trip to Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Open Auditions for Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ THEATRE—5:30 p.m. Open auditions for roles in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Performances to be held July 17 through August 14. Glimmer Globe Theatre, Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/auditions…
Cooperstown juniors and seniors will perform "The 39 Steps" Thursday through Saturday, March 14-17.…
The proposed Rehabilitation Support Services housing project at 27 Market Street has been met with strong public push-back, but city officials contend that misinformation, disinformation and fear are driving the response.…
According to Helios Care officials, this is the second year both Toscana and Sloan’s have participated in the program, which they feel is a great way to connect with new patrons who can experience their restaurants and fine dining and, at the same time, make a charitable donation to Helios Care to support the expert patient care provided by the organization.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 International Night Featuring Japanese Cuisine DINNER—5-8 p.m. International Night featuring 3-course meal of Japanese origin. $30/person. The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9931 or visit https://www.otesaga.com/dine/seasonal-dining…
ONEONTA—Sylvester C. Lloyd III passed away March 10, 2024 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford.
He was born August 29, 1935 in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, the son of Sylvester C. Lloyd Jr. and Marion (Van Brakle) Lloyd.
Sy grew up in New Jersey and, in 1946, his family moved to Otego. In 1954, he graduated from Otego High School as a valedictorian. Following high school, he joined the United States Army from 1954 to 1957, serving in Ethiopia…