70 YEARS AGO
Violet Marie Bradshaw’s long masquerade as a man exploded dramatically in a criminal court in Columbus, Ohio after a judge sentenced her to the penitentiary for embezzlement. Arrested last summer as Vernon Bradshaw, 35, of Kenova, West Virginia, on a charge of embezzling $2,000 from an ice cream company, Violet served three days in a county jail before release on $1,500 bond. After sentencing at her trial on February 10, a man who identified himself as Patrick Bradshaw,…
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These awards will be presented at the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Spring Dinner and Awards Ceremony on April 25 at The Otesaga Resort Hotel.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Hidden Dangers of the Victorian House CONNECTIONS—1 p.m. “The Dangerous Victorian House” with John Aborn of Hyde Hall. Can you survive the hidden dangers of the 19th-century home? Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day Soirèe with the Oneonta Rotary Club VALENTINES—6-8 p.m. “Valentine’s Day Soirèe.” Five-course dinner with wine or mocktails. Tickets, $75/person. Support work of the Oneonta Rotary Club. Social Eats Café-Project 607, 546 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-8025 or visit https://oneontarotary.org/…
ONEONTA—It is with both heavy hearts and fond remembrance that we celebrate the life of Bradley S. Curpier, who departed from this world on February 5, 2024. He was born on March 20, 1969 in Fort Rucker, Alabama, leaving behind a legacy that goes beyond the struggles he faced.
Brad approached life with an extraordinary level of compassion and kindness that touched the hearts of all who knew him. Despite the challenges he encountered, Brad exemplified the true essence of empathy,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Online Tour of the Thaw Collection VIRTUAL TOUR—2 p.m. “Thaw Collection of American Indian Art.” Associate Curator Julia Madore presents this collection showcasing Native American artistry and craftsmanship from across North America. Followed by Q&A session. Free, $10 suggested donation. Registration required. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/ FIRST AID—6 p.m. “CPR Certification Course.” Edmeston Fire Department, 27 East Street, Edmeston. (607) 547-4328 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyEmergencyServices…
ONEONTA—Daniel (Dan) Rutherford of Oneonta, 57, passed away unexpectedly at home from a heart attack in the early morning hours of February 10, 2024.
He was a graduate of Oneonta High School in 1985, earned an associate’s degree from SUNY Cobleskill in 1987 and received his Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Oneonta in 1989.
Dan worked for UPS for 30+ years, retiring in March 2022. He was also a courier for Community Bank since 2013.…