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/…
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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…
ONEONTA—Austin J. Brandt, 25, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of April 3, 2024. He was not alone, as his beloved dogs, Ellie and Bailey, were by his side as he left this world much too soon and journeyed into the unknown. His loss was completely unexpected and left his family profoundly shocked and saddened.…
NORTH BLENHEIM—Gerhard (Gary) Adam, former owner of VW Audi of Oneonta, passed away on April 14, 2024 surrounded by family. He was a resident of North Blenheim since the purchase of property in 1972.
Gary began his life’s journey in Stuttgart, Germany on July 19, 1941, as the son of Eugine and Pauline Adam. He was born to a family of prominent furniture manufacturers founded in the 1800s in Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen Germany.…
LUNCH & LEARN—11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Empowering Local Business: Your Strategic Blueprint for Social Media Success.” Paperkite reveals a dynamic and engaging playbook for local businesses and non-profits to enhance their social media presence. Presented by the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce. $10/non-member. Registration required. KW Training Room, 31 Main Street, Suite 2B, Oneonta. (607) 432-4500 or visit https://members.otsegocc.com/events/details/2024-lunch-learn-pizza-power-hour-empowering-local-business-your-strategic-blueprint-for-social-media-success-1110…
FLY CREEK—Armella Agnes Phillips (Aimee), age 100, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Born into a loving Midwest family on September 19, 1923, she was the 8th child of Henry and Mathilda Mescher and grew up in Dyersville, Iowa with her 13 siblings. She made front page news when she was the first young lady from her area to join the U.S. Women’s Army Corp in 1944. While serving, she met Hubert “Bud” Phillips,…
MAKERS MARKET—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “4th Annual Mother’s Day Craft and Vendor Show.” Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 432-4401 or visit https://www.facebook.com/southsidemall/…
SPRING CLEANING—1 p.m. Rink Roll Up. Prepare the park for spring pickleball and basketball. Wear waterproof shoes, gloves and bring a push-broom if you have one. Badger Park, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2411 or visit https://www.facebook.com/CooperstownFriendsoftheParks…