AllOtsego’s 2026 pre-election coverage continues with a series of questions posed to Otsego County Board of Representatives District 13 candidates Michele Clapperton (DEM) and Arthur Rorick (REP, OFI).…
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Fly Creek General Store Vandalized At 2:45 p.m. on Monday, September 26, a man was walking around the Fly Creek General Store. “He’s a regular here, but he seemed a little out of it,” said Tom Bouton, owner of the store. “He came in wanting cigarettes, then went outside and just started to wander around the street and the store.” The man then threw himself into the large glass window of the store, then into a smaller window and finally…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MAY 27 General Clinton Canoe Regatta CANOE REGATTA – 5:30 p.m. The General Clinton Canoe Regatta returns this year with a weekend of races and events. Friday includes the Youth races for teens 11-18 and the generation gap races starting from the Sydney Fishing Access. The park will feature the rides, craft fair, and flee market with the Taste of the Regatta event including local food, entertainment, more. The 70 mile endurance race will be Sunday, May…
Opinion by Julie Dostal, PH.D. Prevention comes in many forms for LEAF Prevention is a common word in our culture. We use it in a variety of contexts, such as prevent heart disease, prevent bug bites, or prevent kitchen fires. It’s good that it is common, because, at the root, prevention simply means, “to stop a problem before it ever starts.” That’s the work we do at the LEAF Council on Alcoholism and Addictions. It is at the heart and…
IN MEMORIAM: Natasha P. Finch, 26; Family Mourns Death By Addiction MOUNT UPTON – During the late hours of March 5, 2020, the illness and addiction that had stolen Natasha Paige’s sparkle took her life. Her close friends and family will always remember her for her big smile and the funny, smart, loving way that she was. Natasha was born Feb. 23, 1994, in Oneonta. She attended Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Unatego schools. Natasha loved big gatherings, spending time with her…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 30 Opening Day At Otsego County Fair FAIR OPENING – Noon. Celebrate opening of the Fair with NY State Sire Stake Harness Racing, Fire Service/School Band Parade, fireworks show, much more. Otsego County Fair, 48 Lake St., Morris. 607-263-5289 or visit www.otsegocountyfair.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JUNE 1 On Rock Music And Memory AUTHOR’S TALK – 2 p.m. In “Rock Music & Memory – An Exploration with Author Libby Cudmore,” the local author shares her personal stories as both a music fan and music critic. Part of Fenimore Art Museum’s Herb Ritts: The Rock Portraits. Members free; nonmembers, price included with admission. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 Route 80, Cooperstown. Info, 607-547-1400, www.fenimoreartmuseum.org.…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Red Dragon Readings Continue READING SERIES – 7:30 – 9 p.m. Red Dragon Reading Series presents Mecca Jamilah Sullivan, author of “Blue Talk and Love,” which tells the stories of girls, women of color navigating daily urban life. Craven Lounge, Morris Conference Center, SUNY Oneonta. Visit oneonta.campuslabs.com/engage/event/2761939 FILM SCREENING – 6 – 8 p.m. Join Library, MVPHP and the Otsego County Department of Health view watch SMACKED! a documentary about addiction, recovery in Otsego County. Followed…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, NOV. 27 Community Screening ‘Chasing The Dragon’ Give the gift of Christmas to children in need. To participate in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program CLICK HERE! FILM SCREENING – 6:30 p.m. In conjunction with in school showings, the community is invited to this showing of “Chasing the Dragon,” followed by a Q&A session with LEAF. Auditorium, Cooperstown Central School. Call 607-547-8181 www.cooperstowncs.org/opiod-assemblies-chasing-the-dragon-screening-rescheduled/#.WhRKaVWnGUk FIGURE DRAWING – 6:30 p.m. Non-instructional drawing with live model. Poses chosen by consensus. Cost…
