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Monica Calzolari

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The Partial Observer: MLK Celebrated by Diverse Group of Speakers, Musicians

The Rev. Stacey Mitchell, pastor of UUSO, said, “We are so honored to host the NAACP celebration this year” and welcomed an audience of nearly 200 people. There was standing room only in the church. Poletta Louis, president of the local NAACP chapter, announced the theme of the 2025 MLK celebration as “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy.”…

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Shop Name May Be Unusual, But the Faces Are Familiar

Fatboyz Pizza is named for Kelly’s brother, Dave Wright, who died prematurely 12 years ago in his early 40s. Dave’s nickname was Fatboy. He had a beer belly. Jordan came up with the idea of naming the business after his uncle. When they went to register that name with New York State, Fatboys Pizza was already taken and the state said they were not allowed to use “Badass” in the name.…

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Lady Yellowjackets Are State Champions in 4×100 Relay

Dave Slater, head coach for the boys team and the sprinters, said, “It is a big deal that 12 of Oneonta High School’s runners [went] to the state competition this year. In qualifiers, the girls 4x100 team came in first overall. The girls 4x400 and boys 4x800 came in second overall, first for Division II. The boys 4x400 came in fifth overall and first for Division II.”…