Seward Announces $1 Million In Grants For Damaschke Field

By: Libby Cudmore 09/06/2018 4:16 pm

State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, announces $1 million in funding for improvements to Damaschke Field, including replacing the grandstand at a press conference this afternoon in front of the historic Oneonta ballpark. Behind him are Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig and Oneonta Outlaws owner Gary Laing. “We need to preserve historic features,” said Seward, who brought home a separate $1 million grant in May for Cooperstown’s Doubleday Field. “We also need to prepare for the future. Some upgrades are badly needed.” About 1/3 of the money – it was obtained through the state’s State and Municipal Facilities Program – will be required to raze the grandstand, whose steel girder are rotting. Laing said there are a “lot of good ideas” on how to replace it that will be coming into focus in the months ahead. He called the grant “absolutely incredible.” A tour of the grandstand followed, including a cramped shower room, which home and visiting teams used to share. (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)

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Astroturf Picnic Area Installed At Damaschke

By: Jim Kevlin 08/23/2018 2:52 pm

Installed At Damaschke

Oneonta Outlaws owners Gary and Karen Laing watch a crew from Chenango Contracting, Johnson City, install a circular Astroturf baseball at Damaschke Field’s front gate today. The Laings plan to add picnic tables for the convenience of fans. Laying the baseball-shaped fabric are, from left, Jason Metzger, Binghamton, Lucas DePofi, Endicott, and Sean Lee, Binghamton. Chenango Contracting just completed Astroturing the baseball and football fields at OHS. (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 31

By: Larissa Ryan 07/30/2018 5:00 pm

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 31

WALKING TOUR – 7 p.m. Explore historic Emmons Farm with descendants, followed by refreshments outside Woodchuck Knoll. Cost, $7/person. Reservation required. Meet at The Farmhouse at Emmons, 5649 St. Hwy. 7, Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit www.oneontahistory.org/upcomingevents.htm

CONCERT – 7 p.m. Hanzolo performs groovy originals, funky covers. Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-5256 or visit richcooperstown.org/lakefront-concert-series/

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JULY 30

By: Larissa Ryan 07/29/2018 5:00 pm

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JULY 30

Open Otsego County Fair

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OPENING – 6:30 p.m. 21st Annual Otsego County Fair Hymn Sing & Special Music at the Grande Building followed by the Agricultural Olympics. Otsego County Fair, Mills St., Morris. 607-263-5289 or visit www.otsegocountyfair.org

BASEBALL – 7 p.m. Support Oneonta Outlaws against Utica Blue Sox. Damaschke Field, 15 James Georgeson Ave., Oneonta. Call 607-432-6326 or visit www.facebook.com/oneontaoutlawsbaseball/

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JULY 27

By: Larissa Ryan 07/26/2018 5:00 pm

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JULY 27

Kick Off Induction Weekend

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FILM SCREENING – 3:30 p.m. Showing “A Hall for Heroes” narrated by Bob Costas. Depicts founding of Baseball Hall of Fame and first induction in 1939. Bullpen Theater, The Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown. 607-547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/node/17914?date=0

PLAY BALL – 8 a.m. Ozzie Smith & Hall of Fame Guests host 2-hour fundraiser featuring breakfast in Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery, personalized instruction, chance to turn double plays. All ages welcome, registration required. Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown. 607-547-0397 or visit baseballhall.org/events/PLAYBall-2018?date=0

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JULY 26

By: Larissa Ryan 07/25/2018 5:00 pm

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JULY 26

Presentation On Hall Of Famers

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ROUNDTABLE – 7 – 8 p.m. Presenting TV personality who hosted “One on One,” author Jane Mitchell discusses Hall of Famers Trevor Hoffman and Alan Trammell, other sports celebrities from Ted Williams to Dick Enberg. Cooperstown Village Library. 607-547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/

DEBUT – 7:30 p.m. Midwest A Cappella group “No Promises” makes NY Debut/release album. Performance features innovative arrangements, harmonization of jazz, motown, contemporary music. Admission, $10. The Star Theater, The Foundry, 44 Main St., Cherry Valley. 607-264-3080 or visit www.facebook.com/The-Star-Theater-at-The-Foundry-1921514351442514/

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 25

By: Larissa Ryan 07/24/2018 5:00 pm

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 25

New York State K-9

Unit Demonstration

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FAMILY PROGRAM – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. NYS K-9 unit demonstrates care, training of police dogs & how they help fight crime, assist in other duties. Cooperstown Village Library. 607-547-8344 or visit www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/

OPEN HOUSE – 5 – 7 p.m. Meet new doctor Lia Briggs M.D., tour doctors office, see renovations, enjoy refreshments, meet new people. Hoffman Family Medicine, 50 Dietz St., Suite M, Oneonta. 607-643-4045 or visit www.facebook.com/HoffmanFamilyMedicine/

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JULY 23

By: Larissa Ryan 07/22/2018 5:00 pm

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JULY 23

History Of Brookwood Point

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HISTORY TOUR – 6 p.m. Learn about Brookwood Point from Native American era to the founding of Cooperstown, to present day with Ed Rowley. Brookwood Point, 6000 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-2236 or visit otsegolandtrust.org/the-news/programs-a-events/417-brookwood-point-history-and-garden-tours

BASEBALL – 7 p.m. Support the Oneonta Outlaws against Albany Dutchman. Damaschke Field, 15 James Georgeson Ave., Oneonta. Call 607-432-6326 or visit www.facebook.com/oneontaoutlawsbaseball/

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 21

By: Larissa Ryan 07/20/2018 5:00 pm

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 21

Deowongo Island Day

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SUMMER PICNIC – Noon – 3 p.m. Day of summer fun featuring food, party barge rides to Deowongo Island, live music. Bakers Beach, St. Hwy. 28, Richfield Springs. 607-547-2366 or visit www.otsegolandtrust.org/the-news/programs-a-events/420-deowongo-island-day-clia-picnic-july-21

DANCE PARTY – 6 – 10 p.m. Back to the 80’s with cover band “Flux Capacitor.” Includes snacks, beer, wine, soft drinks. Cost, $25. Proceeds to Greater Oneonta Historical Society building fund. Deer Haven Campground, 180 Deer Haven Ln., Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaHistory/

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 14

By: Larissa Ryan 07/13/2018 5:00 pm

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 14

History Of New York Frontier

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FRONTIER HISTORY – 6:30 p.m. Terry McMaster presents “Ethnicity, Alliance, Family & War – Defenders of the NY Frontier & The Andrustown, Springfield, and Cherry Valley Attack of 1778.” Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. 607-547-5098 ext. 6 or visit hydehall.org/event/ethnicity-alliance-family-war/

CARNIVAL – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sales day features village wide lawn sales, vendors of antiques, arts, crafts, food, entertainment, activities for all ages. Chicken BBQ by Unadilla Fire Dept. Main St., Unadilla. Call 607-369-2614 or visit festivalnet.com/53360/Unadilla-New-York/Festivals/Forty-Second-Unadilla-Carnival-of-Sales

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