Bound Volumes-Hometown History November 16, 2023 70 YEARS AGO Oneonta’s State Armory for the next two weeks between the hours of 3:30 and 5 p.m. will be rife with the sounds of rebounding basketballs, running feet, and the voice of Hurley McLean, Oneonta High School’s basketball coach— the Yellow Jackets shape up for the first game of the season on December 4 against Draper Central of Schenevus. Trying out for the varsity are Ken Chase, Dick Jester, Peter Axhoy, Dick…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Make Paper Pumpkins with the Harris Memorial Library ART WORKSHOP—10 a.m. “Papier-mâché Pumpkins.” Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary/ INFORMATION—5:30 p.m. “Public Information Meeting: NY Routes 7/23/Maple Street Intersection Reconstruction.” Oneonta High School Auditorium, 130 East Street, Oneonta. (607) 772-7336 or visit https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Honoring Our Veterans VETERANS DAY VETERANS DAY—10:30 a.m. “14th Annual Veteran’s 5K Run/Walk.” Race begins at Noon. $20. Cherry Valley Community Center, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. 607-435-1658 (texts preferred) or visit https://www.cherryvalley.com/events/25mainteach-cxg5w PARADE – 11 a.m. “Cooperstown Veterans Day Parade.” Begins at the Cooperstown American Legion and proceeds up Main Street to the intersection of Main Street and Pine Boulevard, where the veterans host the Veterans Day ceremony. Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8282. VETERANS –…
The roundabout would replace the current layout of the intersection of State Route 23, State Route 7 and Maple Street in downtown Oneonta.…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta October 26, 2023 Front Page Parking a Controversial Subject in Oneonta Bank Lofts Garnering Awards, Recognition FAM Exhibit Teases, Tickles, Taunts the Imagination Inside Town Talk: Village of Milford Jane Forbes Clark, Clark Family Honored with Steward Award Hartwick Institute of Public Service Hosts Local Candidate Forums Cherry Valley Water Project Culminates in Performance, Exhibit Community Bank To Host ShredFest, Warm Clothing Drive Boys, Girls Soccer Sweep Games, Heading to Class…
This morning, Otsego County clerk candidate Jennifer Basile—the county's current deputy clerk—heralded the county’s new DMV satellite office in Oneonta. The new office will be in the Otsego County Office Building at 242 Main Street, Oneonta.…
ONEONTA—It is with heavy hearts that Charles Weber and family announce the passing of beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Grace Weber, on October 14, 2023 at the age of 82, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was known for her gentle and kind nature and her journey through life was marked by her passion for the arts and her dedication to her family and community.
Grace was born as Grace Marie Lynn on October 5, 1941 in Buffalo, New…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Senior Resource Fair & Public Hearing FOR SENIORS—10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seniors Resource Fair. Includes 40+ community organizations offering information on health and wellness topics and services. Public hearing to follow at 1 p.m. on how to make Otsego County an age-friendly community. Presented by Otsego County Office for the Aging. Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 547-4232 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/n-r/office_for_the_aging/news_and_events.php COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS—8-9 a.m. Networking group discusses Oneonta’s past, present and future. No…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Tips From The Oneonta Community Garden GARDEN CLUB—6:30 p.m. Oneonta Federated Garden Club presents members of the Community Garden Board with an overview of the Oneonta Community Gardens, tips on putting the garden to bed for fall, and what can be done now to improve the next growing season. All welcome. St. James Episcopal Church, 305 Main Street, Oneonta.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Grand & Glorious Fall Fair FALL FAIR—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Catskill Choral Society presents the Grand & Glorious Fall Fair, featuring crafts, food, arts, music, garage sale, and more. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. ccs@catskillchoralsociety.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/catskillchoralsociety…