Robinson murder trial begins with dramatic testimony By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – The trial of Dylan Robinson over the alleged murder of his father, Kenneth Robinson, at his Worcester home began Monday, June 21, at the Otsego County Courthouse. Robinson is accused of attempting to rob his father of about $5,000 in marijuana and cash. Robinson was 15 at the time. Robinson and several other local teens were arrested several days after the murder, as was…
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As ‘Merger Mondays’ end, Tuesday decision looms for Schenevus, Worcester By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The last of the Merger Mondays took place Monday, June 14, ahead of Tuesday’s board vote. The superintendents of Worcester and Schenevus central schools acknowledged the growing pains of a merger, but also argued its perceived importance to a group of about 15 attendees. Some of the guests included Assemblyman Brian Miller, and Jeff Bishop, communications director for state Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 7 Oneonta Outlaws to host home opener vs. Albany Dutchman HOME GAME – 7 p.m. Local PGCBL baseball team, the Oneonta Outlaws will host the Albany Dutchman for the team’s home opener at Damaschke Field in Oneonta. 607-432-6326 or visit www.facebook.com/oneontaoutlawsbaseball/.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL 5 Donate To Save A Life BLOOD DRIVE – Noon – 5 p.m. Donate blood, help save up to 3 lives. Worcester Municipal Building, 19 Katie Ln., Worcester. 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org…
STATE FUNDING MAKES DREAM COME TRUE Worcester Man, Paralyzed At 11, Moves Into Dream Home At 31 By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Paralyzed after a farming accident when he was 11, James Scofield, now 31, says he values patience, accessibility and independence above all else. Now, he can enjoy all those things in his new, fully customized and accessible single-wide, set back off Mooney Road, framed by forest trees, courtesy of Otsego Rural Housing Assistance (ORHA). The lifelong…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Donate To Save A Life BLOOD DRIVE – 1 – 6 p.m. Donate blood, help save lives. Worcester Municipal Building, 19 Katie Ln., Worcester 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF CANCELLED EVENTS CLICK TO LOOK AHEAD AT WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO…
GOP Nominates Businesswoman To County Board Maryland Resident, Oneonta Realtor Proposed As Oberacker Successor By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com SCHENEVUS – Republican county committee members from the county board’s District 6 met last evening and nominated Jennifer Mickle, a Town of Maryland resident and Oneonta businesswoman, to succeed state Senator-elect Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus, on the county board. The candidate, who also has experience in local government and community service, called it “a wonderful opportunity. I’ve always believed in…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Fun Virtual Escape Room ESCAPE GAME – 7 – 8 p.m. Join resident Game Master and your friends for fun quest to escape imaginary Witches Hut. Solve puzzles to escape, cure the poison mushrooms you and your party have consumed. Available to 4 County Library System Users only. Presented by Huntington Memorial Library. Visit www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL 13 Discussion With State Senate Candidate VIRTUAL TOWN HALL – 6 p.m. Jim Barber to host town halls on Facebook & YouTube. Submit questions at info@jimbarberforsenate.org and tune in to learn about the candidate to represent State Senate district 51. Visit to participate www.facebook.com/JimBarberforSenate/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL 6 Help Red Cross Save Lives BLOOD DRIVE – 1 – 6 p.m. Donate blood, help the hospitals to save lives. Appointments required. Worcester Municipal Building, 19 Katie Ln., Worcester. 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/coronavirus–covid-19–and-blood-donation.html…