Sun Shines on OH-Fest

Gina Profetto, left, plants a tin full of whip cream in the face of Rachael Utegg, whose sorority, Alpha Omega Pi, was hosting "Pie a Pi" to raise money for juvenile arthritis. Locals and students alike filled downtown for the annual OH-Fest Carnival which featured food, games, live music and vendors. The festivities continue tonight in Neawah Park with headliner Kid Ink. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)

Despite cool temperatures and clouds this morning, the sun came out just in time for the 11th annual OH-Fest. Here, Gina Profetto, left, plants a tin full of whip cream in the face of Rachael Utegg, whose sorority, Alpha Omega Pi, was hosting “Pie a Pi” to raise money for juvenile arthritis. Locals and students alike filled downtown for the carnival, enjoying food, games, live music and vendors. The festivities continue tonight in Neahwa Park with headliner Kid Ink. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO: 05-29-23

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAY 29 Otsego County Remembers The Fallen ONEONTA MEMORIAL DAY PARADE —10 a.m. Commemorate our country’s fallen soldiers. The day will begin with a parade (line-up at 9 a.m. and step off at 10), to commemorate Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Robert Eramo. A riderless horse will be included as a salute to the fallen, with CWO3 Shawn Hubner, who serves in the deceased’s unit, hand carrying the battalion colors from Fort Wainwright to Oneonta and marching in the honor guard. After the parade will be a ceremony of remembrance at 11 a.m. on the Veterans Memorial…

May 28, 2023

Riverside Students Plant Apple Trees, Help Restore Piece of Oneonta History

Riverside Students Plant Apple Trees, Help Restore Piece of Oneonta History ONEONTA On Friday, April 28, the City of Oneonta planted an apple orchard on the Swart-Wilcox House Museum property with the help of Riverside Elementary School students. The planting was made possible thanks to funds obtained by City Community Development Director Judy Pangman through a special “Tree Planting in Disadvantaged Communities after Ash Tree Loss” grant. The new apple orchard at the Swart-Wilcox House consists of several heritage varieties of apples, just like the Wilcox family would have had in the 1880s. As part of his farming activities, Henry…

June 9, 2023

Bat Tests Positive for Rabies

It is New York State law that all dogs, cats and ferrets be vaccinated for rabies. Unvaccinated pets that come in contact with wildlife that is suspected or confirmed to be rabid must either be euthanized or strictly quarantined at the owner’s expense for six months.…

January 4, 2024

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