GOP Kingpin Casale Resigns Chairmanship With Oberacker, Burns, Getman In Place, My Job Done, He Says By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www. AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Saying his work is done, Vince Casale of Cooperstown is stepping down as chairman of the Otsego County Republican Committee, he confirmed this evening. Committee chairman since 2015, Casale has recommended Lori Lehenbauer of Worcester, the GOP county elections commissioner, as his successor. In the past year, he’s been focused on ensuring two key…
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IN MEMORIAM: Angela Orlowski, 89; Locally, Daughter, Grandsons Survive COOPERSTOWN – Angela “Lil” Orlowski, a recent resident of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully on Nov. 27, 2020, at a daughter’s home in Mesa, Ariz. Two months earlier, a diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer shocked all who knew this vibrant woman. She was shy of 90. Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis Orlowski of Cooperstown, and her sons. Lil was born Angela Luiso in Pelham Bay, The Bronx, on Feb. 18, 1931. Her…
INDUCTION WEEKEND HONOREE Broadcaster Al Michaels Wins Ford Frick Award COOPERSTOWN – Al Michaels, known for his many years calling play-by-play of National Football League games, is 2021 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced today. Michaels will be recognized during the Hall of Fame Awards Presentation on Saturday, July 24, as part of Hall of Fame Weekend 2021. Michaels becomes the 45th winner of the Frick Award, as he earned…
READ BARBARA ANN’S RESIGNATION Carolina Bound, Heegan Leaving Successful Legacy By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Barbara Ann Heegan, Otsego County Chamber of Commerce president since 2012, has resigned to accept a similar position at the Greenwood (S.C.) Chamber of Commerce. “I am proud of what we have accomplished as a team on behalf of our members,” she said in her resignation letter. Her last day will be Monday, Dec. 28. Al Rubin, who is serving his…
BULLETIN Barbara Ann Heegan Resigns From Chamber ONEONTA – Barbara Ann Heegan, veteran president of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, has resigned to accept as similar position at the Greenwood (S.C.) Chamber of Commerce. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS…
Our Flag Is Back! Mayor Announces COOPERSTOWN – Stars & Stripes forever! (At least for the time being.) Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh a few moments ago announced the state has eased CORONA-era requirements that all flags in the Empire State be flown at half staff in sympathy for people suffering from the disease or families of those who succumbed to it. “It turns out that New York State decided to return flags to full staff, but unfortunately never alerted all the…
You Can Listen In, Ask Questions Delgado Plans ‘Virtual Town Hall’ At 7 Today WASHINGTON – Otsego County’s congressman, Antonio Delgado, D-19, today at 7 p.m. is planning a Facebook Live Town Hall to update his Upstate constituents and answer their questions. NY-19 residents are invited to tune into the congressman’s Facebook page this evening with their questions and concerns, or submit questions in advance by clicking here. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have prioritized transparency, accountability and accessibility…
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IN MEMORIAM: Charlotte Vibbard, 87; Raised Daughter, 2 Sons In Edmeston EDMESTON – Charlotte Vibbard, 87, of Sherburne, passed away Monday Dec. 7, 2020, in Cooperstown. Charlotte was born on Oct. 2, 1933,in Cooperstown, to the late Goldie Wilford. In addition to her mother, she was predecesed by her husband Glenn Vibbard in 1999, and her siblings Hazel, Jody, Clarence, Carl, Jessie, and Raymond. A lifetime resident of the area, Charlotte married Glenn Vibbard on April 11, 1964, in Edmeston…
IN MEMORIAM: Wendall H. Whiteman, 90; Farmed 60 Years In Schenevus, Roseboom ROSEBOOM – Wendall H. “Pink” Whiteman, 90, died peacefully on Nov.24, 2020, in Largo, Fla. He was born June 10, 1930, in Westford, the son of Lynn and Marion (Hubbard) Whiteman. He was a lifelong resident of Otsego County, where he was a dairy farmer and carpenter. He graduated from Draper Central School in Schenevus, and the Construction Program at SUNY Delhi. He married Jean McAdam of Needham,…
