IN MEMORIAM: Red Gibson; Teacher Served On Eisenhower’s Color Guard ONEONTA – Brainard “Red” Gibson, a retired teacher who while in the Army served on President Eisenhower’s Color Guard, died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 27, 2016, at his home in Oneonta. He was born May 10, 1930, in Inman, S.C., to Brainard Sr. and Alliene Hipp, the school principal and the English teacher. As a schoolboy he worked as a custodian and bus driver, stoking the woodstoves early…
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First Baby Of 2017 Born At Bassett COOPERSTOWN – The first Otsego County baby of 2017 was born at 6:04 a.m. New Year’s Day at Bassett Hospital. However, the parents asked that their privacy be respected, with no photos taken before Jan. 7. The only information Bassett can released is the mother is from Oneonta.…
IN MEMORIAM: Worcester’s Doris Rock, 79; Nurse Ran Paul’s Restaurant With Husband WORCESTER – Worcester native Doris M. Rock, 79, a nurse and for many years co-proprietor of a local restaurant with her husband, passed away at Holy Redeemer Hospice, Meadowbrook, Pa., on Dec. 30, 2016, surrounded by her family. Doris was born on July 13, 1937, to George and Beatrice (Wilsey) Rock in Worcester.…
On WAMC’s ‘Morning Headlines’, Editor Speaks Of ‘Citizen Of The Year’ Drugovich In today’s weekly report, “Morning Edition,” on WAMC, Northeast Public Radio, Jim Kevlin, editor/publisher of www.AllOTSEGO.com (and Hometown Oneonta & the Freeman’s Journal), reported the qualities of Margaret L. Drugovich and innovations at Hartwick College that resulted in her being named as the newspapers’ “Citizen of the Year.” CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THIS WEEK’S REPORT…
Oneonta’s Red Caboose Closing After 4-Year Run In Downtown ONEONTA – The Red Caboose on Muller Plaza is planning a farewell party at 6 this evening, after announcing on its Facebook page earlier this week that it is closing after a four-year run. The proprietor is Tim Masterjohn, son-in-law of former mayor Kim Muller, who previously had been in the restaurant business in Washington D.C.…
HOLIDAY TRADITION STRONG Hawkeye Boys, Girls Win At Dick White Tournament By EMILY MURPHY • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Cooperstown Hawkeye boys’ and girls’ teams emerged victorious last evening as the Dick White Tournament, an annual Christmas vacation highlight reached its conclusion. The boys beat the Cobleskill Richmondville Bulldogs 74-62 in the tournament finals; the Lady Hawkeyes beat the Sidney Lady Warriors 62-32. The Hawkeyes’ high scorers were Megan Perrino with 16, and Jack Lambert with 23. The boys…
IN MEMORIAM: Franklin R. Scanlon, 82; Contractor Served On County Fair Board WESTVILLE – Franklin R. Scanlon, 82, a plumber and carpenter by trade and Milford Rotarian who served on the Otsego County Fair Board, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Little Falls. Born in Manlius, on Feb. 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Ruby M. Fields, Scanlon. Frank was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High…