BONFIRE AT 7 TONIGHT Copes Corner Park Opening Celebrated With Spring Fest By LIBBY CUDMORE • for www.AllOTSEGO.com COPES CORNERS – In the 1940s, there were only two rules for visitors to Copes Corners. “My grandfather, Walker R.R. Cope, told people that they were always welcome on his land, as long as they closed the gate so the cows didn’t get out,” said Fred Johnson. “The other rule was watch where you step!” The cows are long gone, but Copes Corners…
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At Home Care’s Laurie Neander Wins State Group’s Top Award ONEONTA – The Home Care Association (HCA) of New York State has named At Home Care, Inc., CEO Laurie Neander the recipient of its highest honor – the Ruth F. Wilson Award. In making the announcement at the organization’s annual conference in Saratoga Springs this week, HCA President Joanne Cunningham called Neander one of the most innovative and talented contributors to improving the vital practice of home care.…
Annie Stewart Funeral Planned At The Farmers’ Museum Church COOPERSTOWN – The site of the memorial service for Anne Louise Stewart, 60, at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 15, has been changed to the Cornwallville Church on the grounds of The Farmers’ Museum. A reception will follow at the Cooperstown Graduate Program.…
Bill Would Rename Roadway In Franklin Marine’s Memory ALBANY – The state Senate has passed legislation renaming a portion of State Route 357 in Delaware County in honor of Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas K. Uzenski. The bill (S.6955), sponsored by state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, pays tribute to the decorated young patriot who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010. “Every man and woman who dons a United States military uniform sacrifices for our nation and our way of life,” said…
Sister Butler’s 50 Years With OES Recognized…
‘American Pickers’ Plan Another Upstate Swing The History Channel’s “American Pickers” show is planning another Upstate New York swing this month and in June, and is looking for “junkyards, basements, garages and barns” to “pick.” The “pickers” – they interviewed Cooperstown’s Michael and Cory Moffat in 2013 for an episode – are Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz. “‘American Pickers’ follows them as they scour the country for hidden gems…, meeting quirky characters and hearing their amazing stories,” is how the…
On WAMC’s ‘Morning Headlines’, Editor Discusses Local Support For Islamberg Jim Kevlin, editor/publisher of www.AllOTSEGO.com (and Hometown Oneonta & the Freeman’s Journal), tells WAMC’s David Guistina on today’s “Morning Headlines” segment how Oneontans rallied to Islamberg’s support at a NAACP rally on Sunday. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO TODAY’S REPORT…
Lieutenant Governor Will Keynote Ec-Dev Program At The Otesaga COOPERSTOWN – Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will be the luncheon speaker Thursday, June 9, when the Otsego County Chamber hosts the Mohawk Valley Region Small Business/ Workforce Development Summit 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at The Otesaga. DETAIL ON CHAMBER SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT…
IN MEMORIAM: Nellie T. Kucharski, 103 ONEONTA – Nellie T. Kucharski, 103, passed away May 4, 2016 at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Oneonta. At Mrs. Kucharski’s request a private service will be held. Arrangements are by Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, Oneonta.…
Dietrich Leads NBT Bancorp; Watt To Succeed Him In 2017 NORWICH – 2016 will be a year of change in NBT Bancorp’s executive offices, the company announced after its board of directors approved a succession plan Tuesday. NBT Bancorp President/CEO Martin A. Dietrich was promoted to chairman on Tuesday, following the retirement of Daryl R. Forsythe, but only until the end of this year. At that point, Dietrich will retire and by succeeded by John H. Watt Jr., who Tuesday…