MONEY COMES FROM CARES ACT Delgado Grant Helps Keep Hall, Fans Linked COOPERSTOWN – Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19, today announced $300,000 in federal funding for the National Baseball Hall of Fame for “virtual education” and access to the digital collection. The money will come through the National Endowment for the Humanities and was approved through the House and Senate through the bipartisan CARES Act. Calling the Hall “an iconic landmark and driver of the local economy,” Delgado said “it is…
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Active COVID-19 Cases Remain At 2 In County COOPERSTOWN – With one new case since Monday and one additional recovery, there remain two active cases of coronavirus in Otsego County. However, Public Health Director Heidi Bond advises the public, “Please note that the coronavirus is still circulating in our community. Be safe while enjoying the holiday weekend.” She also reminds people that visitors coming from 16 states on Governor Cuomo’s advisory list must quarantine for 14 days. With that advisory…
IN MEMORIAM: Emma Jean Shepard, 91; As Girl, Attended Two One-Room Schools FLY CREEK – It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Emma Jean (Shaw) Shepard of Cooperstown on July 1, 2020, at the age of 91 years. Emma Jean was born to Harold Judson Shaw and Ethel Catherine (Knapp) Shaw February 5, 1929, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.…
CLICK HERE FOR FULL REOPENING PLAN SUNY ONEONTA JOINS HARTWICK IN FALL RETURN ONEONTA – SUNY headquarters has approved a plan that mixes face-to-face and online instruction that will allow students to return to the Oneonta campus this fall, President Barbara Jean Morris announced a few minutes ago. “Its aim is to carry out the mission of the college — to nurture a community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially and live purposefully — while remaining vigilant against COVID-19,” said…
STATE HOLDS ON TO MONEY Reps Updated: All Financial News Bad By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – As at every meeting since the coronavirus threat arrived, all the financial news was bad when the county Board of Representatives met this morning. As state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli emphasized when he spoke to the county board last month, the state has yet to decide what funds will be sent out from Albany this year. Reporting on a presentation by…
IN MEMORIAM Clifford Nelson Forman, 85 July 1934-June 29, 2020 COOPERSTOWN – Adventurer Clifford Nelson Forman passed away June 29, 2020, at the family cottage on Otsego Lake, with a wonderful view of the glimmering lake before him while surrounded by his loving partner, Carolyn Skorka, family members and friends, with whom he was able to smile and share stories of his many remarkable adventures. Cliff served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg from Sept. 27,…
IN MEMORIAM: George W. Smith, Jr., 93; WWII Veteran, Rome School District Retiree ONEONTA – George W. Smith, Jr., 93, went home peacefully to the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2020. George, Junior or Smitty, was born in Rome, N.Y, in 1926, the son of George and Maude (Race) Smith. In 1944, he joined the Navy to defend our freedom in World War II. He trained and served on the USS Manatee in the South Pacific. His service to our…
Fenimore, Farmers’ To Open For Holiday Plans In Place To Ensure Safety COOPERSTOWN – With the final phase of New York State’s regional reopening plan underway, The Fenimore and Farmers’ museums will open their doors Friday, July 3. Hours for both will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, (closed Mondays). with reduced admission for all ages. Museum members receive special early access on Wednesday and Thursday, July 1–2. Both museums developed comprehensive safety plans in accordance with guidelines provided by the…
CLICK HERE FOR RICHFIELD GRADUATES Rescheduled From Saturday, RSCS Grads Greeted By Sun Valedictorian Isabella Hudziak, above, addresses her fellow Class of 2020 graduates this evening at the Richfield Springs Central School 2020 Com- mencement. A scholar, Isabella is also class vice president, a Clark Scholarship winner and a cheerleader. Inset at right is Salutatorian Jayce Horender, who plans to study education this fall at SUNY Oswego. At left, Haley Sheldrick’s sisters – from left, Emma, Stephanie and Kelly –…
COVID-19 Down To Only 2 Cases In Otsego County COOPERSTOWN – There are currently only two active cases of coronavirus in Otsego County, according to figures released today by the county Department of Health. As of today, 69 people have recovered from the illness, and five have died, meaning only two active cases remain.…
