110 YEARS AGO: About fifty girls were present at the Woman’s Club Saturday afternoon for the organization of a “Little Mothers League” for instruction in the duties of mothers designed to make them helpful to their mothers and capable when older grown. The organization of the League was undertaken by the Girls’ Welfare Committee of the club of which Mrs. Edson J. Farley is chairman. The class selected Miss Mildred Thurston as President and Miss Mabel Phelps as Secretary. The…
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160 YEARS AGO: “Lee has surrendered!” was announced by telegraph to our citizens on Monday morning last. Soon the good news was known throughout the village, and our citizens met in groups to exchange congratulations. Although the news was expected, still it seemed, as many expressed themselves, “almost too good to be true. A supply of powder having arrived in town a few days before, a salute was immediately resolved on, and the “big gun” was brought out, and not…
HISTORY—6:30 p.m. Richard Ranieri will share the history of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) in this local area. All welcome. Presented by the Otsego County Historical Association at the Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Road 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-7950.…
FREE DINNER—5-7 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner. Free, All welcome. Held 2nd Wednesday of each month. Unatego Community Church, 290 Main Street, Otego. (607) 369-7425 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1036557748498799&set=pb.100064337517128.-2207520000…
Freida Snyder, 99, of Fly Creek passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2025. She was born September 16, 1925 in South Valley, New York to Dorr and Elizabeth (Brown) Putnam. Freida was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Arthur, in 2012. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Mary Whiteman, of Lafayette, Colorado, sister Margaret Putnam, who died in childhood, and great-grandson Bryan Turner.…
MUSEUM—10 a.m. “Preschool Tuesdays.” Special one-hour program for toddlers and their families including storytime, artwork tour and a craft or activity based on the Draw a Bird Day. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/calendar-a-4…
Audree J. Lane, 92, a beloved long-time resident of Toddsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. She is now joyfully reunited in heaven with her cherished husband, Glen. Born on July 25, 1932 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Audree was the daughter of Victor William Smith Sr. and Eugenia Marie Dickson.…
PUBLIC HEALTH—Noon. “Spring Tick Talk.” In-depth overview of tick-borne diseases and how to protect yourself and the community. Registration required. Otsego County Emergency Services Classroom, 140 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4230 or https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyDepartmentofHealth…
THEATER—2 p.m. “Annie Jr. The Musical.” Presented by the Milford Central School Drama Club. Fees apply. Herbert Garman Jr. Performing Arts Center, Milford Central School, 42 West Main Street, Milford. (607) 286-7721 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1438370334182201&set=a.757560698929838…
FUNDRAISER—3-6 p.m. “1st Annual Chili Cook-Off To Benefit Otego EMS.” Sample over a dozen chili entries and cornbread. Includes photo booth, children’s activities and more. Otego Fire Department, 5 River Street, Otego. (607) 988-7911 or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Otego-Fire-Department/1455885761333115…