90 YEARS AGO: Academic freedom was defined today for 2,500 of the nation’s educators as “the freedom of the learner to learn, not the freedom of the teacher to teach.” The educators debated the role of public education in the present changing social world. The advocacy of new social doctrines in the class room was vigorously attacked by Frank W. Ballou, Superintendent of Schools for Washington, D.C. “Teachers should confine themselves to giving pupils a clear idea of the existing…
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160 YEARS AGO: After the War—The great end and aim of our policy in dealing with the population of the revolted States ought to be the removal of all traces of the struggle from their memory. Nothing that reminds them of their defeat, and is not absolutely necessary for the safety of the Government, ought to be retained either in our legislation, or our policy. Slavery, which it is generally agreed, was the cause of the war, and which would…
FILM—7 p.m. “North to Freedom.” Free. The Loft at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.foothillspac.org/…
GARDEN—6 p.m. Master Gardener presentation sponsored by The Rotary Club of Unadilla. Learn about garden-based education in the community and get tips/resources for your garden. Free and open to the public. William Bauer Community Center, 246 Main Street, Unadilla. 607-547-2536 ext. 235 or https://www.facebook.com/CCEOtsegoMG…
Connor Jay Watson, age 20, passed away Saturday evening, February 22, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, surrounded by his family. Connor was born February 25, 2004 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, to his loving parents Rodney and Christine Watson.…
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Joseph J. Marsala, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Joe peacefully passed away at the age of 91, surrounded by his family, who cherished him deeply.…
THEATER—6 p.m. “Zuzu African Acrobats.” Slade Theater, Yager Hall, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4000 or https://www.facebook.com/HartwickCollege…
SKATING—3-7 p.m. mixed use. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Badger Park, 87 Beaver Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2411 or https://www.facebook.com/CooperstownFriendsoftheParks…
SUNDAY SPEAKER SERIES—3 p.m. “Rental Housing in the Village: Too Much? Too Little?” Panel discussion with Cooperstown Deputy Mayor Cindy Falk, Community Foundation of Otsego County Executive Director Jeff Katz and others. Free and open to the public. Village Library of Cooperstown 3rd Floor Ballroom, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown.…
DINNER—4-6 p.m. “Free Community Dinner.” Spaghetti, sauce, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread and desserts. Donations welcome. RSVP appreciated. Church of Christ Uniting, 22 Church Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-1553 or https://rschurchofchristuniting.com/events/…