Letter from Paul Lord Many Hands Protect Otsego Lake The Otsego Lake and SUNY Oneonta communities worked together to protect property, life, and the environment around Otsego Lake on Saturday, November 5. Saturday morning had me concerned about whether the autumn no-wake zone buoy Buoyfest would be a success or would be only the first day of a multiple day effort to retrieve our NWZBs. Winds were strong enough to cause concern, and we had lost the services of four…
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Letter from Sue Straub Last Week’s Letter Clarified Hello again. I am so sorry that my original comment implied that people over 70 cannot do as much. What I meant is that our local American Legion/VFW needs more retired veterans of all ages to get involved, take on leadership roles and plan projects. Please forgive any negativity that may have resulted from previous comments. Sue StraubFly Creek…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta November 17, 2022 PHOTO OF THE WEEK Mural Moment FRONT PAGE Former School Houses Luxury Apartments Chobani Donates Gifts ToHelp St. James Food Programs Benton to Run for County Clerk Ommegang Brews for Veterans Inside The Paper Cherry Valley Native’s IPO Market Exposé the Culmination of Two-Year Effort Books, Volunteers Sought for Collection November 19 Concert To FeatureNoted Polish-American Violinist SUNY Professor To Speak on Antiracism Film Plastic Recycling Challenge Returns…
In Memoriam Gracie Wilsey 1939-2022 ENDICOTT—Gracie J. Wilsey, 83, of Endicott and formerly of West Oneonta passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 in Endicott at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born January 11, 1939 in Afton, New York, the daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Elfreda (Johnson) Angel.Gracie grew up in Triangle and graduated from Whitney Point Central School the Class of 1959. For many years she was a CNA at the A.O. Fox Nursing…
In Memoriam Richard ‘Dick’ Shutts 1934-2022 UNADILLA—Richard “Dick” Shutts, 88, of Unadilla, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in Oneonta, surrounded by his loving family. He served in the Army from 1956 to 1958. He was a New York State Trooper for a short period of time when he met the love of his life, Diane. Richard spent most of his career as a heavy equipment operator, including at Stevens Excavating in Otego. He also worked for Metropolitan Life…
In Memoriam Kent Robert Hoyt, Jr. 1973-2022 LAURENS—Kent Robert Hoyt Jr., 49, of Laurens, died Saturday, October 29, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in Springfield, MA on July 15, 1973, the second child of Kent Sr. and Susan Hoyt. He graduated from Gilbertsville School before going into the workforce as well as attending Mohawk Valley Community College for welding. Kent enjoyed fishing, riding snowmobiles, cooking, country music and spending time with family and friends. Kent is survived…
In Memoriam Elizabeth H. Gilbert 1928-2022 BAINBRIDGE—Elizabeth H. Gilbert passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022 in Georgetown, Texas. Betty Gilbert was the youngest of four children. Her father was a German immigrant and her mother an orphan. Betty was raised in rural upstate New York with little in the way of creature comforts. One of her childhood chores in the winter was to take the horse to a creek and break the ice, so that the horse could drink…
Ommegang Brews for Veterans By TED MEBUST In support of veterans nationwide, Brewery Ommegang’s recent Hops for Heroes event raised funds for Soldiers’ Angels, a nonprofit organization that provides aid to active military, veterans and their families. Participating breweries throughout the country produced a special Veteran’s Day batch, Homefront IPA, the proceeds of which exclusively benefit the nonprofit’s mission.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Photographer Presents on Local Bird Watching AUDUBON PRESENTATION – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy presentation from Rick Bunting, local photographer & naturalist extraordinaire titled ‘Got Cavities.’ The presentation is a compilation of local photos about local cavity nesting bird species and the family lives they create. Free, open to the public. Refreshments available. No recording will be provided. Presented by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society at Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 397-3815 or…
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