IN MEMORIAM: David A. Stewart Sr. Engineer Also Interested In History ONEONTA – Oneonta native David Arnold Stewart Sr., 86, whose love of history was expressed in the restoration of his Pennsylvania home and participation in historical societies, passed away peacefully May 3, 2017, under the care of Hospice in Jackson, Mich. Dave was the son of James and Helen (Morris) Stewart, born May 24, 1930, in Oneonta. A 1948 graduate of Oneonta High School, Dave graduated from Tri-State College (now…
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IN MEMORIAM Daniel E. Coons, 86; CCS Coach, Taught At SUNY Oneonta, Del State KINGSTON – Daniel E. Coons, who coached football at Cooperstown Central and taught at SUNY Oneonta before going on to a career at Delaware State University, passed away at his home on May 3, 2017, surrounded by family. A flying enthusiast, he was a founder of and an inductee in the Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame. He was born Oct. 6, 1932, in Kingston, to Russell…
Bank Of Cooperstown Names Bob O’Neill Emeritus Director COOPERSTOWN – Robert F. O’Neill, a founder of the Bank of Cooperstown, has assumed the role of director emeritus of USNY Bank, the parent company. While an honorary position, it reflects his role in the founding of both the Cooperstown bank and USNY itself. “He and his family had the original vision to create a new bank in Cooperstown more than 10 years ago,” according to a statement from the bank. O’Neill spent…
Regina G. Snyder Funeral Service Monday COOPERSTOWN – A memorial service for Regina G. Snyder, 92, a native of Cooperstown and long-time resident of Chapel Hill, N.C., who died Nov. 20, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at The First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, with the Rev. Elsie A. Rhodes, pastor officiating.…
Streck Sees ‘Catastrophe For The American People’ Former Bassett President: U.S. ‘Has Problem On Its Hands;’ Hopes Senate Acts Responsibly By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Retired Bassett Healthcare president Bill Streck says the American Health Care Act passed by the House of Representatives this afternoon is “a catastrophe for the American people.” “The bill is a hodge-podge of agendas absent any coherent theme other than repealing the Affordable Care Act,” he said regarding this afternoon’s 217-213 vote. “The…
Ruined Beer Dramatizes It: More Energy Needed Here New Ommegang President Campbell Raises Alarm By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – The threatened loss of 700 jobs at Amphenol is one thing, but the ruination of hundreds of gallons of beer at Brewery Ommegang last week dramatizes it even more: Otsego County needs more energy. At Otsego Now’s annual meeting this morning at Northern Eagle Beverage’s new Town of Oneonta headquarters, Ommegang President Doug Campbell reported a NYSEG…
Otsego Now Gets It, NY Experts Declare Developers Need Rail Access, Shovel-Ready Sites, Panel Says By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Otsego Now has been on the right track, a panel of top state economic-development experts reported the county IDA’s annual meeting at Northern Eagle Beverage this morning. Jeff Janiszewski, Empire State Development Corp. senior vice president/strategic business development, was asked, in light of plans to redevelop the D&H yards, how common are manufacturers who need rail…
Environmental Groups Launch Outdoors Website Shannon Kirch, manager of the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market. braves the cold for a paddle on Gilbert Lake to celebrate the launch of OtsegoOutdoors, a website listing all of the cycling, hiking and padding spots throughout the county. At right, Ellen Pope, Executive Director of Otsego 2000, gives visitors the first look at the new website, which goes live tomorrow. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com) Save…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MAY 5 Support History, Win Cake CAKEWALK – 5-8 p.m. Enter for a chance to win a cake and support the Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Kay Jewelers, Southside Mall, Oneonta.. Info, www.oneontahistory.org or call (607)432-0960 ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION – 5-8 p.m. Opening reception for exhibits: “Maternal Matters,” by Carrie Mae Smith & Suzanne Schireson; “Painted Portraits,” by Nancy Gossett; and “Stitching The Seasons,” by Mayumi Sarai. Exhibit showing thru May 21. Community Arts Network of Oneonta.…
POLLS OPEN 7 A.M-8 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 16 CCS Candidates Outline Backgrounds, Outlooks CLICK BELOW TO READ QUESTIONNAIRES DETAILING THEIR EXPERIENCES, PLANS KIM JASTREMSKI BRUCE MARKUSEN GILLIAN SPENCER JEFF WOEPPEL (Tim Hayes did not submit a questionnaire)…