HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 Otsego County Chamber Awards Dinner AWARDS DINNER—5:30 p.m. The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate this year’s award winners: Geoffrey Doyle, Eugene Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen of the Year; Casella Waste Systems, Business of the Year Award; Creekside Industries, Breakthrough Award; Connie Herzig, Volunteer of the Year; and Dan Buttermann, Leadership Otsego Distinguished Alumnus. Held at the Alumni Field House, SUNY Oneonta. (607) 432-4500 or visit members.otsegocc.com/events/details/2023-annual-spring-awards-dinner-blooming-with-brilliance-1079 BLOOD DRIVE—9 a.m. to 2…
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In Memoriam Stephen L. Sheldon, 67 July 1, 1955 – May 17, 2023 HARTWICK—Stephen Lee Sheldon, a lifelong area resident, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was 67. Born July 1, 1955 in Cooperstown, Steve was one of four sons of William Lee and Grace Patricia (Davidson) Sheldon. He attended Cooperstown Central School and graduated with the Class of 1973. On November 10, 1979, he was joined in marriage to Jane Marie Morris…
“Bond of Union,” 1956, M.C. Escher (1898 – 1972). Lithograph. M.C. Escher images are copyright of The M.C. Escher Co. FAM Presents Work of M.C. Escher in New Exhibition Opening May 27 COOPERSTOWN—Fenimore Art Museum brings the imaginative design, consummate draftsmanship and dreamy visions of the renowned M.C. Escher to the region with the exhibition, “M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations,” on view May 27 through September 4. This monumental show from the private collection of Paul and Belinda Firos of Athens,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAY 23 Otsego ReUse Center presents College Move-Out Day Sale MOVEOUT DAY SALE—9 a.m. to noon. The public is invited to browse items donated by SUNY Oneonta students on move-out day. Held at the Otsego ReUse Center, 23 Duane Street, Oneonta. (607) 353-7831 or visit facebook.com/OtsegoReUseCenter DINE FOR A CAUSE—Each Tuesday through May 31, eat out at Social Eats Project 607 and a percentage of the proceeds will go to support local non-profit, Helios Care. Social Eats Project…
Village To Hold LPC Meeting Wednesday for NY Forward Strategic Investment Plan Names of Planning Committee Members Released COOPERSTOWN—The Village of Cooperstown was selected by the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council to receive a $4.5 million award from New York State through the NY Forward program. Investment from this program will allow Cooperstown to develop a Strategic Investment Plan and implement key catalytic projects to advance a community vision for downtown improvements. Projects selected for funding will transform the…
In Memoriam Jeffrey R. Smith, 60 February 26, 1963 – March 1, 2023 COOPERSTOWN—Jeffrey Richard Smith of Cooperstown and Venice, Florida, son of Gayle and Jack Smith of Cooperstown, entered into eternal rest Wednesday night, March 1, 2023, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in North Venice, Florida following an extended illness. He was 60. Born February 26, 1963 in Little Falls, Jeff graduated from Cooperstown Central School where he was a proud “Redskin” participating in many sports. He then attended Fordham…
News Briefs: May 22, 2023 COMPILED By WRILEY NELSON Board of Assessment Review Set for May 25 ONEONTA—The City of Oneonta has completed the tentative assessment roll for the current year, which may be viewed at the City Clerk’s office during regular business hours May 1-25. The Board of Assessment Review will meet from 4-8 p.m. on May 25 at City Hall to hear and examine complaints. Kid Garden Site of Annual Spring Plant Sale COOPERSTOWN—Kid Garden and Origins Cafe…
Sports Snippets: May 21, 2023 COMPILED By WRILEY NELSON Laurens/Milford Softball Defeats Roxbury MILFORD—Laurens/Milford softball beat Roxbury 13-5 in the opening game of the Weir/Chase Tournament, formerly called the Milford Tournament, on May 13. Bella Garlick hit a double and drove in two RBI. Brooke Mann earned the win in the circle after striking out nine batters in four innings. Cooperstown Softball Crushes Clinton COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Central School softball team beat Clinton 18-4 on May 15. The Hawkeyes racked up…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAY 22 Learn about Baseball History with the Baseball Hall of Fame VOICES OF THE GAME—11:30 a.m. Longtime Boston Red Sox broadcaster Joe Castiglione will discuss his career, some of his favorite memories with the Red Sox, and recall some of the legendary players he’s interviewed. Presented online by the Baseball Hall of Fame. (607) 547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events/voices-of-the-game-joe-castiglione DINE FOR A CAUSE—Each Monday and Tuesday through June 6, eat out at Eighty Main and a percentage of…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 21 Catskill Players Present ‘Office Hours’ THEATER—2 p.m. Join the Catskill Community Players for their presentation of “Office Hours,” a biting look at how people get by in the modern world and the struggles of 16 characters intent on keeping their lives together by denying reality. General admission, $20. Presented in the Wieting Theatre, 144 Main Street, Worcester. Get your tickets at catskillplayers.org…