IN MEMORIAM Robert W. Moyer, 84; Bank CEO, Civic Leader ONEONTA – Robert William “Bob” Moyer, 84, the president and CEO of Wilber National Bank for a quarter of a century, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, just two days after he celebrated his 84th birthday. He celebrated his 84th birthday surrounded by his family (children Terri Moyer, Kathy Moyer Dragon, and Scott Moyer, daughter-in-law Ginny Moyer; grandchildren Matthew and Luke Moyer) decorating the Christmas tree and enjoying pumpkin pie.…
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Douglas Brenner To Be Named Acting Police Chief ONEONTA – Oneonta Common Council is slated to appoint Lt. Douglas Brenner to the position of Acting Police Chief during their meeting on Jan. 4, 2017. If Council votes to appoint him, he will become acting chief effective Jan. 5, 2017, with a stipend of $15,758 for additional duties to be performed. Brenner will take over for Chief Dennis Nayor, who is leaving Jan. 20 to accept a position of Director of Research, Development,…
Friends, Family Bid Adieu To Red Caboose On Plaza…
On WAMC’s ‘Morning Headlines’, Editor Speaks Of ‘Citizen Of The Year’ Drugovich In today’s weekly report, “Morning Edition,” on WAMC, Northeast Public Radio, Jim Kevlin, editor/publisher of www.AllOTSEGO.com (and Hometown Oneonta & the Freeman’s Journal), reported the qualities of Margaret L. Drugovich and innovations at Hartwick College that resulted in her being named as the newspapers’ “Citizen of the Year.” CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THIS WEEK’S REPORT…
Oneonta’s Red Caboose Closing After 4-Year Run In Downtown ONEONTA – The Red Caboose on Muller Plaza is planning a farewell party at 6 this evening, after announcing on its Facebook page earlier this week that it is closing after a four-year run. The proprietor is Tim Masterjohn, son-in-law of former mayor Kim Muller, who previously had been in the restaurant business in Washington D.C.…
HOLIDAY TRADITION STRONG Hawkeye Boys, Girls Win At Dick White Tournament By EMILY MURPHY • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Cooperstown Hawkeye boys’ and girls’ teams emerged victorious last evening as the Dick White Tournament, an annual Christmas vacation highlight reached its conclusion. The boys beat the Cobleskill Richmondville Bulldogs 74-62 in the tournament finals; the Lady Hawkeyes beat the Sidney Lady Warriors 62-32. The Hawkeyes’ high scorers were Megan Perrino with 16, and Jack Lambert with 23. The boys…
IN MEMORIAM: Franklin R. Scanlon, 82; Contractor Served On County Fair Board WESTVILLE – Franklin R. Scanlon, 82, a plumber and carpenter by trade and Milford Rotarian who served on the Otsego County Fair Board, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Little Falls. Born in Manlius, on Feb. 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Ruby M. Fields, Scanlon. Frank was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High…
BASSETT, ONEIDA STUDY UNIFYING 2-Year ‘Memorandum Of Understanding’ Signed, After Which Decision Will Be Made By JIM KEVLIN • Special To www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Bassett Healthcare is looking to bring Oneida Healthcare into the Cooperstown-based network as a “full member” at the end of a two-year agreement reached this month, Bassett President/CEO Vance Brown reported today in a letter to employees. “Under the terms of the two-year agreement (signed Dec. 9), OHC will remain an independent organization governed by its current board,”…
BOUND VOLUMES Tom Garretson Named Newspaper’s First ‘Citizen Of The Year’ In 2006 Compiled by TOM HEITZ • Special to AllOTSEGO.com Editor’s Note: Bound Volumes, which usually appears in The Freeman’s Journal, is being run online this week. Check the newspaper for a special report on Citizen of the Year Margaret L. Drugovich and the 2016 Otsego County Yearbook. 200 YEARS AGO Excerpts from an address by U.S. President James Madison to the Congress – Amidst the advantages which have…
HOMETOWN HISTORY Oneontan Regional Director Of The Ruffed Grouse Society Editor’s Note: Hometown History, which usually appears in Hometown Oneonta, is being run online this week. Check the newspaper for a special report on Citizen of the Year Margaret L. Drugovich and the 2016 Otsego County Yearbook. Compiled by TOM HEITZ • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com 150 Years Ago Oneonta High School – Miss Flora A. Potter, of Camden, Oneida County, has taken charge of the school as Principal, assisted by Miss…