HOMETOWN HISTORY June 17, 2021 Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library 100 Years Ago The Sullivan bill making it a felony to carry concealed weapons has been signed by Governor Dix. Among the provisions is one putting restrictions upon dealers. Every person selling a pistol or revolver must keep a register in which shall be entered at the time of sale, the date of sale, name, age occupation and residence of…
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Primary elections to be held STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Primary elections will be held in several Otsego County towns Tuesday, June 22, with early voting open this week. Go to https://www.otsego- county.com/departments/board_of_elections/index.php for more information. Here is a list of local primary elections: Democratic Otsego County Representative, District 3(Laurens, Otego) Caitlin Ogden Jared Nepa Republican Town of Hartwick Supervisor Bryan F. LoRusso Robert J. O’Brien Councilman (Two) Christopher Briggs Jonathan Horth Cindy Carr Bruce Markusen Superintendent of Highways…
Bound Volumes June 17, 2021 Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library 210 YEARS AGO Gallantry of an American Youth – In the late conflict between the United States frigate President and the British ship of war Little Belt, a gunner’s boy on board the frigate who had his arm broken by a shot, while under the hands of the surgeon in the cockpit, requested that he would make haste in dressing…
Chestnut Crossing developers host neighborhood Q&A By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN — About 50 village residents gathered Monday, June 15, at a residential space at 20 Lake Street to hear a detailed presentation and ask questions about a debated proposal to build a 13-unit rental apartment on several pieces of property on Chestnut Street. Josh Edmonds, a Cooperstown native who is the owner of Simple Integrity Construction, and Francesca Zambello, the artistic and managing director of The…
BEST BETS Run for the Susquehanna SPCA, Celebrate Juneteenth, more. Run to support the Susquehanna SPCA. This year the shelter is partnering with three local breweries to raise funds for animals in need. The 0.5K Fun Run is a kid-friendly event beginning at 8:30 a.m., the 5K at 9:15, and the 10K at 9. There will also be a pet parade with prizes. Cost is $10 for ages 13+ in the 0.5K, $30 for adults in the 5K and 10K.…
State Police search for missing teen from Roseboom STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com State Police announced that they are searching for a teen who went missing on Monday, June 14. Anjelia Sturtevant, 14, was last seen at her home in Roseboom near Cooperstown. Sturtevant is 5’2 weighing approximately 190 pounds. She was last seen wearing a pink camouflaged pull over sweatshirt and may be carrying a white makeup bag. She has brown hair, brown eyes, an eyebrow piercing above…
House expert ready to answer questions about your home at Cooperstown Farmer’s Market STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A professor of material culture at SUNY Oneonta’s Cooperstown graduate program, Dr. Cindy Falk, will be available to answer questions about architecture, things to consider when renovating, when the home was constructed and other questions about houses by bringing photos of the home, either historic or current. Falk will be available between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 19…
‘Critical race debate’ arrives in Cooperstown with a counteroffensive By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The “winner” in the first round of the “great” “critical race theory” “debate” was apparently masks, coronavirus rules and perhaps the ability of a Facebook post to inspire passions on both sides and not just with its intended target. The Fox News-style controversy over the teaching of American history to American students arrived at the Cooperstown Board of Education on Wednesday, June 16, in…
Common Council celebrates end of COVID restrictions, declining cases By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Oneonta Common Council’s meeting Tuesday, June 15, began with a celebratory note, as a result of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ending of most COVID restrictions Tuesday. A presentation was given by Dr. Diane Georgeson, who spoke about the improving situation in regards to COVID-19. While 53% of Oneonta residents were fully vaccinated, which is lower than the state average, the amount of cases have…
The Smithy to present first exhibition of the gallery season STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Smithy art gallery at 55 Pioneer Street in Cooperstown is opening for its first showing, running through July 27. The exhibition, entitled ‘Air’, will feature artwork by both members and guests of the Smithy. The theme of ‘Air’, as the title suggests, is all about capturing the “invisible force in our daily lives” the Smithy wrote in an email. “Apart from its literal…
