In Memoriam Sarah McLean, 58 Care Assistant at Hampshire House, Loved Crafting Sarah McLean, 58, of Oneonta, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born on June 25, 1962 in Oneonta, She was the daughter of the late Harold and Helen Robinson. She worked for over 20 years as a personal care assistant at Hampshire House, where her patients were very important to her and have became family over the years and the…
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Tourism promoter: Focus different for 2021 By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Otsego County’s tourism efforts are being refocused on outdoor activities, fall weddings and vaccinated out-of-state residents, according to a presentation given to the Otsego County Board of Representatives at its May meeting. Harrington addressed the Representatives at their meeting, which was held via Zoom, because of the coronavirus pandemic, on Wednesday, May 5. She said the group is looking to increase late summer and fall tourism in…
Coop’s bats too much for Oneonta in softball By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Junior Marley Lippett and Sophomore Dani Seamon combined for 16 strike outs as the Hawkeyes improved to 3-0 with a 12-5 softball win over visiting Oneonta on Thursday, May 6, at Cooperstown Central School. Lippett went four innings in her debut game of the year, after missing a doubleheader at Canastota on Saturday, May 2, because of COVID protocol. She gave up four hits and…
Otsego preps for hiring new administrator By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Otsego County’s legislators began an in-depth look at crafting the county administrator position at a special all board workshop Monday, May 10. The 14 board members listened and asked questions during a two-hour meeting as County Attorney Ellen Coccoma reiterated to them the details of the local law they passed in 2019 to establish the position and several experts on local governments that are using a county…
In Memoriam Debra L. MacClintock, 65 Took pride in her home and property Debra L. MacClintock, 65, of Schenevus passed away at her home on Thursday, May 6, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 25, 1955 in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late William and Pauline Hollenbeck. Debra worked for over 20 years in both the deli and bakery at Walmart in Oneonta. Whether at work or home she was exceptionally hardworking and meticulous.…
Hatred of Asians isn’t new, but support helps Editor’s Note: In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked some of the speakers at the recent rally against violence against people of Asian descent to submit their speeches as columns. The first one submitted came from Bassett researchers and League of Women Voters Co-President Liane Hirabayashi. Thank you Olivia, and Cate, Riley, Elizabeth, Jaina, Maya and Charlotte for organizing this event. Today we have the actions of…
City of the Hills Oneonta to close Main Street on Saturday Oneonta will be closing Main Street from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 15, in celebration of SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College graduates. The street will be closed between Elm Street and Chestnut Street for the purpose of outdoor shopping and dining. Council to revisit mask ordinance The Oneonta legislative council discussed the city’s mask ordinance Monday, May 10, and the matter is expected to be brought up…
Schools face budget votes Tuesday; prepare for graduations By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Budget and board of education elections for schools in Otsego County will take place from noon to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 18. In addition, schools are preparing for a second year of coronavirus-proof graduations. Here are the details for each of Otsego’s public school districts:…
BOUND VOLUMES May 13, 2021 Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library 185 YEARS AGO Nature is beginning a length to throw off her sable mantles and everywhere Spring is appearing in all its primitive loveliness – the God of the seasons is breathing upon the autumnal earth and changing it from gloom to glory. There is a lofty and peculiar spirit belonging to the vernal developments of nature which man would…
In Memoriam Mary Ellen Budro, 79 Principal’s secretary at Richfield Springs CS, Active Catholic Mary Ellen Budro, 79, a resident of Richfield Springs (RS), NY, passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Charleston, SC, home of her loving daughter who was by her side. She was born in Plattsburgh, NY, on May 8, 1941, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Brien) Vernosky. A graduate of Lyon Mountain High School, Mary was employed as secretary to…
