Protesters decry mandates in Cooperstown, Oneonta By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Anti-mask and anti-vaccine protesters staged two rallies in Otsego County in the past week, bringing their message to Bassett Healthcare and others. Hundreds of protesters, along with Assemblyman John Salka, R-Brookfield, marched to A.O. Fox Hospital and through Main Street in Oneonta on Friday, Sept. 17. Protesters also marched Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Cooperstown, from the Otsego County Courthouse to Bassett Medical Center.…
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Cooperstown native pursuing pro fishing dreams By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A former Cooperstown resident is pursuing his dream of making it on the professional bass fishing tour and having success doing it. Kyle Patrick, who grew up in Cooperstown, and whose family still lives here, has spent his year since college graduation making advances into the pro tour. “It has been a neat thing,” said Patrick, who lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, but was home last week visiting.…
Destination Oneonta plans October concert, Harvest Party By PATRICK DEWEY • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com With the arrival of fall, many organizations are being innovative, hosting events safely despite the rise of the Delta variant. Destination Oneonta is no exception. Friday, Oct. 15, at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, D.O. will host a concert with the Legendary Wailers and the Cooperstown-based band Hanzolo. On Oct. 16, they will hold a “Harvest Party” at Oneonta’s Neahwa Park.…
Art in the garage Middlefield gallery owner showcases contemporary art from local, international artists in her garage By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com On a country road, in a converted garage, in the town of Middlefield, some of the most amazing works of contemporary art are on display daily. The Art Garage, owned by Sydney Waller, has spent the past 10 years displaying modern art from artists from Otsego County, as well as around the country and the world.…
What’s fun in Otsego County ►Thursday, Sept. 23 HARVEST CELEBRATION – From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate the harvest season in 1800s style. Walk around the historic village, learn from the historic interpreters and enjoy the fall activities from wagon rides, to corn shelling/grinding, and tinsmithing with the blacksmith, and more. Included with admission. At The Farmers’ Museum. For info: 607-547-1450. SENIOR HARVEST PARTY – From 1 to 3 p.m. Seniors age 60 and older and a guest are…
Drugovich: the timing is good for early retirement By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Retiring Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich said she will miss the Oneonta community when she steps down next year. “I really enjoyed being part of the Oneonta community and I’ll miss it,” Drugovich said on Monday, Sept. 20, and said how much she liked the warm atmosphere of the people in Oneonta. “They care deeply about one another and the people in it,” Drugovich said.…
Healthcare groups take different vax views Despite court stay, Bassett to require employees to comply; Cooperstown Center asks state to reconsider By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Healthcare groups in Otsego County are dealing with the state’s vaccine mandate for healthcare workers and the need to keep their facilities staffed. Bassett Healthcare Network, one of the largest employers in the area, is determined to vaccinate its entire workforce in spite of backlash and the potential loss of employees. Bassett…
Wednesday Sports Roundup: Unatego girls stay undefeated with win over B-G STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Lilyanna Barnes and Jessica Patridge scored twice each as Unatego stayed undefeated in girls soccer with an 8-1 road win over Bainbridge-Guilford in a Midstate Athletic Conference match Wednesday, Sept. 22. Tatum Codington had three assists and a goal for the Spartans, who also got a goal and an assist from Kylie Mussaw and a goal from Bailey McCoy. Johnna Henderson scored for…
Schenevus, Worcester voters approve preliminary merger plan STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Voters in the school districts for Schenevus and Worcester gave tentative approval for a merger plan between the schools in dual votes Wednesday, Sept. 22. In Schenevus Central School District, the vote was 339 in favor and 223 against. In Worcester Central School District, the vote was 327 in favor and 140 against. The vote allows the merger to move to a binding referendum in December. If…
Tuesday Sports Roundup: Big comeback sends Franklin/Unatego past Milford/Laurens STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Milford/Laurens boys soccer team jumped out to an early 2-0 first half lead over Franklin/Unatego, but couldn’t hold on, falling 4-2, in a Tri-Valley League game in Laurens on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Brock Mann sent a pass to Donta Sherwood who ran onto it and scored the game’s first goal 22 minutes into the match. With six minutes to go in the half, Mann…
