Halloween-themed events, a daffodil bulb giveaway, the next Springfield Historical Society meeting and a presentation on light pollution are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
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Items currently most needed are non-perishable food, cold-weather gear of all sizes and bleach/cleaning supplies. Other supplies that are needed include bottled water, wipes, baby formula, hand sanitizer, paper towels, toilet paper, batteries, flashlights, first aid supplies, feminine hygiene products, personal hygiene products and toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.), trash bags (contractor size preferred), tarps, blankets, towels, shovels, brooms, coolers, gloves, generators, propane, gas, cook stoves, candles, matches, lighters, charcoal and pet food (dried or canned).…
Council Rock is a group of self-advocates with intellectual disabilities who volunteer at community events in the Otsego County area. The group encourages community engagement and helps raise awareness of the abilities of people with Down syndrome and other disabilities.…
“It’s an honor to be part of this decades-long tradition that celebrates two sports and two world-class non-profits, Pathfinder Village and the National Baseball Hall of Fame,” said Pathfinder’s Chief Executive Officer Karen Knavel, who joined the Edmeston-based community in January. “In planning these events, I was taken by our volunteers’ enthusiasm and dedication. It is amazing these events have been so successful—42 years for golf and 15 years for tennis. We are grateful for your faith in our mission,…
This week's news briefs include information about a new COVID vaccine, various workshops, an upcoming meeting of the Oneonta Democratic Club, the Grand and Glorious Fall Fair and more.…
The Cooperstown Rotary Foundation recently announced that Emma White of Edmeston is the 2024 recipient of the Michael L. Mayne Scholarship and Cooperstown Central School graduate Lucy Hayes of Cooperstown is this year’s recipient of the Catherine Davis Black Scholarship.…
“Our staff innovates and motivates as it supports individuals—this commitment reveals itself in many ways and has lasting impacts,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Karen Knavel. “Your dedication to the ‘greater good’ leads to raising awareness of the possibilities for people with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. It also leads to greater inclusion and offers our individuals and coworkers opportunities for growth.”…
"At Paul Smith’s College, everyone knows Ariah. She is everywhere, doing everything. Whether she is zooming by on her skateboard, sharing her art and poetry, or offering a pleasant greeting on a dreary day, it is always a pleasure to be in her presence.”…
Award recipients, honors, Dean's and President's lists, scholarships, inductions and more.…
This week's briefs include news about NYCM Insurance, disaster relief initiatives, an invasive species threat and a call for community quilters.…