Letter from Carol Bateman Waller Concerts Were a Boost to Village I read with interest the little piece in the Journal on “20 Years Ago” and the Willie Nelson/Bob Dylan concert in Doubleday Field. While it is true that Trustee Stuart Taugher did originally oppose the idea, he embraced the results when the concert was a rousing success. This concert came about through an approach by Jeff Idelson, then president of the Hall of Fame, to then-Mayor Carol Waller. Jeff…
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I have no idea what the intention of CCS might be when it comes to their library program. But it would seem to me that a good place for them to start would be to explain to residents of the district what the school is planning to do and why it is in the best interests of its students. Until that information is made public, it is rather hard to assess exactly what the effect their ultimate plan might be…
Talk is cheap: Let’s see some action. This lady did not have to die. She did not have to live the life she did. The system failed her. The Oneonta community failed her and her family. Think about it.…
It is astonishing and disappointing that a local paper writing about two local products (“Oneonta Food Makers Among Finalists in Statewide Contest,” Vol. 216, No. 31) doesn’t mention that at least one of the products is available locally.…
There will be an abundance of activities for families and kids at Harvest Fest. At the crafts table, kids can make corn husk dolls, paper strip pumpkins, and autumn greeting cards. There will also be face painting, scavenger hunts and a children’s hay bale maze. Outdoor games include cornhole, nine pins and some traditional 19th-century games. Visitors can ride the Empire State Carousel and the Girl Scouts will be onsite, as well as the Cornell Cooperative Extension and 4-H.…
Upcoming events include "Metal at the Mill" at Hanford Mills Museum, the GOHS "Hops for History" fundraiser and a golf tournament in support of Helios Care.…
More education is needed about the benefits of spaying and neutering, officials said. It can help manage the pet population, reduce the number of animals in shelters and improve the quality of life for pets. Spaying and neutering can also have a positive impact on an animal’s behavior and health.…
An information sheet distributed by Farmer and titled “Crumhorn Communities Hub” stated: Otsego County Conservation Association, Otsego Land Trust, and Otsego Rural Housing Assistance are proposing a multi-faceted project to create an environmental education center, develop a Community Resiliency and Resource Center, and assist underserved community members with health, safety, and energy efficiency repairs on their homes.”…
As the result of the massive financial and reputational blows caused by ongoing litigation in recent years concerning Monsanto’s herbicide, Roundup, the German pharmaceutical giant Bayer has merged with Monsanto, the largest producer of genetically-engineered seeds. Bayer has assured that the politically-charged name “Monsanto” will be disappearing, while product names will remain the same.…
Fetterman Award recipients are honored for their dedication to serving Cooperstown’s local youth, especially in the area of athletics. The intent is to honor a community member with a show of genuine appreciation by the Clark Family/Foundation/Sports Center for all they have done for youth and athletics, officials said.…