Omicron rising COVID update December 20 Covid-19 numbers continue to rise across the country and the world with the Omicron variant heightening concerns as holiday gatherings are set to begin this week. The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows:…
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In Memoriam Douglas K. Walrath, 92 Dec. 11, 1929 – Dec. 17, 2021 COOPERSTOWN – Douglas K. Walrath, beloved husband, father and grandfather, who served the Village of Cooperstown as Clerk, Treasurer and Administrator and who was active with the Rotary Club and Christ Church, left us suddenly and unexpectedly after a brief illness Friday afternoon, December 17, 2021, at Bassett Medical Center with his wife, Peg, and Fr. Nathan Ritter, his pastor by his side. He was 92. Born…
In Memoriam John Robert Oakley July 20, 1945 – December 17, 2021 CHERRY VALLEY – John Robert Oakley, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother who worked for many years as a logger and then a loom operator and technician for Thistle Hill Weavers, passed Friday night, December 17, 2021, at his home on Chestnut Ridge Road surrounded by his family. He was 76. Born July 20, 1945, in Muncie, Indiana, John was a son of William Marion Oakley and Ruth…
In Memoriam Victoria Weaver, 69 September 21, 1952 – December 16, 2021 ONEONTA – Victoria Weaver, 69, passed away at home on December 16, 2021 after a long battle with diabetes. She was born September 21, 1952 in Hackensack, NJ, the daughter of Victor and Laura (Hungerford) Minutolo. Victoria graduated from Oneonta High School in 1970. She married Charles Joseph Weaver on March 16, 1973 in West Oneonta. Victoria had a daycare in her home for many years. She enjoyed…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 Holiday Light Show FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – 5 10 p.m. Drive through a winter wonderland featuring light displays created by local businesses, individuals, and organizations. Admission is Free. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Visit www.facebook.com/FNOneonta…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Farmers’ Museum CHRISTMAS CAROL – 3 p.m. Enjoy the annual performance of Christmas classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ following the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge one Christmas Eve to discover the error of his greedy ways and discover the meaning of Christmas. Masks, proof of vaccination required. Cost, $15/adult. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/event/charles-dickens-a-christmas-carol/2021-12-16/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 The Nutcracker Ballet Returns to Oneonta MICE ON MAIN – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The mice of this years production of The Nutcracker have run away. Bring the kids to main street and follow the clues to find them so the show can go on. Presented by the Decker School of Ballet. Main Street, Oneonta. 607-432-6290 or visit www.facebook.com/deckerballet/ CRAFTS & RAFFLES – 1 – 4 p.m. Bring the kids to make a…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 Explore festive Historic Village by lantern light HOLIDAY TOUR – 3 – 8 p.m. Tour the historic village by lantern. See it dressed in its winter finery, learn about winter celebration including Christmas and how they were celebrated in Upstate New York in years past. Cost, $20/adult. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/event/holiday-lantern-tours/2021-12-03/…
Omicron on the rise: COVID update December 16 Covid-19 numbers continue to soar globally as the Omicron variant takes root, with New York and New Jersey leading the way in new testing positives. A top advisor to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Dr. Jay Varma, said this in a Twitter post earlier today: “Um, we’ve never seen this before in NYC,” citing a doubling of positive test results over a three-day period.…
State Police: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Fair warning for Christmas week drivers – the New York State Police plan to step up enforcement to crack down on impaired and reckless driving during the upcoming busy season. It’s a part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative running Friday, December 17 through New Year’s Day. Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints, along with more troopers on roadways during the two-week campaign.…
