Community Foundation taps former mayor as new exec director Former Cooperstown Mayor Jeff Katz returns to a life of serving his community when he takes the helm as the first executive director of the Community Foundation of Otsego County at the start of the new year. “This is thrilling and an honor to have been chosen,” Mr. Katz told The Freeman’s Journal/Hometown Oneonta. “I’m looking forward to the engagement and the change to get out and see people throughout Otsego…
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In Memoriam Janice L. Kelly, 86 March 13, 1935 – December 14, 2021 Oneonta – Janice L. Kelly, 86, passed away on December 14, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. She was born March 13, 1935 in Norwood, NY, the daughter of Harold L. and Gertrude (Sessions) Fuller. Janice married the love of her life, Richard F. Kelly on February 27, 1954 in Saranac Lake. He predeceased her on November 6, 2011. Janice was the secretary for the family…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 ‘A Christmas Carol’ Returns to the stage at The Farmers’ Museum CHRISTMAS CAROL – 7 – 9 p.m. Enjoy the annual performance of Christmas classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ following the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge one Christmas Eve to learn 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/…
Farm Laborers Wage Hearing to take place January 4 The New York State Department of Labor announced that a virtual hearing to discuss the overtime threshold for farm workers will take place on Tuesday, January 4, at 3:30 p.m. The main topic of discussion will be whether the required hours of overtime for farm workers should be lowered from 60 to 40. Members of the Farm Laborers Wage Board which include New York State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon, New York…
In Memoriam Robert R. “Bob” Brady, 70 October 29, 1951 – December 13, 2021 SCHENEVUS – Robert R. “Bob” Brady, 70, passed away at home in the comfort of his family on December 13, 2021. Bob was born October 29, 1951, in Cooperstown, the son of Arthur and Virginia (Meade) Brady. He graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus. Bob worked as a driver for UPS for 29 years. He always kept busy with excavation side jobs, as…
In Memoriam William “Bill” F. Laymon, 53 October 2, 1968 – December 11, 2021 William Frank “Bill” Laymon, 53 of South Edmeston passed away on Saturday December 11, 2021 in Albany. Bill was born on October 2, 1968 in Cooperstown the son of Stanley and Edna Laymon Sr. Bill was a lifetime resident of the area living in South Edmeston. He was an honorable, selfless, hardworking, dedicated son, father, Papa, Poppy, and friend. He was the proud owner of Lacar…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 Holiday Stories with the Springfield Library SPRINGFIELD READS – 4:30 p.m. Springfield community members present stories about Christmas, Hanukkah, and more winter celebrations for the young people of Springfield. In collaboration with Hyde Hall. Springfield Library, 129 Co. Rd. 29A, Springfield Center. 315-858-5802 or visit libraries.4cls.org/springfield/…
In Memoriam Roger E. Tooke, 72 May 18, 1949 – December 11, 2021 WEST WINFIELD – Roger Earl Tooke, 72 of West Winfield formerly Rome passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He was born on May 18, 1949 in Canastota, NY. He was the son of George E. & Marguerite (Raynore) Tooke. His parents died at a very early age and he was raised by his cousins Clifford & Ona Clark of Kirkland. An integral part of his…
COVID update December 13 There are 37 new COVID cases in Otsego County, according to the Otsego County Department of Health, including a total of 340 active cases with 10 hospitalizations. No new deaths have been reported. There is a 9.1% positivity rate in the county. Governor Kathy Hochul announced over the weekend that masks will be required in all public places starting today until January 15, 2022.…
In Memoriam Ryan Scott Bennett, 30 September 6, 1991 – December 8, 2021. HARTWICK – Ryan Scott Bennett, 30, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hartwick on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born September 6, 1991, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, the son of Deborah Lynn Ubner Bennett. After graduating from Cooperstown Central School with the Class of 2010, he attended Herkimer County Community College. Most recently he was employed as a cook at Stagecoach…
