In Memoriam Erna D. Richards, 97 May 6, 1924 – August 27, 2021 COOPERSTOWN – Erna D. Richards, forever remembered for her love of her family and her Norwegian heritage, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family early Friday morning, August 27, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Roseboom. She was 97. Born May 6, 1924, in Alversund, Norway, Erna Dagny Hovik was the youngest child of Hans Knutsen Hovik and Hanna Teodora Ekeland Hovik. At the age of four,…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, AUGUST 30 Final Music on the Meadow MUSIC ON THE MEADOW – 7 p.m. Come out for the final performance of the Tom Hovey Summer Music Festival with music by Lauren Mettler. Bring a chair and blanket, sit in your car, or roam the trails. Enjoy a relaxing evening out. Meadowlinks Golf Course, 476 Co. Rd. 27, Richfield Springs. 607-432-4026 or visit www.facebook.com/Oneonta-Musicians-Association-AFM-443-281548775389405/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 Stories from Upstate New York SUMMER SUNDAYS – 1 – 3 p.m. Favorite local author, Chuck D’Imperio, returns to share stories from his books on the charms of Upstate New York. Masks required. Bring your own lawn chair. Front lawn, Swart Wilcox House Museum, Oneonta. Visit swartwilcoxhouse.wordpress.com/2021-summer-sunday-series/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 Explore Otsego County Farms FAMILY FARM DAY – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Explore 41 local farms throughout Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware Counties. Tour, try products, learn about farming from fish farming to beekeeping, more. Pick up your farm guide from participating, farms, farmer’s markets, libraries, more in the 3 counties. Call 607-547-2536 or download guide from www.familyfarmday.org…
Otsego reports 20 more COVID cases Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Otsego County’s Department of Health reported there were 20 positive tests for the coronavirus Friday, Aug. 27. The report comes a day after 33 cases were reported, the worst number for a day in Otsego County since March 2021. In addition, two Otsego County residents have died from the virus this week, according to the DOH. Otsego County remains at a high level of community transmission and therefore…
No serious injuries as truck, car collide on Route 28/80 Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com No serious injuries were reported but vehicle damages were substantial as a car and truck collided in the town of Otsego near the junction where state Routes 28 and 80 split, about six miles west of Cooperstown. The truck was with the Buffalo-based grocer Tripifoods. State and county police were on the scene to clear the damage and direct traffic, according to eye-witness accounts.…
Oneonta drops golf opener to Chenango Forks Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Yellowjacket duffers started the 2021 fall sports season off in Otsego County, losing an Southern Tier Athletic Conference match Thursday, Aug. 26, at Oneonta Country Club, 246-232. Seamus Catella led Oneonta with a 41 on the par 36 course, including a chip shot from 30-yards out that went into the hole. Aidan Gelbsman shot a 45 for Oneonta, (0-1, 0-1), which is at Seton Catholic on…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 County Chamber Golf Classic GOLF CLASSIC – 1 p.m. Join the Otsego Chamber of Commerce for the 35th Annual Golf Classic to support the Chamber’s efforts to help the local community thrive. Sign up for golf tournament at 1 and Lunch/networking event at 11:30. Registration required. Oneonta Country Club, 9 Country Club Dr., Oneonta. 607-432-4500 or visit otsegocc.com…
Otsego County has worst COVID day in five months Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Otsego County’s Department of Health reported there were 33 positive tests for the coronavirus Thursday, Aug. 26, the worst numbers for a day in Otsego County since March 2021. In addition, two Otsego County residents have died from the virus this week, according to the DOH. “The Delta variant is most likely causing 95% of the current cases,” a DOH media release said. “This variant…
In Memoriam Fred G. Hickein, 94 July 27, 1927 – August 25, 2021 ONEONTA – Fred G. Hickein passed away on August 25, 2021 at A. O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta. Born on July 27, 1927 in Owego, NY, Fred Hickein was the son of Beulah Barnett Hickein and Fred Walter Hickein. When he was about 2, moved to Oneonta, residing with mother, sisters, uncle, great grandfather and grandparents. He graduated from Oneonta High School in June 1944. Joined the…