Robinson murder trial goes to jury, verdict expected Wednesday By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOERSTOWN — The second day of the Dylan Robinson trial at the Otsego County Courthouse ended Tuesday, June 22, with jury deliberations, after the prosecution rested and the defense chose not to submit any evidence. Robinson is accused of allegedly killing his father, Kenneth Robinson, and burning his house after a failed robbery attempt. He is charged with second-degree murder, burglary and attempted robbery…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 Fly Creek Area Historical Society Returns HISTORICAL SOCIETY RETURNS – 7 p.m. The Fly Creek Area Historical Society returns for its first meeting in about a year. They haven’t been idle though. Come see how they’ve updated the exhibits, what they’ve done to their building, and there’s more to talk about. Refreshments available, doors open for circulation. Social distancing observed, masks optional. Free, open to public. The Old Grange Building, Cemetery Rd., Fly Creek.…
In Memoriam Charlotte Perry Koniuto, 80 Sept. 29, 1940 – Jun. 13, 2021 MILFORD – Charlotte Perry Koniuto, who served as the Otsego County Clerk and was an active member of the Republican Party, passed away unexpectedly late Sunday night, June 13, 2021, at Basset Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was 80. Born Charlotte Jean Perry September 29, 1940, at home in the Town of Minden near Canajoharie, she was a daughter of Melvin David Perry, Sr. and Dorothy (Madison)…
Robinson murder trial begins with dramatic testimony By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – The trial of Dylan Robinson over the alleged murder of his father, Kenneth Robinson, at his Worcester home began Monday, June 21, at the Otsego County Courthouse. Robinson is accused of attempting to rob his father of about $5,000 in marijuana and cash. Robinson was 15 at the time. Robinson and several other local teens were arrested several days after the murder, as was…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JUNE 22 Beginning Bird Watching PRIMARY ELECTIONS – 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Come vote in the primary elections. 607-547-4247 or visit www.otsegocounty.com/departments/board_of_elections/index.php BIRDING – 8 – 9 a.m. Learn about beginner bird watching. Registration required. $1 donation requested. Presented by the Cooperstown Senior Community Center. Brookwood Gardens, 6000 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-8471 or e-mail coopseniorcenter@gmail.com…
Hall: Tickets no longer needed for induction lawn seats STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Following last week’s announcement by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that lifted significant COVID-19 restrictions, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced Monday, June 21, that tickets will not be needed for free lawn seating for the Wednesday, Sept. 8, induction ceremony. The ceremony was rescheduled from its traditional last Sunday in July to an event at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, on the grounds…
Father’s Day summit: Horvaths reach peak of Denali, fundraising for Otsego Outdoors continues STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Otsego County residents Tim and Henry Horvath reached the summit of Denali over the weekend, about two weeks into their Alaskan journey, according to Ellen Pope of Otsego 2000. “So excited to report that Henry and Tim reached the summit of Denali yesterday, on Father’s Day,” Pope said. “So far, they’ve raised ($2,275) for improving trails in Otsego County, with a…
In Memoriam Walter (Walt) Rasmussen, 87 Feb. 25, 1934 – Jun. 14, 2021 On Monday, June 14, 2021, Walter (Walt) Rasmussen at age 87, left this earth for a much better place. He was born February 25, 1934, in Queens, New York to Jack and Anna Rasmussen. Walter attended Milford Central School. In his early working career, he assisted his father in the plumbing trades. Walter was always interested in electronics and for a short period of time had his…
Missing Roseboom girl safe, back at home STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A missing teen from Roseboom, whom police had been looking for for the past few days, was located Saturday, June 19. State Police say 14-year-old Anjelia Sturtevant was located Saturday morning after a 911 tip came in about her whereabouts. Before being located, police said she was last seen at her home in Roseboom the night of Monday, June 14. No other information about where she has…
Scriven Foundation, NYCON announce 2021 mini-grants for Otsego County nonprofits STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – The New York Council of Nonprofits announced Monday, June 21,that the 2021 Otsego County Mini-Grant Program awards for Otsego County nonprofits and their capacity building projects has opened for the year. The program is intended to measurably improve the governance and management operations of qualifying Otsego County 501(c)3 charitable nonprofits, according to a media release. Launched in 2004, this program is made possible with…