In Memoriam James F. ‘Jim’ Tongue, 80 Owned & operated The Cupboard COOPERSTOWN – James F. “Jim” Tongue, a true man about town and well-respected Cooperstown businessman who for many years owned and operated The Cupboard on Main Street, passed away following a struggle with Alzheimer’s disease Tuesday night, June 15, 2021, at his home on Walnut Street with his beloved wife and best friend, Barb, his daughters, step daughter and sister-in-law at his side. He was 80.…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 17 Open Mic & Writers Salon WRITERS SALON – 7:30 p.m. Open mic followed by presentation by Marly Youmans, author of eight novels, 2 Southern fantasies, an adventure in blank verse, and 4 collections of poetry. Free, open to public. Presented through Zoom by the Community Arts Network of Oneonta. 607-432-2070 or visit www.canoneonta.org/event/writers-salon-marly-youmans/?instance_id=1203…
Common Council celebrates end of COVID restrictions, declining cases By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Oneonta Common Council’s meeting Tuesday, June 15, began with a celebratory note, as a result of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ending of most COVID restrictions Tuesday. A presentation was given by Dr. Diane Georgeson, who spoke about the improving situation in regards to COVID-19. While 53% of Oneonta residents were fully vaccinated, which is lower than the state average, the amount of cases have…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 Tour Oneonta Revitalization Plan ONEONTA TOUR – 7 p.m. Join Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig on walking tour with Bob Bob Brzozowski and learn about the results and plans of the Down Town Revitalization Initiative. Admission by donation. Presented by Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit www.oneontahistory.org/index.htm…
The Smithy to present first exhibition of the gallery season STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Smithy art gallery at 55 Pioneer Street in Cooperstown is opening for its first showing, running through July 27. The exhibition, entitled ‘Air’, will feature artwork by both members and guests of the Smithy. The theme of ‘Air’, as the title suggests, is all about capturing the “invisible force in our daily lives” the Smithy wrote in an email. “Apart from its literal…
Governor Cuomo announces most COVID restrictions will be ending STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday, June 15, that he will ending most COVID restrictions affecting businesses, after hitting the threshhold 70% of New Yorkers vaccinated with at least one dose. As a result, concerts, sports, nights clubs and other businesses can return to normal operations without the need for social distancing, masks or limits on capacity. “It means we can return to life as we…
Cooperstown Summer Music Festival to return, announces new concert dates STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Cooperstown Summer Music festival announced in a press release Tuesday, June 15, that the summer concert series would be returning in August and September for live chamber music, after being on hiatus for more than a year because of the coronavirus pandemic. A free outdoor concert will be given at the Fenimore Art Museum Lawn by the CSMF Musical Kaleidoscope on Tuesday, Aug.…
Clark Foundation announces scholarship awards STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Clark Foundation announced the scholarship recipients for 2021 in a Tuesday, June 15, media release. The scholarships were awarded to 188 students, with a total of $742,600. “The board and I are pleased to recognize the accomplishments of this distinguished group of graduating seniors by assisting them in their undergraduate studies,” Janes Forbes Clark said in the release. “Despite having to navigate and manage the impact of the…
In Memoriam Keith Floyd Mayne, 83 Feb. 22, 1938 – Jun. 13, 2021 Keith Floyd Mayne, 83, of Burlington Flats, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Keith was born on February 22, 1938 in New Berlin the son of the late Floyd and Mildred Wightman Mayne. In addition to his parents, he was pre deceased by sister Lillian Hotaling, sister in law Marjorie Tauss, and a brother in law Gordon Wheelock.…
As ‘Merger Mondays’ end, Tuesday decision looms for Schenevus, Worcester By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The last of the Merger Mondays took place Monday, June 14, ahead of Tuesday’s board vote. The superintendents of Worcester and Schenevus central schools acknowledged the growing pains of a merger, but also argued its perceived importance to a group of about 15 attendees. Some of the guests included Assemblyman Brian Miller, and Jeff Bishop, communications director for state Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus,…