In Memoriam Kathleen W. Sheldon, 75 April 24, 1946 – June 10, 2021 Kathleen W. Sheldon, 75, of Edmeston passed away unexpectedly Thursday June 10, 2021 at her home. Kathleen was born on April 24, 1946 in Cortland, NY. She was pre deceased by her parents Douglas J. and Catherine Nancy Aloi Card. She is survived by her husband Alan B. Sheldon who she married July 22, 1967, daughters Caprice (Paul) Eckert of Edmeston, Monica (Brandon) Clark of Edmeston, sisters…
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Neglected horses rescued from farm STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Susquehanna SPCA, with help from the Otsego County Sheriff, rescued some 30 horses from a farm that was apparently hoarding them. Stacie Haynes said on Facebook that they worked more than 30 hours to relieve the farmer from those horses, who was unable to manage the amount that he had. “Seriously cannot thank the many amazing people who have stepped up to help,” Haynes said in a Facebook…
Place resigns as Milford superintendent STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Milford Central School will be looking for a new superintendent after the school’s Board of Education and Superintendent Mark Place came to a “mutual agreement” to part ways, according to statements from Place and Milford BOE President Marion Mossman that were posted Thursday, June 10, on the school’s website. “This evening, the Milford Central School Board of Education and I reached an amicable separation agreement which will be effective…
Edmeston advances to Section IV Class D baseball finals STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Second seeded Edmeston won the rematch of the Tri-Valley League baseball finals, 18-1, over visiting Sharon Springs/Cherry Valley-Springfield, the six seed, Thursday, June 10, in the Section IV Class D baseball semifinals. Ronnie Hickling had two doubles among his four hits, with six RBI and four runs scored for Edmeston. Josh Martin had three hits and four runs scored. Hickling also got the win for…
Milford/Laurens wins Section IV Class D2 track titles STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A week after winning the Tri-Valley track titles, Milford/Laurens athlete swept the team titles at the Section IV Class D2 track and field championship Thursday, June 10, in Cherry Valley. The M/L boys beat host Cherry Valley-Springfield by 12 points, 122-110, with Unatego third with 76 points. The M/L girls had a bigger margin of victory, beating second place Bainbridge-Guilford/Afton, 117.5 to 86. CV-S took third…
Cooperstown tops Adirondack, 2-1, in softball semifinals STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Katie Crippen and Dani Seamon each had an RBI and Marley Lippitt pitched out of trouble in the top of the seventh inning as top seeded Cooperstown beat visiting Adirondack, 2-1, in the Section III Class C softball semifinals Thursday, June 10, at Cooperstown Central School. The Hawkeyes got both runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Crippen doubled to score Jeana Geertgens and Seamon slapped…
Ford gets win, walk off RBI as Coop advances to section baseball final By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Junior Liam Ford pitched the final two outs for his team and then got a walk-off, game-winning RBI as top seeded Cooperstown rallied to beat No. 4 Pulaski, 10-9, in the Section III Class C semifinals Thursday, June 10. Senior Derek Moore led off the inning reaching on a throwing error. He then stole two bases and scored…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JUNE 11 Hanzolo At Fire Pit Friday’s FIRE PIT FRIDAYS – 7 – 10 p.m. Get out and enjoy a fun night around the fire with friends, drinks and music. This week features Hanzolo, alternative funk. Brewery Ommegang, 656 Co.Hwy. 33, Cooperstown. 607-280-2900 or visit www.ommegang.com/event/fire-pit-fridays-2021-2/…
Schenevus tops Worcester in playoffs, wins TVL softball title STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com No. 2 seed Schenevus advanced to the Section IV Class D softball championship game and won the Tri-Valley League championship in the process, beating No. 3 Worcester. 18-7, Wednesday, June 9, in Schenevus. The Dragons trailed, 5-3, going into the bottom of the fifth inning, but scored 11 runs to take a commanding lead. Schenevus senior Autumn Jones went 2-for-3 with three RBI and three…
Otsego communities struggle with housing needs By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Affordable and available housing remains an issue in Otsego County in general, but particular issues have come up recently in both Cooperstown and Oneonta. However, both areas are doing their part to amend this issue. Although there has been some backlash, elected officials acknowledge the necessity of creating affordable housing in the area. A planned development at 10 Chestnut St. in Cooperstown is being considered by the…