BULLETIN SHOOTING VICTIM DIES, MAYOR SAYS ONEONTA – Tyler Johnson, 23, shot twice by an OPD officer during an incident at 1:30 p.m. in a River Street home, has died, Mayor Gary Herzig said in a statement to the public via YouTube a few minutes ago.…
BULLETIN SHOOTING VICTIM DIES, MAYOR SAYS ONEONTA – Tyler Johnson, 23, shot twice by an OPD officer during an incident at 1:30 p.m. in a River Street home, has died, Mayor Gary Herzig said in a statement to the public via YouTube a few minutes ago.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 Sample Food Of Argentina INTERNATIONAL NIGHT – 5 – 8 p.m. Enjoy 3-course meal from abroad. This week enjoy dinner from Argentina. Cost, $20/person. Reservation required. Take-out available. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. 607-544-2524 or visit www.otesaga.com/dining/seasonal-dining…
CLICK HERE FOR HERZIG BRIEFING Mayor Will Brief Public On Shooting In 7 p.m. Statement By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Mayor Gary Herzig plans to brief the public on today’s shooting when Common Council convenes at 7 p.m. today. Then he’ll issue a press release describing what happened at 1:30 p.m. on River Street, when it appears a police officer shot a knife-wielding man in the chest, perhaps twice. “I’m still gathering information,” he said a…
BULLETIN SHOTS RING OUT ON RIVER STREET Man Wielded Knife, Shot Twice In Chest, Eyewitnesses Report By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – At least one shot rang out at about 1:30 p.m. near the former Foti’s Bakery on River Street, neighbors are reporting. One man who said he was in the house at the time of the shooting said it occurred at 41 River St. The injured man’s name is Tyler, he was 23, he had a …
IN MEMORIAM Barbara A. Schilling Nov. 24, 1940-April 01, 2021 COOPERSTOWN – Barbara Ann Schilling (Joseph) passed away on April 1, 2021, at the age of 80, in what was perhaps her greatest April Fool’s Day prank ever. A graduate of Hartwick College School of Nursing (’62) and a dedicated R.N. at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown and the former Child’s Hospital in Albany, Barbara chose to spend her retirement reading every book worth reading (along with ones that weren’t), traveling…
16-Year-Olds Now Can Get C-19 Shots ALBANY – At 8 a.m. tomorrow, April 6, all New Yorkers age 16 and up will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines, Governor Cuomo announced today in his daily update. Since the vaccine isn’t recommended for children, this means all New Yorkers who are prospective candidates for anti-COVID shots will now be eligible to receive them.…
FALK RENAMED DEPUTY MAYOR Hanna Bergene Sworn In On Top Cooperstown Board The Bergene family gathers around daughter Hanna, 29, after she was sworn in as the Cooperstown Village Board’s newest trustee this evening by Village Clerk Jenna Utter. With Hanna are her parents Gregory and Susan, right, and Henry Bauer, left. Hanna was elected March 16, as was veteran Trustee Cindy Falk, inset right, whose husband Glenn holds the Bible for the fifth time as his wife takes the…
Theaters Can Open, Governor Announces ALBANY – Performing arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33 percent capacity today, Govenor Cuomo announced. Venues can host up to 100 people indoors or up to 200 people outdoors. If all attendees present proof of completed vaccination or recent negative test result prior to entry, capacity can increase up to 150 people indoors or up to 500 people outdoors. Social distancing, face coverings, health screening and other health protocols will be required by…
IN MEMORIAM Bruno Talevi, 95, Cooperstown; Oneonta Accountant, WWII Vet FOR FULL OBITUARY, SEE THIS WEEK’S FREEMAN’S JOURNAL…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL 5 Donate To Save A Life BLOOD DRIVE – Noon – 5 p.m. Donate blood, help save up to 3 lives. Worcester Municipal Building, 19 Katie Ln., Worcester. 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org…