Winsor Retires As Deputy Clerk; Village Trustees Hire Successor COOPERSTOWN – With thanks, Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh this evening announced the resignation of Deputy Village Clerk Pat Winsor, former longtime Milford village clerk, at the Village Board meeting. “She came out of retirement to help us out and we were really glad that she did,” Tillapaugh said. Tillapaugh continued that Winsor would receive a gift from the Village of Cooperstown “in recognition of her dedicated service.”…
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IN MEMORIAM Robert D. Waghorn, 86, Oneonta; Awarded 4 Patents At Amphenol ONEONTA – Robert Douglas Waghorn, 86, an Amphenol retiree who was awarded four patents in 30 years with the company, passed away on Jan. 20, 2021. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Paula Morey Waghorn. The son of Camilla Mae Taylor Waghorn Palmer, Robert G. Waghorn, and stepfather Lee M. Palmer, Bob was born on Nov. 19, 1934, at Chenango Memorial in Norwich. He graduated from SUNY Morrisville…
Need Help With Your Animals? Call This # Pittsfield Pony, Rabbit Deaths Spur Move HARTWICK SEMINARY – Following last Friday’s rescue of a horse and two cats from a Pittsfield property where a pony, three rabbits and a chicken had died, the Susquehanna SPCA today announced a hotline for people who need help caring for their animals. The hotline is (607) 547-8111, extension 108. “Over and over again, we are witness to horrific scenes of animals that have suffered unnecessarily…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Book Club Discusses ‘The Gown: A Novel Of The Royal Wedding’ BOOK CLUB – 7 p.m. Read ‘The Gown: A Novel Of The Royal Wedding’ by Jennifer Robson about the wedding gown of Queen Elizabeth II and the women who made it. Then discuss with the group. Presented by Huntington Memorial Library. 607-432-1980 or visit www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/…
IN MEMORIAM: Maddy Griffiths, 88; ‘Grandma’ To Many In Burlington Area BURLINGTON FLATS – Madeline Haight (Ballard) Griffiths, 88, who was like a grandma to many children in the Burlington Flats area, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Fox Hospital, surrounded by her family. Madeline (Maddy) loved children and her home became a lighthouse for many children and families in need. She babysat many children in Burlington Flats who considered her a grandma. Maddy never received her driver’s license,…
COVID SURFACES AT RED JUG PUB ONEONTA – If you were at the Red Jug Pub, 196 South Main St., between 6 p.m. and closing last Thursday, Jan. 21, you may have been exposed to COVID-19, the county Health Department announced a few minutes ago. Monitor yourself for symptoms; if you develop any, get tested and isolate yourself, the health department recommends. If you have any questions or concerns, call (607) 547-4231…
For First Time, Induction Class Revealed Locally MLB Network Will Broadcast From Revered Hall Of Plaques COOPERSTOWN – Live from the Hall of Plaques for the first time, the Hall of Fame Class of 2121 will be revealed on an MLB Network Broadcast at 6 p.m. tomorrow, the Hall announced a few minutes ago. MLB Network will air extensive coverage, interviews and analysis beginning at 3 p.m. ET, then televise Hall of Fame President Tim Mead’s announcement of the results.…
SKATERS APLENTY AT BADGER PARK In Single-Digit Weather, Rink Opens For Season COOPERSTOWN – The Friends of the Parks announce another year of ice skating at Badger Park has begun. The rink is open to all when conditions allow, which should be all this week, as temperatures are expected to stay below freezing. Weather and conditions permitted, rink hours for “mixed use” are 3-7 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Weekends and holidays, family skating is…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JANUARY 25 Research Your Historic House HISTORIC HOUSES – 1 – 2 p.m. Join virtual workshop on how to research your historic house. Suggested donation $10. Counts as professional credit to architects & planners. Hosted by Cindy Falk and presented by The Preservation League of New York State. 607-547-8881 or visit www.preservenys.org/calendar/technical-talks-researching-your-historic-house-sparking-recovery-through-preservation-virtual-series CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF CANCELLED EVENTS CLICK TO LOOK AHEAD AT WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO…
MALATRAS VISITS DEWAR ARENA Chancellor: SUNY-O Ready For Our Students To Return By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – “Testing is the secret sauce to our success,” SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras said today at a noontime press conference as students begin returning to SUNY Oneonta in advance of the Feb. 1 start of the spring semester. This coming semester, all students will be required to take a weekly swab test, “and we are using the number one saliva…