HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JANUARY 4 Donate To Save A Life BLOOD DRIVE – Noon – 6 p.m. Donate blood, help save lives. Worcester Municipal Building, 19 Katie Ln., Worcester. 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF CANCELLED EVENTS CLICK TO LOOK AHEAD AT WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO…
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IN MEMORIAM Thomas J. Merlino Sr., 82 Oct. 10, 1938–Dec. 24, 2020 ONEONTA – Thomas M. Merlino, Sr., 82, passed away December 24, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Tom was born October 10, 1938 in Syracuse, the son of Angelo and Concetta (Amato) Merlino. He was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1954-1958 and was discharged from the Reserves in 1968. Tom married Dolores Rheaume on October 7, 1961 at Our Lady of Lourdes…
IN MEMORIAM Aneilia ‘Nini’ J. Mead, 91 July 2, 1929-Dec. 26, 2020 ONEONTA – Aneilia J. Mead “Nini” was born July 2, 1929 at the Parshall Hospital in Oneonta, the daughter of Evelyn and Benjamin Blowers. Nini graduated from Oneonta High School in 1947. She married Richard J. Mead “Dick” at the old Elm Park Methodist Church. They were married for 63 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Dick on October 26, 2011; her father, Benjamin Blowers; mother, Evelyn…
IN MEMORIAM: Dorothy M. Carter, 96; Husband Predeceased Her By 14 Years COOPERSTOWN – Dorothy Mae McKenzie Carter, 96, died December 29, 2020, at Bassett Hospital. Born May 28, 1924, in St. Croix Falls, Wisc., she was a daughter of Roy and Thora (Thomas) McKenzie. For many years she was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
Dolgeville Couple Parents To First Bassett Baby Of ’21 By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Otsego County has welcomed the area’s first baby of the new year. ‘Allan Cotton, son of Mallory Diederichs and Scott Cotton of Dolgeville, was born – a week early – at 9:31 a.m. New Year’s Day at Bassett Hospital. Allan weighs 9 pounds, 3 ounces and is 22 inches long. Allan has four siblings: Michael, 12, and Karman, 3, at home and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 Teen Life Skills Workshop LIFESKILLS – 4 – 6 p.m. Workshop for teens to learn skills to help them through life. Presented by The Oneonta Teen Center. The Sol Center, 50 Dietz St., Oneonta. 607-441-3999 or visit www.facebook.com/ClubOdysseyOneonta/…
Senator Oberacker Takes Oath Of Office County Rep Succeeds Senator Seward Peter Oberacker is sworn in at 1 p.m. today in the Schenevus Fire Hall as state senator for the 51st District, which includes Otsego and nine other Central New York Counties. His wife Shannon holds the Bible. About 20 friends and well-wishers attended, the number limited by COVID precautions. A reception followed at FormTech Solutions, Oberacker’s business on Route 7 east of the hamlet. Inset, Oberacker’s FormTech partner and…
City Council To Appoint Cuozzo As Assistant Clerk ONEONTA – Bonnie Cuozzo, Fox Hospital’s director of Hospitalist Services & Discharge Planning, is scheduled to be appointed deputy city clerk, according to Common Council’s agenda for its Tuesday meeting. Tuesday’s session is also the Council’s annual reorganizational meeting.…
State Board Delays Cutting Work Week On Upstate Farms ALBANY – In a matter of grave concern to Upstate farmers, the state Farm Labor Wage Board today delayed consideration of lowering the 60-hour farm labor overtime threshold as the unprecedented COVID challenge continues. In a related story, the non-farm Upstate minimum wage rises from $11.80 to $12.50 in the New Year. The farm board’s decision is the right one, said New York Farm Bureau President and board member David Fisher,…