COLLEGE STUDENTS RETURN 3 Of SUNY Stances ‘Disappoint’ Mayor By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – As college students began to return to COVID-19 Era instruction, Mayor Gary Herzig praised Hartwick College’s collaboration with the city, but said SUNY Oneonta has fallen short in three area of concern. “We have a community here that established new norms over the past five months,” said Herzig. “There’s been much self-sacrifice in keeping our numbers low. It’s important to communicate directly…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament GOLF TOURNAMENT – 1 p.m. With new safety protocols, the Otsego County Chamber hosts 34th annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament featuring lunch wraps from Roundhouse Pub and Grill. Proceeds of Tournament will go to Community Foundation of Otsego County. Registration required. Hosted by The Oneonta Country Club, 9 Country Club Dr., Oneonta. members.otsegocc.com/events/details/34th-annual-chamber-golf-classic-386 COVID-19 TESTING – 9 a.m. – Noon. Healthy Otsego County residents are invited to drive-thru testing for Covid-19,…
LETTER from HUDI PODOLSKY Shortening Census Deadline Adds Urgency: Fill Yours Out! To the Editor: Counting everyone in the country for the Census is an enormous job, and we need everyone’s help right now. The work is done by the professionals of the Census Bureau and by thousands of temporary workers they hire and train. Their work is supported by a vast army of local volunteer groups, Complete Count Committees.…
Another New Case Of COVID Surfaces COOPERSTOWN – Another cases\ of COVID-19 surfaced today in Otsego County, bringing the total to 113 confirmed cases, the county Department of Health reported. Of the 113, only one case is active. No one is hospitalized at this time. Of the total, 106 recovered and there have been six deaths since March. That, and the one active case, comprise the 113.…
Art On Lake Viewers Vote ‘Hard Working Man’ As #1 COOPERSTOWN – A photo, “A Hard Working Man,” by Daniel K. Tennant of New Woodstock, won first place in the Viewers Choice Awards at The Fenimore Art Museum’s 13th annual Art By the Lake last weekend. The virtual event offered online visitors the opportunity to vote on their favorite artwork, which determines the winners of the 2020 Viewer’s Choice Awards. Almost 4oo votes were cast.…
Councilman Carson: ‘Better To Hold Fast’ Motion Tabled To Accept $5K From Bombers’ Sale By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – In a 5-3 vote, Common Council this evening tabled the motion to release the city’s $50,000 mortgage on the Bombers’ Burrito Bar property for just $5,000 to the state Business Development Corp., citing hopes that a local buyer might help them negotiate a better price. “There has been local interest,” said Len Carson, Fifth Ward, who made…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Learn About Iroquois Women In Leadership MINI LESSON – Noon. Take 10 minutes to learn a skill, craft, or lesson. This week, learn about Iroquois Women in Leadership with Brenda LaForme. Presented By The Iroquois Indian Museum. Visit www.facebook.com/iroquoismuseum/ for info.…
Village Merchant Jess Lanza Elected To Lead Chamber He, Wife Operate Kate’s Upstate COOPERTOWN – Jess Lanza, who operates Kate’s Upstate on Main Street with his wife, has been elected chairman of the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce board, it was announced today. He succeeds Stacey Grady, Springbrook director of development, who has served on the board for the last decade. Chamber Executive Director Tara Burke praised Grady for “her many years of service, above and beyond the call.”…
Two Arrested After Burglaries, Car Theft In Kortright, Meredith ONEONTA – A man and a woman were arrested at the Quality Inn in Oneonta after state police allege that they stole a car and burglarized two homes in Kortright and Meredith. Amber J. Weaver, 34, and Christiaan D. Stewart, 33, both of Bloomville, were arrested after police were called to a reported burglary at a residence on West Kortright Church Road, Town of Kortright.…
Renovations Near Completion At Cooperstown’s NY Pizzeria…