Resolution On ‘Indian’ Withdrawn Hearing ‘More Knowledgeable People,’ He Changed His Mind By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Village Trustee Richard Sternberg is withdrawing his resolution that would seek the removal of the word “Indian” or “Indians” from historical markers in the village, he announced a few minutes ago. “After discussions with people much more knowledgeable than I about tribal histories and affairs, I realized that my wording was poor and that I didn’t even state well…
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Hyde Hall Reopens July 1 COOPERSTOWN – With by-reservation tours, enhanced safety measures and reduced contact, Hyde Hall has announced that they will be open for tours on Wednesday, July 1. “Hyde Hall has more to offer than ever before,” says Jonathan Maney, Executive Director. “Explore history with us and see fascinating things that you cannot find anywhere else. We are excited to share this beautiful New York treasure!”…
CLICK HERE FOR ONEONTA GRADS After Two Rain Delays, OHS Gets Its Graduation Oneonta High School senior Katherine Ackley received her diploma from Principal Anne Wolstenholm during the first of three graduation ceremonies this morning on the football field. Rain predicted Saturday – and it did pour – delayed the graduation ceremonies to Sunday; additional storms delayed it until today. At left, Alexander Bitterman delivers his valedictory, summing up the Class of 2020’s final semester: “This whole situation has reminded…
IN MEMORIAM Milton Glaser, Father Of ‘I Love NY,’ Coop Music Festival Poster The father of “I Love NY,” Milton Glaser, who died Friday, June 26, 2020, on his 91st birthday in his studio in New York City, has also provided the annual poster for Linda Chessis’ Cooperstown Music Festival for the past two decades. This video describes how it all came about. CLICK HERE FOR MILTON GLASER OBITUARY…
CLICK HERE FOR WORCESTER GRADS Rain Turns To Clear Skies For Worcester ’20 Grads Rain and lightning did not deter the commencement ceremony at Worcester Central School this afternoon as teachers, families and friends gathered under a tent to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2020. Above, Superintendent Tim Gonzalez, presents valedictorian James O’Dell with his diploma and award for the National Technical Honor Society. “Covid has affected everyone,” said O’Dell during his valedictory address. “But in our case,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 29 Teen Center Challenge WEEKLY CHALLENGE – 10 a.m. Have fun at home competing in creative weekly challenge. Submit via facebook or instagram with inspiration photo. Submissions due by 5 p.m. Thursday. Visit www.facebook.com/oneonta.teencenter for info. CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF CANCELLED EVENTS CLICK TO LOOK AHEAD AT WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO…
CLICK HERE FOR COOPERSTOWN GRADS Amid Deluge, CCS Sends 78 Into World After a downpour delayed Cooperstown Central School’s 1:30 p.m. Commencement 2020 for 45 minutes this afternoon, Anya McGoldrick, left, and Natalie Fountain, top photo, lead a procession of 78 seniors through cheers and beeping horns in the school parking lot to the ceremony in the field between the high school and elementary schools. Inset left, Tammi Kelly and Don Corns – their grad is Morgan Kelly – opened…
Sold-Out Crowd Packs Drive-In For Garth Brooks The night was filled with a chorus of voices counting down, followed by applause and cheers as the first of two drive-in exclusive concerts by country music superstar Garth Brooks began this evening at the Unadilla Drive-In. Above, Caitlin Marvel, Laurens, Melissia and J.R. Koren, Laurens, sit in the front row with friends Melissa and Steve Banks, Milford, at the start of the concert. Below, Kim Fierke, Oneonta, gets some refreshments from Jessica…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Learn Klezmer Tunes MUSIC – 1 p.m. Dust off your instrument and join Robin Seletsky to ‘Learn A Klezmer Tune’ each Sunday. All levels welcome, registration required. 607-222-5687 or visit robinseletsky.com/livestreams/ for info.…
Townsfolk Cheer MCS Graduates…