CLICK HERE FOR CV-S GRADUATES Class Of 2020 Withstands Graduating In Pouring Rain Senior Heather Brinig, above, leads 26 soggy classmates onto the football field at Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School this morning to endure Commencement 2020 in the pouring rain. Inset right, Dave Silas, and Susan and Adeline Wilson, huddle under umbrellas while waiting for Silas Wilson to get his diploma. To the left of the Wilsons is Ted Woods, there with Holly Thomas to cheer on Felicia Van Buren. …
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CLICK HERE FOR SCHENEVUS GRADUATES Valedictorian: ‘We Took What Was Thrown At Us, Adapted’ Schenevus Class of 2020 Valedictorian Patricia Beagle tells her classmates that “a positive mindset, hard work and persistence” were the keys to success as part of Friday evening’s virtual graduation ceremony on the lawn of Schenevus Central School. “This is not what we expected,” she said. “But we took what was thrown at us and we adapted.” Parents presented their students with their diplomas; at right,…
CLICK HERE FOR UNATEGO GRADUATES Tearful Soccer Coach Scores ‘Inspire Award’ Fighting back tears, Unatego Soccer Coach Sue Herodes, inset at right, accepts the 2020 “Inspire Award,” presented this evening as 56 graduates received their diplomas at the Unatego Central School graduation. Herodes was selected by seniors as the teacher who had the most influence on their growth and success during their high school years. Behind her is school board President Jim Salisbury, Otego. In top photo, Valedictorian Paige McCoy…
CLICK HERE FOR LAURENS GRADUATES 23-Year Superintendent Presides At Last Graduation A solemn and longest-serving superintendent of schools, Romona Wenck, the top administrator at Laurens Central School for 23 years, announces awards and scholarships at this evening’s graduation. She shared the duty with Bill Dorritie, left, the high school principal and her successor in the top job. Inset left, graduate Elvia Allen prepares to lead the processional of 21 seniors into the open-air commencement in front of the school. Main…
CLICK HERE FOR MCS GRADUATES With Social Distancing, Milford Bids Adieu To 23 Graduate Robert Wooley and his family, top photo, share a table at this evening’s Milford Central School commencement, a measure organizers took to maintain social distancing and stay in line with Governor Cuomo’s 150-person limit on such gatherings. Best of all, grads and their loved ones could be together. “It’s really about the students and their families,” said Michelle Dibble, co-organizer of of the event. Inset, right,…
One New C-19 Infection, But All Other Signs Good COOPERSTOWN – One new COVID-19 case was reported today by the Otsego County Department of Public Health, four days after the last case. But there are still no new hospitalizations, more recoveries, fewer people quarantined, and more testing.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Paddle & Pull On Silver Lake PADDLE & PULL – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy fun day on the lake to help pull up Water Chestnut & European Frog Bit from scenic lake. Canoes & Kayaks will be provided, outside craft not permitted. Registration required by 6/26. Silver Lake, Silver Lake Rd., New Berlin. 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/paddle-and-pull-silver-lake-2/…
CELEBRATION OF LIFE Adam Pierce July 18, Fortin Park, Oneonta ONEONTA – Celebration of Life for Adam Pierce will be held on July 18, 2020, at Fortin Park in Oneonta. We hope you can come spend the afternoon with us on what would have been Adam’s 46th birthday. Please gather between 12:00-12:30. A service of remembrance will begin at 12:30. After that, we invite everyone to enjoy a catered picnic and an afternoon of sharing memories and playing games. Our…
FAMILY FROM PHOENIX 1ST IN LINE After 126-Day Gap, Hall Opens Sedately “We’re open!” Oneonta’s Steve Pindar, Baseball Hall of Fame visitor services coordinator, called out at 9 a.m. sharp, and the Mecca at 25 Main St., with no fanfare, reopened after a 126-day closure caused by the coronavirus threat. Tadhg O’Brien, 6, in top photo, entered first, followed by brother Kian, 8, and dad Eugene, who were visiting grandmom Marjorie O’Brien of Syracuse, who is leaning against the rail. …
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Teens Take On Otsego Outdoors Hiking Challenge OUTDOORS CHALLENGE – 2 p.m. Teens meet to participate in LEAF’s Great Otsego Outdoors Challenge, the summer hiking challenge featuring an Otsego County trail each week. Total of 8 hikes with 4 bonus hikes. Meet at Club Odyssey, 80 Water St., Oneonta. 607-353-7143 or visit www.facebook.com/ClubOdysseyOneonta/…