IN MEMORIAM David S. Brandt, 75; Expert Angler, In Fly Fishing HoF Oneonta – David S. Brandt, 75, passed away on March 26, 2020, at home with his loving wife Barbara by his side. He was born on August 2, 1944, in Oneonta. David graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1962. While in high school, he sported the popular hair ducks which continued throughout his life. He sang in a doo wop group, played trumpet in the school band, and was delighted to…
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IN MEMORIAM Richard ‘Dick’ W. McVinney, 68; Civic Leader, City Court Judge ONEONTA – The Honorable Judge Richard “Dick” W. McVinney of Oneonta passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020, following a three-year battle with declining health. Dick was born on Dec. 22, 1951, in Oneonta to Clifford “Mac” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Platt) McVinney. A true Oneontan, Dick attended Bugbee Elementary School and earned the rank of Eagle Scout at just 13 years old. With his…
Sheriff: Employee Stole Face Masks From Bassett COOPERSTOWN – A Morris woman was accused of stealing face masks and alcohol prep pads from Bassett Hospital, where she worked as a contracted employee, according to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department. Josie D. Wright, 33, was arrested after Bassett Security called the Sheriff’s Department to assist them in an investigation into the thefts of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the hospital.…
SEWARDS TEST POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS Both Senator, Wife Cindy Found To Suffer From ‘Mild Cases’ Of Virus ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, and his wife Cindy have both tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced a few minutes ago. Seward was tested at Albany Medical Center, where he continues to receive treatment. He was diagnosed with a mild case of the virus and is expected to make a full and complete recovery. He will be released from the hospital…
Governor Extending PAUSE 2 More Weeks Directs State Nonessential Workforce to Work from Home for Additional Two Weeks, Through April 15.…
IN MEMORIAM Brenda L. Utter, 63; Stricken By COVID-19 MORRIS – Brenda L. Utter, 63, of Morris, passed away unexpectedly following a brief and courageous battle with the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Brenda was born to the late Ralph and Mildred (McIntyre) Mitchell Sr. on Sept. 15, 1956, in Reading, Pa. On July 31, 1976, she married Phillip C. Utter. They had a beautiful marriage of nearly 44 years.…
IN MEMORIAM: Todd A. Mosher, 58; Navy Vet Injured In ’83 Diving Accident ONEONTA – Todd Allen Mosher, 58, a Navy veteran who was injured in a 1983 diving accident, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, from pneumonia at Bassett Hospital surrounded by his family. The pneumonia was not related to the COVID-19 threat. Todd was born Dec. 5, 1961, in Oneonta, the son of Beverly Mosher and the late Marvin Mosher. He attended Oneonta High School before joining the…
OFO Receives $11,000 Grant To Help To Fight Coronavirus JOHNSON CITY – Opportunities for Otsego will receive an $11,000 grant to fight the COVID-19 threat. The grant was one of 13 grants totaling $110,000 announced this afternoon by the Community Foundation of South Central New York.…
IN MEMORIAM: Janice C. Lockwood, 83; Bible Guided Her Through Life’s Difficulties ONEONTA – Janice Carol Lockwood entered this stage of her life on March 16, 1937. She left this stage for the next stage, on March 25, 2020, at the age of 83. Her parents were James and Ethel May (Davis) Lockwood. Janice had eight siblings, all of whom have left previously. During Janice’s twilight years she reconnected with her sister Althea and had many happy discussions with her…
Over Weekend, Local Covid-19 Cases Doubled COOPERSTOWN – Over the weekend, the number of confirmed cases in Otsego County has more than doubled, from six to 14. This afternoon, county Public Health Director Heidi Bond reported the latest number, up from nine yesterday afternoon. Friday, the Bond reported the first death from coronavirus in the county. According to Bond, every case reported is promptly investigated and close contacts are notified. Given the nature of this infectious disease it is extremely…