IN MEMORIAM: Charles H. Lewis, 84; Caretaker At Hartwick, Heyman Estate MARYLAND – Charles Harry Lewis, 84, a caretaker at Hartwick College and later, assistant caretaker at the Heyman Estate in Armonk, Westchester County, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 25, 2020, according to his wishes. Charlie was the son of Russell and Ethel Lewis of East Northport. Born on June 10, 1935, he was one of four children, along with Robert, Barbara and Donald.…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Kids Doodle With Children’s Author LUNCH DOODLES – 1 p.m. Children’s book author/illustrator Mo Williams, of Elephant & Piggy fame, hosts virtual art session for the kids featuring drawing, look around his studio, more. Hosted by The Kennedy Center channel on Youtube. Visit www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/ CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF CANCELLED EVENTS CLICK FOR MORE HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO…
COUNTY REPORTS 1ST LOCAL DEATH DUE TO COVID-19 6 Locals Stricken, Up From 4 Yesterday COOPERSTOWN – The Otsego County Department of Health has been notified of the first death in a county resident related to COVID 19, Heidi Bond, Public Health director, reported a few minutes ago. The current number of confirmed cases in Otsego County is six, up from four yesterday. Every case reported is promptly investigated and close contacts are notified, she said. No further details were…
Village Offices Remain Closed; DPW Work Force At 50 Percent COOPERSTOWN – The Village of Cooperstown will be alternating its Water, Sewer and Streets department staff – with one half off one week, the second half the next week, through April 15 – due to the Governor Cuomo’s extension of his March 16 emergency order, Village Administrator Teri Barown announced today. Additionally, the Village Office remains closed to the public, except by appointment 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For…
TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS: County Appoints Advisory Boards, On Health, Jobs Bassett’s Parker, DMOC’s Harrington Convening Groups Before 4/1 Meeting By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – The county’s Emergency Task Force has formed two subsidiary task forces – one focused on health, the other on economy – to advise the Otsego County government how it can help efforts to combat the coronarivus and its fallout, Task Force chairman Allen Ruffles, the county treasurer, said a few minutes ago.…
Glimmerglass’ Zambello Advises Fans: Decision On Season Due In Two Weeks ‘Sound Of Music’ Opening Due On July 11 By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – In a letter to the “Glimmerglass family” dated today, Artistic & Creative Director Francesca Zambello said “possible scenarios on the 2020 schedule are being examined” and it will be for “the next two weeks” before a decision is made on the future of the upcoming season. During that time, “we will be…
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County Assemblyman Tests Positive For C-19 Brian Miller, R-101st, Hospitalized In Utica NEW HARTFORD – Assemblyman Brian Miller, R-101st, whose district includes Springfield, Middlefield, Westford and Maryland in Otsego County, has tested positive for coronavirus, and is hospitalized in St. Luke’s Hospital, Utica. He participated in the legislative session on March 18, and remained in Albany on March 19. He was tested for COVID-19 on March 20, and self-quarantined in his home immediately afterward, said Minority Leader Will Barclay, who…
IN MEMORIAM: Clarence R. ‘Bob’ Strom, 87; Navy Veteran Taught American History Locally UNADILLA – Clarence Robert (Bob) Strom, 87, an American History teacher at Otego and the Unadilla Central School District for almost three decades, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Bayfront Health Hospital, Punta Gorda, Fla. He was born in Erskine, Minn., on July 28, 1932, the son of the late Adolf and Fedilise Strom. Bob graduated from Swanville High School in 1950. After graduation Bob enlisted…