SUNY, Hartwick Presidents Will Suspend Classes Beginning March 23, Colleges To Offer ‘Remote Instruction’ By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Both local college presidents – SUNY Oneonta’s Barbara Jean Morris and Hartwick’s Margaret L. Drugovich – this evening announced they will be shifting to online instruction, beginning Monday, March 23. In sending the students home, both are acting out of concern about the unknown dimension of the coronavirus outbreak, which has emerged downstate and in Saratoga County.…
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CLICK FOR CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE PAGE If Coronavirus Does Surface Here, Bassett Has Structured Plan COOPERSTOWN – Preparing for the new coronavirus locally and the possibility it may be widespread, the Bassett Healthcare Network this afternoon released a multi-point plan of preparedness: A central phone number is being developed to assess the seriousness of people concerned they may have symptoms of upper respiratory illness and need further evaluation. This number should be ready for use within a week. All patients determined…
IN MEMORIAM Robert ‘Bob’ C. Benson, 89; Founded Insurance Agency ONEONTA – Robert “Bob” C. Benson, who founded the Benson Agency here and operated it for 35 years, passed away on March 7, 2020, in Summerfield, Fla., four weeks shy of his 90th birthday. He was the husband of Rosalie (Ropiak) Benson for 62 years. Bob was born on April 9, 1930, in Ellenville, Ulster County, a son of Clyde Samuel and Marguerite (Hamilton) Benson. He was a graduate of…
IN MEMORIAM Charles F. Goodwin, 90; 40-Year Afton Pharmacist AFTON – Charles F. “Charlie” Goodwin, 90, beloved Afton pharmacist for four decades, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the state Veterans Home in Oxford. Charlie was born in North Tonawanda on April 9, 1929, from parents Bernard and Stella Goodwin. He graduated from the University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy in 1950, then served in the Army in Germany during the Korean War. Charlie subsequently returned to…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Dip N’ Paint With FRN DRAGON DATES – 5:30 p.m. Dip & Paint with local artist, Diane Stensland. Choose an image to paint then enjoy variety of dipping foods with the Family Resource Network. Preregistration required. Elm Park United Methodist, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-432-0001 or visit familyrn.org/event/dragon-dates-paint-and-dip-activity/…
CORONAVIRUS WATCH CUOMO ANNOUNCES: ALL SUNY CAMPUSES WILL CLOSE MARCH 19 ALBANY – Governor Cuomo announced moments ago that the SUNY System will close all campuses – presumably, including SUNY Oneonta – next Thursday, March 19. The schools will continue the remote learning model for the remainder of the spring semester, Reuters reported. Cuomo also said the number of coronavirus cases in New York state has increased to 212 from 173 the day before. He is also considering cancelling New…
PRICE FOR CVS DROPS $600K At $815K, Realtor Says There’s Interest In Cooperstown Anchor By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Lamb Realty has just lowered the price for the former CVS at 100 Main St., empty for three years, from $1.4 million to $815,000, according to today’s real-estate section in The Freeman’s Journal & Hometown Oneonta. “I spoke to the owners,” said Realtor Nancy Angerer. “We discussed it, and looked at other commercial property, looked at the…
IN MEMORIAM: Natasha P. Finch, 26; Family Mourns Death By Addiction MOUNT UPTON – During the late hours of March 5, 2020, the illness and addiction that had stolen Natasha Paige’s sparkle took her life. Her close friends and family will always remember her for her big smile and the funny, smart, loving way that she was. Natasha was born Feb. 23, 1994, in Oneonta. She attended Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Unatego schools. Natasha loved big gatherings, spending time with her…
Meccariello’s ‘Loyalty’ May Ensure Stability At High School Helm COOPERSTOWN – CCS Superintendent of Schools Bill Crankshaw said he’s recommending Elementary Principal Anne Meccariello for a promotion to return stability to the high school. “Anne’s been with the district 23 years,” said Crankshaw. “And she’s been in education for 28. Anne has a real sense of loyalty to the district. We are in need of consistency at the high school.” The superintendent made the recommendation to the school board’s Personnel Committee…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Noir Double Feature & Discussion With Local Author Libby Cudmore FILM SOCIETY – 7 – 11 p.m. Cooperstown film society presents Noir double feature ‘The Big Clock’ (1948) & ‘An Act of Violence’ (1949) with special guest Libby Cudmore, author ‘The Big Rewind’ & journalist, joining us for dark discussion of black & white crime. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Visit www.facebook.com/FilmSocCoop/…