HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Empty Bowls Luncheon BENEFIT LUNCH – Noon – 2 p.m. Support Cooperstown Food Pantry at Empty Bowls Luncheon. Pick a unique bowl by a local potter to enjoy lunch of soup by local chef. Suggested donation $15. Parish Hall, Christ Church, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown. 607-547-2627 or visit cooperstownfoodpantry.org HELICOPTER – 5:30 p.m. Army Reserve & NY Army National Guard collaborate with Cooperstown Graduate Program for military exercise featuring UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters landing at Bassett. Public…
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Describing ‘Nightmare’ Of Finding Babies Dead, Mom Takes Stand In Trial Pausing frequently to wipe away tears, Kimberly Steeley took the stand for nearly two hours to testify in her own defense against charges that she smothered her two infant children, Bonde and Liam, in June 2018. Bonde died on June 5, the night she was brought home from the hospital, after Steeley said she placed the infant face-up on her lap and fell asleep. 11 days later, she was…
Debate Keeps Turning Back To Main Street 2 Democrats, GOP Challenger Joust As 3/18 Elections Near By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – It was the bluntest opinion of this evening, on what to do about the former CVS at 100 Main St., the downtown centerpiece now vacant for three years. “They never should have allowed CVS to leave Main Street,” declared village trustee candidate Mary Margaret Robbins Sohns in response to a question from Jay Bosley, a…
AG JAMES ISSUED WARNING Beware Of Scams Around COVID-19 ALBANY – State Attorney General Letitia James today warned New Yorkers against falling for coronavirus scams, from scammers vending bogus viruses to false-front charities. “We must also beware of unscrupulous actors who attempt to take advantage of this fear and anxiety to scam or deceive consumers,” said James. “I encourage anyone who believes they are the victim of a scam or predatory action to contact my office and file a complaint.” …
Village Trustee Joins National Debate MacGuire Benton Backs Joe Biden For President COOPERSTOWN – Trustee MacGuire Benton, who is running for reelection to the Village Board in the March 18 election, today endorse Joe Biden for president. This election is about defeating Donald Trump, keeping a Democratic House majority, winning back the U.S. Senate and defending the Supreme Court from a complete takeover,” said Benton. “If we can’t do that, we’re sunk.” Here is the rest of his statement:…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MARCH 6 ‘Artistic Discovery’ At CAA, Plus World Day Of Prayer ART EXHIBIT – 5 – 7 p.m. “An Artistic Discovery” Congressional Exhibit for Otsego County high school students opens at the CAA, On display through March 27. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – 5:30 p.m. After several years, the World Day Of Prayer is being marked again with a service, featuring Zimbabwean songs, at The Salvation Army…
Oneonta Churches Revive World Day Of Prayer Here Zimbabwe Service In 1962 Launched Event ONEONTA – The sounds of Zimbabwean songs will sound at 5:30 p.m. Friday through the Salvation Army Church, 25 River St., as the World Day of Prayer is celebrated locally for the first time in many years. Before the service, beginning at 4:30 p.m., pianist Leslie Bauer will teach the songs to all who would like to participate. Nursery care will be available. A fellowship time…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Cooperstown Trustee Candidates To Debate DEBATE – 7-9 p.m. Three candidates for two seats on the Cooperstown Village Board – Democrats MacGuire Benton and Joe Membrino, and Republican Mary Margaret Robbins Sohns – will debate in the Village Board room, lower level, at Village Hall, 22 Main. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Election is Wednesday, March 18.…
Cuomo Medicaid Plan May Cost County $1.9M Reps Resolution Urges Governor To Keep Zero Cap On Local Share By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Governor Cuomo’s plan to close the state’s $6 billion budget gap includes passing more Medicaid costs on to the counties, county Rep. Meg Kennedy, R-Hartwick/Milford/New Lisbon, told her colleagues at their March meeting this morning. It could cost Otsego County a maximum of $1.9 million, she said, having been briefed as a member…
Petition Opposes ‘Sanctuary County’ Whelan, Wilcox Submit It, Express Worries About Guns COOPERSTOWN – Two citizens worried the county Board of Representatives might consider declaring Otsego a “Sanctuary County,” eschewing gun-law enforcement, presented a petition with 150 signatures this morning at the reps’ March meeting. Mary Anne Whelan, the retired Bassett physician, pointed out the U.S. has more guns per capita than any country except Yemen. As for gun deaths, the U.S. is “second to none,” she said.…