In Memoriam Gayle S. Ryan, 73 June 10, 1949 – December 17, 2022 ONEONTA – Gayle Salisbury Ryan, 73, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 in her Oneonta home where she had lived for over 35 years. Gayle was born June 10, 1949 in Oneonta, New York, the daughter of the late Paul and Jean Salisbury. Gayle graduated from Oneonta High School in 1967 and kept in close touch with many of her classmates throughout her life. She worked at…
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In Memoriam Arleigh Fikes, 87 June 8, 1935 – December 20, 2022 BURLINGTON FLATS – Arleigh Fikes, 87, of Burlington Flats, passed away December 20, 2022 in Cooperstown, NY surrounded by his loving family. Arleigh was born on June 8, 1935 in Utica, NY the son of the late Charles and Cecilia (Lamanque) Fikes. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Frederick Fikes. He is survived by his wife Janet Fikes of Burlington Flats, a son…
Fly Creek Fire District Elects New Commissioners By CASPAR EWIG Keith Dickinson, Sam Hoskins and Edward Kuken-berger emerged as winners in a hotly contested election on Tuesday, December 13 for three seats on the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Fly Creek Fire District. Dickinson defeated Joan Kegelman, the sitting appointed chairman, for a full five-year term. Hoskins, who ran unopposed, will fill a vacant seat for a three-year term, and Kukenberger will rejoin the board for a one-year term,…
NYSEG, RG&E Preparing for Winter Storm BINGHAMTON—New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric are preparing for high winds associated with the winter storm that is expected to move across New York State today. As a result of the forecast, the companies have pre-staged additional line and tree personnel across the state to assist with restoration efforts, if needed. The storm has the potential to impact all of NYSEG and RG&E’s service areas, which includes the Western…
Killdeer Trio, An Otsego Original, Finding Its Groove By IAN KENYON For Wyatt Ambrose, Sebastian Green and Evan Jagels, 2022 is a year nearly a decade in the making. In May, the trio—now officially the “Killdeer Trio”—sat down for their first rehearsal with the intent to perform as a band. Their debut performance followed in less than a month and since then has propelled Ambrose, Green and Jagels, all Otsego County residents, into back-to-back performances throughout the area. “This group…
In Memoriam Sharon W. Sprague, 90 March 25, 1932 – December 17, 2022 WEST WINFIELD – Sharon W. Sprague, 90, of West Winfield, NY passed away at home on Saturday December 17, 2022. Sharon was born on March 25, 1932 in Walton, NY the son of the late Walter A. and Maude E Borden Sprague. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Nellie in 2015, sisters Lu Anne Benjamin and Ellen Stephens, a son Joseph Sprague,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 Share Christmas Wishes With Santa At Pioneer Park VISIT WITH SANTA—3-5 p.m. Visit with Santa in Cooperstown to tell him all about your Christmas wishlist. Santa’s Cottage, Pioneer Park, Cooperstown.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 Mountain Club Shares Stories Of 2022 ADK MEETING—6:30 p.m. Join the Susquehanna Adirondack Mountain Club for their monthly meeting featuring a potluck dinner followed by a members’ choice presentation. Bring your own flash drive of photos, stories, PowerPoint presentations and more to present to the club. Held at Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Visit susqadk.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Hike With The Mountain Club COMMUNITY HIKE—9:45 a.m. The community is invited for a group hike with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Please bring appropriate clothing, gear, and enough water to stay hydrated, and be aware of your level of fitness. Contact hike leader for more information. This week’s hike will be at Neahwa Park, Bertus Lauren Drive, Oneonta, with hike leader Linda Pearce. (607) 432-8969 or visit susqadk.org BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Save…
Holiday Market Set for December 20 COOPERSTOWN – The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market will hold a special Holiday Market with 26 local farmers, artisans, crafters and food producers on Tuesday, December 20 from noon to 5 p.m. The event will feature free mulled cider from Middlefield Orchard and live music. The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, which operates year-round on Saturdays, is located in Pioneer Alley at 101 Main Street.…
