Susquehanna SPCA To Host Gathering to Support the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill The Susquehanna Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be hosting a press conference in support of the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill which will end the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in a retail setting while also allowing for collaboration with organizations to facilitate adoptions of animals. The conference will be held Wednesday, August 17 at 10 a.m. at the Susquehanna SPCA located at SQSPCA, 5082-5088 State…
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Early Voting Has Begun The polls have opened for the voters of Otsego County to vote on who should finish out the term in the office vacated by the now Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. The candidates are Pat Ryan (Democrat & Working Families) and Marcus Molinaro (Republican & Conservative) . Registered Otsego County Democrats will also be voting in the primaries for the 19th Congressional District and the 21st Congressional District while registered Otsego County Republicans will be voting in the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Summer Music Festival presents Musical Kaleidoscope MUSIC FESTIVAL – 7 – 9 p.m. The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival presents a Musical Kaleidoscope featuring the Caroga Arts Ensemble who are known for their genre spanning performances. The group includes KASA Quartet, Treesearch, Geoff Saunders and more performing everything from classical to pop to bluegrass and more. Tickets are by donation. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. Visit cooperstownmusicfest.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Classic Jazz Concert on the Golf Course CONCERT FEST – 7 p.m. Enjoy the Tom Hovey Summer Music Festival. This week is a Aaron Brask and the Old Masters performing Classic Jazz. Free. Rain or Shine. Meadow Links Golf Course, 476 Co. Rd. 27, Richfield Springs. 315-858-1646 or visit meadowlinks.com/#5_News-and-Events…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Torch Run for the NY Special Olympics TORCH RUN – 10 a.m. Support the New York Special Olympics. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is to light the way for acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. Purchase a shirt for $25 to support the Special Olympics. Run begins at The Clark Sports Center and concludes at Doubleday Field, Cooperstown. 607-547-2800 or visit cooperstownny.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Art Festival Celebrates Otsego Lake ART BY THE LAKE – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join artists of upstate New York to celebrate the beauty of nature and Otsego Lake. On show will be pastels, watercolor, oil, acrylics, photography, and many more mediums with demonstrations throughout the day. On the lawn of the Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit fenimoreartmuseum.org…
SUNY Oneonta Names New Chief of Police Following a national search, SUNY Oneonta announces that Dirk R. Budd has accepted the role of Chief of Police for the college. His appointment begins Monday, August 15. Chief Budd takes the helm from Interim Chief William Henn, who served in the role for the past year. Henn will return to his role as Assistant Chief. “I extend my gratitude to William. He has provided excellent leadership for the University Police Department” said…
Robin and Linda WilliamsReturn to Hyde Hall Folk music legends Robin and Linda Williams will return to the area for an evening concert at Hyde Hall on August 20 at 6:30 p.m. They are known internationally for their harmony and songwriting talents. The couple has dedicated their career to making a blend of acoustic bluegrass, folk, and Americana with warm vocal harmonies with a humorous twist with insightful observations. The husband-and-wife singer-songwriter folk music duo from Virginia met in 1971…
The Power of the Pack at Glimmerglass By Antonia Mody This past week The Glimmerglass Festival celebrated the world premiere of The Jungle Book with “A Day at The Festival.” Organized by the Glimmerglass Festival Guild, “A Day at the Festival” invited local children and students to the Glimmerglass campus to partake in Jungle Book-themed festivities before viewing the premiere. As children and their families entered the theater, it was clear the outreach and connection with local youth has grown…
Letter from Drew Downie Paper Isn’t the Same I am curious about what happened to the paper. We have been looking forward to our weekly drive to the bakery for donuts and The Freeman’s Journal but it seems that we don’t travel in the same social circles as your writers anymore. Cute kids who learned how to tell port from starboard is a front page story? There has to be something going on in Otsego County more interesting than that…
