Locals: People and Businesses in the News RIVER RAMBLE: United University Professions Oneonta members and guests enjoyed a Susquehanna River paddle on September 23. The event was recreational and non-competitive, with paddlers traveling as a group at an easy pace. UUP Oneonta Secretary Bill Simons said of the event, “Beyond the adventure of the river, the event provided a good venue for building union solidarity. And it was fun.” Next year, Simons said in an e-mail, he would like to…
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Cooperstown hosted the 40th annual Dick White Holiday Basketball Tournament on Wednesday and Thursday, December 27 and 28.…
Cooley was driving 26 students back from their morning classes at BOCES when a hornet flew in through the bus window and stung him in the back.…
Henry Horvath, 18, of Cooperstown became the second-youngest American to summit the Himalayan mountain Ama Dablam on Friday, November 17.…
Happy Service Anniversary! COOPERSTOWN—The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum recently recognized staff members who are celebrating milestone service anniversaries this year. Pictured from left are: Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark, Coordinator of Rights and Reproductions John Horne, Library Associate Dan Bennett, Manager of Exhibits and Special Projects Mike Fink, Manager of Digital and Outreach Learning Bruce Markusen, Director of Museum Education Stephanie Hazzard, Director of Communications Craig Muder, Fulfillment and Shipping Associate Tina…
“I love to bake and always have,” Winston said. “I thought last Friday, ‘no one likes Mondays. How can I make it more fun?’ It took me seven hours and I had to do it all myself because my parents were busy.”…
“Bear” weaves a poignant narrative around a 1991 Gulf War veteran grappling with PTSD, drawing inspiration from Stillman’s real-life interactions with veterans, the press release reads.…
Contributing writer (and photographer) Teresa Winchester shares photos of holiday activities and decorations in Gilbertsville and Morris.…
“The first generation, Nehemiah Michaels, started his business in this county in 1873,” he said. “The store that is now in The Farmers’ Museum was his, originally located in Middlefield. He left the area for a while, then came back to run a market in the block where Mel’s [at 22] is now.”…
Peplinski showed off his collection of historic photos and briefly discussed the history of downhill skiing in Otsego County. He began working at Cooperstown High School as a science teacher and skiing coach in 1958.…