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IN MEMORIAM ‘Ozzie’ McMorris II, 86, Otego; Village Official, Avid Firefighter OTEGO – Elbert Osborne “Ozzie” McMorris II, 86, longtime fire chief here and an avid firefighter recognized as Otsego County Fireman of the Year in 1999, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. He was born July 13, 1931, in Oneonta, a son of the late Elbert and Leona B. (Boyes) McMorris. On June 17, 1962, Ozzie married Marjorie Downie in Otego. They celebrated their 55th…
SEWARD BRINGS $250K TO REDO HISTORY CENTER Grant Will Largely Complete 15 Years OF GOHS Strivings ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, this afternoon joined Greater Oneonta Historical Society officers in announcing a $250,000 state grant to largely complete the renovations of the second and third floors of the Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St. The history center, Seward said, “is a showcase for the city’s past and a key component of the downtown revitalization taking place in Oneonta.”…
Seward Teaches Poli-Sci Class At His Alma Mater ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, is teaching where he once learned. The senator, who received his degree from Hartwick College in 1973 and an honorary doctor of laws degree in 1999, has returned to his alma mater this semester as an adjunct professor of political science. Seward is teaching “New York State Politics & Policy” for 20 students, drawing on three decades of experience in the state Senate. Prior to…
Lumberfest Cuts With Best Above, Billy Adams, Owego, cuts through a log like butter with his custom-made chainsaw during the Hot Saw Competition at Wightman Lumber in Portlandville this afternoon as part of the 1st annual Lumberfest Lumberjack Festival. At right, professional cooper Bob Allers, Deansboro, demonstrates hoop making for barrels and drinking mugs. The lumber yard partnered with the New York State Lumberyard Association to put on the event. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)…
History Comes Alive At 39th Harvest Festival At The Farmers’ Museum’s Lippitt House, Debra Decker, Roseboom, top photo, demonstrates traditional bread-making to Cooperstown native James Vineyard and daughter Olivia during the 39th annual Harvest Festival today and Sunday. At right, baby Lilly Zumpano, Utica, pets some of the sheep with her cousin Olivia Zumpano, Saratoga Springs. The event , which also features demonstrations in boat carving, dancing, wagon rides, rock painting and more, runs through Sunday afternoon. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)…
‘Out Of The Darkness’ Walk Remembers Loved Ones Lost Above, James Santic and wife Susan, Sidney Center, and Natalie Raymond and sister Hailey carry the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention banner at the at the annual “Out Of The Darkness” Walk for suicide prevention at the Moose Lodge in Oneonta this morning, the final day of National Suicide Prevention Week. Family and friends gathered to remember loved ones with photos, speeches and music before walking from West Broadway to River…
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