SUNY-O’s McElroy Hits 1,000th Point ONEONTA – The SUNY Oneonta men’s basketball team 95-66 victory over Fredonia today was highlighted by senior Mikey McElroy eclipsing the 1,000 point barrier. McElroy sat at 998 points before burying a three-pointer at the 14:23 mark of the second half to put him over the mark. The ballplayers from Saratoga Springs is the 11th men’s player all-time to reach 1,000 points reaching the milestone in his 65th career game. Oneonta (11-4/6-2 SUNYAC) shot 61 percent from…
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City Humans Rights Commission Seeks 2016 ‘Trailblazer’ Nominees ONEONTA – Nominations are being sought for the 2016 Woman Trailblazer Award, presented annually by the City Commission on Community Relations & Human Rights. The deadline is Feb. 19. A trailblazer is defined as “one who has opened the pathways for others: a pioneer, a forerunner, a trailbreaker, a mover and shaker.” The award will be presented at a March Common Council meeting, preceded by a reception in the lobby. For complete…
Cooperstown, Milford Boosters Raise $3,100 For Cancer Fight COOPERSTOWN – The Cooperstown Sports Booster Club, in combination with the Milford Central School Sports Booster Club, raised $3,100 for The Bassett Cancer Institute, the Cooperstown boosters announced today. The “Homestand Against Cancer” event on Saturday was organized by the Cooperstown club and highlighted cancer awareness and research.…
IN MEMORIAM: Rose Ann Hassick, 64; Worked At Wilber Bank, Retired At OJC ONEONTA – Calling hours for Rose Ann Hassick, 64, a longtime Wilber Bank employee, will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at Grummons Funeral Home. A graveside service is planned in the spring. Rose passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at Fox Hospital. She was born on Oct. 14, 1951 in Oneonta, the daughter of Carmen Joseph Vagliardo Sr. and Verna O’Rourke. She graduate from OHS in 1969, and received a…
Exhibit Of Tony Mongillo’s Railroad Art Opens Friday At Oneonta History Center ONEONTA – Art by Tony Mongillo, whose drawings and lithographs chronicled the D&H era in Oneonta, will be on exhibit at the Oneonta History Center, 183 Main Street, beginning Friday Jan. 29. An opening reception will be at 2 p.m. Sunday the 31st. The exhibit features Mongillo’s drawings and paintings of trains, as well as other local and personal subjects. Some of the pieces on exhibit are from…
Hodges Pond Open For Skating ONEONTA – The City of Oneonta announces that Hodges Pond in Neahwa Park will open for unsupervised public ice skating and non-contact hockey beginning Saturday, Jan. 23, pending sufficient ice depth. Skating is only allowed when ice conditions are safe and the green flag is posted. There is no skating allowed when the black flag is posted. …
Seward Brings $1/4 Million To Beverage Center Opening Hartwick College Cuts Ribbon On New Center ONEONTA – Saying “I thought I should buy the next round,” state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, brought a $250,000 check to today’s grand open of Hartwick College’s Center for Craft Food & Beverage. In announcing the legislative grant in a ceremony in the Johnstone Science Building, Seward called the center “a one of kind resource for existing businesses and budding entrepreneurs that will help develop…
IN MEMORIAM: Sonny Kelsey, 69, Dies Suddenly ONEONTA – Donald L. “Sonny” Kelsey, 69, a roofer with F.L. Hall & Son for many years, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Fox Hospital. He was born Feb. 28, 1946, in Hobart, a son of Frank Leslie Kelsey and Mary Jane Whispell Kelsey.…
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Mayor Says He Will Ask Council To Support Fire Pact With Town ONEONTA – Mayor Gary Herzig said a few moments ago that, while the tentative agreement with Town of Oneonta Fire District #1 doesn’t give the city everything it wanted, he will encourage Common Council to adopt it when it meets Feb. 2. “It didn’t bring the total value that we thought our services were worth,” said the mayor. “But there are some good things to it, and I…
