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Barbara Kulp, a representative from West Point’s Admission Field Force, officially congratulated Zakala on his appointment to the Academy on June 11 at American Legion Post 259 in Oneonta. Kulp read, “By appointing Jayden as a cadet at West Point, the president of the United States recognizes that Jayden has the character, intelligence, drive, and leadership potential needed to succeed at West Point and in the Army.”…
Hosted by the Cooperstown Sports Booster Club, the ceremony featured the presentation of end-of-school-year awards, as chosen by the booster club, school officials, athletic coaches and students. Three coaches paid tribute to CCS legend Don Howard, who died June 9 from complications from liver cancer. Howard spent more than 40 years at CCS, and was responsible for getting the school’s track built. The school’s annual track invitational and boys track post-season awards are named for Howard, who attended this year’s…
News Briefs: June 20, 2024 Summer Reading Kicks Off ONEONTA—Huntington Memorial Library will host a kick-off party for its Summer Reading Program for children at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28. The event will feature balloon animals, bubbles, games, a bounce house, refreshments and more. Children must be registered in advance to receive a goodie bag. The reading challenge runs through Friday, August 30. For more information or to sign up, visit https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/. July 4th Parade Is Back On ONEONTA—Hill…
Dietz Third Golfer in HC Program History To Finish as All-American HERKIMER—Herkimer College freshman Jaydon Dietz was named an NJCAA Division III Men’s Golf All-American after his 18th-place finish at the National Championship at Chautauqua Golf Course last week. Dietz, a New York Mills native, is the third golfer in program history to be named an All-American and the second in the last two years, following Evan Crouse’s 16th-place finish last year. Dietz began the first round with an 80,…
Artworks by Music Legend Bob Dylan Featured This Summer at the Fenimore COOPERSTOWN—A new exhibition at Fenimore Art Museum celebrates another impressive aspect of music legend Bob Dylan’s creativity: his talents in visual art. “Bob Dylan Remastered: Drawings from the Road” features 92 unique, original signed works. The exhibition is on view through September 15. A dedicated performer, Dylan started what is known as his “Never Ending Tour” in 1988; between 1989 and 1992, as he traveled through North America,…
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Based on Cisneros’ iconic novel of the same name, the opera brings to life the captivating story of a young Mexican-American girl growing up in Chicago as she charts her path to adulthood, taking inspiration from her neighborhood and finding her voice as a writer.…
Officials advise that people avoid being outside for long periods of time, wear sunscreen, drink lots of water and take breaks often. If needed, call Otsego County Office of Emergency Services for a list of cooling center locations at (607) 547-4328.…
Tall bowls, short bowls, plain bowls, and bowls with intricate glazing and designs were available. Kathy Chase, organizer for the event, said there were 10 potters who donated their time and talent for the luncheon, and the Smithy Clay Studio donated its space and the use of its kiln.…
The Art Garage will open its first summer show, “big. small. fragile. strong.,” with a reception from 5-7 p.m. this evening, Friday, June 14. The exhibition features a wide variety of three-dimensional works in many media by established artists Tina Betz, Kate Dodd, Megan Adams Irving and Christina Hunt Wood.…