Letter from Jim Havener An Open Letter to the Community I am Jim Havener, the proud owner of the Green Toad Bookstore. Recently, we have faced some unfortunate bias regarding the selection of books we offer. I want to take this opportunity to directly address these concerns and reaffirm our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and understanding. At the Green Toad, we celebrate the richness of human identity through the diverse range of books we carry. Our mission is to provide…
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Before opening their brick-and-mortar seasonal business, the Knuth’s started selling Italian ice at festivals, using their pushcart with the red and white umbrella. Tom and Joyce Knuth lived in Manhattan and Westchester before moving to upstate New York permanently in 2008. Italian ice is easy to find on many street corners in the Big Apple.…
RFK Jr. has not been scrutinized for his opinions, mainly because of his name. Members of his family are angry at his behavior and are supporting President Biden. JFK’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, said: “He’s trading in on Camelot, conspiracy theories, and conflict for personal gain and fame. I’ve listened to him. I know him. I have no idea why anyone thinks he should be president.”…
Eleven students and one teaching assistant are gaining valuable Archaeological Field School experience at Hartwick College’s Pine Lake Environmental Campus for four weeks, May 29 through June 28.…
Briefs include a performance in Muller Plaza, a free summer lunch program in Oneonta, summer story time at the Richfield Springs Public Library and more.…
Throughout the summer, GOHS, the City of Oneonta, and colleagues will continue to hold public unveiling ceremonies for each historical marker. The markers for the Huntington Home and Damaschke Field have already been installed.…
Briefs include the Swart-Wilcox Summer Sunday Series schedule, a screening of "A Roadhouse Coup" at the Wieting Theatre, and a new bat at the NBHoF, among others.…
A.O. Fox Hospital officials have announced that a water flow test of the facility’s fire sprinkler system will take place on Tuesday, June 25 at approximately 6 p.m. The test will last one to two hours.…
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.”…
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…
