Bound Volumes, Hometown History July 6, 2023 135 YEARS AGOFew places excel Oneonta in facilities for obtaining an education. About 20 years ago a union school was established with a building which most of the inhabitants thought extravagantly large; but three extensions have since been added, each in size almost equaling the original structure, besides a two-story building in the western part of the village. The entire system is now under direction and management of Prof. N.N. Bull, who has…
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Bound Volumes July 6, 2023 210 YEARS AGOAdvertisement: Vaccine Matter—The subscriber having been appointed by the President of the United States, Agent for Vaccination gives notice that genuine vaccine matter will be furnished to any physician citizen of the United States, who may apply to him for it. The application must be made by post and the requisite fee (five dollars) on the current bank paper of any of the middle states forwarded with it. When required, such directions, and…
The Town of Oneonta has several projects in the works that could result in higher taxes, new bills and surcharges which could put the town into debt. There is a Town Council meeting on Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. This is the forum that the public is encouraged to attend if you would like to know more or ask questions about these expenses which can raise your taxes.…
We have just celebrated the Fourth of July, surrounded by Canadian smoke, threatening heat waves and heavenly rain. As usual, the Cooperstown Fire Department outdid itself, sending up noisy multi-colored rockets and shooting stars, to the amusement and appreciation of us all, except, of course, our dogs. Oneonta’s Hometown Fourth of July Festival is underway as we go to press.…
Susquehanna Bass Association hosted a fishing tournament at Canadarago Lake on Sunday, June 25 in memory of Joe Kosina. This was a big outing, with 33 boats participating, which—from the lake association perspective—means a lot of work for its watershed protection steward…
Recent national news reports have called into question annual charity care spending at nonprofit hospitals across the U.S. despite rising operating profits and cash reserves. Charity care, which is free or discounted medical services that hospitals and health systems offer to patients who otherwise cannot afford treatment, includes inpatient and emergency room care.…
This is the week we all celebrate, and are grateful for, our independence. Happy Independence Day! There is no more appropriate time to talk about how we ensure independence for the animals under the care of the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and beyond.…
I have decided that, due to focusing on my academic studies to get my degree in political science and to attend to my own personal medical issues, I am taking a temporary sabbatical from running for office at this time.…
Over the weekend, the Otsego County Conservation Association received multiple negative, bigoted comments on a Facebook thread that was advertising our Queer Outdoor Adventure Programming.…
The Otsego Lake Association’s annual “We Love Our Lake” Decorated Boat Parade will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 3rd, forming off Three Mile Point (weather permitting). This year’s parade theme is “Our Glimmerglass Shines."…
