Breaking: Bassett Healthcare announces shake up in top positions STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Bassett Healthcare announced Friday, May 14, that several people in high levels of leadership in the company were departing. Ronette Wiley, vice president of operations and chief quality and experience officer, along with Donna Anderson, chief nursing officer and vice president of nursing, would be leaving their positions. “We are appreciative of their contributions and many years service to our health system and wish them…
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Oneonta City School District will hold vaccine clinic STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A school based COVID-19 vaccination program for students is being established by the Oneonta city School District in partnership with the Otsego County Department of Health. Students ages 12 and older will be able to receive the Pfizer vaccination at no cost. According to a survey organized by the Oneonta school district, at least 200 parents had expressed an interest in participating with the vaccination clinic.…
Crippen walk off keeps Coop softball undefeated STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Katie Crippen hit a two-run, walk-off double in the 10th inning to keep Cooperstown undefeated in softball with a 6-5 win over Adirondack at Cooperstown Central School on Wednesday, May 12. Crippen went 4-for-6, including two doubles. She also had two stolen bases.…
Berkman, Swedick win NYS PGA Jr. titles at Leatherstocking STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – The New York State PGA Junior Championship, an invitational tournament where the best young golf players from New York compete, took place Sunday, May 9, at the Leatherstocking Golf Course, with Tyler Berkman, 15, of Potsdam, and Kennedy Swedick, 14, of Albany, winning for the boys and girls overall divisions respectively. The championship was reduced to a single 18-hole round because of rain…
The Dog Charmer Doggy Dementia? Dear Dog Charmer, Momo is my sweet, funny 17-year-old, 17-lb Coton de Tulear. I adopted him 10 years ago after retirement. Spunky in spite of his age, he is somewhat fussy about his food but eats a healthy meal midday and loves his treats. He is rewarded with a different one each time he comes inside after going out to do his business—usually 4 times a day. Momo sleeps more now that he is aging,…
Pandemic Proof? Canoe & Kayak plans expansion By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com PORTLANDVILLE – Brent Baysinger looks over the calm waters of Goodyear Lake and the growing business empire he has built on its banks and said it feels humbling. “I am blessed,” he said. “I think the biggest thing is I am just so thankful for the support, not only from family and friends but also the local community.” Baysinger, a 2000 Cooperstown Central School graduate, was…
In Memoriam Jeanne W. Carey 85 Member Otsego Sailing Club, Taught Rug Hooking Jeanne W. Carey, 85, died Monday May 4, 2020 at Valley Terrace Assisted Living in Wilder, VT. She was born May 2, 1935 in Flushing, NY a daughter of John and Helen (Fritschi) Wilmarth. Jeanne grew up in Bayville, NY, graduating from Oyster Bay High School before attending Cornell University School of Nursing where she earned her bachelor of science degree in Nursing. She was married to…
HOMETOWN HISTORY May 13, 2021 Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library 135 Years Ago The first locomotive explosion that ever occurred on the Albany & Susquehanna railroad occurred on Tuesday afternoon about one-half mile east of Schenevus, a few rods east of what is known as DeLong’s swamp. The result was disastrous, the engine being blown to pieces and completely wrecked, killing the engineer and badly injuring the fireman, beside tearing…
Puppet theater to return to Oneonta By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A puppet theater with local roots will perform an old time musical with a modern message in Oneonta on Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15. The Catskill Puppet Theater, which has been around since the late 1970s, will be performing “The Villain’s Mustache,” which is described on their website as a “lively musical” and a “traditional old-time melodrama.” “The play is fast paced and exciting enough…
In Memoriam Valerie Louise Porter, 69 Unadilla’s Favorite Waitress Valerie Louise Porter, 69, passed away with her family by her side on April 19, 2021, due to her long battle with cancer. Valerie was born on February 15, 1952, in Sidney, NY, a daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie (Lovelace) Porter. Valerie is survived by her loving children; Donnie, Vicki (Michael), Bridget (Neil), John (Stephanie), and Amanda (Jeff); ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren as well as one little Porter…
