Ubner’s grand slam powers Coop to senior day win STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Chris Ubner hit a grand slam home run and pitched four scoreless innings for the win as Cooperstown dominated visiting Frankfort-Schuyler, 14-1, during the Hawkeyes senior-day game at Doubleday Field on Friday, May 14. Cooperstown led 11-0 before F-S got on the scoreboard off reliever Derek Moore in the sixth inning. Treston Emerick relieved Moore and got out of a bases loaded, one-out…
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Former Morris treasurer gets probation, community service for stealing from school STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Friday, May 14, that the former treasurer for Morris Central School has been sentenced for stealing form the district. Kristina Hand was sentenced Thursday, May 13, in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District, according to a media release from DiNapoli’s office.…
Unatego tops Oneonta in baseball, 7-5 STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA Unatego rallied from a 5-3 deficit in a comeback win over Oneonta at Joe Hughes Field on Thursday, May 13. Down 5-3 entering the sixth inning, Unatego scored four runs to take a 7-5 lead.…
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…
