Sitting Pretty Kitty ONEONTA—Angela Zustovich shared this photo of her gorgeous feline, Murphy, and we could not resist putting him on page one for all to admire. “As a nurse working at Bassett with COVID-19 patients at the time, I had secluded myself for the safety of my family and friends; it was definitely a hard time and became very lonely,” Zustovich wrote. “That was when I saw a FB post from Susquehanna SPCA of a cat named Murphy. I…
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OHS Graduate Leads SUNY Morrisville to NCAA DIII Tourney By JOEL J. PLUEMORRISVILLE Taylor Colone-Microni of Oneonta was instrumental in the SUNY Morrisville Mustangs’ recent trip to the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament. The Mustangs earned a berth in the tourney after defeating two seed Penn State Harrisburg to win the United East Championship on February 25, a game for which Colone-Microni received Most Valuable Player honors. Many young people aspire to follow their dreams. Colone-Microni chased hers.…
Two-Artist Mural ExhibitionEnds This Friday By WRILEY NELSONCOOPERSTOWN The Cooperstown Art Association Galleries will display the exhibit, “Community Murals: Spanning Generations,” through Friday, March 31. Max Jones, a Cooperstown High School senior, is showing his recent work on one side of Gallery A. The other side features murals by Frank M. Van Auken, a veteran and lifelong member of the local community, who passed away at the age of 102 in November of 2022. Jones, 17, has been developing his…
Ibrahim Named ‘Rural Hospital CEO to Know’ COOPERSTOWN Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, president and chief executive officer of Bassett Healthcare Network, has been named to a select list of esteemed healthcare industry professionals profiled in the “Becker’s Hospital Review” article titled “80 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know 2023.” As noted in the article: “Rural hospitals are critical to the success of the U.S. healthcare system to expand access to care in remote areas. CEOs at the helm of these important community…
From Screening to Streaming ‘A Roadhouse Coup’Released Worldwide By JOEL J. PLUEONEONTA After a year of research and development, followed by months of filming and editing, “A Roadhouse Coup,” the film, has begun making appearances on video on demand platforms. “It’s been an incredible undertaking and we were fortunate to have so many members of the community take part. It’s rewarding to see everyone’s hard work come to fruition and know that it is now making its way into the…
@baileythehikingpup ONEONTA—According to owner Lori Paparteys, among this little guy’s hiking accomplishments are several Adirondack High and Catskill 3500 peaks, the Lake Placid 9er, two rounds (spring and winter) of the Tupper Lake Triad (ultras), the Fulton Chain Trifecta (ultra), the Adirondack Quest, and five ultra rounds of the Otsego Octet. Lori says 3-year-old Bailey is certainly one-of-a-kind for a little 7.6 pound pup! Every week, we’ll select at least one photograph to be highlighted in the newspapers, and a…
Colorectal Cancer Screening Works Don’t Delay Your Colonoscopy or FIT Test By DR. CARMINE CATALANO All doctors must occasionally have conversations with their patients about unpleasant things, but I think my field might take the cake. As a gastroenterologist, I have to routinely ask patients for colonoscopies and stool samples to screen for deadly disease. It may seem scary, unpleasant and gross—but I love what I do. I love helping people through routine processes that literally save lives. March…
Local Artist’s Crystal Creations‘Walk’ Academy Red Carpet By DARLA M. YOUNGSCOOPERSTOWN Cooperstown and Otsego County were well represented at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony held on March 12 in Los Angeles. Wine influencer Elle Rodriguez, whose Instagram tag is The Modern Pour, donned a pair of earrings made by Cooperstown resident Karen Katz for the event, and the rest is history. Katz, owner of Karen Katz Studio, remembers Rodriguez, who attended a trunk show at Kate’s Upstate on Main Street,…
Restful Retriever MORRIS—Kodiak Balnis, beloved companion of Caryn Balnis and Chris Sloan, is a 6-month-old golden retriever. According to Caryn, Kodi loves the snow and being outside. “Chris and I absolutely adore him,” she wrote. “How could you not love that face?!” This photo has caught Kodi in a quiet moment… We invite you to send pictures of your furry, feathered or finned friends to darlay@allotsego.com. Every week, we’ll select at least one photograph to be highlighted in the newspapers,…
True Friends Nancy Waller Art Exhibit To Benefit Ellen St. John Peacemaker Award COOPERSTOWN “True Friends,” an exhibition of works by Nancy Waller (1918-2017) dedicated to her close friend, Ellen St. John (1925-2023), opened on Friday, March 10 at The Art Garage. The show is intended to help build awareness of, and raise funds for, the new Ellen St. John Peacemaker Award. This award will be given annually to a graduating Cooperstown Central School student who is recognized as a…
