Dr. Tommy Ibrahim was brought in to “turn it around,” but that was Mission Improbable. The challenges may be beyond the control of any turn-around artist.…
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160 YEARS AGO
The War News—It is not too much to expect that the banners of General Sherman may wave over the city of Mobile during the first week in March! The defenses of that city, on the land side, are not reported as being very formidable; and we do not believe that Johnston can spare the men necessary to materially hinder his progress. At the last accounts, General Sherman was within 105 miles of Mobile; while Farragut awaits the sound…
110 YEARS AGO
Within the past few months many of the pool rooms, lunch rooms, cigar stores, candy stores, and public places of the like in Oneonta have been operating slot machines, candy cards, cigar boards and numerous other devices in which a man might get a whole lot for a nickel or a dime, but the majority of players would be more likely to get nothing. The operation of such devices is in direct violation of the law and, at…
Within a week this February, two friends, whose professional contributions to the Glimmerglass Festival helped propel the opera company forward during an era of significant growth, passed away on opposite coasts, both as a result of Parkinson’s disease.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Learn to Skate at Interskate 88 SKATING—5:30 p.m. “Beginner Roller Skate Lessons.” Includes skate rentals, instruction, skate game, and admission to open skate (6:30-9 p.m.) $15/lesson. Held each Thursday. Roll Around Skate Club, Interskate 88, 5185 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 201-5308 or visit https://www.facebook.com/interskate88…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 ZuZu African Acrobats Perform at Hartwick College PERFORMANCE—6:30 p.m. ZuZu African Acrobats presents traditional Kenyan and Tanzanian circus dances set to soulful African beats. Slade Theater, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4373 or visit https://www.hartwick.edu/news/popular-performance-group-returns-to-hartwick-college-for-a-black-history-month-celebration/…
A virtual option is also available; more information can be found at bassett.org/memorial. Those planning to attend in person are asked to RSVP by Monday, February 26 to gerald.paciello@bassett.org.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Explore Exhibit ‘Cooper, Cole, and the Hudson River School’ VIRTUAL TOUR—2 p.m. “Cooper, Cole, and the Hudson River School.” Live virtual tour exploring a collection of Cooper family memorabilia, paintings by Thomas Cole, and other works from members of the Hudson River School of art. Followed by Q&A session. Free, $10 suggested donation. Registration required. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/…
Among the topics to be explored in this “Reinventing Oneonta” presentation on Tuesday, February 27 are: the need for more housing; making public spaces more active; ensuring safe and inviting neighborhoods; increasing entertainment opportunities; creating streets that are both pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly; and providing closer access to parking.…
ONEONTA—Frank left his life on earth on Friday, February 23, 2024 and is on his way to explore the cosmos.
Born July 15, 1952 in Columbus, Georgia, he spent his younger years split between the San Francisco area and summers with his grandparents on Long Island.
Frank was an avid soccer fan and a follower of the Premier League—especially the Liverpool team. He shared his enthusiasm for the sport by coaching his son’s team and conducting coaching clinics for parent volunteers. In…