It is New York State law that all dogs, cats and ferrets be vaccinated for rabies. Unvaccinated pets that come in contact with wildlife that is suspected or confirmed to be rabid must either be euthanized or strictly quarantined at the owner’s expense for six months.…
Online home of The Freeman's Journal and Hometown Oneonta
Advertisement
Currently, Bassett Medical Center is the only hospital within Bassett Healthcare Network with mandatory masking procedures in place. Cobleskill Health Center also currently has temporary masking measures.…
Robert “Bob” Stewart Whyte, 86, died on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Cooperstown, New York, where he had recently relocated.
Bob was born in San Jose, California on May 13, 1937 and grew up in Watsonville, California, where he attended Watsonville High School. He became an Eagle Scout in 1952, played on the tennis team, and began cultivating his musical and comedy talents while writing skits for the rally committee.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 Crafting with the Springfield Library MAKER CLUB—10 a.m. Bring your art, crochet, sewing, knit or other handwork project to chat, share and enjoy making. Held each 1st and 3rd Thursday. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/programs-and-events/adult-programs/ TOWN HALL—1 p.m. Connections at Clark Sports Center gathers to look back, look ahead, and share photos, comments, and conversation. Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714/?mibextid=oMANbw…
Gretchen Van Syckle Whalen died December 30, 2023 at The Nottingham senior living community in Jamesville, where she was an active resident for nearly eight years. She was 96 years old.
Gretchen was born in Woodbridge, New Jersey to Harold and Ruth Van Syckle. She earned a BA from Connecticut College, and master’s degrees from Newark State College and SUNY Albany. She was a long-time resident of Cooperstown and Manlius, and was involved in many community activities during her time in…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta December 28, 2023 Front Page Horvath Summits 22,000-ft. Ama Dablam, Known as ‘Matterhorn of the Himalayas’ Small-town Living Takes Center Stage on National Show BOCES To Unveil New Website Inside Glimmerglass Festival Unveils 2024 Details Happy Service Anniversary! HVAC Incentives To Be Discussed Henrici To Address Dems ‘Dine Out’ Program Continues News in Brief Sports Snippets: December 28, 2023 Editorial Greetings, Friends Columns Bassett at 100: Bidding Bassett a Fond Farewell…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 Lunch for Seniors SENIOR MEALS—Noon. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Monday and Wednesday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $10 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of sliced ham with pineapple sauce, red skin potatoes, peas and carrots, and sherbet. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA/ BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 5 p.m. Conference Room 1, FoxCare Center, 1 FoxCare Drive, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
Looking Back on 2023 We are pleased to present our 2023 Otsego County Yearbook for your enjoyment. We’ve hand picked 52 photos, one from each week of the year, each in their own way depicting life in Otsego County. These pictures provide a nice cross-section of what it’s like to be a resident of our county and its communities. We hope you enjoy them and we look forward to continuing to be your local newspapers in 2024 and beyond!…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 Musical Celebration of the New Year NEW YEAR—6 p.m. “Bringing in the New Year with Music.” Country, pop and rock music performed by singer/guitarist/fiddle player Craig Hawkins. Free, open to the public. Memorial Room, Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0230 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064602523166 GARDEN—Last day to register for the “Winter Sowing Workshop” to be held Saturday, January 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. Get spring sowing started with help from Mother…
Following the Rangers’ 5-0 win on November 1, the team and players generously donated several artifacts that tell the story of their victory to the Hall of Fame, and those pieces now have a permanent place in Cooperstown.…