70 Years Ago
A program on Americanism, directed by Mrs. Foster Crosby, highlighted the Christmas party of Sidney Chapter, DAR Wednesday in the Community House. Mrs. Crosby, in a reading on Communism in this country, described a devotee to Communism as a fanatic who lives only for his party, placing that above everything. She urged Americans to exert themselves to spread Americanism so others may realize how necessary freedom is in our way of life. Howard Dunbar, faculty member of Sidney…
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WEST ONEONTA—Olin L. Benedict Jr. of West Oneonta passed away after a short illness at his home, with his loving wife by his side, on December 11, 2023.
Olin was born March 16, 1952 to Elnora (Griggs) Benedict and Olin L. Benedict Sr. of Middletown.
He worked at the “Times Herald Record” before relocating to work at “The Daily Star” and retiring there in 2011. He continued to work for Covidian, Bassett Hospital and Fox Hospital until he fully retired.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 Caroling in Cooperstown CAROLING – 6-7:30 p.m. “3rd Annual Christmas Caroling.” All welcome. Walk the village with the group and sing for the holiday season. Prior knowledge of songs not required. Meet at Santa’s House, Pioneer Park, Main Street, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/321873527872198 DONATION DRIVE—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drop off a gift card (with activation information) by December 21 to support residents impacted by the 12/9 explosion in West End, Oneonta. First United Methodist Church, 66…
Multiple local residents contacted “The Freeman’s Journal” and “Hometown Oneonta” before press time on Tuesday, December 19 with claims that a top administrator had been removed from their position.…
Local filming will be done by WKTV and hosted by WKTV Anchor Kristen Copeland. Crowd arrival begins at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, December 22 and runs until 7:30 at the latest.…
SHARON SPRINGS—Douglas Cameron Plummer, a resident of Sharon Springs, New York since 1992 and previously of Manhattan since 1983, died on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in the comfort of his home. He was 63.
Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on September 3, 1960, he was the son of Lawrence L. Plummer, who survives, and the late Elizabeth (Jones) Plummer.
Doug grew up in Fairview Village, Pennsylvania, and graduated president of his class in 1978 from Methacton High School. Subsequently, in 1982, Doug earned…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Make a Vision Board with the Harris Memorial Library WINTER CRAFT—6 p.m. “Vision Board Workshop.” Visualize dreams and goals and bring them into reality. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrislibrary/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Pajama Storytime at the Cooperstown Library CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY— 6 p.m. “Holiday Pajamas Storytime and Crafts” with a stuffed animal sleepover. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/…
At the time the announcement was released, all New York State roadways in Otsego County were open. Additional closures will be announced as they are reported at https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyEmergencyServices…