HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 Trout Unlimited Members Gala GALA—6 p.m. Final meeting of 2023 of the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Members only (plus one guest) are invited for holiday buffet, and to discuss the club’s efforts in promoting environmental best practices and the fishing in the local rivers and streams. Free. The Plains Senior Living Center, 3rd Floor 163 Heritage Circle, Oneonta. (607) 434-7211 or visit https://www.facebook.com/DaveBrandtTU/…
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PETERSBURG, NEW JERSEY —Salvatore Avanzato, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Salvatore, born on May 20, 1951 in Canicatti, (Sicily) Italy, was a legend in the pizza business for more than 48 years. He started his journey with the “Italian Kitchen” in Oneonta, New York. After moving to New Jersey, he started “Azzurra Pizzeria” in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. He enjoyed the finer things…
A state of emergency has been declared by Oneonta Town Supervisor Randal Mowers until further notice, following an explosion in the Town of Oneonta on Saturday, December 9.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Explore Holiday Light Show GLIMMER NIGHTS—5-8 p.m. “Holiday Light Show Extravaganza.” Walk through a wonderland of holiday light displays in the country village and other areas. Tickets, $15/adult. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit https://www.farmersmuseum.org/glimmernights/ RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 17 – OPEN HOUSE—3-4 p.m. “Holiday Caroling and Tree Lighting.” All welcome for an open house followed at 4 p.m. by caroling and the lighting of the Fly Creek Fire Company tree…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Concert For The Food Pantry and other Fundraisers BENEFIT CONCERT—4-6 p.m. Small Town Big Band presents “Holiday Benefit Concert and Bake Sale.” Benefit for the Cooperstown Food Pantry. Food, personal care and monetary donations encouraged. Chapel, Cooperstown Presbyterian Church, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.facebook.com/SmallTownBigBandCooperstown/ FUNDRAISER—8 a.m. to noon. “Pancake Breakfast with Santa.” Buffet-style breakfast, visit with Santa and then do holiday shopping with local craft vendors. Breakfast by donation. Pindars Corners Fire Department, 8898 State…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta December 7, 2023 Front Page Public Question, Answer Session Held by Mayor Giving the Gift of Christmas Ibrahim, Bassett Ready for What Comes Next Woodland Cycles Purchases Mt. Otsego Rental Equipment Holiday Beautification Inside Angel Tree Partnership Brings Holiday Joy to Those in Need Farmers’ Market Announces Holiday Market and Holiday Stroll Southside Mall To Welcome New Store, Including Michaels Former Iron String Press Managing Editor To Release New Novel News…
ONEONTA—Eleanor Brown Hickein passed away on November 29, 2023 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.
Born on April 7, 1934 in Auburn, New York, Ellie was the daughter of Howard E. Brown and Frances Early Brown and was a long-time resident of Oneonta. She graduated from Oneonta High School and Hartwick College with a bachelor's degree in January of 1955. While she was a student there, she became a member of the Sigma Chi Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi. She continued…
ONEONTA—Jacquie Hamblin made her transition to another place on December 3, 2023.
Jacquie was born in Sandusky, Ohio to John Robert and Dorothy (Monroe) Kahler. Her early years were spent in Rye Beach, Ohio—a small village on the shore of Lake Erie. The family later moved to Sandusky, where her father taught language at the high school and the family grew, with sister Donna and brother David. Jacquie spent a happy childhood playing dolls with her sister, roller skating and playing outdoor…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 Make a Jingle Bell Wreath HOLIDAY CRAFT—3:30 p.m. “Make and Take a Jingle Bell Wreath Ornament.” Free, registration required. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Monday through Friday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $10 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of macaroni and cheese, fish on a bun, stewed tomatoes and strawberry ice cream. Nader…
Don't miss the Cooperstown Fire Department's EMS annual food drive on Sunday or the Fire Department's children's holiday block party on
Sunday.…