First ’20 Under 40′ Class Named, Awards Reception Planned Feb. 26 The first class of Otsego County’s “20 Under 40”, designed to recognize younger citizens who are excelling in their fields, was chosen Tuesday, Feb. 10, by an independent panel of six judges. The honorees are: ► Chad Angellotti, Oneonta, staff social worker, Otsego County Mental Health ► Brent Baysinger, owner, Canoe & Kayak Rentals and Sales, Portlandville. ► Dan Buttermann, Oneonta, casualty supervisor, New York Central Mutual, Edmeston ►…
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Congressman Gibson At White House For Suicide-Prevention Bill Signing WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, Otsego County’s congressman, attended today’s White House bill-signing ceremony for the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, which he co-authored. It increases access to mental health care for military personnel and veterans. “Military families across our nation are coping with unimaginable grief after the loss of a loved one to suicide,” said Gibson, a retired Army officer. “This bill makes it far easier…
Oneonta Short Of Water After Main Break ONEONTA – The City of Oneonta is experiencing a treated-water supply shortage as a result of a break in an 8-inch high-service line on upper West Street. All municipal water customers in the City and Town of Oneonta are asked to immediately comply with water conservation measures, as outlined below, until further notice. v As of now, the repair work is currently underway, with engineers on the scene trying to resolve the issue…
New Bassett CFO Recruited From Cleveland Clinic Post COOPERSTOWN – Michael Tengeres, senior director of international finance operations at the Cleveland Clinic, will join the Bassett Healthcare Network on April 6 as corporate vice president and chief financial officer, it was announced this afternoon. He succeeds Nick Nicoletta, who retired at the end of 2014 after three decades with the Bassett system. Tengeres will be financial, insurance, capital, debt and overall financial strategist for the Bassett corporation and its six…
Quinn Bernegger In International Vocal Competition COOPERSTOWN – CCS grad Quinn Bernegger is one of 10 finalists who will be competing Saturday, Feb. 21, at The Franco-American Vocal Academy competition in Austin, Texas. The judges are international professionals. If there is a tie, popular vote will break the tie. Quinn, who attended Middlebury College, is the son of Sandy Peevers, Town of Springfield, and Jim Bernegger, formerly of Cooperstown.…
Snowshoer Safe After Falling Through Ice On Otsego Lake COOPERSTOWN – Michael Whaling of Sharon Springs is warning people to be careful after he fell through Otsego Lake’s ice today about 70 feet off Lake Front Park. Whaling said he was snowshoeing when his right foot broke through the ice. Leaning on his left foot, he was able to go into a roll and pull himself out.…
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Bocca Osteria, Cooperstown Teachers Big Winners At Cooperstown Carnival COOPERSTOWN – The return of the Lip Sync brought victory to the CCS teachers, who took first prize with their performance of “Tootsee Roll” by the 69 Boyz, complete with Tootsie Roll costumes, in Cooperstown Winter Carnival competition. Bocca Osteria won the drink contest with their “Everlasting Gobstopper,” which was available for customization with green, purple, white or red. Other winners included:…
‘Oneonta Heartthrob’ Cuyle Carvin Stars In Web Series, ‘Revelations’ ONEONTA – Steel-eyed scene-stealer Cuyle Carvin, who has appeared on recent episodes of “CSI” and “Law and Order: SVU” is the star of the new post-apocalyptic webseries “Revelations,” now available on YouTube.com. Carvin stars as Jeremy, a former Marine who must battle demons who awaken the ravage the earth after the Biblical rapture. “It’s the role I was born to play,” he told the Horror News Network in a recent interview.…
OH-Fest Headliner: Panic! At The Disco ONEONTA – “I Write Sins, Not Tragedies” singers Panic! At the Disco are the headliners for the 10th annual OH-Fest, to be held April 25. The announcement was made earlier today on the Student Association Facebook page. Previous performers included Blues Traveler, Pitbull, The Ready Set and Sammy Adams. No decision has been made on whether to hold the concert in Neahwa Park or at the Alumni Field House, per review of the…