The Sullivan Campaign of 1779 was a military operation of the Revolutionary War and was under the command of George Washington. The campaign was a direct result of years of raids and massacres by the British and their loyalist and Iroquois allies.…
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It is my great pleasure to support MacGuire Benton for Otsego County clerk! I have known him for the past 10 years. He has always shown a true passion for public service and concern for the well-being of his fellow community members. He is the right candidate for this position.…
160 YEARS AGO
The Republican Mass Meeting, advertised so extensively to come off at this place on Tuesday, was a rather slim affair. The fair grounds were not resorted to—Bowne Hall being found large enough to accommodate the “masses” in attendance, including the women and children who composed so large a proportion of the two petite processions which moved through the streets of the village, one of them occupying at least three minutes in passing a given point! Neither Dickinson nor…
Bound Volumes, Hometown History November 2, 2023 50 Years AgoFour Oneonta natives who are making a name for themselves in music circles throughout the northeast will begin a two-week engagement at the Oasis Motor Inn this week. It’s the first local stand for the quartet known as “The 69th Amendment” although the four members have performed as individuals in Oneonta on many occasions before. The group is composed of Ed Michelson, 24, on piano; Brian Kreger, 28, on drums; and…
Early voting began Saturday, October 28 and Election Day itself is just five days away from this paper’s publication date. Benton and his supporters are crying foul after Basile’s announcement, contending this is just a last-minute campaign ploy—that she has not gone through the proper channels to make such a claim, nor have costs associated with the satellite office been included in the county’s 2024 budget.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Arts & Crafts 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/ BLOOD DRIVE—2-6 p.m. Schenevus Central School, 159 Main Street, Schenevus. RedCrossBlood.org…
The evening will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a light dinner. Springbrook will present the inaugural Springbrook Founders Award to long-time supporters Board of Directors President Tom Maggs and his wife, Amy Maggs.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Knit A Chunky Lap Blanket with the Huntington Memorial Library ART WORKSHOP—5:30-7:30 p.m. Get comfy and make a chunky blanket with only the fingers. Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/ VETERANS—10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “Veterans Resource Fair,” featuring door prizes, giveaways, lunch, vendors, haircuts and fun for all. Reservations encouraged. Elks Lodge, 104 River Street, Sidney. (607) 563-2175.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Halloween Parades in Cooperstown & Oneonta COOPERSTOWN PARADE—5 p.m. Meet at the Village Library with ghosts, ghouls and other creatures for a march down Main Street, followed by trick-or-treating. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/ ONEONTA HALLOWEEN—6 p.m. “Downtown Parade and Trick-or-Treating.” Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 376-7599 or visit https://www.facebook.com/DestinationOneonta/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Halloween Masquerade Ball MASQUERADE—7-10:30 p.m. “The Magical Masquerade Ball,” featuring cocktails followed by illusionist Leon and fun after-party. Includes free half-masks, live music by the Small Town Big Band, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, more. Tickets, $45. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.foothillspac.org/ FUNDRAISER—10 a.m. “Dine Out For A Cause.” Enjoy a meal and support Helios Care programs. The Tulip and The Rose, 435 Main Street, Franklin. (607) 432-6773…
