CHRONICLES OF 9/11 Cooperstown Woman On Flight With Atta ‘He Was Looking At Me With Hatred,’ Alena Krug Remembers 18 Years Later By JENNIFER HILL • Exclusive to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – When Alena Krug saw the pictures of the hijackers on the 6 o’clock news on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, she froze. She recognized one of the men: They had been on the same flight out of Minneapolis just three days earlier. She remembered him because he had stared at…
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IN MEMORIAM: Edward Town Taws III; Known As Mayor Of Pathfinder Village EDMESTON – Edward Town Taws III, 56, known as the mayor of Pathfinder Village, passed away Saturday Aug. 31, 2019, at Pathfinder. Ted was born on Nov. 24, 1962, in Southern Pines, N.C., to Edward Town and Ann (Poindexter) Taws Jr. Ted’s outsized presence left an impression on all whom were fortunate to know him. He was gifted with an extraordinary personality whose passion for living far exceeded…
IN MEMORIAM: Ida Marie Miller, 94; She, Husband Warner, Celebrated 70th RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Ida Marie Miller, 94, who celebrated her 70th wedding anniversary with husband Warner last week, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, Sept. 7, 2019, in her home after an extended illness. She had the support and comfort of her loving family at her side. She was born on Feb. 4, 1925, in Little Falls, daughter of the late Antonio and Sarafina Evangelista Bisconti. A lifelong area resident she was raised and educated in Little Falls.…
IN MEMORIAM: Jason Corey, 35; Succumbs After Battle With Cancer SIDNEY – Jason Corey, 35, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. Jason fought a long hard battle with choroidal metastatic melanoma with great courage and silent dignity. He will always be remembered for his courageous smile, creative mind and loving generosity. Jason took great pride in his gardening skills, was a MacGyver with his innovations, loved his music, playing his…
IN MEMORIAM: Jason Harageones; Unadilla Man Dies On 32nd Birthday UNADILLA – Jason M. Harageones of Unadilla passed away in the early morning of Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, his 32nd birthday, in Port Charlotte, Fla. He was born Aug. 31, 1987, at Fox Hospital, the son of Michael and Christine. Jay was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and just being outside. He also enjoyed sports especially football. But what gave Jason the greatest joy was spending time with his children,…
Poverty-Fighting Forum To Include Congressman ‘Faces Of Rural Poverty’ Producer Planning Panels Oct. 5 At Foothills ONEONTA – After meeting with poverty-fighting officials in Oneonta earlier this week, U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, R-19, plans to return Saturday, Oct. 5, to participate in a public forum, “Living in Dignity and the Crisis of Poverty in Otsego and Delaware counties,” organized by the Faces of Rural Poverty organization. Moderated by Jeri Wachter, executive producer of filmmaker Joe Stillman’s “Faces of Rural Poverty”…
HOMETOWN HISTORY Sept. 6, 2019 150 Years Ago Brutal Outrage in Hartwick – A young Irishman, one James Kelley, was passing through the Village of Hartwick, on his way from Cherry Valley, where he had been employed as a laborer to the Midland road. He had money with him, which was seen by several of the citizens, also a watch, razor, and tobacco. He was intoxicated, and soon fell among thieves. The village plug-uglies, who for years have held undisputed…
EDITORIAL How Can We Make 8th Most Vibrant Arts County Thrive? What? In a United States that some insist on characterizing as a burning dumpster, can there be good news? Well, here it is: Oneonta, as Otsego County’s “urban core,” has been ranked the eighth most-vibrant small community in America in Southern Methodist University’s fifth annual Arts Vibrancy Index Report. According to the Census Bureau’s American Factfinder, there are 16,360 towns in the U.S. Not all of them, of course,…
CSO Conductor Candidate #1 Is Here Silas Huff Rehearsing With CSO; ‘Firebird’ Planned This Weekend By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special To ALLOTSEGO.COM ONEONTA – From the time he was seven, Silas Nathaniel Huff knew he was going to be in music. “I was a guitarist, so I thought I was going to be a rock star,” he said. “Then I got into college and discovered classical music. I thought I’d be the next John Williams.” But fate – or rather,…
BEST BETS Grand & Glorious Garage Sale Back t’s big! It’s beautiful! It’s good stuff galore as the annual Grand & Glorious garage sale’s a bargain hunter’s dream. There’s music and food too, including the famous “Walking Taco.” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, Main Street, Oneonta. • The machines of the past comes to life at 36th annual Dan Rion Memorial Antique Engine Jamboree & Powerfest. Steam power demos, music, BBQ, activities, more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7,…