Letter from Matthew Burch Benton Is Right Choice for Clerk I am proud to support MacGuire Benton to serve as our next Otsego County clerk. I have personally known MacGuire for easily 15 years or more. His experience in both local government and business is not something to be taken lightly. Since MacGuire was young, he has always stood up to help others. As a registered Republican, there are a lot of issues MacGuire and I have debated over the…
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On Monday, October 9, the Butternut Valley Grange in Gilbertsville invited local candidates to an informational/Q&A session before their membership meeting. In attendance were both candidates for Otsego County clerk.…
Collaboration in the achievement of goals is a formula for success, and it’s been the informing principle of these past 22 months of my term as mayor. So, what does that look like? What examples can we provide?…
Well over 40 years ago, my good friend Buddy Crist was diagnosed with what doctors thought was Lou Gehrig’s disease. Believing that he didn’t have much time left, he decided not to withdraw from an active life but to instead embrace everyone he knew by throwing a weekend mountain party up on his beloved Angel Hill outside the village of Schuyler Lake.…
Read about the Red Dragon Food Pantry, Dr. Mary Bonderoff's comments about SUNY Delhi's $400,000.00 foundation grant, the upcoming Pumpkin Glow, and the ongoing GOHS Benefit Auctions.…
New pickleball court in Cooperstown, Tri-Valley League soccer results and more.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 Writers Salon with Local Author at CANO WRITERS SALON—7:30 p.m. Open mic and presentation with Adrienne Martini on Victorian explorer Isabella Bird. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. Visit https://www.canoneonta.org/writers-salon BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 5 p.m. Oneonta YMCA at the Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Solo Travelers Meet & Greet TRAVEL—Noon to 2 p.m. “Solo Travelers Meet-n-Greet.” Planning to travel but need a partner? Find one at Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. RSVP to (607) 287-6978 or e-mail debatrask@gmail.com BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 5 p.m. Hunt College Union, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Hike with the Adirondack Mountain Club COMMUNITY HIKE—9:45 a.m. Hike with the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring appropriate equipment, water, and be aware of your level of fitness. This week’s hike will be to Thatcher State Park, Voorheesville. Contact hike leader Diane Aaronson at (607) 432-9391 or visit https://susqadk.org/ BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Foothills Performing Arts and Civics Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 Road Rally Scavenger Hunt ROTARY FUNDRAISER—1-4:30 p.m. 2nd Annual Road Rally Scavenger Hunt. Teams follow clues, answer riddles, and stop to take photos throughout Otsego County to win various prizes. Judging is on mileage, clues answered and group photos. Costumes/decorated cars welcome. Cost, $25/adult. Meet at Damaschke Field, 15 Georgeson Avenue, Neahwa Park. info@oneontarotary.org or visit www.oneontarotary.org…
