IN MEMORIAM: Frances M. O’Kelly, 72, Oneonta; Worked At Fox Hospital, SYSCO ONEONTA – Frances “Fran” Marie O’Kelly, 72, of Oneonta, passed away on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, with her family at home in Oneonta. She was born on June 15, 1946, in Fulton, the daughter of Mark and Celia (Luciano) DeMouro. She married Robert G. O’Kelly, Jr., on Sept. 29, 1973. Fran was an avid reader, quilter and crafter, she loved flowers and flea markets. Fran enjoyed Pina Coladas,…
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IN MEMORIAM: Anne L. Weiss, 81; 40-Year Employee Of Otsego Mutual BURLINGTON FLATS – Anne L. Weiss, 81, a 40-year employee of Otsego Mutual Fire Insurance Co. in Burlington Flats, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday Dec. 14, 2018. Anne was born on Feb. 4, 1937 in Burlington Flats, the daughter of the late Lowell F. and Helen E Nichols Mayne. Anne was a lifetime resident of the area, graduating from Edmeston Central School before graduating from the…
Editorial for December 14, 2018 Can Open-Minded People Create ‘Center Of Energy Excellence’? Otsego Chamber’s ‘Energy Infrastructure Summit,’ County Task Force’s Makeup Will Help Answer That Question – And Soon Where angels fear to tread… The angel in this piece is Barbara Ann Heegan, Otsego Chamber of Commerce president, who this week announced the chamber is planning an Energy Infrastructure Summit Thursday, Jan. 31, at The Otesaga. “By bringing other stakeholders to the table, we can help inform our membership…
IN MEMORIAM: Richard Kroll, 78; Richfield Man Worked On Apollo 11 RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Richard J. Kroll, 78, who returned home to Richfield Springs after working on the Apollo 11 moon landing with Northrup Grumman, passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, in his home on Route 25. Dick was born on May 7, 1940, on the family farm in Cullen, a son of the late Frank J. and Eleanor Janiec Kroll.…
Bassett Gives Trooper Community Hero Award Lieutenant Garrett Saved Heart Attack Victim COOPERSTOWN – On Nov. 2, State Police Lt. Michael Garrett responded to a call for help at the Richfield Springs post office, where a 70-year-old woman had collapsed and was in cardiac arrest. “When the call came in and I heard the age of the victim, it was about the same age as my mother, and I hoped to be able to help in some way,” said Garrett. “I…
OPF: PERSONNEL LACKING After Fire, Union Seeks Staff Hikes ONEONTA – Following Tuesday’s housefire on Church Street, the Oneonta Professional Firefighters union today called for an increase in staffing “to help keep the … community safe.” In a press release, the OPF called for: At least six trained firefighters/EMT’s on duty, 24/7, and At least three personnel, trained at EMT level or higher, responding to each medical emergency. On Monday, there were only five firefighters on duty, the union said…
175 AT CCS FORUM Community Told Child-Porn Arrest Just Tip Of Iceberg Expert: Someone Doing It 10-15 Miles Away, But Just Hasn’t Been Caught Yet By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Cyberspace is a scary place. “I’m very concerned about what I heard tonight,” grandmother Diane Koffer said during the Q&A that ended two hours of presentations and, at the end, intent public participation this evening in Cooperstown Central School’s Sterling Auditorium. The reason the 175 people…
IN MEMORIAM: Pete Approbato, 62, Unadilla; Mechanic, Bookkeeper at R.C. Sales & Service UNADILLA – Peter Francis “Pete” Approbato, 62, a mechanic and bookkeeper at R.C. Sales & Service, his family business, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2019. He was born on Feb. 16, 1956 in Brooklyn,. He lived in New Jersey and graduated from Lenape Regional High School.…
Oneonta Teen Arrested For Putting Up Nazi Fliers 18-Year-Old Is Freshman At SUNY Purchase By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – An Oneonta teen was arrested and charged with a hate crime after allegedly posting as many as 16 pro-Nazi posters around the SUNY Purchase campus, where he’s a student. Gunnar Hassard, 18, Oneonta, a freshman at SUNY Purchase, was arrested by University Police after he allegedly hung posters with Nazi imagery, including swastikas and images of Adolph…
IN MEMORIAM: Elwyn K. Sheldon, 77; Retired Union Contractor, Well Driller RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Elwyn K. “Skip” Sheldon, 77, of Division Street, a union contractor and well-driller, passed away peacefully on Monday Dec. 10, 2018 in his home. Elwyn was born Feb. 11, 1941 in Herkimer, a son to the late Elwyn A. and Thelma Griffiths Sheldon. He was raised and educated in Richfield Springs. Skip was a heavy equipment mechanic and a union contractor with Local 1249 IBEW. He…
