“Price Chopper/Market 32 prides itself on partnering with local producers and businesses to help them grow by introducing their innovative products to a wider market,” said Price Chopper/Market 32 President Blaine Bringhurst.…
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News Briefs: June 6, 2024 Coop Sends Two to State Meet COOPERSTOWN—Juniors Annelise Jensen and Cooper Bradley will represent Cooperstown at the state track and field championships at Cicero-North Syracuse beginning on Friday, June 7. Jensen won the girls 800m finals by nearly a second in 2:22.32 at the qualifier meet on Thursday, May 30 and placed third in the 1,500m. Bradley finished first in boys high jump with a mark of 6 feet, 2 inches. Sentz Competes at States…
185 YEARS AGO
Lamentable Occurrence—On Sunday morning, about 10 o’clock, six persons—Abraham Walter, Catherine Walter, Nancy Walter, Caroline Barringer, Charles Hardendorff, and Celinda Walter, attempted to cross Lake Summit, in the north part of the town of Springfield, in a small, leaky boat. Before they had reached half the distance they were alarmed at the increase of the leakage and commenced bailing out the water, the women using their shoes for that purpose, but to no effect, as it increased rapidly…
70 YEARS AGO
After a public hearing last night Oneonta Common Council voted 4 to 1 to abolish rent controls in the city. Under state law the decontrol will become effective four months after the vote on October 1. This will affect everything except leases, which will continue until their expiration dates, after which the properties involved will be freed of rent ceilings. The vote came after a hearing attended by 23 landlords and one tenant. Attorney Warren G. Farrington presented…
PRESENTATION—2-4 p.m. “Creative Aging.” Art, storytelling and conversation with Creative Aging Specialist Christina Muscatello from Memory Maker. Designed for older adults, people living with memory loss and their care partners. Open to all. Included with museum admission. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/calendar-a-4…
ONEONTA—Frederick Cook, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on May 29, 2024.
He was born November 15, 1947 in Fort Covington, New York.
Fred was a resident at Springbrook for over 50 years, and he resided at the Ford Avenue home for 40 years. He will be dearly missed by both the staff and residents; rest easy our beloved friend.…
CHERRY VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET—4-6:30 p.m. Fresh produce and handmade goods from local farmers and makers. Held each Wednesday. On the lawn of the Tryon Inn & Backdoor Bar, 124 Main Street, Cherry Valley. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/3452391281648323/…
SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Tuesday and Thursday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $10.60 for guests accompanying a senior. Today’s lunch is omelet, hash browns, sausage, muffin and fruit cups. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php…
The June 4 event will include general information about the Cooperstown area and institutions. In recognition of June as Pride Month, students from the Cooperstown Central School Identity Alliance will share a brief overview of their club activities.…
DANCE—7 p.m. “Easy Line Dancing.” Low impact line dancing. Free. Held Mondays through September. Will move indoors if raining. Main Street Baptist Church, 333 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 435-5909.…