Weekend Spotlight Clinton Canoe Regatta Set for May 26-28 BAINBRIDGE—The 61st annual General Clinton Canoe Regatta will take place on May 26, 27 and 28. Most attractions and the finish line for all events will be at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. The 70-mile race on Sunday, May 28 is the longest one-day flat water canoe race in North America. It begins at Brookwood Point outside of Cooperstown. Friday night will feature the generation gap races, live music and local…
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Bank Branches To Close Soon Milford, Schenevus on Chopping Block By TED MEBUSTOTSEGO COUNTYThe Milford and Schenevus branches of Community Bank NA will permanently close their doors on Friday, April 28, the organization announced. The decision came due to a recognition that “branch business has slowed,” according to Sarah Doud, the bank’s public relations representative. “This is not a decision we make lightly,” said Doud. “We need to continue to serve the people of Schenevus and Milford through nearby locations…
Political Candidates Speak Out: Backgrounds, Goals Explained Meet the Candidate for Otsego County Sheriff for Election Day, November 8, 2022 Publisher’s Note: We sent out an e-mail asking the candidates for the major political races next week to share information about themselves, so our readers can get to know them a little better. Every candidate had the opportunity to return their answers. We asked them: A. Please tell us about yourself.B. If you were elected to office, what are your…
In Memoriam Gary C. Graves, 71 Sept. 7, 1951-Oct. 15, 2022 MARYLAND—Gary Charles Graves, 71, of Maryland, New York unexpectedly passed away at home on October 15, 2022. Gary was born September 7, 1951 in Oneonta, New York to Lawrence and Beverly (Wilson) Graves. After graduating from Oneonta High School and Scott Community College in Iowa, he and Jim Trieber opened a motorcycle shop, G&J Cycles, in West Oneonta. Shortly after the closing of G&J Cycles, he then started working…
Hats Off to Ommegang “As part of our 25th anniversary, we thought it only proper that we do something to celebrate all the support the Cooperstown business community has given us over the years,” said Tim Holmes, event planner of Ommegang Brewery. “We began with a kick off on the prior Friday evening with an open invitation to a social gathering around its well-known fire pit,” Mr. Holmes said. “The evening was capped off with a solid and colorful fireworks…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 15 Spring Paddle on the Susquehanna River RIVER PADDLE – 9 – 11 a.m. Enjoy a leisurely paddle down the Susquehanna River with Rotary District 7170 Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG). All paddler levels welcome. Cost, $10 which covers both days. Starts at the Crumhorn Pond Fishing Access (Do NOT go to Crumhorn Lake), Susquehanna State Forest. 607-687-3263 or visit otsegooutdoors.org/event/susquehanna-river-paddle-organized-by-rotary-district-7170/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Interskate 88 Celebrates 40 Years ANNIVERSARY PARTY – 7 – 11 p.m. Join interskate 88 to celebrate their 40th year. Will feature Hanzolo performing live on the dance floor. Interskate 88, 5185 St. Hwy. 23, Oneonta. 607-432-0366 or visit www.facebook.com/interskate88/…
What’s fun in Otsego County ►Thursday, Nov. 11 BOOK CLUB – Pick up a copy of ‘Writers & Lovers’ by Lilly King, then discuss it with the group on Zoom on 11/30 at 7 p.m. Presented by Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. Visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/ for info. CELEBRATION – 9 a.m. Celebrate Hall of Famers who served in the armed forces. Visitors will also have a chance to write a letter to military personnel and veterans from noon – 2 p.m. which…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta September 16, 2021 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE 20th anniversary of 9/11 is honored in Milford, Oneonta Eviction moratorium extension draws opposition Inside The Paper Drugovich announces retirement from Hartwick College in 2022 Oberacker: State library grants to help Edmeston, Richfield, Kinney in Hartwick AllOtsego People: For Sorins, film success is contagious Perspectives Editorial Live free and die? COLUMNS Old Badger Life Sketches Dog Charmer History Columns Bound Volumes LETTERS…
Man drowns in Canadarago Lake on Saturday STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A man from Mohawk died in Canadarago Lake after he went after his boat that had gone adrift on Saturday, July 31, state police said. David Morrisey, 54, was on Deowongo Island at the time. A joint effort of the state police, Fly Creek EMS, Richfield EMS, Otsego County Sherriff’s Department and Milford Fire Department made an effort to recover his body, which was eventually found by…
