160 YEARS AGO
The Republican Mass Meeting, advertised so extensively to come off at this place on Tuesday, was a rather slim affair. The fair grounds were not resorted to—Bowne Hall being found large enough to accommodate the “masses” in attendance, including the women and children who composed so large a proportion of the two petite processions which moved through the streets of the village, one of them occupying at least three minutes in passing a given point! Neither Dickinson nor…
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An open meeting of the Home Energy Assistance Program Block Grant Advisory Council, cancer screenings at the Southside Mall and more.…
At intermission, Helios Care honored Paula Morrell, one of our home health aides, who is retiring after 33 years of service to the organization. Helios Care held a private reception in celebration of Paula’s retirement for her family and friends. Paula Morrell has long been known as “the face” of hospice, as she has touched the lives of so many.…
Early voting began Saturday, October 28 and Election Day itself is just five days away from this paper’s publication date. Benton and his supporters are crying foul after Basile’s announcement, contending this is just a last-minute campaign ploy—that she has not gone through the proper channels to make such a claim, nor have costs associated with the satellite office been included in the county’s 2024 budget.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Halloween Masquerade Ball MASQUERADE—7-10:30 p.m. “The Magical Masquerade Ball,” featuring cocktails followed by illusionist Leon and fun after-party. Includes free half-masks, live music by the Small Town Big Band, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, more. Tickets, $45. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit https://www.foothillspac.org/ FUNDRAISER—10 a.m. “Dine Out For A Cause.” Enjoy a meal and support Helios Care programs. The Tulip and The Rose, 435 Main Street, Franklin. (607) 432-6773…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta October 26, 2023 Front Page Parking a Controversial Subject in Oneonta Bank Lofts Garnering Awards, Recognition FAM Exhibit Teases, Tickles, Taunts the Imagination Inside Town Talk: Village of Milford Jane Forbes Clark, Clark Family Honored with Steward Award Hartwick Institute of Public Service Hosts Local Candidate Forums Cherry Valley Water Project Culminates in Performance, Exhibit Community Bank To Host ShredFest, Warm Clothing Drive Boys, Girls Soccer Sweep Games, Heading to Class…
70 Years Ago
All of Oneonta and the surrounding area have been invited today to attend the inauguration of Hartwick College’s fourth president, Dr. Miller A.F. Ritchie. Some 1,000 delegates and official guests, including leading educators from throughout the United States will participate. Special busloads have been chartered from Rochester and other cities. Today is also Founders Day at Hartwick. Oneonta’s Mayor, Roger Hughes, has proclaimed Saturday, October 24, “Inauguration Day” in Dr. Ritchie’s honor. Special programs are to be broadcast…
In a moving exhibit at the Sam and Adele Golden Gallery, New Berlin, artists reflect on the struggle for the right to vote in this country. In the exhibition catalogue, Gretchen Sorin writes, “The right to vote was so meaningful that these activists petitioned, demonstrated, were arrested and jailed...…
“I and You,” an award-winning play first performed in 2013, provides an engaging, funny, thoughtful evening of entertainment. It’s the story of one afternoon in the life of two high school-aged students, Anthony and Caroline, working together on an English Lit. project based on Walt Whitman’s poetry collection, “Leaves of Grass.”…
On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony—a mission-focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color symbolizing their personal connection to the disease.…