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“Baseball is a mirror of the American culture,” said Simons in a May 19 telephone interview. “A lot of American history can be reflected through baseball—race relations, military history, women’s history. Baseball developed at a time when America was moving to the city, yet it evokes a rural nostalgia,” he said.…
Based on investigative research that drilled deep into granular detail, the article conveyed the cause, course, and aftermath of the tragic explosion with command and clarity.…
Cabin Fever Film Series, an MLK Day Celebration, 4-H dog agility workshops and more.…
Locals: People and Businesses in the News RIVER RAMBLE: United University Professions Oneonta members and guests enjoyed a Susquehanna River paddle on September 23. The event was recreational and non-competitive, with paddlers traveling as a group at an easy pace. UUP Oneonta Secretary Bill Simons said of the event, “Beyond the adventure of the river, the event provided a good venue for building union solidarity. And it was fun.” Next year, Simons said in an e-mail, he would like to…
Called a distinctive event in the world of academia and fandom, the 34th Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture attracted approximately 150 attendees from across the country, from different academic backgrounds and ages, all of whom had an abundance of stories to tell and a shared love of the sport.…
News Briefs March 30, 2023 Recruiting Event Set for April OTSEGO COUNTY—Volunteer fire departments across the state will host the 14th annual RecruitNY weekend on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23. RecruitNY is a volunteer drive organized by the Firefighters Association of New York. “This year’s annual RecruitNY campaign comes at a time when we are in need of volunteer firefighters the most,” FASNY President Edward Tase Jr. said. The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services estimates…
Shabbat Focus: Refugee Policy, Tonight At Oneonta Synagogue…