In Memoriam Shirley Ester Skinner, 106 October 17, 1915 – February 16, 2022 SCHENEVUS – Ms. Shirley Ester Skinner, 106, passed away peacefully in her home in Schenevus, NY, on February 16, 2022. She was born on her family farm on Badeau Hill, in Westford in the Town of Maryland, NY. She is the descendant of Pierre Badeau who homesteaded in the area in the 1700’s. Shirley is predeceased by her father, Stanley Wing Skinner, her mother, Pearl Gardner, her…
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Main Street mainstay turns 100 By Ted Potrikus Ah, the Cooperstown Diner. That table in the back sure looks promising, let’s sit there! But wait – there’s a placard clipped into the condiment tray, on which is printed a brief verse: “To ye whose eyes rest upon this spot/Let it be known that it’s already got/by a daily knot of men of Cooperstown.” Often true in 2021 at the 136½ Main Street landmark, and often true since the original owners…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 Truck Pull, Karaoke competition, livestock show parade, more at County Fair OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Come out for the 6 best days of summer featuring livestock shows, rides, games, food, fair truck and semi pull, Karaoke finale, 4-H Dog Demo, Livestock parade of champions, Open gymkhana, much more. Otsego County Fairgrounds, 469 Mill St., Morris. 607-263-5289 or visit www.otsegocountyfair.org…
City of the Hills August 5, 2021 Library to celebrate centennial The Huntington Library and Park is celebrating its centennial anniversary at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug.7, with cupcakes, drinks and a presentation from the city historian. The first 100 guests will receive a plant. Guests will be able to discuss the proposed renovation of the park. Call 607-432-1980 for more information.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Valentines Line Dancing VALENTINES DANCE – 6 p.m. Throw on cowboy boots, bring that special someone for fun line dancing class. Includes admission to Valentines HIGH Fitness at 7:15. Cost, $10/non-member. Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., Oneonta. 607-432-0010 or visit www.facebook.com/OneontaFamilyYMCA/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOV. 3 Celebrate The Centennial CENTENNIAL RECEPTION – 6-7:30 p.m. Celebrate the centennial of the Huntington Memorial Library and hear about the history of the library, plans for the future, and get a sneak peak at the new design for Huntington Park. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org FAMILY CELEBRATION – 3:30-5 p.m. Celebrate the centennial of the Huntington Memorial Library with the family. Includes free face, painting, balloons, a…
Open House Celebrates Troop C Centennial Above, Brian Davis, Unadilla, front, holds his grandson Mason Bronson, who covers his ears against the sound of the rotors as they watch Trooper Cliff Wood of the State Police SORT Central rappel out of the helicopter during an air rescue simulation by the State Police Aviation team out of Newburgh as Troop C celebrated the state police 100th anniversary at the Unadilla Barracks today. The event also featured tours of the barracks and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MAY 4 Discover The Outdoors OTSEGO OUTDOORS – 4:30 p.m. Learn how you can connect with nature year round. The go on a bike ride, hike, or do some paddling on Gilbert Lake. Includes refreshments. Glibert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd., Laurens. Info, www.otsego2000.org/2017/04/27/launching-otsego-outdoors/ LOCAL HISTORY – 7 p.m. “Lose the Battle, Win the War: Women’s Fight to Vote in Cooperstown,” a presentation with the League of Women Voters exploring the movement in Otsego County…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, DEC. 19 Remembering The Struggle For Women’s Suffrage READING CIRCLE – 6:30-8 p.m. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in New York State. Discussing “Votes for Women: The Struggle for Suffrage Revisited” edited by Jean H. Baker. 5838 NY-80, Cooperstown. For info email hartj35@oneonta.edu or call (607) 547-2586. COOPERSTOWN SANTA – 1-4 p.m. Christmas Cottage, Pioneer Park, Cooperstown. Info, cooperstownchamber.org/santas-house-in-cooperstown 3-D PRINTING – 3:30-7:30 p.m. Open hours. Learn to turn your logo from 2d to 3d.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, DEC. 5 Create 3-D Ornaments At Huntington Library To Learn How You Can Help Area Families This Holiday Season CLICK HERE. 3-D PRINTING – 6-7 p.m. Make a 3-D ornament in this workshop Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St, Oneonta. Info, hmloneonta.org HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Come see holiday decoration, art, gifts, Santa, and more. Cherry Valley Museum, 49 Main St., Cherry Valley. Info, cherryvalleymuseum.com, (607)264-3033 READING CIRCLE – 6:30-8 p.m. Celebrate the 100th anniversary…