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The brainchild of artist Elizabeth Pereira, the Oneonta Storefront Project is a grassroots initiative that has grown into a collaborative effort to beautify downtown. So far, artists and organizations have created installations for six vacant storefronts, with more planned this summer. Pereira said she hopes the project continues into the fall.…
Letter from Jim Havener An Open Letter to the Community I am Jim Havener, the proud owner of the Green Toad Bookstore. Recently, we have faced some unfortunate bias regarding the selection of books we offer. I want to take this opportunity to directly address these concerns and reaffirm our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and understanding. At the Green Toad, we celebrate the richness of human identity through the diverse range of books we carry. Our mission is to provide…
Throughout the summer, GOHS, the City of Oneonta, and colleagues will continue to hold public unveiling ceremonies for each historical marker. The markers for the Huntington Home and Damaschke Field have already been installed.…
We all want a vital downtown business district. Our quality of life and the city’s economy desperately require it. So, this summer, we are changing the dynamic of the Main Street experience. We are making Oneonta THE place to go if you are looking for a fun and engaging experience—after work, during the day, and on the weekend.…
Quackenbush said, “Town Supervisor Randy Mowers is to be congratulated on his perseverance and follow through, as well as Highway Superintendent Jim Hurtubise, whose department recently installed the signs.”…
Diana Foster (left) and Kirsten Eggers (right) were married on stage at Pridefest on Saturday, June 1. Hundreds of Pridefest participants cheered them on and waved rainbow flags.…
SPRING—Noon. “City-Town Clean Up Day.” Clean up the community with town and city officials. Gloves and bags available. Meet at 258 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-6450 or visit or visit https://www.facebook.com/MayorMarkD…
Thank you for the publication of the recent article, “Richards Avenue Gas Explosion Not Over for Residents” by Winchester and Bensen. For local news coverage, it was a masterful piece of work on such a tragedy.…
I want to commend Robert Bensen and Teresa Winchester for their highly informative article about the West End gas explosion in Oneonta.…
Kudos to “Hometown Oneonta” for giving the extra necessary space to tell this ongoing story. Much appreciated.…
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