Oneonta: the City of the Hills, and the city with a bustling main street. Much like our article on Cooperstown’s business district a few weeks ago, we once again ventured out of the newsroom to check in with some local business owners.…
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In the mid-20th century, Oneonta was the mecca and the “place to be.” In this new paradigm, we’ll find reconnection to our vibrant past as well as to our possibility and potential.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Fall Festivals HARVEST FESTIVAL—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate the bounty of fall with a variety of performers, artisans and vendors. Included with admission. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450 or visit https://www.farmersmuseum.org/ HARVEST FESTIVAL—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bucolic festival featuring music, demonstrations, food, tastings, artisans, vendors, activities, much more. Main Street, Sharon Springs. Visit https://www.sharonspringsharvestfestival.com/ FESTIVAL—Noon to 5 p.m. City of the Hills Festival. Two days of arts, music, food and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Glimmerglass Regatta with the Otsego Sailing Club SAILING—All day. The Glimmerglass Regatta returns for its 55th year. Presented by the Otsego Sailing Club, 5992 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. Communications@OtsegoSailingClub.com or visit https://www.otsegosailingclub.com/glimmerglass-regatta-23-at-osc.html PANCAKE BREAKFAST—7:30-11:30 a.m. Fly-In Pancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, maple syrup, sausage, beverages. Cost, $9/adult to support the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department. Cooperstown/Westville Airport, Route 166, Cooperstown.…
Presented by the Community Arts Network of Oneonta, the City of the Hills Festival will feature an artisan and maker’s market with more than 50 vendors on Main Street; a beer garden with local brews and live music; drag and burlesque at CANO; plus children’s activities, artist demonstrations, workshops, yoga, acoustic music, and more.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Explore Fall Festivals GARLIC FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. At this festival it’s all about the garlic. Will include garlic food, garlic merchandise, garlic tasting, a garlic class with CCE expert Crystal Stewart-Courtens from Noon – 3 p.m. and much more. Presented by the Susquehanna Valley Garlic Festival and held at Wood Bull Antiques, 3920 St. Rt. 28, Milford. 607-638-9016 or visit svgarlicfestival.com HARVEST FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Welcome the fall…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Free Labor Day Concert COMMUNITY CONCERT – 3 p.m. Enjoy ‘Music from the Hills’ as performed by the Oneonta Community Concert Band, in the City of the Hills this Labor Day. Will include show tunes, marches, folk music and more. In the spirit of labor day, this concert will be free. On the Pavilion, Wilber Park, Oneonta. 607-376-7485 or visit www.oneontamusicians.org…
Upstate life intrigues newcomer to region I graduated from CUNY Brooklyn just as the coronavirus pandemic was starting. After spending a year stringing for local Brooklyn publications and covering Black Lives Matter protests, I was ready to embrace a different lifestyle when I was offered a position as staff reporter for the Freeman’s Journal. I’m not a sentimental person when it comes to where I live. I lived for three years in Flatbush Brooklyn, which was neither hipster nor trendy.…
City of the Hills City passes firefighter accord The Oneonta Common Council unanimously passed an agreement between the city of Oneonta and the Professional Oneonta Firefighters, Local 2408, as it pertains to alleged violations of collective bargaining agreements at the council’s meeting Tuesday, May 4. The Common Council also authorizing two three-year contracts with Castella Waste Management of New York. Mental health month helpers May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. User-friendly accurate information on mental illness and helpful resources…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Family Fun At The Mills FAMILY SATURDAY – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bring kids for fun tour featuring hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy family concert by Dave Ruch featuring sing-a-longs, movement songs, more at 1. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 Co. Hwy. 12, East Meredith. 607-278-5744 or visit www.hanfordmills.org/programs/events/family-saturdays/…