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Cooperstown Winter Carnival

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In Memoriam: Henry J. Phillips III

Henry “Hank” Phillips of Cooperstown died peacefully Saturday, August 31, 2024. The only child of Henry J. and Laura M. Phillips (née Tierney), Hank was born December 12, 1934 in Pittston, Pennsylvania and raised in Amsterdam, New York. Upon graduating high school, Hank attended the Albany College of Pharmacy, receiving his degree in 1957.…

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2024 CWCC: Warm Regards and Many Thanks

Hundreds of residents and visitors joined us for a myriad of winter festivities, ranging from the delightful Hot Cocoa Kick-Off at The Otesaga Resort Hotel to the inaugural Blizzard Bash tailgate event at Doubleday Field parking lot, and everything in between!…

Happenin’ Otsego: 02-04-24

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 2024 Polar Bear Jump Benefit Auction POLAR BEAR JUMP—12:30 p.m. Auction to support this year’s recipients of the Polar Bear Jump. Milford Central School, 42 West Main Street, Milford. (607) 286-7101 or visit https://pbjump.com/auction/ Click here to see the schedule for the Cooperstown Winter Carnival.…

Happenin’ Otsego: 02-03-24

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Comedy Play at Foothills THEATER—8 p.m. “Moon Over Buffalo.” A farce about 2 comedians’ last chance at stardom. General admission, $20. Presented by Bigger Dreams Productions. Continues, 2/4 at 2 p.m. then 2/9, 2/10 at 8 p.m. and 2/11 at 2 p.m. Production Center, Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. Visit https://www.biggerdreamsproductions.org/ Click here to see the schedule for the Cooperstown Winter Carnival.…

Happenin’ Otsego: 02-02-24

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 First Friday in Cherry Valley EXHIBIT OPENING—5-8 p.m. “First Friday: Gifts of Wildflowers.” Gallery show on view through 2/25. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-5340 or visit https://www.facebook.com/25maincollective/ OPEN MIC—6 p.m. Share poetry, music, stories, comedy, dance and more. Admission by donation. Part of Cherry Valley First Fridays, featuring gallery openings, music, food and fun. The Telegraph School, 81 State Route 166, Cherry Valley.info@thetelegraphschool.org or visit https://www.facebook.com/TheTelegraphSchool Click here to see the schedule for…

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Editorial: Dancing in the Doldrums

Be that as it may, carnivals—winter festivals, winter carnivals, snow festivals, frost fairs—have been around for a long time. They are especially popular in the wintry countries of the north, where the long, cold, snowy and, in the past, very often severe weather conditions exacerbate the winter doldrums, forcing the residents indoors and offering them no rewarding and stimulating social activity.…

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