The Community Foundation of Otsego County, which administers the Advocates for Springfield Fund, recently approved awards to two Springfield charitable organizations that support the health and well-being of the Town of Springfield. The Springfield 4th of July Committee and the Springfield Historical Society will each receive $500.00 toward upcoming events.…
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Edition of 06/20/2024
Barbara Kulp, a representative from West Point’s Admission Field Force, officially congratulated Zakala on his appointment to the Academy on June 11 at American Legion Post 259 in Oneonta. Kulp read, “By appointing Jayden as a cadet at West Point, the president of the United States recognizes that Jayden has the character, intelligence, drive, and leadership potential needed to succeed at West Point and in the Army.”…
Hosted by the Cooperstown Sports Booster Club, the ceremony featured the presentation of end-of-school-year awards, as chosen by the booster club, school officials, athletic coaches and students. Three coaches paid tribute to CCS legend Don Howard, who died June 9 from complications from liver cancer. Howard spent more than 40 years at CCS, and was responsible for getting the school’s track built. The school’s annual track invitational and boys track post-season awards are named for Howard, who attended this year’s…
News Briefs: June 20, 2024 Summer Reading Kicks Off ONEONTA—Huntington Memorial Library will host a kick-off party for its Summer Reading Program for children at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28. The event will feature balloon animals, bubbles, games, a bounce house, refreshments and more. Children must be registered in advance to receive a goodie bag. The reading challenge runs through Friday, August 30. For more information or to sign up, visit https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/. July 4th Parade Is Back On ONEONTA—Hill…
Dietz Third Golfer in HC Program History To Finish as All-American HERKIMER—Herkimer College freshman Jaydon Dietz was named an NJCAA Division III Men’s Golf All-American after his 18th-place finish at the National Championship at Chautauqua Golf Course last week. Dietz, a New York Mills native, is the third golfer in program history to be named an All-American and the second in the last two years, following Evan Crouse’s 16th-place finish last year. Dietz began the first round with an 80,…
Exposure to extreme heat can lead to two health conditions: heat exhaustion and heat stroke. These are clinical terms with different symptoms. Recognizing which is which can ensure that you respond appropriately in a medical emergency.…
I am aware of the extent to which grilling and manliness go hand in hand. By that account, as well as others, it appears that I fall short with respect to any acceptable measure of masculinity. Since I have never allowed specious stereotypes to stand in my way or diminish my sense of self, so be it. Men, if grilling satisfies some inner need, be my guest.…
All boats, large and small, are welcome—including antique or classic, human powered, wind powered, electric powered, jet powered, outboard powered, inboard/outboard powered and, of course, “flying boats” like the one we had in 2023.…
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.…
Artworks by Music Legend Bob Dylan Featured This Summer at the Fenimore COOPERSTOWN—A new exhibition at Fenimore Art Museum celebrates another impressive aspect of music legend Bob Dylan’s creativity: his talents in visual art. “Bob Dylan Remastered: Drawings from the Road” features 92 unique, original signed works. The exhibition is on view through September 15. A dedicated performer, Dylan started what is known as his “Never Ending Tour” in 1988; between 1989 and 1992, as he traveled through North America,…