News Briefs: April 13, 2023 Vendors Sought for Annual Fishing & Heritage Day SOUTH OTSELIC—The Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association is now accepting reservations for arts and craft vendors who would like to participate in the 14th annual Fishing & Heritage Day on Saturday, May 20. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chenango County hamlet of South Otselic, located along the scenic Otselic River. Hundreds of people attend this free family event…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Learn About Oneonta’s Haunted History HISTORY AFTER HOURS – 5 – 7 p.m. The whole family is invited for fun history activities. This month ring in Halloween with the Haunted History of Oneonta. Learn the local ghost stories and unsolved mysteries. And also enjoy making delicious fudge, some arts & crafts, and more. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit facebook.com/OneontaHistory BLOOD DRIVE – Noon – 5 p.m. Save up to 3…
Oneonta Program Has Spooky Side On Thursday, October 20 from 5-7 p.m., the Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s “History After Hours!” series at the Oneonta History Center will feature ghost stories and unsolved mysteries, spooky treats, “cup cooking,” a reading of “The Chocolate Chip Ghost” in the Sally Mullen Children’s Corner, and arts and crafts including paper jack-o’-lantern baskets and ghost ornaments. This “Haunted History!” event for adults and children of all ages is free and open to the public. GOHS…
Celebrate Harvest History This fall, the Greater Oneonta Historical Society (GOHS) introduces a new series of events, History After Hours! “The program series will offer a variety of events for adults and children of all ages at the Oneonta History Center (183 Main Street) from 5 to 7 p.m., once a month on September 22, October 20 and November 17,” said Marcela Micucci, Executive Director Greater Oneonta Historical Society. “This is going to be a great series.” The first event…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Find Vintage Items, Furnishing, More For Sale To Support The Greater Oneonta Historical Society ON-SITE SALE – Noon – 4 p.m. Find surplus furninshings, ephemera, and more ranging form vintage items like the Caprice Model organ by Conn, to a slab of marble, to extra display cases. All proceeds benefit the Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Held on the 3rd Floor of the Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or visit facebook.com/OneontaHistory/ BLOOD DRIVE –…
GOHS builds oral history of the city in ‘Remembering Oneonta’ exhibition Growing up in Cooperstown in the 1960s and 70s meant looking forward to a drive down to Oneonta, shopping at Bresee’s, Woolworth’s, Barker’s, Jamesway, and others – made special by the fact that Main Street stores stayed open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays. Surely it was the same for others in the era, be they Oneonta residents or visitors from nearby villages – and it’s an era coming back…
Greater Oneonta Historical Society to unveil new exhibit at Grand Reopening On Friday, May 13, 2022, the Greater Oneonta Historical Society (GOHS) will reopen the doors to its History Center at 183 Main Street in the heart of downtown Oneonta. The reopening follows a four-month closure for renovations to the first floor, including updates to the walls, floors, and lighting. At the grand reopening, GOHS will unveil Small Community, Big Ideas: Greater Oneonta, a new exhibition exploring the history of…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta May 5, 2022 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE Community pay tribute to Bob Schlather Senator Schumer visits Oneonta to plug job accelerator center Inside The Paper Greater Oneonta Historical Society to unveil new exhibit Nelson Mondaca nominated for Culinary Student Chef of the Year Music biz track matches science and art at SUNY Oneonta Perspectives Editorial Great Choice, Governor COLUMNS POTRIKUS: The unifying power of baseball KEVLIN: Hello from Arizona…
In Memoriam David W. Brenner Dec. 20, 1931 – Mar. 04, 2022 ONEONTA – David W. Brenner, 90, passed away March 4, 2022 at Cooperstown Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. David was born December 20, 1931 in Blooming Grove, NY, the son of Lee D. and Henrietta (Maxwell) Brenner. He was the oldest of 10 children. The family lived in various towns in and around Newburgh NY. David Graduated from Washingtonville High School in 1949. In 1950 he enlisted in…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Cooperstown Decorates Main Street CHRISTMAS – Be an Angel. Sign up to give the gift of Christmas to local families in need with this years Angel Tree Program. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ for details. DECORATING – 2 p.m. Join the Cooperstown Christmas Committee to help decorate Santa’s cottage and the village lampposts for the holidays. Decorations provided, bring gloves and ladders if available. Meet at Pioneer Park, Cooperstown. E-mail cooptownchristmas@gmail.com to reserve a pole.…
