IN MEMORIAM Robert L. Wood, 82 April 25, 1938-May 19, 2020 ONEONTA – Robert L. Wood, 82, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at his side on May 19, 2020. He was born April 25, 1938, in Oneonta, the son of Jesse G. and Sarah E. (Wade) Wood. Bob enlisted into the National Guard during high school. He graduated from Laurens Central School proudly wearing his National Guard uniform. He then served in the United States Army…
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LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR Protect Us From Returning Students Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt of Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig’s letter, sent to Governor Cuomo this week, expressing concern about college students’ return to the City of the Hills. Thank you for your effective leadership during these dangerous and unpredictable times. The City of Oneonta is proud to be the home of two fine colleges – SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College. The 7,000 plus students who live and study with…
WALKIN’ OFF…. …The Coronavirus Blahs For Sheltering Folks, Strolling A Safe, Healthy, Growing Habit By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Shelter-in-place is no excuse to be a couch potato. “It feels good to get some exercise,” said Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig. “People are respecting the social distancing, but you can see people and wave hello across the street. And these days, seeing someone smile and wave means a lot!” Herzig, along with many others, have made getting outside every…
IN MEMORIAM: Charles H. Lewis, 84; Caretaker At Hartwick, Heyman Estate MARYLAND – Charles Harry Lewis, 84, a caretaker at Hartwick College and later, assistant caretaker at the Heyman Estate in Armonk, Westchester County, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 25, 2020, according to his wishes. Charlie was the son of Russell and Ethel Lewis of East Northport. Born on June 10, 1935, he was one of four children, along with Robert, Barbara and Donald.…
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SUNY, Hartwick Presidents Will Suspend Classes Beginning March 23, Colleges To Offer ‘Remote Instruction’ By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Both local college presidents – SUNY Oneonta’s Barbara Jean Morris and Hartwick’s Margaret L. Drugovich – this evening announced they will be shifting to online instruction, beginning Monday, March 23. In sending the students home, both are acting out of concern about the unknown dimension of the coronavirus outbreak, which has emerged downstate and in Saratoga County.…
CORONAVIRUS WATCH Colleges, Bassett Impose Travel Ban SUNY Brings Back Students On Exchange In Italian Cities By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – With Coronavirus cases increasing daily, SUNY Oneonta students who hoped to study abroad will have to wait until the fall semester. “We have cancelled all study abroad programs for the rest of the semester,” said Kim MacLeod, SUNY Oneonta associate director of communications. “And we called back 33 students and faculty members who were already abroad,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Noir Double Feature & Discussion With Local Author Libby Cudmore FILM SOCIETY – 7 – 11 p.m. Cooperstown film society presents Noir double feature ‘The Big Clock’ (1948) & ‘An Act of Violence’ (1949) with special guest Libby Cudmore, author ‘The Big Rewind’ & journalist, joining us for dark discussion of black & white crime. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Visit www.facebook.com/FilmSocCoop/…
IN MEMORIAM Dr. Eugene D. Milener III, 90; Hartwick Economics Chairman ONEONTA – Dr. Eugene Darden Milener III, 89, formerly of Oneonta and Cooperstown, and retired chairman of Hartwick College’s Economics Department, died on Jan. 8, 2020, in Naples, Fla. He chaired the City of Oneonta’s Bicentennial Celebrations Committee helped found the tennis club on Rose Avenue. Gene was born in Baltimore, Md., on May 3, 1930. He was the only child of Eugene II and Eleanor. The family moved…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Presentation & Signing ‘Driving While Black’ BOOK SIGNING – 6:30 p.m. Signing , reception to celebrate new book ‘Driving While Black’ by Cooperstown Graduate Program Director Gretchin Sorin. Roots Brewing Company, 175 Main St., Oneonta. 607-433-8898 or visit www.facebook.com/TheGreenToadBookstore/…