Several local charitable organizations have expressed disappointment regarding Brewery Ommegang’s handling of volunteers this year.…
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Monica Calzolari
Fatboyz Pizza is named for Kelly’s brother, Dave Wright, who died prematurely 12 years ago in his early 40s. Dave’s nickname was Fatboy. He had a beer belly. Jordan came up with the idea of naming the business after his uncle. When they went to register that name with New York State, Fatboys Pizza was already taken and the state said they were not allowed to use “Badass” in the name.…
Toonie Moonie and Vêsucré were among the top 16 businesses receiving the most votes in the first round of the contest. Neither business had advanced to round two as of August 12, but they were up against some stiff competition.…
Otsego Now is an umbrella organization that includes three economic development entities: the County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency, the Otsego County Capital Resource Corporation and the Oneonta Railyard Local Development Corporation.…
Eleven students and one teaching assistant are gaining valuable Archaeological Field School experience at Hartwick College’s Pine Lake Environmental Campus for four weeks, May 29 through June 28.…
Dave Slater, head coach for the boys team and the sprinters, said, “It is a big deal that 12 of Oneonta High School’s runners [went] to the state competition this year. In qualifiers, the girls 4x100 team came in first overall. The girls 4x400 and boys 4x800 came in second overall, first for Division II. The boys 4x400 came in fifth overall and first for Division II.”…
Quackenbush said, “Town Supervisor Randy Mowers is to be congratulated on his perseverance and follow through, as well as Highway Superintendent Jim Hurtubise, whose department recently installed the signs.”…
Dr. Valerie Rapson, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, said, “We have the largest optical telescope in New York State. We also have three research-grade telescopes at College Camp where our students can conduct research over the summer.”…
Black Hole Studios offers aspiring recording artists professional-quality audio. Geoffrey Doyle, executive director of Foothills, said, “We have brand new, top-of-the-line audio equipment and skilled audio technicians on staff that can record your performance.”…
My favorite display was the herb garden. Huge pink, blue, red and yellow lighted flowers appeared over the white picket fence.…