State Police: Drunk Driver Drove Car Into Mt. Vision Bar MOUNT VISION – State police arrested a Mount Vision man after he allegedly crashed his car into Mandy’s Bar on Route 205 in Mount Vision. Robert E. Ahlqvist, 67, was arrested after state police and Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the bar following reports that a vehicle had crashed into the building. According to a state police press release, troopers observed characteristics commonly associated with impairment, and Ahlqvist’s…
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Health Department Issues Cease, Desist To Mount Vision Fest MOUNT VISION – The Otsego County Health Department is warning the public to stay away from the NY Harvest & Freedom Fair/Political Rally at 397 County Highway 15, just west of here, after it was declared a “nonessential gathering” and ordered not to take place. According to a press release from Public Health Director Heidi Bond, the county Health Department became aware of the event and issued a cease and desist…
IN MEMORIAM: Philip D. Gregory, 90; Lived On Farm Family Owned Since 1792 MOUNT VISION – Philip D. Gregory, 90, a teacher and the seventh generation to live on his family farm here, passed away July 24, 2019, in Sebastian, Fla., where he maintained a second home. He was born in Oneonta, on April 9, 1929, to Edna L. Gregory.…
IN MEMORIAM: Allan L. Fraser, 55; Father Of 2 Fought Cancer 20 Years MOUNT VISION – Allan L. Fraser, 55, who fought cancer since 1999, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, with his family by his side in the home that he built. Allan was born on Feb. 2, 1964 and was a son of the late Winnard and Rose (Marano) Fraser. On Sept. 28, 1991 he married the former Margaret Boudreau in Laurens. Allan was employed as operations foreman…
IN MEMORIAM: David J. Barker, 65; Oneonta Native Served In U.S. Army MOUNT VISION – David J. Barker, 65, of Mount Vision, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, with his loving family by his side. He was born March 9, 1954, in Oneonta, the son of the late Lloyd E. and Mildred (Laing) Barker. He was a life-long area resident. Following high school, David served in the Army, then in the Army National Guard for…
IN MEMORIAM: Marjorie E. Luke, 74; Seamstress Loved Gardening, Wild Life MOUNT VISION – Marjorie E. Luke, 74, a seamstress at Sanyo in Pony Farm, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Chestnut Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Oneonta. She was born July 4, 1944, in Weymouth, N.J., the daughter of the late David and Marjorie (Jones) Daub. Marjorie married Christopher Luke on Dec. 11, 1960, in Nesco, N.J., but she had lived locally for 30 years. Marjorie worked…
IN MEMORIAM: Diana I. Marlette, 95; Farm Wife Active In Community Life MOUNT VISION – Diana Isabel Marlette, a kind and caring person, passed away peacefully March 19, 2019, just 12 days before her 95th birthday, at her home in Mount Vision. She was born in New Lisbon, a daughter of John K. Harrington and Agatha Telfer Harrington. She grew up on a farm where her grandparents were all within a two-mile radius. She was active in the 4-H Club…
IN MEMORIAM: David Miller, 74; Army Veteran Retired From NYCM MOUNT VISION – David Miller, 72, who retired as an NYCM insurance investigator, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mount Vision Thursday morning, Feb. 28, 2019. He was born Oct. 4, 1946, in Albany, a son of Alfred Durwood Miller and Pearl M. Wasson Miller. Raised and educated in Oneonta, Dave attended college and then entered the military. He proudly served in the Army from March 8, 1966, until…
IN MEMORIAM: Suzanne M. Gregory, 79; Returned Home After Government Career MOUNT VISION – Suzanne M. Gregory, 79, who was active in civic life locally after retiring from a career in the U.S. government, passed away Jan. 6, 2019, at Albany Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1939 in Cooperstown, the daughter of a Leo Francis and Marjorie Ruth (Pitts) Wikoff. Suzanne married Michael Quinn Gregory on July 21, 1957 in Hartwick.…
IN MEMORIAM Anita Marie McChesney, 56; Devoted Nature Photographer Helped Run Family’s Business PORTLANDVILLE – Anita Marie McChesney, 56, Portlandville, devoted to operating her family’s business, Mount Vision Garden Center, while becoming dedicated nature photographer, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at Albany Medical Center following her struggle with breast cancer. Anita was born May 14, 1962, in Oneonta. Shortly thereafter, her parents moved to New Jersey where she spent the first 15 years of her life. The family…