Throughout the summer, GOHS, the City of Oneonta, and colleagues will continue to hold public unveiling ceremonies for each historical marker. The markers for the Huntington Home and Damaschke Field have already been installed.…
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Armory’s Future TBD By Oneontans By TED MEBUSTONEONTAFollowing a recent evaluation of the Asa C. Allison, Jr. Municipal Building, located on the corner of Academy Street and Fairview Street in Oneonta and colloquially known as “The Armory” in reference to its initial purpose, the city found it to be underutilized and in need of improvement. Therefore, city officials opted to hear opinions from its residents about the building’s future in a survey released in December. To participate in the survey,…
Community Aids Those Who Remain Without Power The Clark Sports Center was quiet. The bottles of water were waiting in the foyer and the cots were ready to be unpacked from their trailer for use, delivered by the staff of the Otsego County Emergency Services. In the end, about a dozen people came in to warm up, charge their phones, and take a shower. Soap, shampoo, and towels were provided. Some came seeking dry ice. None chose to stay overnight…
In Memoriam V. Lorraine Patten July 05, 1935 – September 06, 2021 Oneonta – V. Lorraine Patten, 86, passed to be the Lord on September 6, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 5, 1935 in Oneonta, the daughter of Charles and Catherine (Pendergast) Easley. After graduating from Oneonta High School, Lorraine never had the need to venture out of her hometown and it was there that she met and married Frank Patten on August 16,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 ‘Two Presidents’ Exhibit Opening EXHIBIT OPENING – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. View exhibit ‘Two Presidents, One Photographer’ showing 56 photographs by Pete Souza of Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican President Ronald Reagan. On view through 12/31. The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.facebook.com/fenimoreartmuseum/ COVID-19 TESTING – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Stop in for free Covid Test with results in 15 minutes. Help stop the spread. Testing by appointment only. 3…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 7 Walk Through Oneonta Armory WALKING TOUR – 7 p.m. Bob Brzozowski & Jim Hawver lead tour of former Armory, built in 1905, on the State & National Registers of Historic Places. Asa Allison Jr Municipal Building, 4 Academy St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-0960 or visit www.oneontahistory.org TEA TASTING – 4 – 7 p.m. Nini Ordoubadi, founder of Tay Tea, presents her hand-blended artisanal teas. Enjoy a variety of iced teas and tea cocktails perfect for summer…
OHS Grad Brings Artifacts From Armory Back To City…