“I always dreamed of writing a book,” Rothenberg-Whitney said. “I have written ever since I was a child. I love to write poetry. It is just a passion.”…
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Barbara Kulp, a representative from West Point’s Admission Field Force, officially congratulated Zakala on his appointment to the Academy on June 11 at American Legion Post 259 in Oneonta. Kulp read, “By appointing Jayden as a cadet at West Point, the president of the United States recognizes that Jayden has the character, intelligence, drive, and leadership potential needed to succeed at West Point and in the Army.”…
We all want a vital downtown business district. Our quality of life and the city’s economy desperately require it. So, this summer, we are changing the dynamic of the Main Street experience. We are making Oneonta THE place to go if you are looking for a fun and engaging experience—after work, during the day, and on the weekend.…
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.”…
OTEGO—Gail Evelyn (Stimpson) Quick died peacefully with her family by her side on May 24, 2024 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home, following a brief illness with cancer. She was born October 1, 1945 in Oneonta to Dorothy and Virgil Stimpson.
She graduated from Oneonta High School in 1963 and from SUNY Oneonta in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree. After teaching in New York and California, she worked as the director of the Delhi Campus Child Care Center for 16 years.…
Local Teen Reports on Trip to U.S. Capitol for Allergy Fly-In By MONICA CALZOLARIONEONTA Devin Sailer, age 16, recalls going to the emergency room once a month as a child. He has 31 allergies, any one of which can be fatal. Sailer was one of more than 170 advocates making their voices heard at FARE’s Courage at Congress 2024: Advocate for a Cure legislative fly-in, March 4-6. FARE stands for Food Allergy Research & Education. It is the leading non-profit…
ONEONTA—Austin J. Brandt, 25, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of April 3, 2024. He was not alone, as his beloved dogs, Ellie and Bailey, were by his side as he left this world much too soon and journeyed into the unknown. His loss was completely unexpected and left his family profoundly shocked and saddened.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, APRIL 14 SADD Strides for Safety 5K RUN/WALK—11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “26th Annual SADD Strides for Safety 5K Run/Walk.” Raise funds for school programming to support students making healthy, responsible choices. Includes Health Fair. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oneonta High School, 144 East Street, Oneonta. Visit https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/sadd-strides-for-safety-5krun-walk/…
ONEONTA—Timothy Eric Brown, 44, our beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 due to complications after a lengthy illness. Tim was born May 20, 1979 in Cooperstown, New York.…
ONEONTA - Julie A. (Horth) Breitmaier, 60, a lifelong resident of Oneonta, after a year-long fight with cancer, lost her battle on March 15, 2024 while at home. She lived her life to the fullest right up until the end, from having her favorite lunch with her two aunts the Friday before her death, to riding their Ryker motorcycle with her daughter, Cayce, whenever possible. She was well known for her love of family, friends and all her four-legged children.
She…
