IN MEMORIAM Aneilia ‘Nini’ J. Mead, 91 July 2, 1929-Dec. 26, 2020 ONEONTA – Aneilia J. Mead “Nini” was born July 2, 1929 at the Parshall Hospital in Oneonta, the daughter of Evelyn and Benjamin Blowers. Nini graduated from Oneonta High School in 1947. She married Richard J. Mead “Dick” at the old Elm Park Methodist Church. They were married for 63 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Dick on October 26, 2011; her father, Benjamin Blowers; mother, Evelyn…
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City Council To Appoint Cuozzo As Assistant Clerk ONEONTA – Bonnie Cuozzo, Fox Hospital’s director of Hospitalist Services & Discharge Planning, is scheduled to be appointed deputy city clerk, according to Common Council’s agenda for its Tuesday meeting. Tuesday’s session is also the Council’s annual reorganizational meeting.…
Otsego County Entering 2021 With 120 Cases By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – While the eve of the New Year has reported no new deaths, 33 new cases for the county were reported today – a near all-time high next to the 35 cases reported on Dec. 8 and Dec. 18. December has been the deadliest month in the county since the first cases were reported and has also seen the highest rate of transmission – next…
Even In COVID Era, Avanzatos Continue Christmas Tradition ONEONTA – Tony and Vinne Avanzato were not going to let COVID get in the way of spreading Christmas joy to 30 elementary school children in need of winter coats, boots and toys. “I am not going to take Christmas away from the children,” said Tony. “Especially this year!” The Avanzatos began the “Children’s Christmas Shopping Fund” in 1999, with Sister Angeline of St. Mary’s School. With the generous donations of many…
‘Shop With A Cop’ Program Sees Successful Trial Run By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – “Shop with a Cop” came to Cooperstown this holiday season after a tip from Principal Tracy Durkee at Cooperstown Elementary. According to Durkee, Village Chief of Police Frank Cavalieri reached out to her explaining that they had the means to give back to a student with a shopping trip to Walmart and would appreciate her input on identifying the recipient. The concept…
Modified Frostbite 5k Gets Ugly: Successful Amid Ongoing Pandemic By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – The Oneonta Family YMCA Frostbite has traditionally been held on New Year’s Eve Day in the city of Oneonta, however, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has required that the event be modified. This year participants were able to enjoy the event anywhere they wanted at any time during the month of December. Participants could run, walk, stroll or bike a 2.5k, 5k or 10k at…
IN MEMORIAM: Darcie Marie Sheley, 27; Oneonta Mother Dies On Christmas Day ONEONTA – Darcie Marie Sheley, 27, of Oneonta, passed away Friday Dec. 25, 2020, unexpectedly. She was visited prior to her death by close family at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, where she gave her final breath. She was born on March 25, 1993, daughter of Laurie and Royal Sheley Sr. in Kingston. She was a longtime resident of Sidney, where she grew up and made many lifelong friendships.…
4 COVID Deaths Mark New Record For Otsego County By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Four new COVID-19 deaths were reported today, marking the highest single-day reported total yet, according to Heidi Bond, Otsego County Public Health Director. “They have all been sick for a while and were all hospitalized,” Bond said. Two were male and two were female, all over age 55. There have been 16 deaths in the county since the first cases were reported…
Delgado Keynotes Virtual State Of State Breakfast Herzig, Tague Will Also Give Remarks ONEONTA – Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19, will give the keynote address at the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the State breakfast, held over Zoom this year at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5. According to organizer Alan Rubin, Interim President/CEO, Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig, and Assemblyman Chris Tague, R-102, are also confirmed to be in attendance, with more speakers to…
Construction At Fox Hospital Will Limit Parking Near ER ONEONTA – Starting next, Fox Hospital will begin significant construction to replace a cooling tower on the roof of the building’s west end. For everyone’s safety, according to a hospital announcement, much of the Emergency Room’s parking lot will be closed during the project, which will last into February. No care or services within the hospital or EMS arrivals will be affected by construction.…