ISD Protects Nature From Computers Oneonta Tech Firm Honored With Otsego Chamber Environment Award By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Information Systems Divisions Inc. isn’t just the place to get a new computer or get your company’s IT needs taken care of. It’s also a steward of the environment. “Since 2011, we’ve recycled more than 84,000 pound of electronic waste,” said Roxana Hurlburt, who, with Ron Ranc II, founded the company in 1989. “And we do it…
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HOMETOWN History Aug. 16, 2019 150 Years Ago The total eclipse of the sun which occurs this week Saturday, will not only be a most imposing spectacle, but also one of the most important of astronomical phenomena. Among barbarian tribes it ever excited apprehension, while among cultivated nations it is recognized from the exactness with which the time of occurrence and the various appearances answer to the prediction, as affording one of the proudest triumphs of astronomy. Although such an…
READ PROFILE OF GENERAL GERMAN Oneonta General Set To Challenge Delgado In 19th Recently Retired, Tony German Commanded All State’s Forces ONEONTA – An Oneontan, Maj. Gen. Anthony German, who retired as New York State’s top military officer Feb. 2, is planning to challenge freshman Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19, in next year’s election, county Republican chairman Vince Casale confirmed a few minutes ago. The Times Union is reporting that German planned to file his paperwork this morning with the state…
Legion Honors 6 Families With Blue Star Ceremony Legion Commander Terry Harkenreader and Wayne Gregory, above, present a Blue Star flag to Roxanne Condon, Oneonta, in honor of her son Leaf Ericson, who is serving as a foreman in the Navy, as part of the Blue Star Ceremony. Six area families were honored this evening at Oneonta’s American Legion Post 259. Originally started in 1917, the Blue Star Ceremony presents families with children serving in a branch of the military…
IN MEMORIAM: Claudia H. LeoGrande, 68; Cat Lover Collected Boyd & Barrington Bears ONEONTA – Claudia H. LeoGrande, 68, of Oneonta, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. She was born on May 24, 1951, in Providence, R.I., the daughter of Gordon and Carole (Bougourd) Aldrich. She married John A. LeoGrande on Jan. 4, 1975.…
ONEONTA’S EARDLEY ISN’T GIVING UP Out Of ‘Ninja Warrior’ For Now, He May Try Again It was the Angry Birds that bested all of the contestants on this evening’s episode of Ninja Warrior, including Oneonta’s own Anthony Eardley. The obstacle, seen above, is the second to last on the course, and is styled to promote the upcoming movie Angry Birds 2. Leaping to a platform that rotated while also unable to see the handholds on it proved too challenging for…
IN MEMORIAM: Dr. David A. Denny, 87; Retired SUNY Oneonta Education Professor ONEONTA – Dr. David A. Denny, 87, longtime SUNY Oneonta professor of education, passed away on Aug. 6, 2019, in Fort Pierce, Fla., He lived in of Port Saint Lucie. David Albert Denny was born July 29, 1932, to Henry C. and Ella Denny in Greenwich, Conn. He met his wife, Ruth Aardsma, SUNY Oneonta. They married July 21, 1953.…
Rail Travel in Oneonta Topic Of Wilcox Talk…
Avanzato’s Poetry Focuses On Oneonta Gianluca Avanzato, with his mother Rosemarie and father Antonio, poses with his new collection of poetry inspired by growing up in Oneonta, aptly titled “City Of The Hills.” Gianluca was on hand at Stella Luna this evening where he read from the collection and signed copies. The book will be available at Greater Oneonta Historical Society, The Green Toad Bookstore and on Amazon.com. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)…
IN MEMORIAM: Bryson ‘Joe’ Farro, 90; Oneontan Lamplighter For D&H Railroad ONEONTA – Bryson A. “Joe” Farro. a former lamplighter on the D&H railroad, passed away Aug. 7, 2019. He was 90 years old. Joe was born to Hannah (Merrill) and Augustine Farro in Richmondville. The family moved to Oneonta when he was 4.…
