Oneonta begins West Street project We want to amplify some news from Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek on construction that began this morning on West Street and how to stay up-to-date on upcoming construction projects that may disrupt traffic flow. Watch the Mayor’s video for details. https://www.facebook.com/MayorMarkD/videos/338773424974752/?extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-UNK_GK0T-GK1C…
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In Memoriam Donna Leh Black, 72 June 18, 1949 – March 16, 2022 PITTSFIELD – Donna Leh Black, 72, of Pittsfield passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Born in Oneonta, on June 18, 1949, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Marion (Harris) Keator. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Oneonta. Donna was the President and Office Manager of Van’s Auto Sales & Service in Oneonta. She was the backbone…
In Memoriam Deborah G. Kabat, 69 March 1, 1953 – March 14, 2022 Deborah G. Kabat, 69 of Williamsport and formerly of Oneonta, New York valiantly fought an illness for a year after receiving the COVID vaccination. She passed on Monday, March 14, 2022 at home. Surviving is her loving husband of 45 years Gerald “Jerry” A. Kabat. Born March 1, 1953 in Cortland, New York she is a daughter of the late John and Virginia (Evans) Graffius. Deb was…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta March 17, 2022 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE Otsego County officials wonder how state’s pot store preference will affect local licensures Georgia’s parachuting spiders: can they make it this far north? Obituary: Dr. Emery Herman, Cooperstown pillar Inside The Paper ‘Newsies’ on tap for this weekend in Oneonta Cooperstown Central stages ‘Puffs’ production Otsego County Boy Scouts selling Camp Henderson Otsego County Chamber hosts labor law update Cooperstown Central hosts…
Springbrook: Plans for “The Ford on Main” [Editor’s note: This week’s “News from the Noteworthy” column comes from Seth Haight, Chief Operating Officer for Springbrook.] I hope Springbrook’s plans to renovate Oneonta’s historic Ford Block buildings come as no surprise. While the COVID-19 pandemic put the project on hold, it is near and dear to our hearts here at Springbrook. That is why I was excited when Patricia Kennedy, Springbrook’s CEO, asked me to write this piece and bring the public…
Orpheus presents “Newsies” at Oneonta’s Foothills Performances this weekend A cast of 43 local actors brings “Newsies” – the Disney film turned Tony Award-winning Broadway hit — to life on the mainstage of Oneonta’s Foothills Performing Arts Center March 18 – 20. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, it’s the rousing, true-story tale of Jack Kelly (played by Quinn Kelley), a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titan of publishing, Joseph Pulitzer (played by…
Oneonta teen’s backpack project gave hope during Lent When 13-year-old Elizabeth Reynolds sat down to decide what to give up for Lent in 2021, the Catholic Oneonta resident decided to instead set out on a community service project to help the city’s hidden homeless population. She wrote a letter to her family and friends outlining her plan – ‘Backpacks for the Homeless’ – and ended up raising $1,000 in short order. “Instead of giving up my usual, chocolate, gum cheese…
In Memoriam Leslie E. D. B. Jordan, 71 October 11, 1950 – February 5, 2022 Leslie Elaine Dolezel Blum Jordan passed away on February 5, 2022 in Lennox, South Dakota with her devoted granddaughter Skyler Grace at her side and other family there in spirit. Leslie was born October 11, 1950 in Oneonta, New York. She was the daughter of Douglas M. McLaud and Joan Crandall McLaud. Leslie began her life on State Street in Oneonta and attended Bugbee School.…
In Memoriam Lloyd H. Johnson, 83 April 24, 1938 – January 30, 2022 ONEONTA – Lloyd H. Johnson, 83, passed away January 30, 2022 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown from complications of Covid and underlying health conditions. He was born April 24, 1938 in Halcott Center, the son of Milbert and Edna (Simmons) Johnson. He married Rosanne Brickwedde on November 17, 1956 at St. Mary’s Church in Oneonta. Together they owned and operated the family dairy farm, Fairlane Farm…
In Memoriam Adam Keator, 38 March 15, 1983 – October 25, 2021 ONEONTA – Adam Keator of Wilmington, NC, passed away October 25, 2021. He was born in Oneonta, NY, on March 15, 1983 to parents Holly Castagner and Joseph Keator . He attended Laurens Central School and went on to work as a driver for Filmwerks LLC, driving generators to venues across the country, before becoming a mechanic in the shop, a job which he loved. Adam enjoyed helping…
