The Snow Must Go On! OCCA Program Director Jeff O’Handley, right, leads Bridgette Hulbert, daughter Vivian, Jack and William Mokay, and Andrew Rock, all of Delhi, and Erin and Kathryn Dailey, both of Oneonta, on a snowshoeing hike at the annual Winter Fest at Gilbert Lake State Park this afternoon. At right, Tami-Lee Volgari, Oneonta, sleds down a hill with her daughter Eama-Lee. Visitors also enjoyed skiing, information sessions on winter camping and survival, as well as a bonfire. The…
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So Long, Harper Preparations Minimized Accidents, Kept People Home, Authorities Say By LIBBY CUDMORE Preparation, Otsego County agreed, was the secret to riding out a successful winter storm. “We prepared for the worst, and that made a big difference,” said Art Klinger, county emergency services coordinator at The Meadows Office Building, Town of Middlefield. Though Winter Storm Harper threatened 20-30 inches over the weekend, the final total came to around 10 inches in most places. “I don’t think not getting…
With New Inspection In Hand, City Attorney Due Back In Court Editor’s Note: Here the summary of findings of an inspection of the former Oneonta Hotel conducted by code inspectors on Jan. 15. The city Board of Public Service declare an “emergency” at the building on Jan. 5, 2017, after an inspection. On Oct. 5, 2017, the board declared the apartment house “unsafe.” With the latest finding, City Attorney David Merzig is due back in county court, seeking an…
Chris Catapano Promoted To Oneonta Police Sergeant ONEONTA – Christopher Catapano, a member of the Oneonta Police Department since 2008, has been promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant Catapano holds an associates degree in criminal justice from Herkimer County Community College and a Bachelors Degree in criminal justice from SUNY Oneonta. While attending SUNY Oneonta,…
HOMETOWN History Compiled by Tom Heitz and Sharon Stuart, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library. 150 Years Ago On Tuesday, January 12, 1869, the great event transpired for which the people have been waiting many years. Five trains full of people were gathered between Albany and Binghamton, the last on reaching its destination at 5:30 p.m. The banquet in honor of the occasion was held at Fireman’s Hall in that live young city, and did not…
BRIDES APLENTY AT FOOTHILLS Can’t have a Wedding Expo without brides! Deanie Lord, Oneonta, Tammy Christman, Oneonta, Tracy Ross, Sidney Center and Todd Halley, Franklin modeled this year’s bridal fashions for Rainbow’s End at the annual Foothills Wedding Expo on Sunday, Jan. 13. With 200 in attendence, the event had its largest turnout ever.…
AT NOAH’S WORLD, THE QUEEN OF THE DANCE SAGGESE SUCCEEDS: Hannah Saggese, Oneonta, was named to the Dean’s List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Fall 2018 semester. TWO ON TOP: Mary Lynch and Eliana Fox, both of…
U.S. Shutdown At Record 23 Days Catholic Charities Offers Help To Federal Workers ONEONTA – The Oneonta office of Catholic Charities, which serves Otsego, Delaware and Schoharie counties, is joining efforts to assist furloughed federal workers. Through programs like food pantries, counseling, and information and referrals, Catholic Charities can offer some assistance to workers who may be struggling at this time, Paul McEvoy Albany diocese spokesman, announced over the weekend. With U.S. government shutdown in its record 23rd day, local people affected…
Bridal Show Hosts Largest Crowd Yet Over 200 people attended this afternoon’s annual Bridal Expo at the Foothills Performing Arts Center. Above, Oneonta’s Haley Manion and daughter Michele Donovan sample a Three Philosophers Cake served by Linn Briggs, a partner with Marjorie Landers Cakes in Cooperstown. At right, Kathryn Kroll, who has been supplying flowers for over 30 years at Coddington’s Florist in Oneonta, shows off a sampling of her bridal bouquets. Brides-to-be could sample-browse over 45 vendors, including DJs,…
Cheering OUT & Swearing IN! At Oneonta’s First Night, Greg Lee and other members of his Cosmic Karma Fire troupe, left, spin flames for onlookers outside Foothills’ Atrium. At right, the Elite Dance Company’s Dejalei Champen and Emily Kane hoist Lillian Stalter up in the air. Rod Roberts, above, swings Cuca, his wife of 36 years, around the dance floor to “What a Wonderful World.” At right, tiger-faced Leah Puylara…
