IN MEMORIAM: John J. Fink, 66; Worked In Emergency Management ONEONTA – John Joseph Fink, 66, who spent more than 30 years in the emergency-management field, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2016, at home with family by his side after battling cancer. John was born in Oneonta on July 20, 1949, to Lucille Sardella Fink and the late Jesse B Fink.…
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IDEAS BLOOM FOR FOOD HUB Rapid-Fire, Consultant Lays Out Plans For Reborn Market Street By JIM KEVLIN • for www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Rapid-fire, “food-hub superstar” Karen Karp this morning presented a full menu of new ideas for the “Food & Beverage Innovation District” planned along Oneonta’s Market Street: Renovate the downtown parking deck to include shops and maybe even apartments. Collaborate with SUNY Oneonta’s Sodexo catering service on a restaurant and food-service management training center in a “food hub” in the former…
IN MEMORIAM: Bradley Wappat, 67; Marine Served Nation During Vietnam ONEONTA – Bradley David Wappat, 67, who served as a Marine in Vietnam, followed by a career in construction locally, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at his home in Oneonta. Brad was born on May 11, 1949, in Mayville, Chautauqua County, to Virginia and Robert Wappat. Brad married the love of his life, Mindi, on Aug. 3, 1974, and they celebrated 42 beautiful years of marriage together.…
Oneonta To Compete For Whole $10 Million Herzig: Winning Cuomo Contest Will Put City Over ‘Tipping Point’ By JIM KEVLIN • for www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Mayor Gary Herzig this evening announced the City of Oneonta will be submitting an application by the 4 p.m. deadline next Tuesday seeking the whole $10 million Governor Cuomo has designated for downtown redevelopment in the Mohawk Valley. Speaking at the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters, Oneonta chapter, Herzig said the City of…
Polls Open Today Until 9 p.m. For School Budgets, Candidates Polls are open today until 9 p.m. in Oneonta, and 8 p.m. in Cooperstown – and in school districts around Otsego County and the state – to residents to vote on school budgets and elect school board candidates. Oneonta voting is at Foothills Performing Arts Center; Cooperstown voting is at the high school.…
IN MEMORIAM: Carol Robbins, 90; Active In Civic Life For Six Decades ONEONTA – Carol Schwartz Robbins, an active participant and leader in Oneonta’s civic life for more than six decades, died at her home Sunday, May 1, 2016, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Carol’s life at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 5, at the Unitarian Universalist Society, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Carol Helen Schwartz was born Dec. 15, 1925, in…
IN MEMORIAM: Douglas B. VanZandt, 80; Oneonta Resident Unatego Science Teacher ONEONTA – Long-time Oneonta resident Douglas B. VanZandt Sr., a retired Unatego High School science teacher, died on May 5, 2016, from medical complications at Loudoun INOVA Hospital in Ashburn, Va. Douglas was born on Aug. 1, 1935, the second son of Emory and Lena VanZandt. He graduated from Oneonta High School, and he later received a bachelor’s from New Mexico State University and master’s from Syracuse University.…
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PEACE, LOVE ISLAMBERG! 1960s Mantra Is Updated Today By Outpouring At Sufi Enclave By LIBBY CUDMORE • for AllOTSEGO.com ISLAMBERG – In the end, love won. Five-hundred supporters from Oneonta, Cooperstown, Hancock and as far as South Carolina and Georgia stood united with the residents of Islamberg this afternoon against about a dozen “American Bikers United Against Jihad.” The motorcyclists had threatened to harass the Muslim community en masse. But today, only five bikers and five vehicles drove past the Sufi community…
Otsego County Classifieds 05.11.16 This week: Classifieds from Oneonta, Cooperstown, and West Laurens HOMES FOR RENT Available April, Spacious 3 or 4 BR, 2 Bath, Kitchen w/Isand, Den,LivRm w/ Fireplace, Dining & FamRm w/Pellet Stove, Enclosed Porch, Garage,15 Acres, Located 3 Miles From Cooperstown. $1900. Mo. + utilities. Call Kathy Fistrowicz @ (607) 267-2683 (cell) TFN…
