Swart-Wilcox Sunday Series Kicks Off With Marbled Paper With plenty of room to spread out for social distancing, the Swart-Wilcox House kicked off their annual Summer Sundays series with a talk from Elaine Downing, right, on marbled paper. Guests were asked to bring their own lawn chairs and masks, and although the house was not open for tours, the lawn was wide open for seating. The series will continue at 1 p.m. every Sunday throughout the summer with talks on…
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New Bassett CEO, Tommy Ibrahim, On The Job Today COOPERSTOWN – Dr. Tommy Ibrahim began his tenure this morning as president and CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network. He succeeds Dr. William F. Streck, who served as president and CEO from 1984 through 2014, then returned on an interim basis in 2018 after the resignation of his successor, Dr. Vance Brown. Ibrahim comes to Bassett from Integris Health, the largest not-for-profit health-care system in Oklahoma, where he was executive vice president…
The Hill City Rollers Skate Against Hate…
Drive-In Hosts 2nd Concert; This Time, It’s Blake Shelton UNADILLA – With the sold-out Garth Brooks drive-in concert a success, the Unadilla Drive-In will again be the hottest music venue in the county as they present Encore’s exclusive Blake Shelton concert on Saturday, July 25. The family-friendly concert is a drive-in exclusive, and will also include special guests Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins.…
SQSPCA Needs Volunteers To Help Socialize Kittens COOPERSTOWN – It’s a tough job, but someone has to help these kittens learn to cuddle. “We currently have 28 feral or unsocialized kittens on-site, with more arriving daily,” said Stacie Haynes, Executive Director. “Our new ‘Feral to Friendly’ program is designed to give volunteers the opportunity to meet and help socialize these kittens, and also to lighten the load for staff as the shelter enters its busiest season.”…
One Report, One Recovery Keeps COVID-19 Stable At 3 COOPERSTOWN – A new case of coronavirus has surfaced since the last report by the county Department of Health on July 6, and there has also been one recovery, maintaining the number of active cases in Otsego County at three. That brings the total confirmed cases to 81, and the total recoveries to 73. There were five deaths locally. Other data released today included:…
Village Hoists Banner Encouraging Wearing Masks, Social Distancing…
IN MEMORIAM: Leroy Charles Klein, 78; Oneonta Native Was Retired Contractor ONEONTA – Oneonta native Leroy Charles Klein, 78, of Keystone Heights, Fla., passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, from injuries he sustained in a tractor accident. He was born May 31, 1942, in Oneonta, to Edward and Doris (Earing) Klein. Mr. Klein served in the Navy and was a retired contractor. He was Episcopalian and loved staying busy doing odds and ends. In addition to his father his son…
Reprinted From This Week’s Hometown Oneonta, Freeman’s Journal ONEONTAN INSPIRED ON A MISSION From Mary Inspired by a 2017 visit to the shrine at Lourdes, France, a devout Jim Belleau of Oneonta prayerfully offered to organize seminars to explore the meaning of the Virgin Mary’s 18 appearances in 1858 to a 14-year-old peasant girl, Bernadette Soubirous, “unless you have somethng better for me.” Belleau believes that “something better” is coming to pass. By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA…
Reprinted From This Week’s Hometown Oneonta, Freeman’s Journal Question: Can Students Safely Return? Mayor Herzig: Bars Beware Or Be Closed By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Mayor Gary Herzig has a message if returning Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta students go out on the town – follow the rules, or the fun stops. “We will enforce the state regulations,” said Mayor Gary Herzig. “If you’re not at a table, you need to have your mask on. You…