IN MEMORIAM: George W. Smith, Jr., 93; WWII Veteran, Rome School District Retiree ONEONTA – George W. Smith, Jr., 93, went home peacefully to the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2020. George, Junior or Smitty, was born in Rome, N.Y, in 1926, the son of George and Maude (Race) Smith. In 1944, he joined the Navy to defend our freedom in World War II. He trained and served on the USS Manatee in the South Pacific. His service to our…
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City Giving Away Disinfecting Supplies To Small Businesses ONEONTA – Small businesses who complete their Department of Health compliance forms can receive disinfecting supplies free of charge during a giveaway Thursday-Friday, July 9-10. “Oneonta is coming together to help our local businesses to Survive, then Thrive,” announced Mayor Gary Herzig. “I want to thank the Otsego County Chamber, Destination Oneonta, Otsego County Emergency Services, and the Mohawk Valley Control Room for partnering with the City of Oneonta in providing this…
Fenimore, Farmers’ To Open For Holiday Plans In Place To Ensure Safety COOPERSTOWN – With the final phase of New York State’s regional reopening plan underway, The Fenimore and Farmers’ museums will open their doors Friday, July 3. Hours for both will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, (closed Mondays). with reduced admission for all ages. Museum members receive special early access on Wednesday and Thursday, July 1–2. Both museums developed comprehensive safety plans in accordance with guidelines provided by the…
Students, Citizens Will Be Part Of Police Review Board ONEONTA – SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College students and faculty, as well as representatives from the NAACP, Common Council and City Hall will be tasked with reviewing police policies and procedures as part of Mayor Gary Herzig’s proposed Community Advisory Board to the Oneonta Police Department, Herzig announced during a meeting of the Planning Commission this evening. “Our policies have been approved by the state as part of our accreditation,” he…
CLICK HERE FOR RICHFIELD GRADUATES Rescheduled From Saturday, RSCS Grads Greeted By Sun Valedictorian Isabella Hudziak, above, addresses her fellow Class of 2020 graduates this evening at the Richfield Springs Central School 2020 Com- mencement. A scholar, Isabella is also class vice president, a Clark Scholarship winner and a cheerleader. Inset at right is Salutatorian Jayce Horender, who plans to study education this fall at SUNY Oswego. At left, Haley Sheldrick’s sisters – from left, Emma, Stephanie and Kelly –…
COVID-19 Down To Only 2 Cases In Otsego County COOPERSTOWN – There are currently only two active cases of coronavirus in Otsego County, according to figures released today by the county Department of Health. As of today, 69 people have recovered from the illness, and five have died, meaning only two active cases remain.…
Resolution On ‘Indian’ Withdrawn Hearing ‘More Knowledgeable People,’ He Changed His Mind By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Village Trustee Richard Sternberg is withdrawing his resolution that would seek the removal of the word “Indian” or “Indians” from historical markers in the village, he announced a few minutes ago. “After discussions with people much more knowledgeable than I about tribal histories and affairs, I realized that my wording was poor and that I didn’t even state well…
Hyde Hall Reopens July 1 COOPERSTOWN – With by-reservation tours, enhanced safety measures and reduced contact, Hyde Hall has announced that they will be open for tours on Wednesday, July 1. “Hyde Hall has more to offer than ever before,” says Jonathan Maney, Executive Director. “Explore history with us and see fascinating things that you cannot find anywhere else. We are excited to share this beautiful New York treasure!”…
CLICK HERE FOR ONEONTA GRADS After Two Rain Delays, OHS Gets Its Graduation Oneonta High School senior Katherine Ackley received her diploma from Principal Anne Wolstenholm during the first of three graduation ceremonies this morning on the football field. Rain predicted Saturday – and it did pour – delayed the graduation ceremonies to Sunday; additional storms delayed it until today. At left, Alexander Bitterman delivers his valedictory, summing up the Class of 2020’s final semester: “This whole situation has reminded…
IN MEMORIAM Milton Glaser, Father Of ‘I Love NY,’ Coop Music Festival Poster The father of “I Love NY,” Milton Glaser, who died Friday, June 26, 2020, on his 91st birthday in his studio in New York City, has also provided the annual poster for Linda Chessis’ Cooperstown Music Festival for the past two decades. This video describes how it all came about. CLICK HERE FOR MILTON GLASER OBITUARY…