Educational Programs, Town Halls Go Virtual GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL CANCELS ’20 LIVE SEASON COOPERSTOWN – The Glimmerglass Festival will not host any live performances this summer, according to a release sent a few minutes ago. “As theater people, we are accustomed to problem solving,” Artistic & General Director Francesca Zambello said. “We had already adjusted plans and schedules in the hope we might be able to welcome company members and audience members for a Festival this summer. “But in considering the…
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CLICK HERE AT 10 A.M. 5/6 TO WATCH MAY MEETING County Board Will Consider Hiring Freezes At Second May Meeting, Layoffs Will Be On Table By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Expecting at least a 20 percent cut in state aid and reimbursements, and perhaps as much as 50 percent, the county Board of Representatives is expected to act on hiring and overtime freezes at its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. tomorrow. The meeting, as COVID-19 impacts…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING/Monday, May 4 Cuomo Adds Detail To Benchmarks That Must Be Met To Open ROCHESTER – At his daily briefing, Governor Cuomo outlined additional guidelines that met precede the reopening of the state’s 10 economic development regions, including the Mohawk Valley, which includes Otsego County. “Reopening is more difficult than the closedown,” he said. “…When you go to restart, the reopening, now knowing what we know, it’s more nuanced. You have to be more careful. And again, no one…
Only One Case Of Coronavirus Remains Locally That Patient Under Treatment COOPERSTOWN – Otsego County is one case away from being coronavirus-free, according to the report released today by county Public Health Director Heidi Bond. Of 62 total confirmed cases since the virus arrived, 57 of those infected have recovered. Four people have passed away. Bond confirmed that arithmetic. That leaves one case, now being treated, according to the report, issued a few minutes ago of data on hand at…
IN MEMORIAM: Amber J. Constable, 35, Dies In Oneonta; Three Children Survive SIDNEY – Amber J. Constable, 35, passed away unexpectedly in Oneonta on April 29 from undetermined causes. Amber was born on Feb. 18, 1985, in Walton. She grew up in Sidney Center and graduated from Sidney High School in 2003. Amber studied early childhood education at Tompkins Cortland Community College and was most recently employed as a residential counselor at Springbrook in Oneonta.…
All Star Village Cancels Week I Of 2020 Season Owner Marty Patton Vows: Nothing Will Happen As Long As There’s Risk By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Cooperstown All Star Village has cancelled its youth baseball tournament for the week of June 6, Week One of its 2020 season, proprietor Marty Patton said this morning. A letter to the 70 teams scheduled for the first week will be going out later this week. For now, he said,…
IN MEMORIAM: Johnelle Lea Griffith; Hartwick Woman, 30, Lost Long Battle HARTWICK – Johnelle Lea Griffith, 30, born Sept 20, 1989, died peacefully in her sleep on April 21, 2020, after a long battle of addiction. She was loved by her parents, John and Toni Griffith. She had such a love for animals so any donations may be made to the Susquehanna SPCA in her memory. To plant a tree in memory of Johnelle L. Griffith, please visit Westcott-Madden Funeral…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING/Sunday, May 3 Trends ‘Are Good,’ Said Governor, And 6 State Collaborating ALBANY – Governor Cuomo today announced a multi-state agreement to develop a regional supply chair for PPE (personal protective equipment) and other medical equipment and testing. He joined Governors Phil Murphy, New Jersey; Ned Lamont, Connecticut; Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania; John Carney, Delaware; Gina Raimondo, Rhode Island, and Charlie Baker, Massachusetts.…
Thrown From ATV, CV Woman Airlifted, In Serious Condition CHERRY VALLEY – A Cherry Valley woman is in serious but stable condition at Albany Medical Center today after crashing her ATV at 6 p.m. yesterday on Salt Springville Road on the north end of town. Amber M. Girard, 46, of 282 Swamp Road, was driving the ATV as a “high rate of speed” when she lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over and ejected her near the intersection with…
A Horse, Of Course, But In The CITY Of Oneonta?…