10 AYES Vs. 3 NAYS, ABSTENTION Despite Democrat Objections, Bliss Relected As Chair Turmoil Over Oberacker’s Vacancy Continues To Sting By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Democratic unhappiness over how state Sen. Peter Oberacker was replaced on the county board spilled over at today’s reorganizational meeting. County Board Chair David Bliss, R-Cooperstown/Town of Middlefield, was reelected, but the vote was 10-3, plus one abstention. And not before Bliss was criticized for partisanship, poor communication and a lack…
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IN MEMORIAM: Patrick Tyler French, 52; Medical Researcher Raised In Schenevus SCHENUVUS – Patrick Tyler French, 52, a medical researcher for the State of New York, died peacefully at his parents’ home in Schenevus, on Dec. 30, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 26, 1968, in Glens Falls, to Sharon (Lanphear) and Lawrence French. He moved to Schenevus with his family and attended Schenevus Central School, distinguishing himself as a standout scholar-athlete, competing in soccer, baseball…
IN MEMORIAM Bruce S. Hall, 71, Lost To COVID After Fight ONEONTA – Bruce S. Hall, 71, of Oneonta, succumbed to COVID-19 Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Bassett Hospital. He had lived in Oneonta for 25 years, working for the New York State Lottery. Bruce spent several weeks in the hospital battling COVID pneumonia and was initially responding well to treatment before he took a turn for the worse around Christmas. When it became clear that the extraordinary care of…
BASSETT EXPANDS TESTING No Symptoms, But Want To Be Tested? Call 607-433-6510 ONEONTA – Have no symptoms of COVID-19, but looking to be tested? Bassett Healthcare Network, in partnership with the state Department of Health, is offering free COVID-19 rapid testing this week at its Oneonta Health Center, 125 Main St., specifically for individuals who have no symptoms of the virus, but who wish to be tested. Appointments are required. The testing will be offered Saturday, Jan. 9, and Jan. 16,…
UHAUL ISSUES ANNUAL REPORT More People Moving Out Of NYS Than Moving In Forty-one states are growing faster than New York, according to U-Haul®’s annual analysis of its customers. Tennessee moves into first place on the new UHaul chart, edging Texas, the leading growth state in 2016-18, and Florida, the No. 1 growth state for 2019. Ohio and Arizona round out the top five states for growth.…
No COVID Deaths New Year’s Weekend But Active Cases, Hospitalizations Up By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – December was the deadliest month, but Otsego County has reported no additional deaths related to COVID-19 in almost a week. Nonetheless, cases and hospitalizations have increased over the same six days. Since Dec. 29, the number of active cases have grown to 157 – a 65 person increase – and hospitalizations have increased by four from 17 to 21 during…
IN MEMORIAM: Max E. Lewis, 68; Fell In Love With Area, Never Left FLY CREEK VALLEY – Max Emory Lewis, 68, who originally came to Cooperstown in 1986 to install the Clark Gym’s bowling alley and never left, passed away at his home Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, with his son and longtime friend at his side. Max was born on Jan. 29, 1952, at his childhood home in East Hopewell Township, Pa. Max was one of five children of Geraldine…
CLICK TO HEAR ‘STATE OF THE DISTRICT’ Delgado Sworn In For Second Term WASHINGTON – Otsego County’s congressman, Antonio Delgado, R-19, said he was “humbled and honored” on being sworn in for a second term last evening at the Capitol. The swearing in took place on the House floor, by groups, to observe social distancing protocols.…
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IN MEMORIAM Thomas J. Merlino Sr., 82 Oct. 10, 1938–Dec. 24, 2020 ONEONTA – Thomas M. Merlino, Sr., 82, passed away December 24, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Tom was born October 10, 1938 in Syracuse, the son of Angelo and Concetta (Amato) Merlino. He was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1954-1958 and was discharged from the Reserves in 1968. Tom married Dolores Rheaume on October 7, 1961 at Our Lady of Lourdes…
