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22 Cases Arise Over The Weekend 10 Quarantined After COVID Exposure On Thanksgiving COOPERSTOWN – 10 Otsego County residents had to go into quarantine after guests at their Thanksgiving dinners tested positive for COVID-19, according to Heidi Bond, Otsego County Public Health director. “Someone at those parties became sick either on Thanksgiving or a few days after,” she said.…
27 COVID Cases Reported Over Thanksgiving Holiday COOPERSTOWN – With 11 cases reported on Thanksgiving and 16 reported today, COVID-19 numbers continue to climb in the county, according to Heidi Bond, Otsego County Public Health director. The county has seen cases triple in the last week, including more than 40 cases stemming from the an outbreak at the Copper Fox tavern. The Red Jug Pub and the Beer Barrel Inn have also seen cases, and customers at both bars were…
IN MEMORIAM Susan Borden Landon Jan. 28, 1951-Nov. 23, 2020 The family of Susan Borden Landon, regretfully announces that Susan passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 23, 2020, after a long illness with cancer. Susan resided with her husband Tom Landon in Oneonta, NY. A full obituary will be released at a later date, with more details including planning for a memorial service to be held sometime in January. As per Sue’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, the family requests…
IN MEMORIAM William J. Ubner, 90; Played On ‘Red’ Bursey’s Unbeaten ’47 Team FLY CREEK – William J. Ubner, who played on legendary Cooperstown football coach Lester G. “Red” Bursey’s 1947 undefeated team, passed away in his sleep Monday evening, Nov. 23, 2020, at his home in Fly Creek Valley. He was 90. A true outdoorsman, animal lover and almost 30-year employee of the Otsego County Highway Department, he was born on Dec. 16, 1929, at home on the family…
CHECK IT OUT AT NEW GALLERY ‘Rockefeller’ Portrait SQSPCA Fundraiser Bids on May-Britt Joyce’s portrait of Rockefeller, the West Oneonta owl who ended up in Rockefeller Center, are reviewed this afternoon by Christopher Anderson and Marge Landers, partners in the Family Tree Gallery on Upper Main Street, Cooperstown. Bids on the portrait are being accepted until Dec. 19, and the winning bid will be contributed to the SQSPCA’s “Shelter Us” fund drive, to benefit the new shelter under construction on…
Oneonta Chiropractors: Lose Weight, Build Wells By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Drs. Joe and Shirley Rufrano know that you can’t take water for granted. “In a pandemic, not only is fresh water crucial for drinking, but for washing your hands as well,” she said. “We’ve always been passionate about safe water projects. But now, even more so.” The owners of Southside Chiropractic are hoping to raise $50,000 from their “Transform in 21” weight-loss event to donate to…
Oberacker’s Vacant-Seat Controversy May Go On By JIM KEVLIN• Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com SCHENEVUS – After a week of political wrangling, two women – one Republican, one Democrat – have emerged as prospective successors to state Sen.-elect Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus, on the county board. The Republican is Jennifer Mickle, an Oneonta businesswoman who lives in the Town of Maryland, where she has chaired the town Board of Assessment Review. The Democrat is Diane Addesso, former Worcester town supervisor who operates a…
So Long Rocky! Tiny Owl Flies Free By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Cooperstown artist May-Britt Joyce knows a muse when she sees one. “I’ve been doing pet portraits for the Susquehanna SPCA,” she said. “But the Rockefeller Owl intrigued me; she was so sweet looking and so different.” Rockefeller, the Saw-whet Owl found in “Daddy Al” Dick’s Rockefeller Center-bound Christmas tree, has captured the hearts of Otsego County – and the nation. Nicknamed “Rocky,” the diminutive…
COVID-19 Vaccine Due; Drugstores Prepare By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – When the COVID-19 vaccine is available, Otsego County will be ready. “Before the pharmacies could give the flu shot, we used to do a lot of the vaccinations,” said Heidi Bond, county public health director. “We are well aware of what needs to be done when we go into communities that may not have a lot of options for vaccinations.” With the announcement that Pfizer, whose…
