IN MEMORIAM: Mary S. Buck, 90; Teacher, RN Helped Raise Llamas MILFORD – Mary S. Buck, 90, a teacher and nurse who operated a llama farm here for 22 years, passed away Feb. 3, 2018, at home after a long illness. She was born Nov. 24, 1927, in Brooklyn, one of 12 children to Herbert and Winefred Selleck. She married David L. Buck on August 18, 1963. Mary was a school teacher for many years. She also received a register…
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Oneontan Runs Against Magee Buttermann Seeks Assembly Seat ONEONTA – An Otsego County candidate today announced he will run against veteran Assemblyman Bill Magee, D-Nelson. Dan Buttermann, the Oneonta City school board member and former candidate for county board, declared his candidacy for the 121st District, challenging fellow Democrat Magee in a June primary. If he wins, he will face John Salka, the former Brookfield town supervisor and Madison County board chair, in November. “As your representative,” said the candidate, who…
IN MEMORIAM: Mimi Lehman, 96; Taught At Cooperstown For 30 Years ONEONTA – Mildred W. “Mimi” Lehman, who taught for three decades at Cooperstown Elementary School, passed away Friday evening, Feb. 2, 2018, in her residence at St. James’ Manor in Oneonta. She was 96. A native of Delaware County, she was born Nov. 2, 1921, in Trout Creek, one of six children of Clair L. and Mildred (Drake) Whitaker.…
In DRI Era, Historical Society Opens Urban Renewal Exhibit Against a backdrop of aerial photos from the Urban Renewal era, Bob Brzozowski, Greater Oneonta Historical Society executive director, welcomes visitors to “Urban Redevelopment: Oneonta’s Downtown in the ’60s and ’70s,” this afternoon at the opening reception. The aerial photos, showing the City of the Hills before and after a few dozen downtown buildings were demolished, was designed to provide historical perspective as the city moves forward with its DRI, the $10…
Hannaford Campaign Gives 50 Meals To Salvation Army…
IN MEMORIAM: Norman Saunders; Town Justice, Instructor At BOCES MILFORD – Norman Saunders, former Milford town justice and for years an auto-mechanics instructor at ONC BOCES, passed away Jan. 31, 2018, at home, peacefully and unexpectedly. Norman was born the son of Emily and Archie Saunders. He married Ruthie (Ruth) Jones on Nov. 11, 1950.…
IN MEMORIAM Brian Hall, 56; Musician, Helped Found Local Brewery COOPERSTOWN – Brian Hall, 56, a musician and co-founder with his father of Cooperstown Brewing Company, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at home in Missoula, Mont., surrounded by his wife Tuire; son Sampo and daughter Seidi. Brian was born Oct. 21, 1961, in Schenectady, to Jewel and Stanley E. Hall. He married Tuire Reinivaara on Oct. 18, 1985, in Tampere, Finland. Brian was a brewer, stay-at-home dad, musician, disc jockey and hockey…
Hulse, Joyner, Gelbsman, Lord To Lead Otsego Now IDA Officers Chosen At Today’s Annual Meeting…
Oneonta 10th-Best-Educated Upstate Locality, Survey Finds ONEONTA – Our City of The Hills is the 10th best-educated community in Upstate New York, according to a survey by www.newyorkupstate.com. It found 44.4 percent of the population age 25 and over has a bachelor’s degree or higher.…
Surprise Shakes Up Race For Cooperstown Mayor…