TIME OF TRANSITION Cooperstown General Store Closes, Ommegang Turns 20, Much More AVAILABLE AT THESE FINE ESTABLISHMENTS TRY CONVENIENT FREEMAN’S HOME DELIVERY…
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IN MEMORIAM: Eugene R. Smith, 72; Vietnam Veteran, Longtime Firefighter TODDSVILLE – Eugene R. Smith, 72, of Toddsville, a Vietnam veteran and longtime member of Hartwick Fire Department Co. No. 2 in Hartwick Seminary, and passed away Sunday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2017, at home in his favorite recliner surrounded by his family. Gene – or Bobby, as he was affectionately known by family and friends – was born June 9, 1945, in Cooperstown, a son of Richard Frederick Smith, Sr.…
Smithy Tree Comes Down…
Brewery Ommegang 20th Birthday Today Twenty years ago today, Don Feinberg and Wendy Littlefield began production at Brewery Ommegang, the Belgian-style brewery that has become a Cooperstown and Otsego County tourism, entertainment and community centerpiece over the past two decades. Top photo, from Ommegang files, shows construction underway on the unique plant (right photo), modeled after a Belgian farmhouse. To celebrate the anniversary, the brewery has created a 20th Anniversary Ale, which is selling well, according to company President Doug…
Buoys Out. Is Winter Far Behind?…
IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Ronald Brzenk; 41-Year Math Professor At Hartwick ONEONTA – Dr. Ronald Brzenk, Ph.D., 68, who retired after 41 years as a Hartwick College mathematics professor, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Ron was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Karen Brzenk.…
IN MEMORIAM: ‘Cam’ Walters, Milford; OHS Graduate Dies Unexpectedly At 37 MILFORD – Cameron “Cam” B. Walters, 37, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Born Oct. 14, 1979, he was the son of Bernard and Katherine (Hill) Walters of Milford. He grew up in Nashville, Tenn., and moved to Oneonta before his senior year. He attended Oneonta High School and Mohawk Valley Community College. Cameron was charismatic, fun to be around and loved by all who knew him. He was…
Gracie Van Curen Marks 100th…
Police: Man Pointed Shotgun At Girlfriend ONEONTA – Oneonta Police arrested a man following reports that he had pointed a loaded shotgun at his girlfriend during a dispute at their apartment on Main Street. Steven J. Knauff, 35, was arrested Saturday evening after police responded to a call from 25 year old victim, who told them that earlier that evening, Knauff had allegedly pointed a loaded shotgun at her face. The victim was able to flee the apartment to a…
Herkimer Diamond Fire Seen On Video Aired By WYSR TV…