2,000 ATTENDED SATURDAY Harvest Fest Gate May Break Record Mira Miler-O’Connor, 7, of Cooperstown, (in lime T-shirt, top photo) was among the youngsters delighting at Dickens the Clown’s juggling fiery sticks – and, from time to time, dropping a few – today at The Farmers’ Museum’s 39th annual Harvest Festival, which wrapped up at 4 p.m. Museum officials said 2,000 people attended Saturday, close to a record, and today’s sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s drew local a similar…
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IN MEMORIAM: Zell Allen Butler, 74; Electrical Contractor Retired In Oneonta ONEONTA – Zell Allen Butler, 74, of Oneonta, an electrical contractor who for many years owned and operated Zell Butler Contractors Inc. in West Hartford, Conn., passed away Thursday, Sept.14, 2017, at the VA Hospital, Albany. He was born July 8, 1943, in Herkimer the son of the late Zell and Edith Louise (Yule) Butler.…
XNG GAS-CARRIER CRASHES PHOTOS SURFACE ON FLIPPED-OVER TRUCK These photos of last Tuesday’s crash of an XNG truck en route south from the company’s plant near Little Falls, were provided to www.AllOTSEGO.com by Bill Huston, Binghamton, who has been monitoring the trucks since they began driving back and forth in February from the Northeast Pennsylvania fracking fields. He writes, “This type of vehicle is a Hexagon Composites Titan-40. It is a very high-tech vehicle, a Type-4 CNG Carbon-Fiber Composite Tube…
Oneonta’s 1st TEDx Talk Greeted With Enthusiasm Speakers at the first Oneonta TEDx Talk, above, bringing a national phenomenon to the City of the Hills, recognize applause from attendees at the end of this afternoon’s program at Foothills. From left are retired SUNY philosophy professor Ashok Malhotra; Green Earth proprietor Dean Roberts, Core Energy leadership coach Bill Berthel, Bainbridge, Westchester Symphonic Winds conductor Curt Ebersole, Australian tennis coach Emma Doyle, LEAF Executive Director Julie Dostal, and Sara Elbert and Sohail…
Lumberfest Cuts With Best Above, Billy Adams, Owego, cuts through a log like butter with his custom-made chainsaw during the Hot Saw Competition at Wightman Lumber in Portlandville this afternoon as part of the 1st annual Lumberfest Lumberjack Festival. At right, professional cooper Bob Allers, Deansboro, demonstrates hoop making for barrels and drinking mugs. The lumber yard partnered with the New York State Lumberyard Association to put on the event. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)…
‘Out Of The Darkness’ Walk Remembers Loved Ones Lost Above, James Santic and wife Susan, Sidney Center, and Natalie Raymond and sister Hailey carry the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention banner at the at the annual “Out Of The Darkness” Walk for suicide prevention at the Moose Lodge in Oneonta this morning, the final day of National Suicide Prevention Week. Family and friends gathered to remember loved ones with photos, speeches and music before walking from West Broadway to River…
IN MEMORIAM: Thomas F. Krietsch, 30; Richfield; Combat Veteran Of Iraq War RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Thomas F. Krietsch, an Iraq War combat veteran, passed away unexpectedly at his parents’ home in Richfield Springs on Saturday, Sept. 9. He was 30. Tom loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking his dogs Bouncer and Cheeko for long walks in the woods. He ran track and played football for the Richfield Springs Indians. He also enjoyed cooking for his family.…
BULLETIN 17 YEARS LATER, CALLAHAN GUILTY COOPERSTOWN – A jury this morning found Casey Callahan guilty of murder in the second degree for the Jan.19, 2000 death of his wife, Elizabeth Welsh Callahan. The verdict came in around 11:30 a.m. District Attorney John Muehl prosecuted the case throughout the week, calling 21 witnesses. In the final hours of the trial yesterday morning, Callahan himself was called to the stand by his attorney, William Schebaum. ANATOMY OF A MURDER TRIAL DAY ONE:…
IN MEMORIAM: Jane Hribar, 80, Fly Creek; Retired From Bassett To Care For Husband FLY CREEK – Leta Jane Hribar, 80, of Fly Creek, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. Born at home on Sept. 8, 1936, she was the daughter of Bower and Grace (Allison) Weir. She attended Taylor Town School, a one-room school house on County Highway 26, and graduated from Cooperstown High School, Class of 1956. She married Robert J. Hribar, who she loved to say was born…
IN MEMORIAM: Barbara M. White, 98; Lifelong Resident Of Pierstown PIERSTOWN – Barbara M. White 98, a life-long resident of Pierstown, passed away peacefully with family by her side Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Barbara was born in Cooperstown, May 22, 1919, the daughter of Fred Russell White and Hilda (Diamond) White. She attended and graduated from Cooperstown High School, Class of 1936.…