IN MEMORIAM: Bradley Wappat, 67; Marine Served Nation During Vietnam ONEONTA – Bradley David Wappat, 67, who served as a Marine in Vietnam, followed by a career in construction locally, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at his home in Oneonta. Brad was born on May 11, 1949, in Mayville, Chautauqua County, to Virginia and Robert Wappat. Brad married the love of his life, Mindi, on Aug. 3, 1974, and they celebrated 42 beautiful years of marriage together.…
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Thorough Repair Completed On Cooperstown Post Office Steps COOPERSTOWN – Regular patrons at Cooperstown’s post office, across from the Hall of Fame, were met with a treat when they checked postal boxes this morning: The front steps, long patched and uneven, were almost as good as new. Yesterday afternoon, a crew from Mattoon Construction, Liverpool, completed what amounted to almost a reconstruction of the well-used entryway. In contrast to short-lived patching of recent years, the Mattoon crew cut the individual treds back…
State Troopers Honor, Remember Fallen Friends By LIBBY CUDMORE • for www.AllOTSEGO.com SIDNEY – May 20 marks the 22nd anniversary of the day Trooper Ricky Parisian was shot and killed by Colin Hyde, who was attempting to stop a robbery at the Great American, now the Southside Mall. And this morning, Parisian and the 16 other Troop C state police officer who gave their lives in service of their community were honored with a Memorial Day service on the lawn of…
Oneonta To Compete For Whole $10 Million Herzig: Winning Cuomo Contest Will Put City Over ‘Tipping Point’ By JIM KEVLIN • for www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Mayor Gary Herzig this evening announced the City of Oneonta will be submitting an application by the 4 p.m. deadline next Tuesday seeking the whole $10 million Governor Cuomo has designated for downtown redevelopment in the Mohawk Valley. Speaking at the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters, Oneonta chapter, Herzig said the City of…
IN MEMORIAM: Robert Sakellarides, 60; Ran Tally Ho Restaurant, West Davenport WEST DAVENPORT – Robert Sakellarides, 60, proprietor of the Tally Ho Restaurant since 1989, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his residence. Rob was born on May 31, 1955 in Glen Cove, the son of Jack and Agnes Ann (Novak) Sakellarides. He attended culinary school on Long Island. He operated the Tally Ho, which is now closed, for a quarter-century.…
HOUSE FIRE ON FOREST AVENUE One Dog Saved, Second Dog Dies ONEONTA – At this hour, the Oneonta Fire Department is battling a blaze at 8 Forest Ave. The homeowner sustained slight injuries while escaping the house, and although fire crews rescued one dog from the residence, the second dog died. West Oneonta and Worcester Fire Departments provided mutual aid. The fire is currently under control. This is a developing story, check back for details. …
Heroin Horror Stories Chill Oneonta Council THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS AT THESE FINE ESTABLISHMENTS TRY CONVENIENCE OF FREEMAN’S JOURNAL HOME DELIVERY…
Oneonta School Budget, 3 New Buses Approved ONEONTA – With 540 Oneonta residents voting today at Foothills, the school board budget passed 404 to 136. The $37,776,382 budget, which includes a .66 percent increase in the total tax levy, is a 2.24 percent increase in expenditure, but allows for renovations, upgrades and several new teachers. The purchase of three new buses was also approved 388-143.…
CCS School Budget OK’d By Big Margin Bus, Library Resolutions Also Win Approval COOPERSTOWN – When the polls closed at 8 this evening, Cooperstown Central School District voters had approved the 2016-17 $18 million school budget, 388 to 102. It includes a .43 percent increase in the tax levy. Voters approved a proposition to acquire buses, 416-70. The budget for the Village Library of Cooperstown and Hartwick’s Kinney Memorial Library, also on the ballot, was approved 387-101. Two candidates…
Rotarians Prepare 65 Baskets For ‘Spring Fling’ Silent Auction…
