First Oberacker-Sponsored Bill, Aiding Oneonta Schools, Passed By Senate Committee ALBANY – The first bill introduced by state Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus, which corrects a clerical error and saves $400,000 of transportation aid to Oneonta City Schools, today passed the state Senate Education Committee. “This is the first bill I have introduced as a state senator and it embodies one of my main priorities – to assist our local schools and municipalities when they are in need,” said Oberacker. “Without…
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Warning Issued On Nancy’s Bar New Year’s Day Patrons, Beware SCHENEVUS – Patrons at Nancy’s Bar on Main Street here between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on New Year’s Day may have been exposed to COVID-19, the county Health Department announced this afternoon. Those at Nancy’s Bar during that time should monitor themselves and further notify those they have been in contact with in the days following – should they develop symptoms, according to Public Health Director Heidi Bond.…
IN MEMORIAM: Patrick Tyler French, 52; Medical Researcher Raised In Schenevus SCHENUVUS – Patrick Tyler French, 52, a medical researcher for the State of New York, died peacefully at his parents’ home in Schenevus, on Dec. 30, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 26, 1968, in Glens Falls, to Sharon (Lanphear) and Lawrence French. He moved to Schenevus with his family and attended Schenevus Central School, distinguishing himself as a standout scholar-athlete, competing in soccer, baseball…
Senator Oberacker Takes Oath Of Office County Rep Succeeds Senator Seward Peter Oberacker is sworn in at 1 p.m. today in the Schenevus Fire Hall as state senator for the 51st District, which includes Otsego and nine other Central New York Counties. His wife Shannon holds the Bible. About 20 friends and well-wishers attended, the number limited by COVID precautions. A reception followed at FormTech Solutions, Oberacker’s business on Route 7 east of the hamlet. Inset, Oberacker’s FormTech partner and…
IN MEMORIAM: Wendall H. Whiteman, 90; Farmed 60 Years In Schenevus, Roseboom ROSEBOOM – Wendall H. “Pink” Whiteman, 90, died peacefully on Nov.24, 2020, in Largo, Fla. He was born June 10, 1930, in Westford, the son of Lynn and Marion (Hubbard) Whiteman. He was a lifelong resident of Otsego County, where he was a dairy farmer and carpenter. He graduated from Draper Central School in Schenevus, and the Construction Program at SUNY Delhi. He married Jean McAdam of Needham,…
CASALE: DEMOCRATS DIDN’T PLAN Kennedy Extends An Olive Branch Across The Aisle She Schedules Admin Meeting To Vet D-6 Democrat Prospect By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – To calm troubled political waters, county Rep. Meg Kennedy, C-Hartwick, has scheduled an Administration Committee meeting for Dec. 2 to give the Democratic prospect to succeed state Sen.-elect Peter Oberacker a hearing before that day’s county board meeting. “I felt this was the right thing to do,” she said a…
Oberacker Has Government, Private-Sector Experience By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com SCHENEVUS –‘A businessman’s approach.” That’s how Peter Oberacker, hand-picked to succeed state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, describes what he would take to the state Senate if elected Nov. 3. That approach has guided the job he’s done as Maryland town board member, then town supervisor and, for five years now, county representative from Schenevus, Worcester, Westford and Decatur. He uses the term “ROI” – return on investment. “Where…
For The Birds, Try SSPCA Or Mini-Horses, A Mallard, 2 Chinchillas, Hedgehog By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – In five years directing the Susquehanna SPCA, Stacie Haynes has never once had someone bring in a bird. Now, she has 30 of them. Lady Gouldens, to be precise. “We need volunteers ASAP to either foster them or come in and tell us how to take care of them,” she said. “They’re these absolutely gorgeous birds, but we have no…
IN MEMORIAM: Roy Henderson, Sr., 80; Schenevus Man Pursued Career As Maltster SCHENEVUS – Roy A. Henderson Sr., 80, who amid varied careers spent 21 years as a maltster in a New Jersey malt plant, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at his home in Schenevus. Malt is used in brewing and distilling. He was the son of Ray & Selma (Anderson) Hendrickson, who predeceased him. Over his lifetime, Roy also worked for his brother-in-law’s flooring company and…
Placing Signs, Volunteers Also Pick Up Roadside Trash…