LIBRARY—4 p.m. “Ultimate Africa.” Presented by Barbara LaCorte, sharing stories and photographs from travel in Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/…
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Patricia A. Huntington passed peacefully on June 24, 2024 at home, surrounded by her immediate family. Patricia was born July 26, 1936 in Cooperstown, New York, daughter of Marcia (neé Pickard) and Frank Pearsall. She married Robert G. Huntington on January 28, 1956 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Springfield Center, New York.…
SPRINGFIELD CENTER—Martin Douglas Sorin, PhD, 79, of Springfield Center, passed away on April 11, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.
Martin Douglas Sorin was born on September 16, 1944 and grew up in Brooklyn, New York.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Concert Celebrating Black History MonthPresident’s Day CONCERT—Noon. “Midday Music at St. Mary’s” with the Fair Winds Quintet. American music including spirituals, ragtime, blues, jazz, rock, and more honoring Black composers and performers. Free admission, refreshments. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 7690 State Highway 80, Springfield Center. (607) 233 – 4523 ext. 101 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064456072235…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 ‘The Snowiest Days of Richfield Springs’ Author Reading at the Springfield Library SPEAKER SERIES – 6:30-7:30 p.m. “The Snowiest Days of Richfield Springs.” Cozy up with hot cocoa and listen to author Lissette Stefanec bring Richfield Springs to life with enchanted animals and a friendly community. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or visit https://www.facebook.com/springfieldcenterlibrary/…
Except for local deliveries, very large trucks and tour buses over 10,000 pounds should be prohibited on roadways next to Otsego Lake. Both roads adjacent to the lake have had catastrophic failures in recent years due to the fact that the underlying soil conditions simply do not support the ongoing impact of 18-wheeled trucks and large tour buses.…
In Memoriam Virginia L. Stocking December 2, 1922-May 17, 2023 SPRINGFIELD CENTER—Virginia L. Stocking, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on May 17, 2023 at the age of 100. Virginia was born in Cooperstown on December 2, 1922 to Earl and Catherine Richards. She spent most of her childhood in East Springfield and graduated from Springfield Central School in June of 1940. She married Glenn C. Stocking on April 9, 1944. Virginia and Glenn devoted their lives…
PEOPLE & BUSINESSES IN THE NEWS March 9, 2023 COMMUNITY VOICESFive immigrants now living in the area—Al Amendolare (Frankfort), Natalia McPherson (Index), Paula Rudloff (Cooperstown), Emelia Williams (Index), and Cristina Hansen Ruiz (Cooperstown)—shared their personal experiences of adjusting to life in the United States during a panel discussion held on Sunday, January 22 at the Village Library of Cooperstown. The panelists, hailing from various countries, spoke about the cultural differences they faced, as well as the struggles with racism and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Springfield Library Celebrates Valentines Day & Chinese New Year SPRINGFIELD READS – 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentines Day together with stories, snacks, and crafts with members of the Springfield community. Sponsored by Hyde Hall. Springfield Community Library, 129 Co. Rd. 29A, Springfield Center. 315-858-5802 or visit hydehall.org/springfield-reads-feb-23-2022/…
In Memoriam Robert E. Hall “Papa”, 75 July 27, 1946 – December 2, 2021 SPRINGFIELD CENTER – Robert E. Hall, who will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, December 2, 2021, at his home in the Town of Springfield. Bob was 75. Robert Edward Hall was born July 27, 1946, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital in Utica, one of four children of Lincoln Jasper Hall and Helen Mae VanEtten…