Advertisement. Advertise with us David graduated from Oneonta High School in 1960 and SUNY Morrisville with an associate’s degree in automotive mechanics. He worked in Schenectady for two years and continued his career at SUNY Delhi as a teacher in auto mechanics. He was dearly loved by his hundreds of students and many local mechanics who have learned so much from David. He married Mary Jo “Jody” Mitchell on June 1 and hanging out with Jody and friends. He was fond of antique cars especially proud of his 1938 Ford Coupe and his 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible which he and Jody brought to many car shows. He was a member of the Oneonta American Legion and the Oneonta Elks Club where he was a trustee. He was also a part-time member of the Oneonta Fire Department as well as his many new friends and staff at The Hampshire House for helping David to live his life to the fullest Your kindness and compassion will always be remembered. Betsy and Ronald Brazier; brother-in-law Joseph and Christine Mitchell; nieces Mary and David Stalder and Amy and Craig Harvey and their families He was predeceased by his parents and his wife to the Celebration of Life Service at noon on Wednesday Condolences may be sent to www.lhpfuneralhome.com and website in this browser for the next time I comment 2023 at the age of 100. Virginia was born in Cooperstown on December 2 She spent most of her childhood in East Springfield and graduated from Springfield Central School in June of 1940 Virginia and Glenn devoted their lives to each other and to their family. In addition to spending time with her family Virginia enjoyed playing the organ,… passed away unexpectedly at home on February 1 Peters in NYC. He attended Great Neck High School where he acquired a band of lifelong friends and graduated in the Class of 1962 He spent the summer after graduation on the Hospital Ship SS Hope on its mission to Peru He was so interested in this that he continued on these missions in summers during college. The mission to Ecuador brought many stories that he… Gerold served for 30 years in the United States Navy He was a retired chief petty officer and served in Vietnam He was the owner/operator of Jerry’s Bait-n-Tackle from 1988 to 2008 Gerold enjoyed spending his time with family Falling tree limbs in Birmingham kills one person — The city of Oneonta has announced the passing of Judy Underwood a council member and former police officer served the community as a council member and was a decorated officer and retired Deputy Chief of the Oneonta Police Department "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved council member and friend Judy Underwood," the city said in a statement "Judy was a dedicated servant to this community but as a decorated Oneonta police officer and retired Deputy Chief." "Judy was a fierce advocate for Oneonta and the police department She loved her community and worked tirelessly to better Oneonta Our hearts and prayers are lifted up for Judy and her family "Abby": is our Five Star Subaru of Oneonta "Pet of the Week." Super Heroes meet Abby! She is an adorable domestic short-haired cat. This girl was brought to us looking for her chance at a forever home To meet Abby visit Super Heroes Humane Society at 160 Pony Farm Road and pet-approved!" Stop by and thank them at 331 Chestnut Street Our Five star Subaru \"Pet of the Week\"\nRead More To meet Abby visit Super Heroes Humane Society at 160 Pony Farm Road WAMC On the Road presents this edition of The Roundtable Panel at Hartwick College’s Shineman Chapel House in partnership with The Hartwick Institute of Public Service As we mark the first 100-days of the second Administration of Donald J we thought of no better guests than students from the Hartwick Institute of Public Service in Oneonta Co-Director of Institute of Public Service Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science Co-Director of the Hartwick Institute of Public service Co-Director of the Hartwick Institute of Public Service Be one of the first to know what's coming up on WAMC See additional subscription options ONEONTA—The Oneonta College-Community Chamber Orchestra will present the final concert of its 2024-25 season tonight in the theater of the Anderson Center for the Arts at Hartwick College Aldridge will conduct a program consisting of works by Mozart and Mendelssohn in addition to the premiere of three new compositions for orchestra and soloists by Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Jeremy Wall guest performers will include flutist Ana Laura Gonzalez cellist Janet Nepkie and percussionist Brian Reynolds. Wall—whose career spans more than five decades—is best known as the co-founder of Spyro Gyra the internationally renowned jazz fusion band after graduating with a degree in composition from the California Institute of the Arts Wall returned to Buffalo and resumed his work with the band the group burst onto the musical scene with the release of the first of its 29 albums to date Though he retains close connections to the band when he joined the faculty of SUNY Oneonta he has made significant contributions to both the university and the community highlighted by frequent performances with his highly regarded funk band both on campus and at numerous community venues A major highlight of Wall’s career locally was his large-scale composition “Songs of Peace,” based on texts from the Muslim Commissioned by the Catskill Symphony Orchestra it was premiered in 2017 under the baton of the late maestro Charles Schneider along with the choruses from both Oneonta colleges and members of the Catskill Choral Society after receiving both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Yale University he has performed with the Catskill Brass Quintet and with virtually all the professional orchestras and many other ensembles in Central New York and northeastern Pennsylvania He has also served as a faculty member at both SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College as well as at SUNY Binghamton and Colgate University Results of recent Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta sporting events Hartwick College Announces Five New Minors ONEONTA—Hartwick College has announced the addition of five new minors to its academic programs Students can now add a minor in game development “These five new minors further Hartwick’s mission to provide engaging relevant coursework that includes experiential learning opportunities for students,” said Dr vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty.… California and graduated from Tracy Joint Union High School in 1960 participating in the drama club and lending her voice to the school choir.… Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 4/15/2025 11:05:00 PM | Lindsay LeSueur Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Match Recap: Men's Tennis | 4/19/2025 7:34:00 PM | Andy Edwards Thanks for visiting a former police officer with the City of Oneonta filed a lawsuit against the city and its police chief alleging wrongful termination without due process According to court documents, Pinyan was injured on November 20, 2023,when he was accidentally shot in the leg by a fellow officer while attempting to make an arrest He spent seven days in the Intensive Care Unit at UAB and continued to receive treatment until mid-December Pinyan was unable to return to work and began receiving workers' compensation who demanded he sign checks related to his workers' compensation before testifying at a grand jury Pinyan was then read his "Garrity" rights and questioned about personal relationships which he said were irrelevant to his employment Pinyan alleged that he was terminated on May 10 He claims this violated both federal and state laws The lawsuit also states that Pinyan was deprived of his job Pinyan had raised over $10,000 for the medical treatment of his K-9 partner but Clifton allegedly refused to allow him access to these funds Pinyan is seeking reinstatement to his position including mental anguish and loss of income The case has been referred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Everyday Oneontans can agree on shared values like supporting a vibrant thriving downtown and businesses to be successful; we value families and providing dignity for the evolving needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities We view Oneonta as a special place and value being a welcoming community Conversations and transparency about issues like city finances or our shared built environment are crucial to everyone. we have found that our public discussions have been tinged with a lack of trust and the circulation of misinformation building up alongside accusations of divisiveness We believe as elected officials that underlying our differences should be a shared belief that we are together in our struggles and in our joy that we are invested collectively even during moments where we may find ourselves debating points with significant disagreement Countries and communities that enjoy high levels of social trust enjoy a shared belief that those who represent them as elected officials and those employed in the public sector do so for the betterment of their community Those same communities report high levels of daily happiness as social trust has diminished in the U.S. those in elected office and in the public sector now report increasing rates of harassment and threats of violence As our national government has been undermined so have our local politics increasingly disintegrated into negative circulation of rumors and misinformation As chairs of the city’s Budget Review and Finance committees we are dismayed by recent comments provided by our colleague on the state of city finances and budget the role of the finance director and mischaracterization of the role of the Common Council in city budgetary decision-making Our colleague’s remarks lacked vital context and understanding and crucial evidence to support the claims made protracted and at times deeply challenging decision-making process The nuance and complexity of dealing with a looming deficit was conveyed to the council by the Finance Director again and again—and again. contrary to our colleague’s rendition that the council is merely falling prey to ill-advised whims of public sector workers like sheep about to jump off cliffs because we’ve been told to we invite the public as well as the former-mayor-turned-columnist to view the hours and hours of debating and deliberating how we can create the most humane and financially-sound decisions to ensure the least amount of financial pain be inflicted upon our community There is no evidence that we acted without critical examination of the evidence provided was not to use formal processes or allow the transparency of addressing these concerns in a public meeting but to undermine the processes we have in our toolkit as council members rigorous debate and discussion remain our fundamental tools. We believe as elected officials that council must make decisions based on facts and we also have a responsibility to educate and inform the public about how and why these decisions are reached after significant investments of staff time Council meetings are often lengthy public meetings to afford the time needed for this important work and Common Council members also invest time in preparation for meetings we prepared questions to ask about proposals for development of 27 Market Street included on our agenda the presenters did not provide proposals for use of the downtown location the presenters used the time as a platform for their own agendas with no data or factual evidence To conduct deliberation in this manner contributes to the demise of public trust and an improper use of council process and time. Housing advocates know the well-trod adage: “Housing projects are lightning rods that draw naysayers.” That same opposition can also chill interest from funding agencies and developers who will notice what we do next with the second property RSS (Rehabilitation Support Services) invested in trying to develop in the city but got caught up in the rhetoric of “not the right place.” The city has provided opportunities for robust public engagement around this yet there continues to be opposition to progress along with a refusal to engage in collaborative policymaking The May 6th vote on the sale of 27 Market Street to RSS will be a historic decision for Oneonta The vote should force us to ask: Are we actually as welcoming—or as trusting—as we would like or want to be? We believe we are a community imbued with the shared values of social trust and inclusion At a time when the bonds that connect us are under direct threat we must call on and create anew the trust embedded within our community if we have the courage and fortitude to summon it and mischaracterizing the work we do as Common Council undermines us all We have an upcoming opportunity to act on years of city investment leading up to this decision to demonstrate Oneonta is a city that values diversity of all kinds and make a bold decision in the interest of everyday Oneontans that will also set the stage for a chain reaction of investment in our downtown May love guide us to remain true to the root of the Mohawk word origin for Oneonta “the place of open rocks,” openness and strength together a place that is truly welcoming to all who call Oneonta home Elayne Mosher Campoli and Cecelia Walsh-Russo chair the City of Oneonta’s Budget Review and Finance committees Need for housing of all types has been identified by the City of Oneonta in its own comprehensive plan Need for housing of all types has been identified by the Village of Cooperstown and by the NY Forward Local Planning Committee are the RSS and Averill Road projects so controversial?… MAY 31 Seniors Learn To Paint With Oils SENIOR PAINTING—10-11:30 a.m Seniors aged 55+ are invited to learn to paint with oils with library curator Judith Jaquith an accomplished artist who has exhibited several times (607) 397-7309 or visit facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus WARD MEETING—6 p.m Residents of the First Ward of the City of Oneonta are invited to a meeting hosted by Common Council Member Luke Murphy As per a letter to City of Oneonta Deputy Community Development Director and Code Enforcement Officer Stephen Yerly dated today Stagecoach Coffee owners Matt and Chris Grady have officially withdrawn their Site Plan/Special-Use Permit Application to open a neighborhood market at 31 Walnut Street in the City of Oneonta.… the Oneonta Common Council has an opportunity to cast a vote that will shape the city’s future We encourage the council to say “yes” to progress Rehabilitation Support Services (RSS) is the only entity that has stepped up with a comprehensive plan to transform and revitalize the vacant parcel at 27 Market Street professionally managed building with 47 energy-efficient apartments available to those earning 30–70 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI); first-floor commercial space that will energize downtown; and 30 on-site parking spots and developed with direct input from residents and city leaders through a proactive and transparent public outreach effort that has incorporated hundreds of people Our hard-copy and online publications cover the news of Otsego County by putting the community back into the newspaper We are funded entirely by advertising and subscriptions independent reporting that is not influenced by commercial or political ties The City of Oneonta’s request to RSS to consider developing 27 Market Street is not the first time this organization has been called upon to step up Mayor Brenner sought our help in providing housing and support services for residents being deinstitutionalized We have invested in this community for more than 30 years utilizing our knowledge of the housing market and resources as a non-profit developer.… The proposed Rehabilitation Support Services housing project at 27 Market Street has been met with strong public push-back but city officials contend that misinformation disinformation and fear are driving the response.… professor and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Kimmerer will share unique storytelling on the history of plants from a combined point of view of scientific inquiry and indigenous knowledge during SUNY Oneonta’s 2025 Cornell-Gladstone-Hanlon-Kaufmann Lecture in Environmental Education and Communication on Wednesday Killer Knapp Dies In Prison; Guilty In SUNY Coed's Death Ricky Knapp ONEONTA – Ricky Knapp the man convicted of the 1977 death of SUNY Oneonta student having served 40 years of a 25-to-life sentence for a 1978 manslaughter conviction in the death of 18-year-old Linda Velzy You have reached your limit of 3 free articles To Continue Reading SubscribeLogin Our hard-copy and online… peacefully entered eternal life surrounded by her family late Sunday afternoon at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Softball | 4/23/2025 11:36:00 AM | Lindsay LeSueur Thanks for visiting Categories: Press Releases, Bassett News Tags: A.O. Fox Hospital - Bassett Healthcare Network and the Oneonta Family YMCA have announced they are extending their lease agreement at FoxCare Center for another three years for the Y Specialty Fitness “Over the past two years since Bassett Healthcare Network and the Oneonta Family YMCA joined efforts to open the Y Specialty Fitness at FoxCare Center we have seen incredible success,” says Frank Russo Executive Director of the Oneonta Family YMCA “Gym membership at our FoxCare Center location has increased since June 2023 and we believe this lease extension will help us reach and exceed our goal of 1,000 members.” The Y Specialty Fitness offers cardiovascular exercise machines a strength and conditioning studio with cross training amenities and pool facilities (including both a lap pool and therapy pool) fitness classes and activities have grown to include various aqua exercise sessions the Oneonta Family YMCA will have the opportunity to explore upgrading the cardio equipment at Y Specialty Fitness,” says Russo “Our fitness class schedule reflects something for everyone’s fitness needs We are continuing to expand our offerings.” “This is a true community collaboration that is an asset to Oneonta and its surrounding region,” says Russo “With the Y Specialty Fitness housed within FoxCare Center members benefit from an environment that supports wellness and care across the lifespan alongside clinicians and other experts.” Fox Hospital continues to operate outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services within the same space Fox Hospital is working with the Y Specialty Fitness to put in place updated space arrangements for outpatient services which will include a new privacy partition between gym equipment and the machines patients are using for treatment “Y gym members will now notice a privacy wall that separates our public gym equipment from patient rehab equipment,” says Russo “This is part of how we are moving forward with more permanent space arrangements.” “Outpatient rehabilitation services are growing at FoxCare Center,” says Joan MacDonald Vice President of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at A.O “With more than 500 patients receiving cardiac and pulmonary therapy at FoxCare Center every month an important part of our long-term coexistence with the Y Specialty Fitness will mean distinguishing between clinical space and gym member amenities This will provide privacy and safety benefits for both our patients and gym members.” “Community partnerships are the future of rural healthcare,” says MacDonald “We are thrilled to continue partnering with the Oneonta Family YMCA an organization that shares Bassett’s mission of improving the health and wellness of our communities I am deeply grateful to Frank Russo and the Oneonta Family YMCA for their continued collaboration “I am so excited to see the Y Specialty Fitness continue,” says Russo “It has been a terrific experience collaborating with Bassett Healthcare Network and A.O About Bassett Healthcare NetworkBassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health system that provides care and services to people living in a 5,600 square mile region in upstate New York The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals over two dozen community-based health centers and other health partners in related fields To learn more about services available throughout Bassett Healthcare Network Bassett Healthcare Network is an equal opportunity provider and employer About Oneonta Family YMCABuilt by and for the community The Oneonta Family YMCA has been an anchor institution since 1883 the Y has been a proactive community member by listening and responding to the needs of the community Founded to serve this growing community and to bring about positive personal and social change the Y continues to grow and thrive as a cause-driven non-profit organization with the help of all our donors and volunteers that help strengthen the cause To learn more about the Oneonta Family YMCA One Atwell RoadCooperstown, NY 13326(607) 547-3456 1-800-BASSETT (227-7388) Contact Us Locations Find a Doctor Services Patients & Visitors Donate Careers About Us Compliance Price Transparency MyBassett Login MyBassett Benefits Medical Education Research Institute Events Giving Give today to support the programs you rely on the statewide program – the first of its kind in the nation – tasks students at SUNY’s 64 campuses to report on news happening in their communities and then deliver that content to local media outlets Researchers argue that this is a crisis for more than just the news industry – it is also a crisis in American democracy “Journalism is the keystone of a healthy democracy," SUNY Chancellor King said in his announcement launching the SUNY Institute for Local News "But as thousands of local news outlets have closed their doors or dramatically reduced staffing since the mid-2000s Last week, SUNY Oneonta hosted the SUNY Institute for Local News Summit and news producers who are participating in the SUNY chancellor’s initiative In attendance were representatives from 17 different SUNY campuses including numerous campuses in Central New York and the Southern Tier: SUNY Broome Community College Partners from a half-dozen private universities in the state also joined in Syracuse University and Hofstra University among them The inaugural summit was driven by one primary goal: secure the future of journalism in New York by placing it in the hands of young students from across the state a SUNY Cortland grad who is the coordinator of SUNY’s new university-led reporting program summed up how increasing local news coverage by tapping into the resources of the SUNY system and the passion of college students can be a win-win for New Yorkers “There’s a lot of concern about what has happened to local news and there are a lot of solutions,” Watts said "It’s a rich and educational experience for students to produce real stories for real people It provides honest and trusted content for local media partners.” Watts, who is also the director of the national journalism support organization the Center for Community News was one of the more than 50 participants who gathered in Oneonta for the summit I'm really concerned about what's happened with local news and the impact on our democracy,” Watts lamented “And because there's 6,000 colleges and universities and over 300,000 students in communications and journalism I feel like this is part of the solution.” It is not only veteran journalists and academic faculty who feel these concerns an undergraduate English major at the University at Albany said “I think it's important to support local news These local news outlets know exactly what's going on Olivia Sippel is a recent SUNY New Paltz alum who is now the Hudson Valley bureau chief of The Legislative Gazette a student journalist-led news publication covering New York state government in the capital Sippel underlined the importance of creating trusted news from within the state university system explaining that the SUNY Institute for Local News is “trying to work directly with publishers and editors with students so that they can get that connection before graduating A lot of people don't trust the industry and don't trust journalists The [ILN is] really trying to incorporate local news and community building on campuses across New York.” a student at SUNY New Paltz who is also currently interning at SUNY Press delivered a speech at the summit about the impact that a journalism education has had on him He described the feeling of satisfaction he gets when stories he reports noticeably help others and bring much-needed attention to local people and causes “like the way I was able to kind of raise this person up It feels good to be able to have that impact.” Murphy is also the news editor for the student-run newspaper The New Paltz Oracle In explaining why he was attending the summit he described wanting to pursue a career as a journalist “I'm here because I care about local news,” Murphy said we're in a really scary time for journalists right now It is really concerning to see the current rhetoric that a lack in local news is also a lack in democracy I don't think [enough people] see the importance of having even a small outlet in their community to cover their community.” Murphy sees the value of having local journalists actually cover stories about the communities that they live in and he is hopeful that the Institute for Local News will help other young people see the value in that work and make it their future the students and faculty working through the SUNY Institute for Local News have already contributed significantly to the news ecosystem in New York state 75 SUNY students produced 160 stories for 12 local news outlets around the state in the fall of 2024 Franko reports that nearly 200 students are active in local journalism This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page SUNY Oneonta (State University of New York at Oneonta) has become the first SUNY University to purchase Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificates from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s voluntary sales program New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the project on April 23rd noting that it is a model for energy users to replicate across the Empire State The project provides enough locally sourced clean energy to fully power four 200-bed residence halls on the SUNY Oneonta campus Read More: No Empty Chair: A Call To Action For Teen Traffic Safety New York State continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing clean energy solutions and sustainability I applaud SUNY Oneonta for powering its campus with clean energy Not only does this program bring the university one step closer to reaching carbon neutrality but it also provides a blueprint for other SUNY campuses to follow the program was established in 2023 to create an opportunity for commercial and institutional utility customers to purchase high-quality New York Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificates through a competitive process According to the announcement from Governor Hochul local renewable energy in 2025, converting campus buildings over to heat pump technology to help offset SUNY Oneonta’s electrical usage It is part of the university's plan to chart a road map for carbon neutrality by 2045 Organizations that choose to participate can reduce their carbon footprint and support local renewable energy projects throughout New York State Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz The project provides enough locally sourced clean energy to fully power four 200-bed residence halls on the SUNY Oneonta campus.\nRead More New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the project on April 23rd Read More: No Empty Chair: A Call To Action For Teen Traffic Safety According to the announcement from Governor Hochul Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 2/27/2025 7:17:00 PM Thanks for visiting A 40,000+ square foot retail space is being built in Blount County Ulta and Rack Room Shoes will soon call the city of Oneonta home City and county leaders broke ground on the shopping space Monday They are hopeful for the growth this will bring and retain in Oneonta but I think it will help what is already here as we welcome foot traffic into the new center not only will it benefit it but I think it will benefit our other retail establishments that have been here and worked so hard," said Richard Phillips Phillips said the retail space is expected to initially bring over 200 jobs to the city "The biggest problem Blount County has had is outflowing dollars," said Bradley Harvey "People leave our county and spend their dollars in other cities We are keeping it here where it is local for our schools The shopping center is being built with extra space for future development Developers announced Monday space has already been purchased by a grocery store to be opened in the future Construction is expected to be complete by Fall 2025 Governor Kathy Hochul announced that SUNY Oneonta has become the first SUNY campus to power part of its campus with 100% locally sourced renewable energy thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership with NYSERDA’s Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) program The campus will use the clean energy to fully power four 200-bed residence halls—totaling 1,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity in 2025 This marks a major milestone in New York’s statewide push for carbon neutrality and campus sustainability The $2 million REC purchase is part of NYSERDA’s voluntary Tier 1 REC Presale Program which allows organizations to buy environmental attributes from new The model is designed to be replicated by other universities “SUNY Oneonta is setting an example for how public institutions can take real measurable steps toward carbon neutrality,” said Governor Hochul “This partnership provides a blueprint that other SUNY campuses—and institutions across New York—can follow.” The transaction supports SUNY Oneonta’s Clean Energy Master Plan That plan includes converting buildings to heat pump systems and expanding solar power use alongside this REC purchase “As co-chair of the SUNY Sustainability Council I’m proud of this step toward addressing climate change,” said SUNY Oneonta President Alberto Cardelle and this action aligns with our commitment.” Harris praised the partnership: “Securing locally-sourced renewable energy for our campuses is critical to New York’s energy leadership We’re proud to collaborate with SUNY Oneonta to lead this charge.” said the initiative will serve as a case study for other campuses “We applaud SUNY Oneonta for being the first to embrace this path forward The learning we gain from this program will inform clean energy strategies across the system.” The REC program supports New York’s broader climate goals under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act including an emissions-free electricity grid by 2040 and a just transition that directs at least 35% of benefits to disadvantaged communities Assemblymember Brian Miller called SUNY Oneonta “a leader” among New York institutions “They’re showing how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand,” he said For more information on NYSERDA’s REC program, visit nyserda.ny.gov Get the latest headlines delivered to your inbox each morning. 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ONEONTA—The Yager Museum of Art and Culture at Hartwick College hosted a reception on Thursday April 17 to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition that “explores Oneonta and the people who have lived there over the past two centuries,” featuring objects from the collections of the Yager and the Greater Oneonta Historical Society Learning and Playing within These Hills” was developed by Hartwick College museum studies students as part of a creative exhibits course JUNE 29 'Midday Music: A Glimmerglass Festival Lunchtime Concert' GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL – Noon “Midday Music: A Glimmerglass Festival Lunchtime Concert.” The stars of “La Boheme” perform their favorite party pieces accompanied by Glimmerglass Artistic Director Rob Ainsley Presented by Cherry Valley Artworks at the Star Theater (607) 264-3080 or visit facebook.com/cherryvalleyartworks/ UNVEILING – 9 a.m Greater Oneonta Historical Society and Oneonta Job Corps unveil historical marker for the Homer Folks Tuberculosis Hospital Held at corner of West Street and Homer Folks Drive (607) 432-0960 or visit facebook.com/OneontaHistory You have reached your… relevant coursework that includes experiential learning opportunities for students," said Dr vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty You have reached your limit of 3 free articles To Continue Reading SubscribeLogin Our hard-copy and online publications cover the news of Otsego County by putting the community back into… “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim—book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart—is being performed at SUNY Oneonta this burlesque musical comedy opened on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre I like getting to know a bit about the history of a play According to the book “Broadway Musicals: Show by Show” and Edward Copeland’s “Tangents,” a blogspot the musical had a bumpy road getting off the ground Sondheim couldn’t find the right lead actor A number of actors turned the lead down for various reasons best known for playing Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof” on Broadway a list of suspected communists identified in the 1940s and 1950s and compiled by various federal government agencies in part based on investigations conducted by the House Un-American Activities Committee. After getting his director and lead actor Sondheim came to realize his opening number “Love is in the Air,” wasn’t the right hook to bring the audience into the play But when Sondheim brought in Robbins to help make the show “click’” things got awkward because Robbins had testified before HUAC against Mostel I had to be careful as I looked into this production drama as I could have spent hours going down various rabbit holes I had the deadlines of this article and an interview with some of the cast and crew members to lure me back to the light (But the speculations of why are interesting One hypothesis that especially captured my…Rachel and Tatum Sasser (assistant stage manager) the two directors spoke to the bigger picture of the production and how they have thought through the acting and musical numbers.… Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 3/6/2025 5:05:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 11/9/2024 10:31:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 3/4/2025 8:39:00 PM | Dominique Del Prete Assistant Athletic Communications Director Thanks for visiting (WBMA) — A suspicious residential fire is under investigation in Oneonta Oneonta Fire and Rescue said the investigation began after an explosion and visible flames were reported early Friday morning in the 1200 block of Park Avenue The fire department responded to the scene at approximately 3:28 a.m firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and secured the area the fire department said firefighters observed suspicious circumstances within the residence and notified City of Oneonta Fire Marshal Brandon Horton for further investigation The Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office was also called in to assist with the investigation "All avenues are being actively pursued," said officials as Oneonta Fire works closely with local law enforcement to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident The Oneonta community is mourning the loss of one of their own Malikih Montgomery is a former basketball and football player for the school Both teams posted on Facebook to pay their respects to Montgomery and his family The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says Montgomery was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Impala that collided head-on with a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado while two people in the Silverado were taken to UAB Hospital for treatment The wreck happened at approximately 12:10 a.m Oneonta's Head Football Coach Phil Phillips said Montgomery was loved amongst the team "Unfortunately one of our former players Malikih was returning home from the OHS Miss Tomahawk pageant Malikih was a terrific player for us for two years He and his brother Makhel transferred back to Oneonta after being away for several years in Huntsville Malikih was an extremely popular teammate amongst his peers and our football family and community are suffering Our thoughts are with his loving family as they endure this devastating loss." "We are very saddened at the loss of our recent graduate and will be thinking of and praying for his family and friends Counselors and Mental Health Therapists will be available for additional support as we open the school doors tomorrow," said Oneonta City Schools Superintendent Craig Sosebee in a statement Sosebee said Montgomery graduated in 2024 from Oneonta High School