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Major funders bet big on rural America and ‘everyday democracy’
Someone may need to tell Carlton Turner that he’s working to save democracy. Turner is co-director of the Mississippi Center for Cultural Production in the town of Utica, population 600, where his family has lived for eight generations. The organization, better known as Sipp Culture, is helping breathe life into a region that’s seen schools, grocery stores, and factories shutter or leave. A project in the works: transformation of one of Utica’s oldest buildings into a cultural center and commercial kitchen.
Full Johnstown council not present for 61% of meetings since 2022
JOHNSTOWN — Fewer than half of Johnstown Common Council meetings since 2022 were fully attended by lawmakers. All five representatives were present at 14 out of 36 meetings dating to the beginning of Mayor Amy Praught’s administration, according to a recent data crunch from the Daily Gazette Family of Newspapers.
National History Day Competition Still Going Strong
SUNY Oneonta hosted the New York State level of the National History Day competition in mid-April. This is an annual event that allows students from grades 6-8 (Junior level), and 9-12 (Senior level) to research a historic topic which can then be presented in any of five ways: documentaries, exhibitions, performances, websites, and papers. The majority of these can be done either as an individual or with a group of two to five students, with papers being the exception, as individual only. Primary and secondary sources are required for all research, which is centered on an annual theme. This year, in recognition of NHD’s 50th anniversary, the theme was “Turning Points In History.”
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO
KIDS’ ACTIVITY—10 a.m. “Play” Stations with the Village Library of Cooperstown. Recommended ages 5-8. Held at Fly Creek Methodist Church, 852 County Route 26, Fly Creek. Visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/. LIBRARY—9-10 a.m. Exercise Class. Designed for seniors, but all welcome. Held each Thursday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street,...
Pauline Mary LaLiberty
Pauline Mary LaLiberty Gloversville - Pauline Mary LaLiberty, 65, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. Pauline was born in Gloversville on May 7, 1959 to the late Paul Sr. and Ila Mae (Bush) Zuckerwar. In keeping with Pauline's wishes, there will be no funeral services....
Christine Grieg McNaughton1946-2024
COOPERSTOWN—Christine Grieg McNaughton, 78, passed away on July 20, 2024 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. A native of Niskayuna, New York, she graduated from Niskayuna High School and from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, and subsequently taught art in Albany public schools. Moving on to the New...
Deborah Fisher
Deborah Fisher Gloversville - Deborah Fisher, 72, passed away July 17, 2024. Born in Gloversville on September 13, 1951 to the late Anthony Fisher and Ruth Foster. A lifelong resident of Gloversville and graduate of Gloversville High School. She worked for several local businesses, most recently Century Linen. She is survived by her sister Connie Roberts, and her much loved niece and nephew: Christina and Anthony Roberts.
Burlett, Garfield
Garfield W. Burlett Gloversville - Garfield W. Burlett, 80, of Gloversville, NY, passed away on June 18, 2024. Gar is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Claudia, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends. Services will be held Aug.1st at the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, 22 N Main St., Mayfield,...
Several area riders post Royal Mountain wins
CAROGA LAKE — After the last two weeks of Wednesday night supercross were postponed by wet weather, Royal Mountain Ski Area returned to action Thursday with a supercross event. A total of 10 area riders were among the winners. Johnstown’s Kip Simonds III, Amsterdam’s Damion Brown, Johnstown’s Ethan Cornell,...
State Supreme Court Justice facing removal after threatening to shoot Black teenagers
A New York State Supreme Court Justice is suspended and facing possible removal from the bench after threatening to shoot a group of Black teenagers. It happened at a house party near Utica in the summer of 2022, but police body cam video and report findings from the incident are just now being released.
Fatal Crash Closes Route 7 in Oneonta, New York
Per the New York State Police and DOT, Route 7 in Oneonta is closed after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. According to 511.ny.org: Crash road closed and Crash with fatal on NY 7 both directions between East End Ave (Oneonta) and CR 47 (Oneonta) 2 all lanes of 2 lanes blocked for a crash involving a car and pedestrian with one confirmed fatality. All WB traffic is being diverted off at CR 47 to I-88 WB to NY 23 for reentry to NY-7. EB traffic is being diverted off at NY 23 to I-88 EB to CR 47 for reentry to NY 7. DOT and other emergency personnel on scene. Started Open Reach. IR#5865090.
Village of Ilion Officials Confirm Major Damage to Iconic Building Following Storms
One of the most notable buildings in the Village of Ilion was devastated following extreme weather that hit the region last week. On Monday the Mayor and Public Safety Commissioner of Ilion released a statement confirming the damage and giving insight into what exactly happened. Mayor John Stephens announced that...
UPDATED: 2 Still Hospitalized After Car and Buggy Accident in Deerfield; Horse Dies at Scene
7/22; 2:15 p.m.—The Oneida County Sheriff's Office released injury updates for those involved in the car-buggy accident. "Both the operator of the vehicle, Chase Brewer and Rebecca Hershberger, who was controlling the horse and buggy, have been discharged from Wynn Hospital. The two other occupants in the buggy are in stable condition at Upstate University Hospital," the Sheriff's Office stated in a release.
Legal Battle Over Storage Trailers in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. -- You might have noticed storage trailers parked in a lot off North Genesee Street in Utica, near the Thruway entrance. They're at the center of a legal dispute. The owner wants to keep them there, and there are about 100. They've appeared before the Utica City Zoning...
4 Hospitalized, Horse Killed in Horse and Buggy Accident in Deerfield
A serious accident involving a Ford Focus and a horse and buggy have left four people hospitalized and a horse dead. Oneida County Sheriff's deputies were first called to the scene of a serious accident just after 7:30 p.m. Monday. The accident occurred on State Route 12 North between the Glass Factory Road entrance ramp and State Route 8 exit, according to Sheriff Rob Maciol.
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