Mark Simonson

The main barn of The Farmers’ Museum, shown in 2008. This and the farm’s creamery were opened in the summer of 1944 as a new museum.

The four bay fire department building at Pindars Corners, pictured recently, was built primarily with volunteer labor beginning in August 1974. Mark Simonson

A view of the Ira Emmons mansion in 2003, built from 1817 to 1821. The mansion was a subject of many rumors and stories until descendants denied them in 1934. Mark Simonson

Andy Skinner, front, gives some pitching tips to Jim Konstanty during a workout in this undated photo. A Worcester resident and Oneonta businessman, Konstanty became a New York Yankee in August 1954. Photo courtesy of the Konstanty family

Russ Southard of Oneonta grew up in Otego, but wondered if Oneonta was active at some time with Soap Box Derby contests.

What was then a 52-year-old statue of an Elk in front of the Oneonta Elks Club was removed in August 1979 due to age and vandalism. In years ahead, a new statue was placed in front of the club. File

The class of 1960 of Sidney High School has had bragging rights for generations now, that they were the first graduating class at the “new” school.

It’s a murder story that has fascinated generations of Otsego County residents, and continues to do so in the 21st century.

It has been a very long time since we’ve held a “Defense Day” in our region or heard a good “fish story.” But these and more news items were part

William “Bud” Pirone had a dream. The dream came true 25 years ago, and this year the Oneonta High School Alumni Association is celebrating the milestone.