Push To Remove Trump Billboard Hits A Roadblock Town Planners Seek Toppling; Village Unsure If That’s Legal By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MILFORD – Due to the weather, the Milford Town Planning Board meeting was cancelled this evening, delaying the resolution of efforts to have the “Trump 2024” billboard removed on Route 28 outside the north end of the village. The village’s mayor, Brian Pokorny, said this evening that two town Planning Board members approached him two weeks…
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Retiring Senator Receives Bettiol Award By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MILFORD – A few weeks ago, the young mother of a newborn died – suddenly, before she and the baby’s dad could follow through on their intent to wed. Already stricken, the young father discovered he had no legal claim on the little boy. This is the kind of story state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, will tell you when asked about the most satisfying part of his 34…
After 20 Years, RR Crossing In Milford Being Repaired…
Knapp, Partridge Seek Seat On Village Board In Milford MILFORD – In addition to Cooperstown, the polls are open in Milford until 9 p.m. today, where two candidates, Kathleen Knapp and Austin Partridge, are competing for one vacancy on the Village Board, according to Village Clerk Kitty Ruling. The two, who are not running under a party label, are seek to succeed Village Trustee David West, who decided not to run again. The polling place is Village Hall on South…
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Security Cameras Protect Trump Billboard By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MILFORD – June 1, drivers on Route 28 north of this village noticed someone had thrown paint on the Trump 2020 billboard. As July 1 approached, drivers on Route 28 north of this village noticed someone has put up a brand new, shiny Trump 2020 billboard. “It’s exactly the same,” said Anna Johnson, 17-year manager at the Rome Sign Co., which owns the billboard and rents it out.…
Seward: Prayers Helped Through COVID-19 Scare By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MILFORD – The coronavirus came on bit by bit. “In late March, I got a cough, a hacking cough,” said state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, now recuperating at home from a narrow escape from COVID-19. “I didn’t think a lot about it.” Then, “I started feeling quite fatigued and lethargic.” Also suffering from a second cancer bout – the first was in 2016 – he went to…
IN MEMORIAM: Janice C. Lockwood, 83; Bible Guided Her Through Life’s Difficulties ONEONTA – Janice Carol Lockwood entered this stage of her life on March 16, 1937. She left this stage for the next stage, on March 25, 2020, at the age of 83. Her parents were James and Ethel May (Davis) Lockwood. Janice had eight siblings, all of whom have left previously. During Janice’s twilight years she reconnected with her sister Althea and had many happy discussions with her…
IN MEMORIAM: William ‘Bill’ Truscott, 74; After Farming, Lived in Arizona, California MILFORD – William “Bill” Truscott, 74, who retired from farming in Laurens, then pursued a career in business, living in Arizona and California, passed away peacefully Saturday night Feb. 1, 2020, surrounded by his family at home after a long battle with MS. He was born on Aug 17, 1945, son of Howard and Alice (Buel) Truscott in Delhi. After graduation from Laurens Central School, Class of 1964,…
Milford’s Leonard Wins Regional Wrestling Title CCS’s LoRusso 2nd In 113-Pound Class Milford’s Avery Leonard Staying on top of Canastota’s Kyle Musachio, Milford’s Avery Leonard wins the regional title the 120-pound class at the Center State Regional Wrestling Championship, hosted at Cooperstown Central School. Inset at right, CCS Hawkeye Lucas LoRusso works to break the hold of Adirondack’s Bryar Croniser in the 113-pound final; Croniser took the regional title, with LoRusso winning the second spot. (Cheryl Clough/AllOTSEGO.com)…