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In Memoriam: Jacqueline T. Lough

MILFORD—Jacqueline Taylor Lough, 78, of Milford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Jackie was born in Utica, New York on December 12, 1944, the youngest daughter to Jack and Juno Purvis. Along with her family, she moved to Cooperstown, New York when she was very young and remained a resident of the Cooperstown/Milford area her entire life.…

Happenin’ Otsego: 09-23-23

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Family Fun Day At Wilber Park First Day of Fall. National Hunting & Fishing Day—Visit https://nhfday.org/ FAMILY FUN DAY—11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fundraiser for survivors, caretakers, and others who have been impacted by cancer. Includes a car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; cornhole tournament at 1 p.m.; and the Relay For Life begins at 4 p.m. with fireworks at dusk. Features a band, auction, color run, food, vendors, dog show, more. Wilber Park,…

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People & Businesses in the News: 03-09-23

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…

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Bank Branches To Close Soon

Bank Branches To Close Soon Milford, Schenevus on Chopping Block By TED MEBUSTOTSEGO COUNTYThe Milford and Schenevus branches of Community Bank NA will permanently close their doors on Friday, April 28, the organization announced. The decision came due to a recognition that “branch business has slowed,” according to Sarah Doud, the bank’s public relations representative. “This is not a decision we make lightly,” said Doud. “We need to continue to serve the people of Schenevus and Milford through nearby locations…

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In Memoriam David W. Thorn, 84 December 19, 1938 – January 6, 2023

In Memoriam David W. Thorn, 84 December 19, 1938 – January 6, 2023 MILFORD—David W. Thorn died on January 6, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1938 in Cooperstown, New York. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Richard, Donald, and Dean, and his sister, Joyce. After graduating from Milford Central School, Mr. Thorn received his BS and MS degrees in Education from SUNY Oneonta. Additional graduate study from Syracuse University led to certification to work with children having special needs.…

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Apple of Our Eye

Apple of Our Eye ONEONTA—The former Friendly’s building in Oneonta will now become an Apple Express. Paul Singh, owner of Apple Food and Grocery and Apple Inn and Suites in Milford, is no longer involved in the Oneonta project. “We are on to bigger and better things and looking forward to the future,” Singh said.…

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Retired Local Navy Pilot Makes Return Trip to Tailhook

Retired Local Navy Pilot Makes Return Trip to Tailhook By Tara Barnwell In 1991, the infamous Tailhook convention scandal took place. “There was some harassment of female pilots at that convention in Las Vegas,” said Dave Rees, Milford resident, business owner and former Navy pilot. “The whole thing got turned upside down. A lot of people didn’t get promoted because of that convention. I was not in attendance at the time.” Since then, things have changed for the better at…

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Reasons to be Cheerful

Reasons to be Cheerful Editorial: March 31, 2022 In the beautiful 1979 movie “Being There,” Peter Sellers portrays a gentle and illiterate gardener who implausibly becomes a national sensation in a world gone wrong amid deep recession and winter malaise. A talk show host asks him for his outlook on the nation’s economic future. He pauses for a moment and says, “In the garden, growth has its seasons. First comes spring and summer, but then we have fall and winter.…

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Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through March 30, new annual subscribers to “The Freeman’s Journal” and AllOtsego.com (or subscribers who have lapsed for two or more years) have an opportunity to help their choice of one of four Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.