AllOtsego’s 2026 pre-election coverage continues with a series of questions posed to Congressional District 19 candidates Peter K. Oberacker (REP, CON) and Josh Riley (DEM, WOR).…
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Sitting Town Supervisor Cody Moore and current Town Clerk Andrea Vazquez put up their political dukes on Sunday, October 25 during a candidates’ forum for the position of Hartwick town supervisor.…
AllOtsego reached out to both District 102 candidates. Molinaro did not respond by press time. Tweed’s responses were received in writing; her statements are reproduced here verbatim, only lightly edited for grammar and clarity.…
Seeing as this is a major topic of concern for local citizens, AllOtsego chose to ask candidates for the Otsego County Board of Representatives about where they stand on the topic of food insecurity.…
Fraydun Manocherian, a Manhattan developer who owns 800 acres and wants to build 50 homes in the town, still objects to the plan, despite recent amendments, according to a letter from his lawyer.…
The attack, discovered Thursday, forced the district to shut down all buildings on Friday, October 23 and convert Monday, October 26 into a staff only conference day.…
Got a fall foliage photo you would like to share? Send it to darlay@allotsego.com. You may see it on page one in the coming weeks!…
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Being a 24-year veteran law enforcement police officer, who spent nine years as a Saratoga County Sheriff's patrol deputy, I'm uniquely qualified to speak to how a professionally run sheriff's office should be.…
In the spirit of the season, we share this trio of spooky poems written by R.H. Ekizian. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!…
We are pleased to share five timely and thoughtful essays written by CCS students, tackling topics ranging from the importance of voting to the responsible use of artificial intelligence.…
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The unveiling of signage honoring Revolutionary War soldiers, Prof. Chris Keegan's talk on "Dialogue for Democracy" and an upcoming Oneonta Community Concert Band performance are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
An Upper Unadilla Valley Association November banquet, CCESO's Annual Meeting and a Halloween event at the Richfield Springs Community Center are among the topics discussed in this week's news briefs.…
This weekend's potluck at the Fly Creek United Methodist Church, the Oneonta Rotary Club's First Annual Cornhole Tournament, and a talk on scrapbooking by Suzanne Goodrich and Edie Dayton are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
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Jack Milton Rathbun, son of John William Rathbun and Marion Cora (Wright) Rathbun, died on October 8, 2026. He was 78. He was born on December 19, 1947 in Cooperstown and was raised in the small hamlet of Toddsville. While growing up, Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, making maple syrup,…
In the early-morning hours of Sunday, October 18, 2026, Celia B. Lamb peacefully entered into eternal rest surrounded by family at her home on Linden Avenue in the Village of Cooperstown. She was 92. Born April 26, 1934 in Glen Cove on Long Island, Celia was a daughter of Arthur…
Robert James Wells passed away October 18, 2026 at his home. He was born January 8, 1953 in Oneonta, the son of John H. Wells Sr. and Adelaide (Escher) Wells. Bobby attended Valley View Elementary School, Bugbee School and graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1972.…
The Rev. Faith Young Carmichael, 93, died peacefully in Cooperstown, New York on Friday, September 11, 2026 with family by her side. She was born in 1933 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She spent her childhood in Washington, D.C., and later in New York City, where she attended The Chapin School.…
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Cooperstown Gathering To Welcome Newcomers
MEET & GREET—5:30 p.m. “Welcome Home Cooperstown.” Newcomers to the community are invited to make connections and learn about local organizations. This month will feature a presentation about the Otsego Lake Watershed Supervisory Committee and its comprehensive plan to protect the health of Otsego Lake. The Community Foundation of Otsego County will provide refreshments, with music by Tom Hohensee. On the lawn at the Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. welcomehomecooperstown@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/welcomehomecooperstown
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