The rurally-gargantuan building at 2 Genesee Street lovingly referred to as “The Old School,” a purpose it originally served for generations after its 1913 founding, is crammed with uses and still has space to fill.…
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The sole occupant of the residence was not home at the time the fire was discovered and no injuries were reported at the fire scene. Officials said unfavorable weather conditions contributed to extended response times by responding fire departments.…
Frazier: “I’d like to extend my personal thanks to all the employees of Otsego County—the department heads, each of you county representatives, especially the committee chairs—for an exceedingly successful 2025. "…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on December 23 that the Mohawk Valley economic region, which includes Otsego County, would receive $55.4 million in grants. Officials said the money will be used for a mix of tourism, agribusiness, healthcare and infrastructure improvements.…
On Thursday, December 4, the Town of Middlefield swore in newly elected Town Supervisor Ron Morgan, Town Justice Doris Motta, and Councilmembers Michael Trainor and Lauren Ferrara.…
Two local band directors are set to participate in the New Year’s Day Rose Parade out west in Pasadena, California. Michelle Fritts, the director of the Cooperstown Community Band, and Paul Blake, the director of the Richfield Springs Central School band, arrived shortly after Christmas and have been preparing since.…
Through this series, a comprehensive CCR for the Solid Waste Department was developed. The final product utilizes symbols and statistical metrics to paint a detailed, yet comprehensible picture of how the program is funded, what waste removal totals looked like for 2025, and the implications of the transfer station damages.…
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The National Cultural Center, established by President Dwight Eisenhower and Congress in 1958, was renamed in honor of JFK by President Lyndon Johnson and an act of Congress in January 1964. Johnson, whom the Kennedys mocked and ridiculed while he was vice-president and whose every act as president was political, capitalized on the nation’s sympathy for the slain president in his march to a landslide election later that November.…
In nearly every branch of medicine, new interventions undergo rigorous testing and transparent review before being widely administered to patients or incorporated into clinical practice guidelines. When evidence is limited, we acknowledge uncertainty and proceed cautiously. Yet gender medicine has taken a different path.…
“Healthy habits aren’t about perfection—they’re about progress. Small, consistent changes can lead to big results over time.” said Cassie Wright, registered dietitian and care management supervisor at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.…
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Cooperstown Central school basketball results, the upcoming performance of "Oklahoma" by the Orpheus Theatre Starstruck Players and a voluntary recall of shrimp by Price Chopper and Market 32 are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
Peer-to-peer support for military spouses, funding for local libraries and the February Men's No Regrets Conference are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
Baseball exhibits at the Hall of Fame and down south, Cooperstown Central School sports updates, and New York State gas prices are included in today's news briefs.…
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Judith Jackson, 82, entered into eternal life late Monday morning, December 22, 2025, with her husband, David, by her side at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, following a valiant battle with cancer. …
Sheila M. Ross, a lifelong area resident long active in Republican politics, peacefully entered into eternal life early Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was 79.…
Harmon V. Swart II, 78, of Cooperstown, New York, formerly of Westfield, New Jersey, passed away January 1, 2026. He was born August 5, 1947 in Orange, New Jersey, to John and Ruth Louise (Martini) Swart. He graduated in 1966 from Westfield High School and received a degree in computer…
Lois Schoenlein, age 93, passed away on December 31, 2025 at Basset Hospital in Cooperstown, New York. She was born on a small family farm in Lisbon, New York. She left there to go to college at Houghton University for two years, then went on to finish her degree in…
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