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Privatized Tourism Effort Wins Key Committee OK

Privatized Tourism Effort Wins Key Committee OK Administration Committee Acts Wednesday COOPERSTOWN – The county Board of Representatives’ Intergovernmental Affairs Committee this morning unanimously approved a three-year contract with Destination Marketing of Otsego County (DMOC), opening the way to end a months-long debate. The contract is for three years, while DMOC was seeking an extension to five years.  However, county Rep. Len Carson, R-Oneonta, an IGA member, said he would be open to extending it to four years at some…
July 18, 2016

Glimmerglass Vodka Wins Medal In ‘Fifty Best’ Blind-Taste Ranking

Glimmerglass Vodka Wins Medal In ‘Fifty Best’ Blind-Taste Ranking COOPERSTOWN – The Fifty Best, which rates fine wines and spirits, recently hosted an Domestic Vodka Tasting which awarded the Cooperstown Distillery’s Glimmerglass Vodka a Double Gold medal. If competed among 23 contenders for the distinguished “Best Domestic Vodka” awards for 2016.…
July 18, 2016

Bassett Receives National Award For Quick Action On Heart Attacks

Bassett Receives National Award For Quick Action On Heart Attacks COOPERSTOWN – Bassett Hospital today announced it has been awarded the American Hospital Association’s  Lifeline® Silver Quality Achievement Award. The AHA’s recognition identified institutions that achieve certain metrics meant to promote high standards of care in the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the most deadly type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood…
July 18, 2016

Gibson To Endorse Faso Today

Gibson To Endorse Faso Today KINDERHOOK – U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, R-19th, will announce his endorsement of John Faso to succeed him at noon today at the Gibson home at 25 Hudson St., Kinderhook.  Both are Republicans. Faso also lives in that Columbia County village, where he and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, have raised two children.  Gibson, who has represented Otsego County since 2012, is retiring at year’s end. According to the announcement, Gibson will discuss Faso’s…
July 18, 2016

Help Foothills Better Serve You By Filling Out Online Survey

Help Foothills Better Serve You By Filling Out Online Survey ONEONTA – Foothills Performing Arts Center is inviting the public to participate in an online market survey. The goal is “to strengthen and improve its communications efforts and events and performances,” said Bill Youngs, Foothills executive director.  “Your input is important in helping guide our future programs and activities.” Just click here to get started: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/foothillscommunity Foothills is an 8-year-old community venue at 24 Market St. that hosts performances, business…
July 18, 2016

Edith Armstrong, 93; ‘Aunt Edie’ To Her Friends, Family

IN MEMORIAM: Edith Armstrong, 93; ‘Aunt Edie’ To Her Friends, Family ONEONTA – Edith L. Armstrong, 93, “Aunt Edie” to her friends and family, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Fox Nursing Home. She was born July 12, 1923, in South Kortright, the daughter of Angelo and Rafaela (Dragone) Laterra. Edith married Harold Armstrong on Oct. 31, 1988, in Oneonta.…
July 17, 2016

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

For a limited time, new annual subscriptions to the hard copy of “The Freeman’s Journal” or “Hometown Oneonta” (which also includes unlimited access to AllOtsego.com), or digital-only access to AllOtsego.com, can also give back to one of their favorite Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice: Friends of the Feral-TNR, Super Heroes Humane Society, or Susquehanna Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 

Visit our “subscribe” page and select your charity of choice at checkout