In “The Partial Observer” of the October 16 edition of “The Freeman’s Journal,” I was alarmed and saddened to read Dr. Richard Sternberg’s characterization of Charlie Kirk as “…a clearly beloved and respected political figure…”…
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Perhaps it takes a village of less than 2,000 persons to generate a resolution so clear, historically and legally informed, and morally decent in purpose as the Resolution published August 18 of our Board of Trustees. It should have been published by every governor of all the states of America.…
Congratulations to AllOtsego for taking steps to improve voter turnout in local elections. You correctly opine that these elections have the most immediate impact on our communities.…
As someone who had attended the most recent Common Council meeting, I admire Mayor Mark Drnek’s tenacity about having money allocated to improving Damaschke Field and paid parking.…
Given the risks, both towns should proceed with caution. The far better option is for the owner to negotiate the sale or donation of a conservation easement on the environmentally sensitive areas. The Manocherian State Natural Area has a nice ring to it.…
Playwright Heidi Schreck structured a tale of four generations of women that invited audience participation, included a mini-debate, and ended with attendees contemplating what it truly means to be American.…
Over the past week—and prior to that—I have repeatedly noticed that the Price Chopper puts up signs in their meat section that advertise “weekly specials!” with an alleged reduction in per-pound prices—for example, “80 percent ground beef,” and stacked immediately next to or against the sign will be that product, but with a significantly higher price per pound.…
I completely agree with “The Partial Observer” article by Wriley Nelson in last week’s issue of “The Freeman’s Journal” and “Hometown Oneonta” regarding the killing of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli government [“Israel’s Grip on the U.S. is the End of International Law,” Thursday, October 2, 2025].…
Just when you thought it was safe, “Hometown Oneonta” has once again inexplicably chosen to sully its pages with the loathsome rants of its antisemite in residence, Wriley Nelson.…
Recently I came across a paper I wrote 60 years ago, in 1965, when I was a freshman at Cooperstown Central School. The English teacher required every ninth-grader to write an autobiography. I thought to myself, this is going to be great. I’ll share it with my kids and grandkids so they can see what I was thinking about then.…
