185 YEARS AGO: A correspondent writes us that active preparations are in progress for a general celebration by the citizens of Otsego, Montgomery and Schoharie counties, of the ensuing anniversary of our National Independence, at Sharon Springs, Schoharie County, the fifth of July next.…
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160 YEARS AGO: Advertisement: It is a matter of fact that trade is working up town. If you don’t believe it, just call at Bundy & McDonald’s, and see the throng of customers that crowd that establishment from morning till night.…
Fighting fraud has always been a mainstay of all Republicans and this latest investigation of fraud in our Sheriff’s Office demonstrates a lack of oversight and leadership. Firm oversight and leadership, two other ideals of Republicans.…
While Devlin charges his opposing candidate, Stalter, with using these cases for "political opportunism," Stalter had previously resigned from Devlin's department per dissatisfaction with his leadership and collaboration with ICE. …
Traveling through the many villages, hamlets and cities proudly displaying their Hometown Heroes banners, we find we do not have to look closely at the photos of the people they depict to share in that same sense of pride.…
Keeping track of asteroids, comets and meteors is a truly astronomical task, requiring the efforts of professionals and amateurs utilizing powerful computers and telescopes.…
For the people of Nettuno, this partnership is much more than a ceremonial agreement. Cooperstown represents the heart and history of the sport they love, and becoming sister cities was met with genuine pride and enthusiasm throughout the community.…
Due to health-related issues, I hereby formally announce my retirement from government and public service. If you know me well enough, I have been involved in the political scene for 27 years, whether it was encouraging people to vote...…
Ivory, 98, a lion of the cinema, charmed attendees in an extended chat with a question and answer session prior to the screening of his 1993 film, “The Remains of the Day,” which took place in Hyde Hall’s Wood Barn.…
Getting rid of garlic mustard can be a challenge. The single best way to control this invasive species is to physically pull the tall, second-year plants when the ground is moist in the spring and before the flowers go to seed.…
