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Emilie Rigby shows off some of the donated items that will be sold on August 16 to benefit Sybil’s Yarn Shop. (Photo by Larissa Ryan)

Local Efforts Support Milford Fire Victims

By LARISSA RYAN
MILFORD

Friday, July 18 began in ashes in the Village of Milford. A fire had raged through four buildings located in the heart of the village, destroying a home, an abandoned building, and two central businesses within the community—the Milford Corner Store and Sybil’s Yarn Shop. Since then, residents of Milford, Cooperstown and the surrounding areas have rallied together to provide support in the aftermath of the devastating blaze.

Children have raised money at a lemonade stand to help the families recover, and a GoFundMe page organized by Kate Joslyn has raised almost $5,000.00 to date.

Dog Wild Pet Supply, 4785 State Route 28, Cooperstown, will host a fund-raising event behind the store on Saturday, August 9, featuring music, lawn games, face painting and a silent auction.

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