The county GOP, according to its chair and County Board Chair Edwin Frazier Jr., has a “long standing position” against participating in debates the group sponsors, citing a negative debate experience in 2018 and LWVCA’s political views.…
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All veterans who purchase tickets for the "Hall of Fame Military Classic" will receive an equal number of museum passes, good for Saturday, May 23. As always, active military members and 20-year retired career military receive free admission to the museum every day of the year.…
Pink, a Cooperstown-area native, plans to begin shooting her short film, “Too Late,” in Otsego County in early to mid-September, working with a small cast and crew to tell an intimate story about caregiving, loss, and the quiet decisions that shape a life.…
In the hotly-contested race for New York’s 19th Congressional District, each of the three candidates for office have made combatting rising electricity costs the centerpiece of their campaign messaging. What have U.S. Representative Josh Riley, state Senator Peter Oberacker, and Alex Portelli done...…
Independent filmmaker Lori Kelly-Bailey takes a look through past issues of “Hometown Oneonta” and “The Freeman’s Journal.” “I have read them all..."…
Ron and Susie Streek were honored during an Arbor Day memorial planting ceremony. Above, Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh addresses those gathered for tribute.…
“This is really great that he’s coming here to speak about his film, and his long, varied career,” said Verna Everitt, events manager for Hyde Hall. “He’s had several Academy Awards, BAFTA awards, Cannes Film festival awards, so he’s quite amazing.”…
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Some will argue that political debates have devolved into political theater. Others will disagree, contending such debates are a vital ingredient to better public policy and public leadership. But at the end of the day, both locally and nationally, a refusal to debate clearly does not necessarily weaken a candidate’s chance of being elected.…
A Cato Institute survey from last year showed that 62 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 have a favorable view of socialism, and 34 percent of that same group has a favorable view of communism.…
Have to give a shout-out to Jenna Utter for her role as the editor for “Village Voices.” Great job!…
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The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival season schedule, a new rector for Saint James Episcopal Church, Leatherstocking Envirothon winners and an exhibit opening at The Art Garage are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
Updates on CCS tennis, softball, and baseball, May programming at The Gatehouse, and Oneonta "First Thursdays" are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
The launch of the Oneonta Community Health Center's Rural Outreach Program, upcoming blood drives, Friday's Native Plants Sale at Hartwick College and a performance by ArmFolk Group sponsored by the Oneonta Rotary Club are among the topics covered in this…
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Patricia Crowley Donnelly, of Cooperstown, New York and Dunedin, Florida, died on April 28, 2026 in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by her loving husband, Paul, and their four children. She was 87. …
Dr. Susan Vicki Rezen, age 79, passed away on the evening of April 12, 2026 in Leesburg, Florida after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Her loving husband and devoted caregiver, Chris Debow, was by her side.…
The Office of the Burial of the Dead with Holy Eucharist for Phyllis M. Lippitt, who entered into eternal life February 16, 2026, will be offered at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Christ Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Nathan P. Ritter, rector, officiating.…
Paul A. Carnicelli Sr., 95, the heart and soul of the Carnicelli family, passed away at home on March 17, 2026. While we are heartbroken, we are so grateful to have been a part of the life he lived and the legacy he leaves behind.…
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Cherry Valley Spring’s Into Summer
FESTIVAL—“Spring Into Summer” Festival. Events held 5/23, 5/24 and 5/25. Cherry Valley. https://www.cherryvalley.com/
• 8-11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at the Firehouse, 11 Railroad Avenue.
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors and food trucks. Parking lot, NBT Bank, 16 Main Street.
• 2 p.m. Organ Concert. Grace Episcopal Church, 32 Montgomery Street.
