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Golf, Tennis Tourneys Raise Over $81,000 for Scholarship Fund

“It’s an honor to be part of this decades-long tradition that celebrates two sports and two world-class non-profits, Pathfinder Village and the National Baseball Hall of Fame,” said Pathfinder’s Chief Executive Officer Karen Knavel, who joined the Edmeston-based community in January. “In planning these events, I was taken by our volunteers’ enthusiasm and dedication. It is amazing these events have been so successful—42 years for golf and 15 years for tennis. We are grateful for your faith in our mission,…

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Falk: It’s About Sign Law, Not Banners

The Village of Cooperstown sign law, which regulates banners as signs, states: “Signs are not permitted in the median between the sidewalk and the curb, nor attached to trees, bushes, support wires, street/municipal signs or utility poles located within the median” and “No sign shall be placed or located upon public property or the property of public utilities unless so authorized by other provisions in this chapter.”…

Bound Volumes: 09-19-24

210 YEARS AGO
Gallant Exploit—During the last week, Col. Mitchel, at Sacket’s Harbor, dispatched a small boat with four men in it to reconnoiter the Canada shore. After landing and traveling a few miles into the country, they met his majesty’s mail carrier, on his way from Kingston to the head of the lake. After taking from him the mail, they dismissed him, with directions to return and bring them another. We understand that its contents generally, are of such importance…

Hometown History: September 19, 2024.

110 YEARS AGO

Formal notice was given to the world today by President Wilson that the United States at this time cannot pass judgment upon or take any part in controversies between the warring European nations over alleged violations of the rules of civilian warfare and humanity. He said settlement of these questions would have to wait until the end of the war, which he prayed might be very soon. A resume of the findings of the Belgian Commission of Inquiry…

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Whelan: Demographic Info Not Included

There is a need both for younger persons and for people who can work at non white-collar jobs—on farms and elsewhere. At the same time, there has been articulated resistance coming from the Otsego County Board of Representatives to accommodating any resettlement of immigrant/refugee persons to Upstate New York, as proposed by Governor Hochul (See FJ/HO April 2023).…

In Memoriam: Beth Hudson-Hankins

Elizabeth (“Beth”) Hudson-Hankins, 65, died at home on August 17, 2024 surrounded by her family and in the hearts of many, after a long illness. She was an enthusiastic life-long athlete, a mental health professional and a devoted mother and grandmother.…

Happenin’ Otsego: 09-19-24

FUNDRAISING—5-7 p.m. “Walk Launch.” Grab a cocktail and bag of Walk To End Alzheimer’s fundraising swag to get the fundraising season started for this good cause. RSVP required. Cooperstown Coworks, 6 Doubleday Court, Cooperstown. cmpalmer@alz.org or visit https://www.wearecooperstown.com/events/walk-launch/…