Rep. Josh Riley, a Democrat representing upstate New York including Otsego County, has paired up with Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey to introduce legislation that would set new restrictions on pay bonuses for utility company CEOs.…
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The data showed that in the 2024-2025 school year “proficiency” in both ELA and math increased. The proficiency standard, considered a level three or higher on the test, requires students to at least demonstrate “a solid understanding of the grade-level standards.”…
The House of Representatives passed the “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act” on December 15, which would allow schools to again offer whole, 2% and flavored milks in schools. The bill received bipartisan support, and is anticipated to be signed by President Donald Trump.…
Partridge is originally from North Carolina and is married to Austin Partridge, 30, who also won his own campaign to be Milford’s town supervisor.…
Salvation Army Angel Tree Coordinator Kyanne Clark (left) visited the offices of AllOtsego, “The Freeman’s Journal” and “Hometown Oneonta” on Monday, December 15 to take delivery of donations for this year’s Angel Tree Program...…
“I am incredibly honored to receive this award,” said Johnson. “To me it means that I am successfully advocating for patients and ensuring that they get the care they need and deserve—and that’s why I became a nurse..."…
Schreiner comes to the new position after eight years as executive director of the Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship Inc., an Oneonta-based nonprofit that supports thriving New York farm and food businesses.…
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A Christmas poem submitted by Richard H. Ekizian. Happy holidays to all!…
The idea that the United States has a responsibility to protect free peoples “anywhere and everywhere” under attack by international aggressors is a recipe for more endless wars.…
As someone who believes in change for the better—like when I recently legally changed my name from John to Andrew—I hope the following will be changed in the City of Oneonta...…
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Peer-to-peer support for military spouses, funding for local libraries and the February Men's No Regrets Conference are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
Baseball exhibits at the Hall of Fame and down south, Cooperstown Central School sports updates, and New York State gas prices are included in today's news briefs.…
Statewide recognition of local muralist James McIlroy, a call from the CCS Sports Booster Club for tournament volunteers, the removal of no-wake buoys from Lake Otsego for the season and featured artists at The Art Garage are among the topics…
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Herbert James Kozak (Jim), 83, of Cooperstown, New York, passed away at Bassett Medical Center on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Jim was born March 25, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Herbert James and Therese Marie (Fischer) Kozak. After high school, Jim attended art school and worked in the hotel business.…
Frederic Blatt passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 3, 2025. To all who knew him, Fred was the embodiment of kindness, thoughtfulness and quiet strength—a genuine gentleman in every sense of the word.…
Nancy J. Kroll, 62, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born on March 6, 1963 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York, to Edward and Michaeline (Zurek) Kroll. She spent countless hours of her childhood…
Susie Streek, a longtime and beloved resident of Cooperstown, New York, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025 in Greenwich, Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84. Born on April 4, 1941 in Oceanside, New York, Susie was the youngest of two children of Robert Polson and Isabelle Hoyt.…
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