Paula Red, Ginger Gold and Zestar apples are available in the mill’s popular pack-your-own Apple Room. Visitors can mix and match varieties to create their own assortment, with bags available in sizes ranging from a quarter peck to a half bushel.…
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The program forced me to get out of the daily operation of my business and spend time working on the business rather than simply working in it. We studied financial statements, marketing, operations, leadership, employees, access to capital and, perhaps most importantly, how to identify opportunities for growth.…
“We were so very happy to surpass last year’s record-breaking fundraiser with this year’s Big Squeeze Day supporting Bassett Healthcare,” said Bill Michaels, owner of the mill. “The weather was fantastic, and we sold over 360 gallons of fresh sweet cider, with all proceeds going to Bassett..."…
“This was by far the largest turnout we’ve had for our annual fundraiser supporting Bassett Healthcare. The weather was fantastic, and we sold 337 gallons of fresh sweet cider, with all proceeds going to Bassett,” said Bill Michaels, owner of the mill. “Our recent recognition as the Nation’s Best Cidery by USA TODAY undoubtedly contributed to the event’s success, drawing in new visitors and cider fans who are eager to support our mission and community.”…
In addition to its fundraising efforts, the mill will offer more than eight varieties of New York State-grown apples. A study by Cornell University has highlighted a dozen compounds in apple peels, known as triterpenoids, which exhibit the ability to inhibit or eliminate cancer cells in laboratory cultures.…
The fresh-pressing season kicked off on Thursday, September 12 with the arrival of the apple harvest. As the Fly Creek Cider Mill gears up for a busy fall season, visitors are encouraged to “come and experience why Fly Creek was voted the best cidery in the nation.”…
There are shining stars in every Otsego County community who deserve recognition, whether it be for an award they won, a grant they secured, a project that benefits the public good or simply a good deed on behalf of others. Unfortunately, we can’t list them all here but, more than likely, you know one or two of them yourself. Next time you see them, we hope you’ll say thanks for a job well done.…
This week's "Around the Towns" pictorial page includes photos from an Arbor Day planting in memory of Bill and Liz Clark, an aerial view of this year's induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center, and more.…
With visitor spending continuously on the rise, Otsego County generated more than $37 million in state and local taxes in 2022. This total includes food and beverage, lodging, retail, transportation, and other forms of recreation, including events.…
This week: the Richard Siegfried Student Award winners, Registered Municipal Clerk certification for Jenna L. Utter, and more.…
