Martha’s inspiration for the new venture was an old wooden mill she saw while visiting her grandfather in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She loved the post and beam structure, and how her grandfather had kept the original wood and built around it. Learning that the former general store was for sale, Martha knew it would be her next project. She fell in love with the woodwork and the history behind the building.…
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News from the Noteworthy City of the Hills: Out With the Old and in With the New Welcome to Oneonta. Welcome new businesses and new members of our community. We’ve been waiting for you, and we are so glad you’re here. Welcome to the Apple Express, which finally fills the empty space that was Friendly’s. The ice cream shop was an anchor for the neighborhood, and the Apple Express is a terrific candidate to fill that role for the future.…
Singh Family ReadiesNew Retail Property Former Friendly’s Being Converted to Apple Express By TARA BARNWELL ONEONTA – The Singh family of Milford owns a number of properties in Otsego County, their latest acquisition being the former Friendly’s restaurant in Oneonta. “The location of the old Friendly’s is great. The parking is great, as well,” said Harry Singh, who will be running Apple Express, a new convenience store currently under construction at 377 Main Street.…
Apple of Our Eye ONEONTA—The former Friendly’s building in Oneonta will now become an Apple Express. Paul Singh, owner of Apple Food and Grocery and Apple Inn and Suites in Milford, is no longer involved in the Oneonta project. “We are on to bigger and better things and looking forward to the future,” Singh said.…
Coop Vendors, Officials:2022 a ‘Good Year’ By Caspar Ewig Now that the parking meters have received their winter covers, it is time to assess the results of summer 2022 in Cooperstown. The meters, which spring into function on Memorial Day and fall into disuse on Columbus Day, as well as the trolley ridership from the parking lots that surround Cooperstown, represent a good barometer of the town’s commercial health. Using that yardstick as a guide, this summer has proved to…
In Memoriam John Poole Briggs, 85 August 9, 1937 – September 16, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – John Poole Briggs, 85, died peacefully at his home in Ormond Beach, Florida, on September 16, 2022, with his fiancé at his side. He was born on August 9, 1937, to Harold John Poole and Edna Martha (Fredericks) Briggs of Northport. As a young boy, he spent summers on his father’s boat, the “Silver Fox,” where he developed a love for the ocean. A businessman at heart,…
Column by James Dean Saving Main Street USA As a non-retail small business owner and an astute observer of Main Street USA, I have great sympathy for the economic struggles of Main Street USA storefront retailers. Main Street USA, and its storefront retail businesses, can define their communities desirability and quality of life, by whether they look bright, attractive, welcoming, thriving, and growing, or dusty, dark, stuck in time, just holding on, or dying. The centuries-old, only game in town,…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta March 10, 2022 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE Cooperstown Central enlists MMA champ, Iraq war vet in anti-bullying strategy Inside The Paper Rep. Delgado brings SBA head to Cooperstown for tour, talks Richfield Springs ready to build youth sports complex Otego geologist shares his views on an Interstate sign’s misnomer ‘Eva Coo’ feature on track for fall release Sonny Landreth, Cindy Cashdollar set Otesaga Concert Date Green Cow still open,…
Be afraid but do it anyway: Changing Countries Changing countries? Are you always afraid to do that? Or do you learn to take big moves in stride? Do you become starry-eyed over the next adventure? Maybe. Stars sure danced in front of my eyes when a former partner lured me to move from New Zealand to London. One of the most exciting cities in the world and one where English was the native language. On top of that, all of…
Mohican Flowers hosts Grand Opening! The grand opening of Mohican Flowers is underway! After months in which Hanna, boyfriend Henry Bauer, parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins helped to revamp this local landmark, local residents can once again purchase their flowers from this local business. And it’s not only flowers anymore. Bergene has invited local artisans to put their wares for sale in the shop and there is everything from pottery from Cooperstown Pottery and Beiko Ceramics to jewelry by Karen…
