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In Memoriam: Laura Jane Seeley

HARTWICK—Laura Jane Seeley, 39, of Hartwick, passed away unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center on August 23, 2023 as a result of a tragic car accident near Bennington, Vermont. As an organ donor, she gave five recipients “The Gift of Life.”
She was born to George and Mary Seeley on February 1, 1984 in Winchester, Virginia, and was brought home to join her excited 4-year old sister, Kate S. Seeley, bringing joy to the entire household.…

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Oneonta Man Charged With Endangerment, Traffic Violations

In ‘Extreme Pain,’ Driver At Bassett After Viaduct Crash Stilson Faces Felonies, OPD Reports By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – “In extreme pain,” Shawn N. Stilson, 27, Oneonta, walked into the police station at 5:30 a.m. Saturday morning, bleeding from multiple cuts and complaining of pain, according to Oneonta Police Chief Doug Brenner. “He told police he had crashed his car and been ejected,” said Brenner. Officers investigated and found Stilson’s car had broken through the fence…

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Head-On Collision Blocks Rt. 166

Head-On Collision Blocks Route 166 Both Drivers Transported To Bassett By PARKER FISH • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com TOWN OF MIDDLEFIELD – Two vehicles collided head-on this morning on Route 166 and Cornish Hill Road, sending both drivers to Bassett Hospital, according to Sheriff’s Deputy James Mateunas. When the emergency call was placed at 9:11 a.m., Cooperstown firefighters and sheriff’s deputies responded.…

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Car Crashes Through Jones Family Home

Car Crashes Into Jones Family Home By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MILFORD – Tammy and Barry Jones were awoken at 1 this morning by a loud crash in the kitchen of their home on Route 28 in Milford. “It was a rude awakening,” said Tammy. “There was a car right in front of our dishwasher.” According to Tammy, the driver of the car first tried to back out, then asked them to help him leave. “Then he asked…

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Double Homicide Suspect In Custody After I-88 Crash

Double-Slaying Suspect Taken Into Custody After I-88 Crash By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com SCHOHARIE – The suspect in last night’s double homicide in Laurens was taken into custody following a crash on I-88 in Schoharie, according to Sheriff Tony Desmond. According to Desmond, sheriff’s deputies received a “Be On The Lookout” alert for a red Chevy Colorado pickup truck from the Otsego County Sheriff’s department. Deputies stationed near Richmondville saw a truck matching the description headed eastbound on…

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Sister, Stranger Worked Together After Crash

Younger Sister Came To Her Elder’s Rescue By LIBBY CUDMORE • www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Even though she herself was suffering from a concussion, Abby Ford was able to call 911 following the Saturday crash that left her sister, Julie, the driver, injured and in and out of consciousness. “Abby managed to dial 911,” said their mother, Amy. “It’s a miracle they were able to get the call through. Wiley Town Road never has cell service.” A stranger, later identified as Dennis Brassaw,…

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OPD Sergeant Fell Asleep At The Wheel; Crashed Car

Chief: Sergeant Fell Asleep, Crashed SUV ONEONTA – An OPD sergeant fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his police vehicle on Tuesday, Police Chief Doug Brenner confirmed today. I’m sure you can already tell that this is going to be a particualrly complex case; not only does it involve a police officer but he’s also going to need somewhere like chudleigh law to help him claim compensation if he wants be in with a chance of winning. Faults of…

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Crash Claims Life Of Unadilla Man

VAN DRIFTS INTO ONCOMING LANE Crash Kills Unadilla Man; 4th Local Fatality In 4 Days SIDNEY – A Unadilla man died in a car crash early today on River Road here, the fourth fatal crash involving local people in as many days. Troopers report Jason R. Cunningham, 39, of Unadilla, was driving a van west on River Road when he entered a sharp curve, drifted into the eastbound lane and collided with an eastbound pickup truck, driven by Matthias J. Wesner,…

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Minor Injuries, No Tickets in Milford Crash

Minor Injuries, No Tickets In Milford Crash MILFORD – Both drivers and a passenger escaped with minor injuries after a car crash on Wednesday that shut down traffic on Main Street in Milford. According to Trooper Nate Regal, State Police, a 2010 Cadillac was headed southbound on Route 28 when another vehicle, a 2011 Chevy Malibu attempted to enter traffic from the western shoulder and struck the Cadillac.  The driver and a passenger in the Cadillac were taken by ambulance to…

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