It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Jon Edwin Christen Cunningham. He died unexpectedly on August 7, 2026 from a hemorrhagic stroke, probably the result of hypertension and atherosclerosis.…
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Situated on more than 1,000 acres of protected land and anchored on the shores of Otsego Lake, the BFS has grown into a hub where scientific discovery, community partnerships, and environmental stewardship converge.…
Mary Cahill Reitz, 77, of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026 in Hingham, Massachusetts, surrounded by the love of her family and in the hands of God. Born to Patrick and Margaret Cahill in New York City on December 23, 1948, Mary was a true New Yorker and proudly 100 percent Irish.…
“Biological control methods are probably the best chance we have for slowing down the spread of hemlock woolly adelgid,” said Devin Merkley of The Clark Foundation and Mohican Farm.…
Linda Rexroth of San Clemente, California (April 1, 1934-January 6, 2026) died on January 6, 2026 in a skilled nursing facility where she was being cared for since she broke her pelvis in October 2025. Linda was the daughter of Fred and Mary Dulin and lived in Fly Creek...…
The large concern stemming from the introduction of this insect here in New York is the weakening of plants through feeding off their sap, causing many plants to wilt or even die. The SLF feeds on a large range of crops, meaning their presence poses a threat to different agricultural businesses.…
“We are doing great! Completed one week pre-Paralympic training in Italy and just arrived to Paris last night,” Theis wrote in an e-mail. “We were welcomed at the airport by friendly people and a full security detail. We had our first practice on the venue and later today we go through the Team USA Welcome Experience, where gear is distributed. Everyone is healthy, focused, and ready to race!”…
New York deer hunters can receive a $60.00 rebate for non-lead ammunition purchased for the 2024-25 season. Fragments from lead ammunition can travel up to 18 inches through a carcass from the point of impact, and pose a serious health risk to animals further up the food chain.…
Helen Elizabeth “Betty” New, 97, passed away at home peaceful and comfortable with her beloved daughter and caregiver, Nancy, at her side, on August 8, 2024. She was born March 11, 1927 in Hamburg, New York, the youngest daughter of Harry Lyman and Catharine Moore (Allen) Sharp.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MARCH 5 History of the Underground Railroad LECTURE—6:30 p.m. “The Underground Railroad.” Presented by ret. Professor of Africana and Romance Studies at Cornell University Gerard Aching. Learn about and discuss the rationales of the people who helped freedom seekers on their journey north. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown…
