Democrat Varney Plans Challenge To Dave Bliss By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Democrat Charles Varney, who lives in Cherry Valley and operates the Cooperstown Underground Barbershop on Main Street, plans to challenge county board Chairman David Bliss in the Nov. 2 elections, he announced today. Bliss, a Republican, represents District 7, which includes the Village of Cooperstown east of the Susquehanna River, plus the towns of Middlefield, Roseboom and Cherry Valley. “My announcement was the long…
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Republican Chair: More Races Likely For County Board ‘A Few Potential Candidates’ Will Run As Independents, Casale Says By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – More Republican candidates then initially thought will be challenging Democrats this fall, county Republican Chairman Vince Casale said after Thurday evening’s AllOTSEGO.com report on petitions filed. While it appeared only two county board seats would be contested this fall, the GOP chair said “a few potential candidates” will file independent petitions to challenge Democrats…