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Edition of 09/19/2024

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Lasting Impressions: My Experience at the 2024 Paralympic Games

As much as I enjoyed my daily coffee routine, it was the community within the village that struck me most. Athletes of all abilities and backgrounds mingled as equals, moving between the dining hall, lounge areas, and even the laundry room. In this space, the idea of “typical” didn’t exist. It was a beautiful reminder that being different was not unusual here—it was the norm. There was a sense of unity in this diversity, a powerful statement that excellence comes…
September 19, 2024
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The Partial Observer: Laurens Together Lauds Work of School’s Facilities Staff

On Wednesday, September 4, during staff conference days at Laurens Central School, Laurens Together showed its appreciation for the services of the maintenance and custodial staff at LCS. This team of individuals maintains our school environment, keeping it clean, safe, and running smoothly for staff, students, and community members who use the facility.…
September 19, 2024
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SUNY President Updates Common Council

Cardelle reminded the audience that he is starting his third year as the university’s president. He announced that the school was founded 135 years ago on September 4, 1889 as Oneonta State Normal School, with the goal of training teachers.…
September 19, 2024
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Editorial: Mohawk Valley Gives—Will You?

In order for your donation to be counted toward various Mohawk Valley Gives prize incentives, it must be made online between midnight and 11:59 p.m. on September 20. However—in much the same spirit as early voting—early giving is already underway. The giving period begins on Monday, September 16 and ends on Sunday, September 22,” Katz told us. This year’s Otsego County campaign sponsors are the Bank of Cooperstown, Paperkite, NYCM Insurance, Steve Zerby Design Build and Hartwick College.…
September 19, 2024
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Lasting Impressions: A Merry Ballet

The much-anticipated highlight of the afternoon was the Concerto for Bassoon, KV191 by Mozart. Daniel Hane, principal bassoonist of Fenimore Chamber Orchestra, deftly showcased the unique qualities of the instrument while displaying its virtuosic power and range, not to mention the wit and charm that Mozart provided.…
September 19, 2024
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State Urges Horse Owners to Vaccinate

State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball urged New York horse owners to vaccinate their animals against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus, both of which are spread by mosquitoes. This year, cases of EEE have been found in Clinton, Franklin, St. Lawrence, Washington, Madison, Oneida, Orange, Ulster, Cayuga and Wayne counties. There has been one confirmed equine case of WNV in Oswego County.…
September 19, 2024
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PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

For a limited time, new annual subscriptions to the hard copy of “The Freeman’s Journal” or “Hometown Oneonta” (which also includes unlimited access to AllOtsego.com), or digital-only access to AllOtsego.com, can also give back to one of their favorite Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice: Friends of the Feral-TNR, Super Heroes Humane Society, or Susquehanna Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 

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