Results from the Thanksgiving Day Legends soccer game, a holiday pop-up at the Landmark Inn, a cancelled Otsego Express route and a fundraiser to support Jamaican victims of Hurricane Melissa are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
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An upcoming talk on graveyards by Dr. Chris Kjolhede, the next Otsego Dance Society contradance, Cherry Valley's Veterans' Weekend 5K run/walk and this Saturday's All Souls Spirit Fest are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
FLY CREEK—Howard Charles Michaels, known affectionately as Charlie, died August 26, 2023, following a brief illness. He was 89. A fifth-generation Cooperstownian, Charlie was born and raised in Cooperstown. He graduated from Cooperstown High School then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the signal corps during the post-war occupation of Germany.…
Fly Creek Cider Mill Earns Travel Industry Honor FLY CREEK—The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard has been named among the “Best of the Best” by the American Bus Association. The historic mill is featured in the November-December issue of ABA’s official magazine, “Destinations.” ABA is the oldest, largest and one of the most trusted motorcoach and group tour associations in the American travel industry. Its annual “Best of the Best” list draws attention to industry members who continuously go…
Mill Dedicates New Pavilion This Saturday, October 15, Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard officials will dedicate their new millpond pavilion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The pavilion completes the millpond boardwalk project begun in 2005 and allows for a continuous promenade. The new pavilion will showcase a revolving exhibit from the mill’s collection of agricultural and milling apparatus along with antique engines. “We are so excited to finally complete this project, which will enable more access to the millpond while…
Representative Antonio Delgado watches on as Fly Creek Cider Mill owner Bill Michaels shows him where the apples are pressed. (Kevin Limiti/AllOtsego.com) Rep. Delgado hears why seasonal visas are lifeline to local employers By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Representative Antonio Delgado traveled to Fly Creek last week to meet with Fly Creek Cider Mill owner Bill Michaels, touring the facility and discussing the challenges confronting small businesses in Otsego County. While the pair discussed topics ranging from President…
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Staff Picks Our best bets for local dining Fly Creek Cider Mill, diners, Chinese food Larissa Ryan Business Manager The Fly Creek Cider Mill You love flowers blooming and you’ve had a blooming onion, now get ready for a blooming apple. This delicious treat is one of the many snacks to be had at the Fly Creek Cider Mill and it is a great way to curb your hunger with a healthy treat. It’s an apple cut into slices in…
Fly Creek Cider Mill volunteers Charlie Michaels and Jim Brophy, both of Fly Creek, work early 1900s apple parers for visitors in this 2014 file photo. (Ian Austin /AllOtsego.com). Fly Creek Cider Mill announces Aug. 14, reopening date Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Fly Creek Cider Mill announced it will reopen Saturday, Aug. 14. The mill, which dates back to 1856, and has been owned by the Michaels family for two generations, closed at the beginning of the…
MSNBC anchor Kate Snow broadcasts her show from the Fly Creek Cider Mill in 2016. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com). Fly Creek Cider Mill announces reopening, date TBA STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com FLY CREEK – The historic Fly Creek Cider Mill announced via social media that it will reopen later this year. In a message from owner Bill Michaels, which was shared on the Facebook page Celebrate Cooperstown, the mill announced it will reopen after a business reorganization and with help…
