News Editor Wriley Nelson recaps the first games of the season for local high school and college athletic teams, including wins for the Yellowjackets, Hawkeyes, Mustangs, and Wildcats.…
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In Memoriam John (Jack) R. Stiefel 1936-2023 LAURENS – John (Jack) R. Stiefel, 86, of Laurens passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. Born on September 4, 1936 in Oneonta, New York, Jack was the son of Frederick and Mabel (Moon) Stiefel. He is survived by his children, Jolene, Julie, Joi (Joseph), Jennifer, Jeanene, and James; his loving grandchildren, Cristy, Jesse, Kevin, Andrew, J.J., Darby, Jamie, Benjamin, Maxwell, Samuel, Trace, Cooper, Jaqueline, Amber, Tristen, and Gwendolyn;…
In Memoriam Wayne L. Allen, Sr., 76 February 7, 1946 – December 29, 2022 MARYLAND – Wayne Lee Allen, Sr., 76, passed away early Thursday morning, December 29, 2022, at his home in the Town of Milford. He was born February 7, 1946, in Bainbridge to the late Arthur W. and Marian Elizabeth (Williams) Allen. In his youth, he attended schools in Mount Vision and Laurens Central School and lived and worked on the family farm in Laurens and later…
In Memoriam Kent Robert Hoyt, Jr. 1973-2022 LAURENS—Kent Robert Hoyt Jr., 49, of Laurens, died Saturday, October 29, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in Springfield, MA on July 15, 1973, the second child of Kent Sr. and Susan Hoyt. He graduated from Gilbertsville School before going into the workforce as well as attending Mohawk Valley Community College for welding. Kent enjoyed fishing, riding snowmobiles, cooking, country music and spending time with family and friends. Kent is survived…
County Board contest could be close By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The race for Otsego County Board of Representatives District 3, which covers Laurens and Otego, could stand among the more competitive contests on November 2. Republican incumbent Richard Brockway once again faces off against Democrat Caitlin Ogden in a repeat of their 2019 campaign for the seat.…
Hit-and-run driver arrested after Laurens bicyclist dies from accident STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A Mount Vision man was arrested Saturday, July 3, for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run accident that killed a Laurens bicyclist. Michael Goodspeed, 32, is charged with second degree vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident, according to a New York State trooper press release. The bicyclist, Michael Vargas, 37, was hit on state Route 205, near the intersection of Timer Road.…
Community action group beautifies Laurens Town Hall STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com A group of volunteers called “Laurens Together” met Sunday, June 27, to beautify Town Hall in Laurens, according to a media release. With donated flowers from the Mount Vision Garden Center, the volunteers set about laying down flowers at the town hall. “We want to show people what this group is about, which is caring about our community,” said Peggy Liddle, chair of Laurens Together, in the…
Primary elections to be held STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Primary elections will be held in several Otsego County towns Tuesday, June 22, with early voting open this week. Go to https://www.otsego- county.com/departments/board_of_elections/index.php for more information. Here is a list of local primary elections: Democratic Otsego County Representative, District 3(Laurens, Otego) Caitlin Ogden Jared Nepa Republican Town of Hartwick Supervisor Bryan F. LoRusso Robert J. O’Brien Councilman (Two) Christopher Briggs Jonathan Horth Cindy Carr Bruce Markusen Superintendent of Highways…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Screening Of ‘Forrest Gump’ ADULTS MORNING MOVIE – 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy morning with “Forrest Gump” featuring actor Tom Hanks. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main St., Otego. 607-988-6661 or visit www.facebook.com/harrislibrary/…
Arrest Made In Pig-Neglect Case By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – An Oneonta man was arrested and charged with torturing animals after Otsego County sheriff’s deputies rescued his four emaciated pigs Monday from an un-insulated shed on Fisk Road in Laurens. Jared J. Talbot, 21, was arrested today following a civilian complaint that led deputies to his property, where four pigs were found living without food or water and in an improper shelter.…