The League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area will hold two Candidates’ Forums this fall in advance of Election Day, November 4. The forums will feature candidates for town officials in Hartwick and Milford.…
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Twenty-four new students began their first semester at the program at the end of August with a tour of Cooperstown, learning about the history of the village and becoming acquainted with the local area and SUNY Oneonta.…
“Every eligible American deserves the chance to participate in elections,” said Anna Gaeta, voter services chair. “Voter registration is the first step to ensuring your voice is heard. We want to make sure every resident who wants to vote on Election Day is registered by October 25.”…
Otsego County Election Commissioners Michael Henrici and Lori Lehenbauer will describe how registration, voting, and ballot counting are carried out by Otsego County’s Board of Elections.…
A vintage vinyl LP sale, the Oneonta Democratic Club's next meeting, stone wall restoration and upcoming classes at The Smithy Clay Studio are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
Making up the panel were Tanya Shalor, chief executive officer of Opportunities for Otsego; Maggie Johnson, executive director of Community Cupboard of Edmeston; Dr. Diane Georgeson, health officer for the City of Oneonta; Carolyn Lewis, director of legislative affairs and grants at Bassett Healthcare Network; and Tamie Reed, director of the Otsego County Office for the Aging. Stephanie Bauer of the Cooperstown Area League of Women Voters served as moderator.…
Green, who focuses on the Pentagon and reports on international security, terrorism, and cyber developments, spoke via Zoom to LWV members and guests. He outlined his concerns about the current state of our country, focusing on the importance of journalism to democracy.…
“Congratulations to Elias. The SIA program is a fantastic immersive experience for our area students,” said Kristin Pullyblank, co-president of the LWV of the Cooperstown Area. “Civics education is at the forefront of the League’s mission, and we are fortunate to have been able to send at least one student since the inception of the program in 2001.”…
Observers help ensure that the issues facing our community are being handled in the open—“in the sunshine”—and that there is transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement that supports good government.…
We realize that what stops many people from coming forward to serve is lack of information. From simple questions like ‘How do I get on the ballot?’ to ‘How much time will I have to spend with my duties?’ and ‘Do I get paid?’…
