On the morning of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2026, John Francis “Jack” Smith peacefully passed into eternal rest at his Pine Boulevard home. His beloved wife, Gayle, and family were at his side. He was 95.…
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According to a press release, the new museum store will feature a front-facing entrance on Cooperstown’s Main Street as well as access through the museum itself and is the largest expansion of the Hall of Fame footprint in more than two decades.…
Nancy J. Kroll, 62, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born on March 6, 1963 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York, to Edward and Michaeline (Zurek) Kroll. She spent countless hours of her childhood on the Leatherstocking Golf Course, where her father served as the golf professional for many years. It was there that her lifelong love of golf was rooted, and it remained…
This award recognizes the achievements of Jane Forbes Clark and the Clark Family. It is presented to the stewards of The Otesaga Resort Hotel, an historic resort established in 1909, and honors their tradition of cultural, historic, and community works in Cooperstown.…
Letter from Chip Northrup Cutting of Trees Was‘Ugly Thing to Do’ A stately row of shade trees was cut down on the Leatherstocking Golf Course at the entrance to the Cooperstown Country Club. The trunks look sound, but the reason given was that the trees were “sick” and that one of the trees had shed a limb recently. All of the trees were removed based on the assumption that they were all dying and presented a hazard. Maybe so. Or…
Letter from Tom Dahulick Compliments and a Request for Coverage “Everything Old Is New Again.” Can only say your newspaper is excellent! Would like to see future articles highlighting Cooperstown businesses, Leatherstocking Golf Course and on surrounding golf courses. Good day! Tom DahulickOmaha, NE…
Jim Kaat Hosts Golf Tourney Less than two months after earning baseball’s greatest honor, Jim Kaat returned to Cooperstown in support of some new Central New York friends. Kaat, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame July 24 as part of the Class of 2022, served as the celebrity host for the Pathfinder Village/Baseball Hall of Fame Golf Invitational September 19 at the Leatherstocking Golf Course in Cooperstown. As the master of ceremonies, Kaat — who won 283 games…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 HEART Jazz Ensemble Performs At Origins Cafe CONCERT – 5 p.m. The Cooperstown Concert Series presents ‘HEART: A Jazz Ensemble’ featuring the warm, brilliant tones of Melissa Stylianou, Godwin Louis, Chris Dingman and Ike Sturm in an enveloping and powerful quartet. Tickets, $20. Origins Cafe, 558 Beaver Meadow Rd., Cooperstown. Visit cooperstownconcertseries.org/heart-september-18-2022/…
Visitors Seek Autographs at golf course Visitors were out today by the Leatherstocking Golf Course to catch a glimpse (and maybe an autograph) of the Hall of Famers playing on the field. There will be golf tournament featuring the Hall of Famers Saturday morning before the rest of the Induction weekend festivities.…
