Advertisement

Pittsfield

In Memoriam: Lewis R. Miller

PITTSFIELD—Lewis R. Miller, 92, of Pittsfield passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Lewis was born on the family farm on August 26, 1930, the son of the late Rueben and Mary Gardner Miller. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Elizabeth Miller, and siblings Harley Miller, Mildred Chase, Aleta Smith, Margaret Conklin, Donald Miller, and Ethel White.…

//

In Memoriam Donna Leh Black, 72 June 18, 1949 – March 16, 2022

In Memoriam Donna Leh Black, 72 June 18, 1949 – March 16, 2022 PITTSFIELD –  Donna Leh Black, 72, of Pittsfield passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Born in Oneonta, on June 18, 1949, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Marion (Harris) Keator. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Oneonta.  Donna was the President and Office Manager of Van’s Auto Sales & Service in Oneonta.  She was the backbone…

//

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO: Lumberjacks, Lumberjills, more at Cherry Valley outdoor games 08-21-21

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 Lumberjacks, Lumberjills, more at Cherry Valley outdoor games OUTDOOR GAMES – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Find more Lumberjack competitions (including a strongman competition), Archery, Tractor show, Tough Cookie 5k benefit walk, and much more. The Field, 2 Genesee St., Cherry Valley. cwatbeau@gmail.com or visit cherryvalleyoutdoorgames.com.…

///

Sen. Oberacker: Flood costs could exceed town budgets

Sen. Oberacker: Flood costs could exceed town budgets By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The flooding that occurred in Gilbertsville, Morris and Pittsfield on Saturday, July 17, is expected to cost millions and elected officials are calling for federal and state funding to pay for some of the damages. State Sen. Peter Oberacker, R-Maryland, estimated that the amount of money needed for the flood damage in Butternuts and Morris would far exceed their total respective town budgets. “After what…

///

Roads still closed around Gilbertsville as flood clean-up enters day two

Roads still closed around Gilbertsville as flood clean-up enters day two By KEVIN LIMITI and GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Federal Emergency Management Agency officials were on the scene in southwestern Otsego County on Sunday, July 18, to assess flooding Saturday, July 17, in the villages of Morris and Gilbertsville and the towns of Morris and Butternuts. According to Rep. Michelle Farwell, D-Butternuts, Morris, Pittsfield, the cost of the damage is expected to be in the millions, particularly with…

/

Accident Victim Was Morris Man

Accident Victim Was Morris Man ONEONTA – Oneonta state troopers have identified Guillermo J. Soto, 50, of Morris, as the driver killed in the fatal car accident in the Town of Pittsfield on Saturday morning. According to a press release, Soto had been driving his 2000 Daewoo Lanos northbound on the roadway when he lost control, for an unknown reason, and struck a tree on the west shoulder.  He was found deceased in the driver’s seat with his seat belt on.…

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through March 30, new annual subscribers to “The Freeman’s Journal” and AllOtsego.com (or subscribers who have lapsed for two or more years) have an opportunity to help their choice of one of four Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.