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Bassett Convenient Care Clinic Quickly Becomes Key Access Point for Summer Patients

July 30, 2026

Less than two months after opening its doors, Bassett Healthcare Network’s new Convenient Care clinic near Cooperstown is already seeing a surge of demand, treating more than 1,200 patients and emerging as a critical access point for both residents and the thousands of visitors who arrive in the region each summer.…

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Regional Artists Highlighted in Fenimore Art Museum’s Annual ‘Art by the Lake’ Event

Twenty-six artists from across the region will showcase and sell original works in a variety of media, including watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, photography, printmaking, ink drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media, officials said.…

July 30, 2026

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SQSPCA: Situation for Rescued Puppies Remains Serious

According to Allison Hungerford, BBA, LVT, director of communications for the SQSPCA, the situation remains extremely serious for the youngest animals involved.…

July 30, 2026

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Reports Indicate Growing Strain Inside Hartwick Town Government

Multiple town officials and individuals familiar with recent proceedings describe a breakdown in coordination between the supervisor’s office, the Town Board, and department heads, culminating in a formal legal opinion that found the town acted improperly in a recent payroll matter.…

July 30, 2026

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A Grand Old Flag

Monday was honored on July 25, the 50th anniversary of his rescue of the flag, as part of the Hall of Fame’s Induction Weekend festivities.…

July 30, 2026

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Mom’s Personal Story Drives Upcoming Short Film

For Cooperstown resident Heather Grace Sharpe, “Beneath the Silence” is more than a film project. It is a deeply personal story inspired by her experiences as a single mother and a reflection of struggles many parents face behind closed doors.…

July 30, 2026

Sports·News·Oneonta·Otsego County

All Star Village Creates a Family‑centered Baseball Experience

At Cooperstown All Star Village, the baseball games may be the centerpiece, but the experience is intentionally designed to feel much larger than what happens between the foul lines.…

July 30, 2026

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Hometown History: July 30, 2026

150 YEARS AGO: Are lead pipes poisonous? The question of lead poisoning is attracting considerable attention at the present time. There has been a large and influential gathering of scientific gentlemen and representatives of the Water Boards of New York and Brooklyn, and delegates from the Board of Education of the former city at the Manhattan Lead Works, to witness tests and inquire into the merits of the lead encased block-tin pipe.…

July 30, 2026

Editorial·Opinion·Otsego County

Editorial: The Agony and the Ecstacy

Our general manager/senior editor describes putting out the newspaper each week as giving birth. The “gestation” period for “The Freeman’s Journal” and “Hometown Oneonta” is six days.…

July 30, 2026

Columns·Opinion·Otsego County·Richfield Springs·Springfield

Life Sketches: Remembering the River Keeper

Boyle was a leading founder of what eventually evolved into an organization called “Riverkeeper,” dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the Hudson River which, according to Boyle back in 1970, was already contaminated with PCBs.…

July 30, 2026

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News Briefs: July 30, 2026

Upcoming local blood drives, a presentation by historian Melinca McTaggart, the debut of the feature film "Firelight" and an upcoming open house at the SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…

News Briefs: July 23, 2026

The Lewis Danielski artist pop-up at The Art Garage, Pathfinder Village's upcoming big rigs event, Saturday's Induction Weekend Parade of Legends and self-guided tours of the Gilbertsville Free Library are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…

News Briefs: July 16, 2026

New pediatric urology services at Bassett Healthcare Network, a presentation on local Slovenian influences, free meditation classes and a discussion by master tinsmith Dennis Heaphy are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…

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In Memoriam: Nancy J. Mercer

On Sunday morning, July 19, 2026, Nancy J. Mercer passed from this life peacefully in her residence at the Cooper Lane Apartments in Cooperstown with family by her side. She was 85.…

In Memoriam: Dennis Roger Fowler

Dennis Roger Fowler, an Otego resident for more than 50 years, passed away at the New York State Veterans Home at Oxford on May 28, 2026 after a short illness. He was 84 years old. Born in Los Angeles, California, Dennis’ family moved to Larchmont, New York when he was…

In Memoriam: Ina F. Phillips

Ina Louise Foote Phillips, a respected, well-known and longtime resident of Hartwick, peacefully entered into eternal life Wednesday night, July 1, 2026, at her home on Main Street in Hartwick surrounded by her family. She was 93.…

In Memoriam: Roger James (Jim) Hayes

Roger James (Jim) Hayes went to a more glorious existence Monday, June 15, 2026. Jim had trusted the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to draw him into perfect relationship with our creator. Jim was born in Englewood, New Jersey on January 6, 1939, the son of John and…

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TIME OUT OTSEGO for FRIDAY, July 31

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FOOD SCIENCE—Noon to 2 p.m. “Preservation Station.” Discover the science behind various food preservation methods, learn to reduce food waste in the home and sample a variety of delicious snacks. A.J. Read Science Discovery Center, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1794144898813001&set=a.600418181519018

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