An attorney representing a Manhattan developer who wants to build 126 homes west of Otsego Lake says Otsego town officials attempted to change land-use rules without following procedures for public notice and open meetings.…
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Two Otsego County towns have declared local states of emergency following the June 30 severe weather event that left multiple roads blocked, damaged several homes, and prompted a National Weather Service investigation that has now confirmed a tornado touched down in the Town of Pittsfield.…
When Dr. Lamb joined Bassett Healthcare Network in 2024, he brought expertise in this technique to the network and has since used his knowledge to train fellow Bassett surgeons. Four Bassett surgeons are currently utilizing the LCBDE method and more than 30 patients have benefited from it.…
The June 2 meeting of the City of Oneonta Common Council opened with a broad set of updates from Mayor Daniel Buttermann, who used his comment period to spotlight the city’s veterans, celebrate student achievements, and reflect on growing civic participation.…
The theme was “The Rule of Law and the American Dream” on Friday, May 8 when the Otsego County Bar Association hosted its annual Law Day celebration at the Otsego County Courthouse in Cooperstown. The keynote speaker was the Honorable Joseph A. Zayas, chief administrative judge of the New York State Unified Court System.…
Interviews with Town Supervisor Cody Moore and Councilman Bryan LoRusso reveal differing perspectives on how the town is functioning, but both acknowledge that Hartwick is in a period of transition, with significant work ahead.…
The project, officials say, is meant to capture a snapshot of Cooperstown in 2026 while inviting local organizations to share their hopes for the community’s future. Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh said the idea emerged during the planning meeting for this year’s Welcome Home Cooperstown events.…
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I looked at the revised Manocherian proposal and I am truly baffled. There's nothing about it that's economic, either for the land owner or the municipalities.…
So yes, we are very curious about where things will stand as our papers hit newsstands and homes later this week. Will Oberacker and Devlin’s records speak for themselves? Or will they fall to more aggressive challengers, under the specter of last fall’s Young Republicans and the recent arrest of two Sheriff’s Office employees?…
At the end of the War of Independence, the Republic’s future was in doubt. The officers of the army were owed back pay, and Congress had promised them pensions for their service to the new country.…
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Registration for the Richfield Springs Community Center's annual Bass Tournament, community dinners hosted by the Oneonta Elks, and the opening of fresh lavender season are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
A call for time capsule contents from the Village of Cooperstown, Antique Appraisal and Museum Day at the Fly Creek Historical Society, and the next Otsego Dance Society contradance are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
A new route for OLA's annual boat parade, the video recording of the 102nd Assembly District primary debate, and registration for the Camp Forget-Me-Not grief counseling camp are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
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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…
Barbara Lamb, a beautiful soul, a gracious woman, and lover of all creatures great and small, passed away in the early hours of June 19, 2026 in her home at Woodside Hall, with family by her side. She was 88.…
Jean Elaine Davie Fieg, 97, died of natural causes on June 22, 2026 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was born in Greensboro on February 9, 1929, a date her father always referred to as 2-9-2-9. Jean was the eldest child and only daughter of Raymon G. and Mary “Marion” Elizebeth…
Gary Robert Koutnik was born July 19, 1950 in Berlin, Germany, on a U.S. military base. He was adopted at 11 months by Frances and George Koutnik. He grew up in Wantagh, Long Island, where he was in his first play as an elementary schooler, inspiring his lifelong love of…
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