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Gilbertsville Relives Signing of Declaration of Independence

July 9, 2026

A reenactment of the signing of the Declaration of Independence took place in Gilbertsville’s Centennial Park immediately following the village’s annual July 4 parade, which featured approximately 45 entries. The reenactment was produced by the Town of Butternuts 250th Committee.…

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Cooperstown·News·Otsego County·Springfield

Northrup: ‘Oklahoma’ Really Good, but Could Be Tweaked

For anyone that has actually ever been to Oklahoma, there is one rather glaring omission. Based entirely on a Dust Bowl-era play about settlers, neither Rodgers nor Hammerstein had a clue about life on the prairie when they adapted the play as a musical. What they left out was a lot: Cherokees, Choctaws, and Comanches.…

July 13, 2026

News·Oneonta·Otsego County

County Board Hears Airport Update, Debates Casella Fuel Subsidies

The board then transitioned to a presentation by Justin Osterhoudt, chairman of the Oneonta Municipal Airport Commission, and Matt Kent, the airport’s manager. Board Chairman Edwin Frazier Jr. reminded the audience that negotiations were held with the Airport Commission previously, with the county declining to take control of their operations and instead offering potential aid if two county officials were placed on the commission.…

July 13, 2026

News·Uncategorized·Oneonta·Otsego County

Community Packs OCSD Board Meeting, Calling for Transparency, Accountability

Lipari Shue, an Oneonta High School graduate, OCSD parent, 39-year Oneonta resident, district employee, and president of the Oneonta City Schools’ Clerical Association, said the turnout reflected deep concern about how the school district communicates and makes decisions.…

July 9, 2026

News·Laurens·Milford·Otsego County·Pittsfield

Board Finances New Projects, Honors Former Rep. Koutnik

After passing the rest of the consent agenda, the board put forth Res. 282, an acknowledgement of respect for the passing of eight-year Board of Representatives member Gary Koutnik. Koutnik served as the representative for District No. 11 of the City of Oneonta, Wards 1 and 2, from 2012 to 2019.…

July 9, 2026

Cooperstown·News·Otsego County

Happy Birthday, America!

Fireworks in honor of the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday went off without a hitch from Fairy Spring on Friday, July 3.…

July 9, 2026

News·Gilbertsville·Otsego County

Let Freedom Ring, America!

A reenactment of the Declaration of Independence took place in Gilbertsville on July 4. Impersonating signers were, from left, Aidan Woishnis (Lyman Hall), Liam Herbert (John Adams), Mike Birdsall (John Hancock) and Bruce Giuda (Roger Sherman).…

July 9, 2026

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Editorial: The Platner Parable

Neither the far left nor the far right can properly serve the people of their party, let alone the rest of their constituents, if our leaders continue to seek power and self-aggrandizement over true public service. Most of us, if we are being honest with ourselves, fall somewhere in the middle anyway.…

July 9, 2026

Columns·Opinion

The Partial Observer: Agree to Disagree

Not all of the colonists’ grievances against the King of England are relevant to Mr. Trump’s policies, but below are enough to make me very concerned about the state of this country.…

July 9, 2026

Letters To The Editor·Opinion·Otego·Otsego County

Bugge: Our Rights Must Be Protected

Trump’s attempt to undermine the Birthright Clause wasn’t just a policy dispute; it was a brazen assault on the constitutional protections that define American citizenship.…

July 9, 2026

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News Briefs: July 9, 2026

Unadilla's Carnival of Sales this Saturday, a free presentation on genealogical research, upcoming Cooperstown Summer Music Festival Concerts and the next Fly-In Pancake Breakfast are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…

News Briefs: June 25, 2026

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.…

News Briefs: June 18, 2026

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.…

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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…

In Memoriam: Barbara Gloria Jorgensen Lamb

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.…

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Poetry Celebrating America250

PATRIOTIC POETRY—5 p.m. “Village Verses: America250.” Monthly multi-generational poetry appreciation group. All welcome. Cooperstown Elementary School Library, 21 Walnut Street, Cooperstown. aviva330@gmail.com.

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