Village of Morris Mayor Michael Newell: “This investment will help us revitalize our downtown, elevate the visitor experience and grow tourism in a way that highlights all that Morris has to offer.”…
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Oneonta’s Common Council met on Tuesday, April 7 for its first meeting of the month, with representatives advancing a wide range of fiscal, infrastructure, and administrative actions while also recognizing local service and community leadership. …
Starting with arrivals on June 7, the Samye Institute Summer Immersion program for Buddhist Arts and Sciences—with participation options for a week, three weeks, or the full six weeks—is expected by organizers to draw participants from both around the world and the surrounding area.…
Polar Bear Homemade Ice Cream & More, a local institution that traces its roots back to 1949, opened its 2026 season with a weekend celebration March 27-29, continuing a tradition that has spanned generations.…
While the camp is advertised for athletes ages 13–18, some flexibility is available. Players who are in eighth grade but are competing at a junior varsity level may be eligible with direct communication with Coach Coyle.…
After previously having an issue with excess nitrates in one of its two water wells, the Village of Milford is beginning the process of making fixes. The village’s water supply is currently coming from its second well, which Mayor Michael Strong said is not facing issues.…
Artists featured in “Dream Dance of Bees: The World We Live In” employ diverse techniques in mediums including painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography and found material assemblage.…
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Research has shown that cursive handwriting enhances brain development, increasing neural pathway activation, memory recall, and fine motor skills, improves overall cognitive growth and confidence, and aids students in a variety of academic pursuits.…
Walter Lippman warned against the “tyranny of the majority” quite some time ago. As he puts it, just because you have the numbers does not mean you are right.…
Most of us think of our bodies as a single organism—just us. But the story is more complicated. Trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes live on our skin, in our mouths, and in our gut. Together, they form what scientists call the human microbiome.…
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Funding and scholarship opportunities with the Rotary Club of Cooperstown and Butternut Valley Alliance, CCS softball and baseball updates, and various upcoming presentations are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
The reopening of the eastbound lane of I-88 near Otego (Exit 12), the Catskill Symphony Orchestra's upcoming Cabaret Fundraiser, a performance by Dúo Copla this Saturday and the "Understanding Your Electric Bill" workshop are among the topics covered in this…
Scholarships for Red Cross lifeguard certification classes, upcoming Lutheran services, and theatrical productions at Cooperstown and Milford central schools are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
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Paul A. Carnicelli Sr., 95, the heart and soul of the Carnicelli family, passed away at home on March 17, 2026. While we are heartbroken, we are so grateful to have been a part of the life he lived and the legacy he leaves behind.…
Judith Jackson, 82, entered into eternal life late Monday morning, December 22, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, following a valiant battle with cancer.…
A Memorial Service for Jane E. Brayden will be offered at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026 at The First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, with the Rev. Jessica Lambert, lead pastor, officiating.…
Maureen Catherine (Kelly) Waddell of Fly Creek, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2026 following a sudden cardiac event.…
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Fire Department Open Houses
RecruitNY—Open houses and other events to recruit new firefighters.
• 9 a.m. to noon. View new pieces of firefighting equipment, talk to firefighters, learn about smoke alarms, practice with fire extinguishers, enter the raffle and more. Milford Fire Department and Emergency Squad, 64 South Main Street, Milford. (607) 286-9492 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1242367134750546?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22groups_highlight_units%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
• 9 a.m. to noon. Tour the firehouse, see the trucks, hang out with the members. Fly Creek Volunteer Fire Company, 811 County Road 26, Fly Creek. (607) 547-5469 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1492715685711995/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open House for anyone looking to give back to the community they live in. Worcester Hose Company, 36 Church Street, Worcester. (607) 397-8032 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1395939292337807&set=a.724725729459170
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour the firehouse, see the trucks, hang out with the members. Mount Vision Fire Department, 179 County Highway 11B, Mount Vision. (607) 433-0997 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1974205076841899/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
• Noon to 7 p.m. Activities, raffle, and chicken and biscuit dinner starting at 4 p.m. Richfield Springs Fire Department, 34 East James Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 922-4881 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2404825293357989/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
