70 YEARS AGO: Last week in New York, three youths were arrested on charges of being narcotic wholesalers for one-third of Harlem. Police estimate that the ring of three youths and their minor peddlers were realizing from $2,000 to $3,000 in profits daily. Marijuana comes from the Indian hemp plant—an inoffensive looking weed, which can be grown unnoticed in any state in the Union. The tremendous profit motive encourages get-rich-quick opportunists to trade in illicit drugs. One of the largest…
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160 YEARS AGO: Is the policy of the Administration “Peace” on a fair and liberal basis? The great majority of the people, North and South, earnestly desire Peace; but can the rulers at Washington and Richmond agree on terms? Peace on the basis of the “extermination of slavery” appears to be the program of the Administration. The abandonment of slavery was insisted on by Mr. Lincoln before the election; and now that the people have sustained him at the polls,…
BENEFIT—8:30 a.m. “Thanksgiving Morning Walk/Run.” Benefit for the Cooperstown Food Pantry. Choose your speed/distance. Donate online or bring in the morning of. Registration required. Meet at Clark Sports Center parking lot, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. (607) 282-0626 or visit https://www.facebook.com/CooperstownFoodPantry/…
TOURNAMENT—6 p.m.; sign-up at 5 p.m. “First Annual Turkey Shoot Dart Tournament.” Fees apply. Win a turkey with all the fixings. Richfield Bowl-A-Rama, 20 Bronner Street, Richfield Springs. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559226454161…
Lt. Colonel Eric P. Ehrmann, age 66, an Army veteran, of State Highway 28 passed away on Sunday evening November 17, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.…
SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Tuesday and Thursday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $10.60 for guests accompanying a senior. Today’s lunch is cream of potato soup, roast beef sandwich, coleslaw and cookies. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php…
COMMUNITY—7-9:30 p.m. “2024 Student Voices, Student Choices.” Local students unveil community projects. Presented by Community Foundation of Otsego County. Slade Theatre, Yager Hall, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. contact@cfotsego.org or visit https://www.facebook.com/CFOtsego…
HOLIDAYS—2 p.m. “Decorating Day.” Presented by Cooperstown Community Christmas Committee. Sign up to decorate Main Street for the holidays. Meet at Santa’s Cottage in Pioneer Park, Cooperstown. https://www.facebook.com/cooptownchristmas…
OPEN MIC—7-9 p.m. “Coffee House.” Singers, writers, musicians, and more are invited to share works. 10-20 minute slots. Light refreshments available. Free, open to public. Held each 4th Saturday. Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church, 128 Church Street, Schuyler Lake. (315) 858-2523.…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta November 21, 2024 Front Page Town Clerk Keeps Business Moving in Hartwick Despite Inner Conflicts, Resignations NYCAMH Honored By Excellus Angel Tree Program Celebrates Spirit of Christmas Inside Dissatisfaction Brewing About Ommegang’s Handling of Volunteers ‘Tosca’ Airs at Foothills Saturday NAACP Hosts Film Screening Food Drive Supports Vets 53 Pioneer Restoration Announced; Fundraising Goal Set at $2M Students To Present Solutions for Local Needs Reception Planned By Renowned Photographer Kasterine…