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Do you trust the results of the 2024 elections more—or less—than you did the results of the 2020 elections? If you do, please think about your reasons why. If your reasoning is based on the outcomes and not on the election process, I hope you understand that this could be a problem that affects our entire community. The good news is, it’s not too late for you to turn that around.
Ron Bishop
Cooperstown
In what is now looking like a red sweep nationwide, Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump defeated Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, sitting vice president, in Otsego County by a margin of 53.83 percent (14,626 votes) to 45.15 percent (12,268 votes), respectively, echoing much of the nation.…
With his family stretching back for five generations in our region, Josh Riley has a lifetime understanding of the diverse economy of upstate New York and the many issues important to our area. His family’s roots are Republican, so he will listen to and respect different points of view. As a Democrat, he has pledged to work in a bipartisan way.…
How easy it is to take things for granted. And if we are not careful, we will deprive ourselves of the riches trees bring us. And during the hot summer day, walking along the street, the shade provided by a generous tree brings relief and renewed energy to continue.…