IN MEMORIAM Larry M. Thompson, 66, Barber; Shop Center Of Community Life CHERRY VALLEY – Larry M. Thompson, 66, whose Larry’s Barber Shop was a center of community life for decades, passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at his home. Larry was the son of the late Edward Thompson and is survived by his mother, Helen Thompson. He graduated from Cherry Valley Central School in 1969, and attended Royal Barber & Beauty School…
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Seward Leads Key Budget Committee ALBANY – With the April 1 state budget deadline approaching, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, has been named co-chairman of the state Legislature’s General Government/Local Assistance Budget Conference Committee. He will also serve as a member of the Education Budget Conference Committee. “Bipartisan conference committees have been instrumental in producing six consecutive on-time budgets, and I am confident this process will deliver again this year,” said Seward.…
FULL OBITUARY Betty Anne Schwerd, 65; Supervisor, Representative BURLINGTON – Betty Anne (BA) Schwerd, 65, of Burlington, the retired Otsego County representative, went to join her parents and son on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Bassett Hospital, with her loving family at her side. BA was born on March 22, 1951, in Cooperstown, the daughter of the late Frederick W. (Bill) and Maxine Walter Schwerd. She attended Edmeston Central School, graduating with the Class of 1969, and has remained friends…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAR. 21 Village Polls Open Noon-9 VILLAGE ELECTION – Noon-9 p.m. Cooperstown residents will have the opportunity to vote on which candidates will become a Village Trustees. Cooperstown Fire hall. Info, cooperstownny.org/village-election-to-be-held-march-21-2017-noon-to-9pm-at-cooperstown-fire-hall-click-here-for-details/ COMMON COUNCIL – 7 p.m. Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 258 Main St., Oneonta. Info, City Clerk (607)432-6450 HIGH SCHOOL MID-WINTER CONCERT – 7:30-9 p.m. Auditorium, Cooperstown Central School, 39 Linden Ave., Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstowncs.org…
Casale: Ruffles Happy With GOP, Never Sought Democratic Backing COOPERSTOWN – Responding to his Democratic counterpart a few moments ago, county Republican Committee Chairman Vince Casale said county treasurer candidate Allen Ruffles doesn’t want a Democratic cross-nomination. “Mr. Ruffles has only sought the Republican nomination,” said Casale. “He has never reached out to the Democrats at all,” and he has no plans to do so now.…
Party Will Seek ‘Good Democrat’ To Run For Treasurer, Abbate Says COOPERSTOWN – The Democratic county chairman, Richard Abbate, said Republican county treasurer candidate Allen Ruffles has the right to appear before the county committee and ask for its endorsement. But, Abbate said a few moments ago, Ruffles, current deputy county treasurer, is unlikely to get it. “I think we have enough problems with Republicans in this country,” he continued. “We’re looking for a good Democrat.”…
GOP Endorses Ruffles As County Treasurer Democrat Crowell Supports His Deputy, Too By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MILFORD – The Otsego County Republican Committee over the weekend unanimously endorsed Allen Ruffles, Democratic treasurer Dan Crowell’s deputy, for county treasurer. “We are very pleased to have a candidate of this caliber,” said GOP County Chair Vince Casale. “Allen’s experience is second to none. He will be a great candidate and certainly a tremendous asset to our county as our treasurer.”…
City of Oneonta Lifts Snow Emergency ONEONTA – Six days after Winter Storm Stella dropped almost 3 feet of snow on Otsego County, the City of Oneonta lifted its snow emergency at 8:01 p.m. Sunday.…
IN MEMORIAM: Betty Anne Schwerd, 66; Former County Representative EDMESTON – Betty Anne Schwerd, 66, of Edmeston, the former District 10 representative to the Otsego County Board and Burlington town supervisor, died Saturday, March 18, in Cooperstown. As a Republican and Conservative, she served five two-year terms on the county board, representing Burlington, Exeter, Plainfield and Edmeston, until a primary loss in the 2015 elections. Prior to that, she served for six years as town supervisor. A full obituary is forthcoming.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAR. 20 Eat Spaghetti, Support Scouts SPAGHETTI DINNER – 5-7 p.m. Homemade dinner to support the Boy Scouts. Cost, $10 adults, $8 children. Cooperstown Vets Club, 60 Main St, Cooperstown. Info, Maria Deysenroth mariadeysenroth@yahoo.com OPEN PLAY – 3:30-7:30 p.m. Work on your 3-D Print designs. NY Room, Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, hmloneonta.org/calendar/…