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2 Democrats May Challenge Seward

BULLETIN 2 Democrats May Challenge Seward COOPERSTOWN – It appears state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, will be facing a Democratic challenge this fall when he runs for his 21st term. Two candidates have surfaced, according to Otsego County Democratic chair Richard Abbate of Cooperstown. One is a woman attorney from Ilion, Herkimer County, Audrey Dunning, who appears to have the financing, he said.  A press release is reportedly circulating, embargoed until 9:01 this evening. The second is Jermaine Bagnall-Graham, Sherburne,…

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Blanche Blacksmith, 88; Ran Straws & Sweets, Cooperstown Shop

IN MEMORIAM: Blanche Blacksmith, 88; Ran Straws & Sweets, Cooperstown Shop  COOPERSTOWN – Blanche H. Blacksmith, 88, who operated Straws & Sweets in the village, died unexpectedly Thursday evening, May 5, 2016, at Focus Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Otsego after enjoying a wonderful day with friends and dinner with her daughter, Allyse. Blanche Harriet Flower was born Jan. 1, 1928, in Somerville, N.J., the only child of Harry and Ann (Recor) Flower.…

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OMMEGANG NAMED BEST IN THE WORLD

OMMEGANG NAMED BEST IN THE WORLD COOPERSTOWN – Brewery Ommegang was named the Champion Brewery for mid-size companies at the 2016 World Beer Cup competition, highlight of the Craft Brewers Conference & Beer Expo America in Philadelphia last week. It also was recognized for best brewmaster for companies its size, and won three individual beer awards The brewery won a gold medal for its newest beer, Rosetta, in the Belgian-style fruit beer category, a bronze for Three Philosophers in the…

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Candidate Ainsworth Introduced At Tonight’s School Board Meeting

Candidate Ainsworth Introduced At Tonight’s School Board Meeting COOPERSTOWN – Marielle Ainsworth, who is unopposed for an open seat in the Tuesday, May 17, Cooperstown Central budget vote and election, was introduced to attendees at this evening CCS board meeting by President Teresa Russo. She is running for the seat vacated by Andrew Marietta, who was elected to the county Board of Representatives last fall.   Board Vice President Mary Leonard is running unopposed for a second.…

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Anne Meccariello Named CCS Elementary Principal

Anne Meccariello Named CCS Elementary Principal COOPERSTOWN – At this hour, the Cooperstown Central school board is confirming Ann Meccariello as permanent elementary school principal. She has served as interim principal since the retirement of Teresa Gorman in June 2015. She was chosen after a year-long search involving the school board, teachers and members of the community.…