I began with an extensive multi-month-long period of research and data collection. This entailed delving into the characters and technologies that defined the evolution of journalism as a whole since roughly the Spanish American War. From yellow journalism, to the advent of television, to the breakdown of ethics as we approach today, I gained immense swaths of knowledge that I was previously unaware of.…
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As MCS continues its push for literacy and technology programs as a central educational focus, the role of the book vending machine will continue to grow. School officials are looking to enact a middle- and high-school equivalent of the initiative in the near future, with plans actively in the works.…
A new column on AllOtsego.com, spring workshops at Fenimore Farm and Country Village, upcoming blood drives and spring enrollment for the Cooperstown Children's Choir are among the topics in this week's news briefs.…
Capital projects are integral to maintaining and improving educational environments across the state. The process starts with the New York State Education Department’s Building Conditions Survey that occurs at each school every five years—seven in the case of Milford, due to a backlog.…
A free Fenimore Chamber Orchestra concert and Cakewalk Benefit, introductory watercolor classes at the Cooperstown Art Association, a call for vendors for the 16th annual Fishing and Heritage Day, and the annual Winter Carnival Book Sale are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
An upcoming performance by East Nash Grass, information about the NYS Office for the Aging's new Winter Wellness Initiative, a call for artists for the "Art of New York" juried show and news from Cornell Cooperative Extension are among the topics covered in today's news briefs.…
Four county employees were recognized as outstanding employees. Frazier announced that all employees and department chairs are invited to nominate individuals every six months who exhibit a high degree of commitment to outstanding service, a high level of productivity, and demonstrate a high degree of initiative and effective relationships with others.…
The Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump is an annual fundraising event organized by Brenda and Jamie Waters to help local children and adults in need, “one jump in Goodyear Lake at a time.” In the 27 years that the event has taken place, more than 250 recipients have been helped by jumpers.…
Village of Milford Mayor Brian Pokorny has issued a Boil Water Notice for the Village of Milford, effective from 3 p.m. today, January 10, until further notice. According to an e-mail from Pokorny, at about 10 a.m. this morning, the water system lost pressure due to repairs being made on a water main break on West Main Street. “When water mains lose pressure, it increases the chance that untreated water and harmful microbes can enter your water,” the notice reads.…
A showing of the film "Black Barbie," the Master Gardener Volunteers' winter sowing workshop and a host of activities planned by the Otsego County Conservation Association are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…