Cherry Valley Bookstore specializes in used and rare books—with more than 15,000 volumes, their collection is filled with an eclectic mix of fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction.…
Cherry Valley Bookstore specializes in used and rare books—with more than 15,000 volumes, their collection is filled with an eclectic mix of fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction.…
To support local agriculture and farmland, Otsego Land Trust worked directly with farm families to submit four applications for the purchase of development rights through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants program of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on June 6 that all four OLT applications have been successful.…
Last Thursday’s presidential debate, not surprisingly being called the worst in American history, supplants the first 2020 presidential debate between the same two candidates, also termed “the worst” by some and described at the time as “chaotic,” “painful,” and “dispiriting.” The bar was set pretty low in 2020. Who’da thunk it could have sunk any lower? And yet, it did.…
Letter from Jim Havener An Open Letter to the Community I am Jim Havener, the proud owner of the Green Toad Bookstore. Recently, we have faced some unfortunate bias regarding the selection of books we offer. I want to take this opportunity to directly address these concerns and reaffirm our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and understanding. At the Green Toad, we celebrate the richness of human identity through the diverse range of books we carry. Our mission is to provide…
I would be remiss if I did not single out Alicia Chase for thanks and recognition. In a world where not everyone helps, not everyone shows up, and not everyone works, Alicia is the opposite. She is consistently the hardest working public servant in our community.…
Congratulations to third-grader Drew Yorke, recent winner of the Casella Waste Systems Calendar Art Contest to promote recycling.…
On May 31, Cooperstown Coworks opened its doors with a ribbon cutting accompanied by the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Ellen Tillpaugh and resounding support from the community.…
This week's news brief topics include a weaving workshop hosted by the Otselic Valley Fishing and Heritage Association, a call for Hartwick Conservation Committee members and more.…
Before opening their brick-and-mortar seasonal business, the Knuth’s started selling Italian ice at festivals, using their pushcart with the red and white umbrella. Tom and Joyce Knuth lived in Manhattan and Westchester before moving to upstate New York permanently in 2008. Italian ice is easy to find on many street corners in the Big Apple.…
If the party leader is incapable of being effective in open debate, new elections are held and they are replaced. Under such a system, both Trump and Biden would be replaced. Without teleprompters, they appear for what they are: a buffoon and a dotard.…