HERZIG TAKES OATH AS ONEONTA MAYOR…
Otsego County Chamber Plans 7 Seminars For Entrepreneurs The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce today announced its first-ever series of seminars for entrepreneurs, “Smart Otsego Small Business Seminars,” seven in all, starting 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at SUNY Oneonta Morris Hall. Sign-in and networking breakfast begin at 8 a.m. “Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart,” said Otsego Chamber President Barbara Ann Heegan. “It takes persistence. This Small Business Series is aimed at anyone aspiring to…
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IN MEMORIAM: Raymond F. Key, 80; Farmer, DEC Wildlife Control Operator COOPERSTOWN – Raymond F. Key Sr., 80, the Pierstown farmer who for the past 14 years has been a state-licensed local wildlife nuisance control operator, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at home after a long battle with cancer. Born May 13, 1935, in the Town of Richfield, Ray was one of five children of Frederick and Mabel (Sullivan) Key. He attended Leonardsville and Cooperstown Central Schools. On Sept.…
Cheri Albrecht Honored At United Way ’15 Kickoff…
WHAT DO YOU THINK? Amphenol Advocates Need To Make Their Voices Heard Editor’s Note: This is our opinion, expressed in the editorial that appeared in the Sept. 10-11 editions of The Freeman’s Journal & Hometown Oneonta. What do you think? Send your opinion to info@allotsego.com, to appear in this week’s editions of the newspaper. Clearly, Stop the Pipeline has dominated the debate about the Constitution Pipeline since January 2013, when “Alternate M,” the route through Otsego County, was rejected. There…
IN MEMORIAM: Shirley D. Baker, 89, Oneonta ONEONTA – Shirley D. Baker, 89, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. She was the daughter of Willis and Helen (Coleman) Dailey. Shirley is survived by her three children, Irene Baker Konstanty, Stephen F. Baker and Daniel L. Baker; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John L. Baker; two sisters, and one brother. She was the mother-in-law of attorney Jim Konstanty, Oneonta, who died…
GOHS Volunteers Applaud Outgoing President…
4 Fly Creek Volunteer Firefighters Complete 9/11 Run In Full Regalia…
SEWARD REJECTS RUN FOR CONGRESS ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today announced he will not run for retiring Congressman Chris Gibson’s seat in 2016. “While serving in Washington D.C. would allow me to address a number of important issues facing our region,” said Seward, “I feel that at this time my standing as a senior member of the New York State senate majority enables me to better serve my district. “Therefore, I intend to continue to use my seniority,…