Bound Volumes, Hometown History November 9, 2023 40 Years AgoHartwick College has received a collection of letters, some written by the Rev. John Christopher Hartwick, a Lutheran minister who bequeathed his estate for the formation of a religious seminary near Cooperstown, which was the forerunner of the college now located on Oyaron Hill in Oneonta. The letters were given to Hartwick College by Yale University. “We’re extremely pleased that Yale officials have given them to us so that they can…
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The race for Otsego County Clerk is coming to a close. The general election is this Tuesday, November 7th. It’s the honor and privilege of my life to be on your ballot and to have the opportunity to serve as our next county clerk. I’ve spent my life here in Otsego County. I’m a product of our communities and a proud graduate of our public schools.…
In a small county such as ours, the position of county clerk is a “working position,” not a “management position.” It is not, and should not be, a political position, but rather a position that is occupied by an individual who possesses the requisite service skills and knowledge.…
Experience with policy and procedure are invaluable in an office that handles personal information, legal documents, and critical filings. I know that Jennifer will continue to operate the office at a high level of accuracy and proficiency. I support her election as the next Otsego County clerk.…
VOTE! Tuesday, November 7 is Election Day.…
The Partial Observer from Maureen Dill Tick-borne Diseases on the Rise Here According to Cornell University’s “Tick Talk” Community Education Program, tick-borne diseases have become a significant public health issue in New York State, with numerous tick species and diseases currently spreading within the region. This year, a Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Summit was held on September 28 and 29 under the auspices of the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse and the Central New York…
On Friday, October 20, a cat was brought into our facility exhibiting symptoms of rabies. The kitty was sick and suffering and was humanely euthanized. Because it showed signs of rabies and had bitten someone, the cat was tested immediately for rabies.…
There are two items that show up in every single act: a rose and Oskar. When I asked Oskar which act he found most intriguing, [Note: I acknowledge that this was an obnoxious question given that all his fellow actors were sitting right there waiting to hear if he chose an act they were in, so I officially apologize to him here.] he talked about “Universal Language,” as he thinks the concept and execution are really fun.…
Otsego County has an excellent prepared candidate for county clerk in MacGuire Benton, who has served as a village board member, was appointed deputy Otsego County elections commissioner and has been consistently employed by the same fantastic local business for a decade, with operations and distribution management at the core of his responsibilities.…
Specifically, in Otsego County, next week we will be voting to fill the position of Otsego County clerk. This position is the keeper of records for land transactions and court proceedings in Otsego County, as well as managing the Department of Motor Vehicles on behalf of New York State.…
