As a conservative, I have never been in full agreement with Democrats, but I previously respected the fact that they cared about our country. They just had different views of how the country should be led. Today, there is no meeting ground whatsoever and they will resort to all extremes, legal or not, to come out on top. If they can’t be stopped they will achieve a one-party system and freedom will be gone for good.…
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The Sullivan Campaign of 1779 was a military operation of the Revolutionary War and was under the command of George Washington. The campaign was a direct result of years of raids and massacres by the British and their loyalist and Iroquois allies.…
Lauren says, “It’s Important to “show up” as a justice and be available to your public.” The world is run by those who “show up”—a quote from Ben Franklin—a phrase I have often quoted during my career. Lauren is youthful and wise, passionate and practical, patient and driven.…
I write in support of the candidacy of MacGuire Benton for Otsego County clerk. I like his stated intention to re-open the DMV office in Oneonta, where it will serve the largest number of Otsego County residents.…
Deirdre Hay is by far the most qualified candidate, with extensive courtroom experience in the areas of marriage and family law, which are particularly relevant to Supreme Court work. A past president of New York State Women’s Bar, Ms. Hay has served on the board of the respected nonprofit LawNY, and has worked with the Chief Justice to improve the state’s judicial system.…
On October 26, 2023, I received messages from multiple friends of a screenshot of a letter that was posted on the Schenevus Central School Facebook page. It was posted around 12:15 p.m. and stated, “This morning, it was determined that there was a potential threat in our school building. The matter was dealt with and turned over to the NYS police….”…
MacGuire Benton and Jennifer Basile were both invited to speak at my congregation’s breakfast meeting that took place in Oneonta over the weekend. Mr. Benton responded right away that he would come. Ms. Basile never responded at all, despite being offered a choice of formats, one of which would have had no contact with her opponent.…
It is my great pleasure to support MacGuire Benton for Otsego County clerk! I have known him for the past 10 years. He has always shown a true passion for public service and concern for the well-being of his fellow community members. He is the right candidate for this position.…
160 YEARS AGO
The Republican Mass Meeting, advertised so extensively to come off at this place on Tuesday, was a rather slim affair. The fair grounds were not resorted to—Bowne Hall being found large enough to accommodate the “masses” in attendance, including the women and children who composed so large a proportion of the two petite processions which moved through the streets of the village, one of them occupying at least three minutes in passing a given point! Neither Dickinson nor…
Bound Volumes, Hometown History November 2, 2023 50 Years AgoFour Oneonta natives who are making a name for themselves in music circles throughout the northeast will begin a two-week engagement at the Oasis Motor Inn this week. It’s the first local stand for the quartet known as “The 69th Amendment” although the four members have performed as individuals in Oneonta on many occasions before. The group is composed of Ed Michelson, 24, on piano; Brian Kreger, 28, on drums; and…
