Edward V. Lynch, 47; Air Force Vet Loved Music MARYLAND – Edward Vincent Lynch, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 2, 2019. Edward was a 1989 graduate of Franklin Central School, then entered the Air Force. Michelle and Edward were married on July 22, 1994. He was predeceased by his siblings, Jane Lynch and Robert Foote; grandparents, Ethel and Vincent Moore; father, Donald Lynch; and stepson, Cameron Sanchez. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Lynch; daughters, Olivia Lynch and…
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After Decades Breaking Otsego Lake Ice, HEAT! Watch For ‘Bubba,’ ‘Darling Tug,’ This Spring By JIM KEVLIN COOPERSTOWN – You may have noticed a tug boat, “Bubba,” parked in the snow between the Lakefront Hotel & Restaurant and the lighthouse. There’s a story behind it. Last April, as her family – beginning with grandfather Alfred Engelmann – has done for 63 years, Lakefront proprietor Paula Wikoff headed out in a 30-foot steel cutter – let’s call it “Blue” – to…
CUOMO: ‘Fundamentals That Attracted Amazon Here Remain’ Editor’s Note: Governor Cuomo issued this statement after Amazon announced Thursday, Feb. 14, it is backing out of the 27,000-job HQ2 planned for Long Island City. Amazon chose to come to New York because we are the capital of the world and the best place to do business. We competed in and won the most hotly contested national economic development competition in the United States, resulting in at least 25,000-40,000 good-paying jobs for…
City of the Hills February 22, 2019 Trooper Hurt In Fight Along Interstate 88 At least one state trooper was injured in an altercation that took place near the Schenevus exit on I-88, according to Aga Dembinska, Troop C public relations.…
BOUND VOLUMES Feb. 22, 2019 200 YEARS AGO Otsego County Convictions – At the last term of the County Court held in this Village last week – John Cunningham was convicted of Grand Larceny and sentenced to imprisonment in the State Prison at hard labor, for the term of 3 years and 6 months. Jacob Vanderhoof was also convicted of the like offense and sentenced to the state prison for the term of 3 years and 6 months, at hard…
Until Available 24/7, Renewable Energy Not Ready For Prime Time The Otsego County Chamber board and president deserve a heartfelt “thank you” for having the vision and courage to host the “Energy Summit” Thursday, Jan. 31, at The Otesaga. Speakers from New York and Pennsylvania talked about fossil fuels and renewables, including biomass, ethanol, electric cars, wind, solar and geo-thermal. At the end of the day, it was clear that, although promising for the future, renewables are not currently capable…
Hometown History – Feb. 21- 22, 2019 150 Years Ago Oneonta – Calvin Short has sold his farm of 100 acres to Thomas Burnside of Otego for $3,100. It will be occupied by his son Sylvester Burnside. Scramling & Michael have opened a real estate agency in connection with their law business over the store of Cope & Co. The boot and shoe firm of Pardee and Coats may be found at their new store on Main Street where everybody…
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Farmers’ Market In Chamber Hall Of Fame By LIBBY CUDMORE COOPERSTOWN – For Ellen Pope, Otsego 2000 executive director, The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market isn’t just a place to pick up some fresh produce for dinner. It’s a piece of the community. “Having it here has added to our quality of life,” she said. “It gives people a reason to come downtown on the weekends.” The Farmers’ Market is one of six businesses that will be inducted into the 2019 class…
Cooperstown and Around Feb. 22, 2019 Trooper Hurt In Fight Along Interstate 88 At least one state trooper was injured in an altercation that took place near the Schenevus exit on I-88, according to Aga Dembinska, Troop C public relations.…