The Dog Charmer Leash Aggression, Zoomies and Finding Your Dog’s ‘Off’ or ‘Pause’ Buttons Dear Tom:How best do we introduce our daughter’s new pup into our home when we already have two adult French bulldogs, Stella (10) and Louie (3), one of whom defaults to an aggressive posture (Louie) when we are out and about on walks? We previously tried to introduce our dog to another family member’s dog which resulted in our dog attacking and injuring the other. What…
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How To Address HABs? NALMS’ New President Offers Guidance By TED MEBUST WESTFORD – This past summer, Otsego Lake and surrounding area water bodies saw an influx of harmful algal blooms, posing a threat to biodiversity, water potability and recreational activities. HABs, caused by an overabundance of Microcystis, a harmful strain of cyanobacteria, represent one of the biggest environmental threats to area water bodies since the introduction of zebra mussels, and more recently quagga mussels. The latter two species are…
Bound Volumes December 15, 2022 210 YEARS AGOIndians – The Ontario Messenger states, on the authority of E. Granger, Esq., Indian Agent, that neither our government nor any officer connected with it, has ever authorized the employment of Indians in the present war. The instructions from the War Department to Judge Granger are explicit. With a view to keep them from going over to the enemy, the agents were authorized as a last resource to embody as few of them…
Hometown History December 15, 2022 135 Years AgoThe Local News – The D.F. Wilber Hook & Ladder Company are to give a grand minstrel show at the Metropolitan theatre on the evening of December 23rd. As is well known, this company contains among its membership some fine musical talent, all of which will be employed on the evening of the 23rd, and, in addition, four first-class minstrel performers from New York City have been engaged. The program will be very…
Santa’s Helpers Convene on Railroad Avenue COOPERSTOWN—It looked like a winter wonderland when the Salvation Army came to The Freeman’s Journal/Hometown Oneonta’s office to pick up the toys and other gifts that were donated for the Angel Tree Program. Fifteen families will have a happier holiday thanks to the generosity of our readers. Shown above are Salvation Army Director Margie Aitken, The Freeman’s Journal/Hometown Oneonta Office Manager Larissa Ryan and Angel Tree Coordinator Kyanne Clark.…
Community Rallies To Help Local Family By TED MEBUST FLY CREEK – Not long after a fire engulfed their equipment barn on Friday, November 25, the Hriber family has been dealt yet another unfortunate hand. Donna Hriber, who has made a career of working with area students at Cooperstown School District, suffered complications from a knee replacement surgery she received earlier this year and is now out on disability leave.…
Community Solar Program Seeks Otsego County Participants Otsego County is seeking residents interested in reducing their electric bill by connecting to an offsite solar energy provider. This is part of a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority program to promote community solar. Otsego County Planning and Solid Waste, in collaboration with Energy Smart Otsego County, is administering the program here in Otsego County. Community Solar is a system whereby residents (renters, owners, etc.) can save money on their…
What To Do About the Deer: An Ongoing Rural Debate By TED MEBUST ONEONTA – The City of Oneonta’s Quality of Life and Infrastructure Committee recently heard findings from a commissioned report on the various impacts of increasing deer populations in the area. Carried out over two months, the Deer Management Task Force report named overabundance, Lyme disease and an increasing number of deer-related accidents as driving forces behind their investigation. “Our goal is not to eliminate deer. It’s to…
Renowned Portrait Artist Brings Photo Exhibit to Richfield Springs By TED MEBUST RICHFIELD SPRINGS – After two years of living in Otsego County, Dmitri Kasterine, a photographer whose work hangs in both the Smithsonian and London’s National Portrait Gallery, is opening a free exhibit of his work to the surrounding community. Located at 1441 County Highway 23 in Richfield Springs, the event will feature a vast portrait collection from throughout the artist’s career—subjects ranging from Queen Elizabeth II to Jean…
Letter from Lonnie O’Bryan Re: Transfer Station Complaints Recently, a resident of Cooperstown wrote in with concerns about the appearance and operations of the Otsego County Northern Transfer Station located in Cooperstown. The station, as pointed out in the letter, is managed by Casella. As the division manager of Casella’s Oneonta Hauling Division and Transfer Stations in Otsego and Schoharie, I take great pride in our facilities and feel as though we do an outstanding job representing the very best…
