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The two dozen brightly decorated boats progressed from Brookwood Point to Lakefront Park in the traditional event to celebrate and protect the region’s greatest natural asset. This year, OLA and the community also honored OLA Vice President Scottie Baker, a beloved leader who passed away in April.…
Iron String Press reached out to Otsego County leaders and readers for their thoughts on Saturday’s shooting and repercussions to the nation and to society moving forward. Here is what those who responded had to say:…
Lake users should use caution and check the water conditions prior to use, as bloom conditions are known to change quickly. Keep watch along the shoreline and at the surface in protected areas (boat slips, small coves, etc.). Avoid discolored or cloudy water, green streaks, foamy accumulations, etc., as these areas may contain cyanobacteria and the associated toxins.…
A presentation by Susan Green of Paperkite, auditions for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and a lecture on the bygone Central New York Fair are included in this week's briefs.…
YARD SALES—9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Carnival of Sales.” Unadilla residents host yard sales throughout the village. Includes live music, food trucks and vendors on Main Street, Unadilla. Visit https://www.facebook.com/UnadillaCarnivalSales …
This week's briefs include a number of upcoming summer events to enjoy throughout Otsego County.…
90 YEARS AGO
Operations at the test well on the farm of Merritt Hazlett, about two miles from Treadwell on the road to Franklin, have been abandoned for the time being. Though a few small pockets of gas were struck, the flow was not sufficient to be of commercial value. The outside casing of the well is being left in place, with a block closing the opening. Ralph Sawyer of Bolivar, contractor in charge of drilling, explained that the apparatus in…
185 YEARS AGO
The history of all governments exhibits the struggles of two great parties—one rallying under the banner of the rights of property, the other under those of persons. The one will strive as a matter of course, to resolve the whole system into an extension of the rights of property so as to swallow up and annihilate those of persons. The latter will stand on the defensive and do all that is in its power to preserve and defend…
PARADE—3 p.m. “Annual Decorated Boat Parade” All boats welcome, decorated, undecorated, powered unpowered, etc. This year’s theme is “Let’s Celebrate Scottie Baker.” Forms off 3-Mile Point and proceeds along the west side of the lake to the waters off Lake Front Park, Cooperstown. Visit https://otsegolakeassociation.org/…
In addition to perfecting a script, Phillips and Klein had to start a business, A Cooperstown Christmas Movie Inc. That led them to the summer Christmas in July fundraiser set for Sunday, July 7 at the Lake House Restaurant & Lodge in Richfield on Canadarago Lake.…