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08-24-23

This Week: 08-24-23

THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta August 24, 2023 Front Page Survey Results Reveal Public’s Thoughts on Revitalization Young Author Holds Book Signing State, County Struggle with Low Reading Test Scores Otsego Abroad: Cooperstown Resident Returns from Six Years in France Inside Hartwick College, SUNY Oneonta Partner on Nursing Program Coop Cyclist Wins Masters Men Time Trial Town Talk: Town of Oneonta SQSPCA Receives Petco Grant Locals: People and Businesses in the News Nolan’s Work Featured in…

Hometown History: August 24, 2023

40 YEARS AGO
Tap water in Oneonta is distasteful and smells foul because engineers are pumping from the Susquehanna River to conserve precious water supplies in city reservoirs. The musty flavor is from leaf mold in the Mill Race, along the Susquehanna River, from which the city is drawing the river water, according to city engineer Richard C. Olton. “The resulting mold on the gathering leaves imparts the off-flavor,” Olton explained. Olton said chlorinating the river water and running it through…

Bound Volumes: August 24, 2023

135 YEARS AGO
Local & Personal: The many friends of Miss Cooper are happy to see her occasionally on the Lake steamers and out driving this summer. Her health has improved with the improvement in the Orphanage finances, which has lessened her cares and efforts in at least one direction.
In the lawn tennis tournament at the Cooper House last week the winners were: gentleman’s single, Marion Wright; Gentleman’s double, Mssers. Trevor and Bowers; mixed double, Mr. Trevor and Miss Johnson.
Base Ball:…

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