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Editorial Everything Old Is New Again It has been 20 years or so since the names Tara Barnwell, Michael Moffat, Elinor Vincent and Darla Youngs have appeared together on the masthead of “The Freeman’s Journal.” A confluence of events perhaps regarded by some as a perfect storm—or an imperfect storm, by others—has brought us all together again. “The Freeman’s Journal” is arguably one of the oldest weekly newspapers in the nation. Founded by Judge William Cooper, it began as the…
Publishing Group Announces Hire of New General Manager Iron String Press, the parent company of “The Freeman’s Journal,” “Hometown Oneonta” and “AllOtsego.com,” has hired Darla M. Youngs as general manager. Youngs joins Publisher Tara Barnwell and her team as the organization seeks to revitalize its newspapers, revamp its website and reestablish its connection with the communities it serves. “We are so fortunate to have Darla join us,” Tara Barnwell, Publisher, said. “She brings a wealth of knowledge from her previous…
Local Publishing Company Under New Ownership Tara Barnwell promoted to publisher; Greg Klein named editor; ownership remains In local hands COOPERSTOWN – As of Friday, April 16, Iron String Press, Inc, publisher of The Freeman’s Journal, Hometown Oneonta and www.allotsego.com is under new ownership. Tara Barnwell, general manager of Iron String Press, becomes president and publisher and actor-writer Greg Klein becomes editor of the company’s print and digital news and entertainment sources, succeeding Jim Kevlin. Kevlin after 15 years as editor,…
Chrystal Savage Named To Managing Editor Post With the first edition of 2021, Chrystal Savage, former editor of SUNY Oneonta’s State Times newspaper, will assume the duties of managing editor of Hometown Oneonta, The Freeman’s Journal and www.AllOTSEGO.com. Savage succeeds Libby Cudmore, who is joining Hartwick College as a Writer for Young Audiences, working across the college’s publications, social media platforms and the new FlightPath program, which helps students identify and work towards career goals while exploring major and course…
PICK UP OTSEGO COUNTY YEARBOOK Heidi Bond Named Citizen Of The Year…
Pastor Sylvia, Jim Kevlin Wed At Lakeside Service Sylvia Elizabeth Barrett and James C. Kevlin were married Saturday, July 11, 2020, on the porch at Hyde Hall, overlooking Otsego Lake. The Rev. Teressa Sivers, pastor, St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Ithaca, and former pastor of First United Methodist Church, Oneonta, performed the ceremony. The bride was given away by state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford. Cindy Seward was the matron of honor. The best man was Matthew Lacey, Exton, Pa. The bride…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta April 23-24, 2020 PHOTO OF THE WEEK CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Community Foundation To Fight Threat As Demand Dips, Farms Dump Milk Streck: As Scourge Declines, Stay Vigilant Symbol Of Endurance Buoys Church AllOTSEGO.COVID-19 Tee A Puddy Tat Anytime, Virtually With Elena’s Michael, Dine Together Apart Libby’s List Of Virtual Things To Do EDITORIAL Now, We All Have Chance To Do Good COLUMNS LEVINE: Building A Foundation Together SEWARD: On Mend, He Turns…
2nd Coronavirus Edition Now On AllOTSEGO.com…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta Feb. 6-7, 2020 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE D.A. Expecting 50% Dip In Prosecutions 700-Plus Fans Sign Petition To Save CCS Football Seward Invites DOT Chief To Lettis Crash Scene 2020 Winter Carnival Features Mac, Cheese, More Salka Plans Local Rally Against Bail Reforms THE JOB SCENE Help Custom Electronics Power The Future Big Job At Bassett: Keeping Many Jobs Full Expert: More, Higher Paying Manufacturing Jobs SUNY Plans To Make…