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In addition to its fundraising efforts, the mill will offer more than eight varieties of New York State-grown apples. A study by Cornell University has highlighted a dozen compounds in apple peels, known as triterpenoids, which exhibit the ability to inhibit or eliminate cancer cells in laboratory cultures.…
The fresh-pressing season kicked off on Thursday, September 12 with the arrival of the apple harvest. As the Fly Creek Cider Mill gears up for a busy fall season, visitors are encouraged to “come and experience why Fly Creek was voted the best cidery in the nation.”…
There are shining stars in every Otsego County community who deserve recognition, whether it be for an award they won, a grant they secured, a project that benefits the public good or simply a good deed on behalf of others. Unfortunately, we can’t list them all here but, more than likely, you know one or two of them yourself. Next time you see them, we hope you’ll say thanks for a job well done.…
This week's "Around the Towns" pictorial page includes photos from an Arbor Day planting in memory of Bill and Liz Clark, an aerial view of this year's induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center, and more.…
With visitor spending continuously on the rise, Otsego County generated more than $37 million in state and local taxes in 2022. This total includes food and beverage, lodging, retail, transportation, and other forms of recreation, including events.…
This week: the Richard Siegfried Student Award winners, Registered Municipal Clerk certification for Jenna L. Utter, and more.…
“The first generation, Nehemiah Michaels, started his business in this county in 1873,” he said. “The store that is now in The Farmers’ Museum was his, originally located in Middlefield. He left the area for a while, then came back to run a market in the block where Mel’s [at 22] is now.”…
Fly Creek Cider Mill Earns Travel Industry Honor FLY CREEK—The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard has been named among the “Best of the Best” by the American Bus Association. The historic mill is featured in the November-December issue of ABA’s official magazine, “Destinations.” ABA is the oldest, largest and one of the most trusted motorcoach and group tour associations in the American travel industry. Its annual “Best of the Best” list draws attention to industry members who continuously go…
Rep. Delgado hears why seasonal visas are lifeline to local employers By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Representative Antonio Delgado traveled to Fly Creek last week to meet with Fly Creek Cider Mill owner Bill Michaels, touring the facility and discussing the challenges confronting small businesses in Otsego County. While the pair discussed topics ranging from President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure package and supply chain concerns, Rep. Delgado and Mr. Michaels spoke at length about hiring concerns and how the…
Fly Creek Cider Mill announces Aug. 14, reopening date Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Fly Creek Cider Mill announced it will reopen Saturday, Aug. 14. The mill, which dates back to 1856, and has been owned by the Michaels family for two generations, closed at the beginning of the year because of the toll of the coronavirus pandemic. The mill made the announcement on its website this week. The post read: “We are delighted to announce the reopening…