Clarification: Cooperstown Smoking Ban During a recent Cooperstown Board of Trustees meeting, a ban on smoking on Main Street Cooperstown was passed. “We’ve been talking about the smoking ban for a year. What are we going to do if we allow marijuana shops, how can we keep people from smoking on Main Street and the whole street smelling like marijuana?” Trustee Richard Sternberg said. “We couldn’t just single out smoking marijuana. We set a public hearing, we had the public…
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In Memoriam Philip L. Washburn, Esq., 81 November 14, 1940 – October 22, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Philip L. Washburn, Esq., a long-time resident of Cooperstown and well-respected attorney, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, October 22, 2022, at HarborChase of Prince William Commons in Woodbridge, Virginia, with family at his side. He was 81. Born November 14, 1940, in Gouverneur, Phil was a son of Leonard Bacon Washburn and Marguerite (Halpin) Washburn. After graduating from Gouverneur High School in 1958, Phil…
In Memoriam Phyllis J. Estes, 89 March 20, 1933 – October 19, 2022 ONEONTA – Phyllis Jane Estes, 89, of Oneonta, passed from this life on October 19, 2022. Phyllis was born on March 20, 1933 at Bassett Hospital the daughter of the late William and Ruth Johnson Smith. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son Michael Jackson on April 25, 1966, a granddaughter Jessica Bass on July 10, 2002 and a brother Bill. She is…
A Fond Farewell to Fall Otsego County and Central New York are expected to hit peak leaf peeping season in the coming days, with foliage estimated at 65 percent changed in Cooperstown last week according to the I LOVE NY “Fall Foliage Report.” This year, shades of orange and yellow seem to be outshining the reds, as shown here. The top photo showcases the view from Beaver Meadow Road in Cooperstown, the middle picture is a shapshot of Allen Lake…
In Memoriam Terry W. Onyan, 65 July 5, 1957 – October 15, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Terry W. Onyan, a long-time Cooperstown and Fly Creek resident, passed away due to recent health issues late Saturday afternoon, October 15, 2022, at his home in Fly Creek with his loving wife, Wendy at his side.Born July 5, 1957, in Norwich, Terry was the son of Hobart and Norma (Rothwell) Onyan. As a young boy, Terry and his family moved to Cooperstown where he…
In Memoriam D. George Vamvakias, 90 Army Veteran, Avid Reader, & Train Enthusiast COOPERSTOWN – D. George Vamvakias, 90, of Limerick, formerly of Oley, PA and Cooperstown, NY, husband of I. Ann (Pugliese) Vamvakias, passed away peacefully Friday October 7, 2022 at the Pottstown Hospital. Born in Portland, ME, he was the son of the late George D. and Katherine D. (Malcotsi) Vamvakias. George graduated from Portland High school then earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta September 29, 2022 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE Cornell Cooperative Extension Embarking on Huge Project Weekly Medical Briefs: 09-29-22 Inside The Paper Fly Creek General Store Vandalized Bassett Healthcare Network Is Among State’s 2022 Best Employers Springbrook Closes Purchase of Historic Ford Block on Oneonta’s Main Street Sign Celebrates Historic Role of Route 20 Perspectives Editorial The Great Turkey Hunt Columns STERNBERG: M*AS*H News from the Noteworthy: Battle Plans Life…
State Farm Food Drive Underway State Farm on Pioneer Street in Cooperstown is having a “Good Neighbor 2022” food drive to benefit the Cooperstown Food Bank. Drop your non-perishable food items off until 5 pm today. Enjoy refreshments and giveaways while you are there!…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta September 22, 2022 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE Home, Home on the Range. Where the Deer and the Heifers Play? Weekly Medical Briefs: 09-22-22 Inside The Paper Glimmerglass Festival Guild Contributes $25,000 Cooperstown Community Harvest Supper Returns Grow with CCE Garden Project 6th Ward Receives Proclamation Waller Grandson Wins International Soccer Championship Raw. Real. Romance … and Giving Back. Hanford Mills Exploration Day Perspectives Editorial Re-Charge! Columns STERNBERG: Mr. President,…
Vacation Drive Brings Antique Cars to Cooperstown For one day only the antique cars of the Freedom Road Rally are visiting Cooperstown. Currently parked at the Cooperstown Trolley Yellow Lot these cars are on the last leg of their journey around New York State. Led by Scott Dorsey, this road trip group began their New York Tour in Syracuse, NY, and traveled up the Western Side of NY, around the North side and down the east side visiting attractions along…