The County clerk election this November is an important election. Party lines aside, people need to ask themselves a very important question—in an office which handles very important transactions on a daily basis (DBAs, legal name changes, deed filings and so much more) you need to ask yourself; do you want the office to continue to function, or do you want to run the risk of documents not being recorded/filed accurately or in a timely fashion?…
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Edition of 09/14/2023 - Page 2
A passion for the promise of a better future, and a burning desire to play a leadership role in realizing our county’s potential. An ability to identify opportunities for cooperation and collaboration, and a willingness to listen to others and entertain new ideas.…
I have worked with Jennifer for many years and the county of Otsego needs her expertise and knowledge of being deputy county clerk to move the county forward. I can say with confidence that she is one of the most dedicated and hardworking individuals I have ever met.…
As our 5th Ward Council Member, Len Carson has worked tirelessly for the last four years for the benefit of the ward and city residences. I am honored to endorse Len Carson for the City of Oneonta’s 5th Ward Council Member for another four years. He is a true community leader.…
Though the Fourth of July has come and gone, we wanted to share this wonderful photo by Andy Puritz (at right) of Stan Fox—this year’s City of Oneonta July 4 parade grand marshal—waving as he travelled down Main Street with John Brooks in his 1957 turquoise Chevy convertible.…
"Smoking kills, on average, 1,200 Americans. Every day.” This is one of 17 new signs, known as “corrective statements,” that are being posted next to cigarette displays in tobacco retailers throughout Otsego County, a result of a December 2022 federal court order.…
Upcoming events and programs include auditions for "The Sound of Music," "Lawyer in the Library," a community garlic planting day, doggie walk-a-thon and more.…
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently awarded Pathfinder Village a $1,500.00 Health and Wellness Award to support Pathfinder Produce Kitchen To Go Presentations. This program provides fun lessons on cooking procedures, safe food handling practices, and healthy foods, all in an informal and collaborative environment.…
Life Sketches by Terry Berkson Forever Young: The ‘Home Farm’ Family Dance Goes On For several years, up until 2019 when COVID cut in, my wife Alice and I attended an August square dance on the sprawling Young “Home Farm,” just outside of the village of Van Hornsville, New York. It was a family affair but, by way of a close friend, we were invited to participate. The dance was held in the carriage house, one of the original farm…
The Cooperstown Rotary Foundation has announced this year's winner of the Michael L. Mayne Scholarship.…