Iron String Press reached out to Otsego County leaders and readers for their thoughts on Saturday’s shooting and repercussions to the nation and to society moving forward. Here is what those who responded had to say:…
Iron String Press reached out to Otsego County leaders and readers for their thoughts on Saturday’s shooting and repercussions to the nation and to society moving forward. Here is what those who responded had to say:…
From time to time, we check in to see how various projects and stories are progressing. This week, we “circle back” to YMCA Specialty Fitness and the Otsego County clerk, and provide an update on fundraising efforts on behalf of Enoch Bright Ampong.…
Experience with policy and procedure are invaluable in an office that handles personal information, legal documents, and critical filings. I know that Jennifer will continue to operate the office at a high level of accuracy and proficiency. I support her election as the next Otsego County clerk.…
Specifically, in Otsego County, next week we will be voting to fill the position of Otsego County clerk. This position is the keeper of records for land transactions and court proceedings in Otsego County, as well as managing the Department of Motor Vehicles on behalf of New York State.…
MacGuire Benton and Jennifer Basile were both invited to speak at my congregation’s breakfast meeting that took place in Oneonta over the weekend. Mr. Benton responded right away that he would come. Ms. Basile never responded at all, despite being offered a choice of formats, one of which would have had no contact with her opponent.…
Early voting began Saturday, October 28 and Election Day itself is just five days away from this paper’s publication date. Benton and his supporters are crying foul after Basile’s announcement, contending this is just a last-minute campaign ploy—that she has not gone through the proper channels to make such a claim, nor have costs associated with the satellite office been included in the county’s 2024 budget.…
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is getting involved in our local race for Otsego County clerk. Washington is in a state of chaos and dysfunction at the hands of Elise Stefanik’s “leadership.”…
Among the Otsego County races toward this November’s election, the race to fill the Otsego County clerk [seat] bears interesting detail. As every reader of this letter knows, the candidates for this vacant county clerk position are Jennifer Basile and MacGuire Benton.…
I am writing today to express my support for Mrs. Jennifer Basile for Otsego County clerk.
First and foremost, Mrs. Basile’s 14 years’ experience and movement up in the ranks at the County Clerk’s Office speaks volumes to her outstanding commitment and qualifications to fill this seat not only with expertise but also with professionalism.…
My name is Jayne Buttice. I am a local abstractor and have been going to the Otsego County Clerk’s Office for 12 years. In the 12 years I have been researching and interacting with the clerks, it is always a very cooperative and friendly environment.…