County Board Rematch Emerging In District 3 Ogden Plans Challenge To Brockway By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com LAURENS – A rematch is shaping up this fall in the race for the county Board of Representatives’ District 3. As they did in 2019, Democrat Caitlin Ogden, Laurens, will again face Republican Rick Brockway, West Laurens, to represent the towns of Laurens and Otego. “I am running to give the people of Laurens and Otego the representation on the county…
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IN MEMORIAM Jeffrey E. Hahn, 76, Laurens; Former School Superintendent LAURENS – Jeffrey E. Hahn of Laurens, a 40-year educator nd former Laurens Central School superintendent, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at his home, with his wife, Corinne, by his side. He was born Aug. 10, 1944, in Syracuse, the son of the late Edward and Marie (Sheldon) Hahn.…
LETTER from PATRICIA BROCKWAY Guns Needed To Protect Families To the Editor: The 2AS (Second Amendment Sanctuary) group has provided to the Otsego County Board of Representatives a resolution for its approval, along with petitions signed by 3,295 local residents. The resolution should be seen as a commitment of the county board to stand by their oath of office. When an elected official takes an oath, we, as residents, should want them to uphold that oath. Asking them to vote…
IN MEMORIAM Linda L. Hamilton, 75 Aug. 29, 1945-Sept. 20, 2020 LAURENS – Linda L. Hamilton, 75, went to be with the Lord Sept. 20, 2020. She was at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was born August 29, 1945 in Mount Vernon, the daughter of Clarence H. and Lucille H. (Jarrett) Hamilton. Linda graduated from Cortland State College with a teaching degree, received her nursing degree from Broome Community College and completed graduate studies at Bob Jones University.…
2 Years After Bones Found, Wife Arrested, Charged In Laurens Man’s Murder LAURENS – The wife of a Laurens man reported missing two years ago was arrested on murder charges this morning, following two years of investigations after his remains were discovered in the backyard of their home in Clermont, Fla. Laurie Leigh Shaver was charged with second-degree Homicide (domestic violence) and Accessory After the Fact to second-degree Homicide in connection with the death of her husband, Michael Shaver, who…
IN MEMORIAM: John R. Timer, 63, Laurens; Farmer, Man Of Many Skills LAURENS – John R. Timer, 63, of Laurens, a dedicated farmer, gifted mechanic, fine carpenter and tractor-pull champion, was called home by his Savior on Aug. 26, 2020, while in the care of his family. John was born on Aug. 29, 1956, a beloved son of Albert Timer Sr. and Emily Mednansky Timer. John was a lifelong resident of the Laurens and Mount Vision areas.…
IN MEMORIAM Lois H. Downin, 80 Nov. 13, 1939-April 21, 2020 LAURENS – Lois H. Downin, 80, passed away April 21, 2020, at her home. She was born Nov. 13, 1939, in Worcester, the daughter of John and Marion (Catherine) Riese. Lois worked at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta as an EKG/EEG Technician.…
Police: Laurens Woman Had Sex With Teen Boy LAURENS – A woman was arrested after police alleged she had sexual intercourse with a teenage boy and sent him sexually explicit text messages. According to the Otsego County Sheriff’s office, Shelly Ann Young, 37, allegedly had sex with a male under the age of 15 and allegedly sent him a text message asking him to perform sexual acts on her.…
FREED INMATE ACCUSED OF STEALING TRUCK With Stolen Truck, Bail Reform Hits Home By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Within three days of being released from the custody of the Otsego County Corrections under the state’s new bail reform, James C. Sitts, 39, Laurens, allegedly stole a pick-up truck from a residence in Laurens. “He was awaiting trial on two home invasions,” said Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. “But under the new law, he was released on…
Reprinted From Hometown Oneonta & Freeman’s Journal Social Media Buoys Gun Sanctuary Idea New County Rep Brockway Finds Proposal Going Viral By JAMES CUMMINGS • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – A Facebook Group aimed at making Otsego County a “Sanctuary for the Second Amendment” is picking up momentum. On Dec. 20, an active hunter and gun owner, Kaleb White of Oneonta, created the “2A Otsego County Sanctuary Group” on the popular social media platform. In just over a week, more than…