For a good part of his life, and to the benefit of his home county, Jim Seward was our state senator. First elected in 1986, when he was 38, he served 17 terms, and retired in 2020, after 33 years in Albany. He represented all of us in Otsego, Cortland, and Schoharie counties, and some of us in Chenango, Tompkins, Cayuga, Delaware, and Ulster counties, fighting hard for what he believed to be the right ideas and opportunities for our…
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James L. Seward, 72, of Milford, New York passed away on July 27, 2024 after a valiant and years-long fight against cancer. He was born on August 11, 1951 to Wes and Vivian Seward of Cliffside, Maryland, and educated in Oneonta public schools, graduating with the OHS class of 1969.…
COOPERSTOWN - Stanley Eckler Hall, husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024 at his home in Cooperstown, at the age of 90 years.
Born on January 10, 1934 to Wesley and Cynthia Hall, Stanley grew up in Milford, New York.
He would later return to his hometown, in his retirement, to found Cooperstown Brewing Company in 1995, known for its flagship beer “Old Slugger.”…
T.J. O'Connor finishes fourth in NYS Division II Wrestling State Championships; The Farmers' Museum to host Zoom talk with two master artisans.…
MILFORD—Jacqueline Taylor Lough, 78, of Milford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Jackie was born in Utica, New York on December 12, 1944, the youngest daughter to Jack and Juno Purvis. Along with her family, she moved to Cooperstown, New York when she was very young and remained a resident of the Cooperstown/Milford area her entire life.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Family Fun Day At Wilber Park First Day of Fall. National Hunting & Fishing Day—Visit https://nhfday.org/ FAMILY FUN DAY—11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fundraiser for survivors, caretakers, and others who have been impacted by cancer. Includes a car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; cornhole tournament at 1 p.m.; and the Relay For Life begins at 4 p.m. with fireworks at dusk. Features a band, auction, color run, food, vendors, dog show, more. Wilber Park,…
News Editor Wriley Nelson recaps the first games of the season for local high school and college athletic teams, including wins for the Yellowjackets, Hawkeyes, Mustangs, and Wildcats.…
PEOPLE & BUSINESSES IN THE NEWS March 9, 2023 COMMUNITY VOICESFive immigrants now living in the area—Al Amendolare (Frankfort), Natalia McPherson (Index), Paula Rudloff (Cooperstown), Emelia Williams (Index), and Cristina Hansen Ruiz (Cooperstown)—shared their personal experiences of adjusting to life in the United States during a panel discussion held on Sunday, January 22 at the Village Library of Cooperstown. The panelists, hailing from various countries, spoke about the cultural differences they faced, as well as the struggles with racism and…
Bank Branches To Close Soon Milford, Schenevus on Chopping Block By TED MEBUSTOTSEGO COUNTYThe Milford and Schenevus branches of Community Bank NA will permanently close their doors on Friday, April 28, the organization announced. The decision came due to a recognition that “branch business has slowed,” according to Sarah Doud, the bank’s public relations representative. “This is not a decision we make lightly,” said Doud. “We need to continue to serve the people of Schenevus and Milford through nearby locations…
In Memoriam David W. Thorn, 84 December 19, 1938 – January 6, 2023 MILFORD—David W. Thorn died on January 6, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1938 in Cooperstown, New York. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Richard, Donald, and Dean, and his sister, Joyce. After graduating from Milford Central School, Mr. Thorn received his BS and MS degrees in Education from SUNY Oneonta. Additional graduate study from Syracuse University led to certification to work with children having special needs.…