Community Tag Sale Underway Bargain Seekers Fill Coop Streets Cooperstown’s streets are lined with cars this morning as bargain seekers from across the county and as far away at the Capitol District are sorting their way through offerings at a few dozen tag sales, part of the annual Community Yard Sales underway today. At right, Meagan Miller of West Laurens, with baby Clara, 11 months, in arms, walks away from the Sansevere family’s sales at 76 Chestnut St. wearing a…
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Earth Day Attendees Reduce, Reuse And Grow Mushrooms Save…
‘Partners In History’ Event Highlights Otsego History Hops expert Al Bullard, Milford, top photo, who published “The Hops Farmer’s Year” in 2015, discusses the once-ubiquitous Otsego County crop, now being revived, with attendees – from left, Dorothy LaGasse, Sandy Chase and Donna Robinson, all of Cooperstown. The event was this morning’s “Partners In History” at Milford’s Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center, where historic displays were put on by local historians from across Otsego County. At left is Judy Kessler, president of…
Eunice Saunders Turns 101, Feted At Cooperstown Centers Eunice Sanders turned 101 Wednesday, April 4, at the Cooperstown Center (formerly Focus) and was feted at a celebration at the facility. She was born April 4, 1917. Eunice, who had lived in Milford, was a housewife, married for 65 years. She has four children – Don, Doris, Linda and Richard – and 12 grandchildren. With her at the party is son Richard and daughter-in-law Lorie. …
Sheriff, Bliss Reach Accord On Devlin Son Medical Examination Agreed Over Deputy Suspended More Than Year By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – A breakthrough has been agreed to in the case of county Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr.’s son Ros, a correctional officer at the county jail who has been under suspension since January 2017. The sheriff has agreed to recuse himself under Section 72 of state Civil Service law, which will allow county board Chairman David…
IN MEMORIAM: Ellery Bostwick, 70; Dairy Farmer, Fireman, Town Justice MILFORD – Ellery F. Bostwick, 70, a dairy farmer, 39-year volunteer firefighter and town justice, passed away March 16, 2018, at Bassett Hospital in the presence of his family. He was born May 16, 1947, in Oneonta, the son of Ellery M. and Dorothy (Quick) Bostwick. Ellery graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1968. He married Linda Hinkley Aug. 4, 1968, in Cooperstown Junction Methodist Church.…
County GOP Backs Devlin For 4th Term Fernandez Plans Primary Challenge MILFORD – The Otsego County Republican Committee endorsed county Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. Saturday for a fourth term, according to county Chairman Vice Casale. Casale said retired state trooper Bob Fernandez said he will circulate petitions to primary Devlin in a Sept. 10 primary. The GOP chair said the secret ballot garnered 2-1 support for Devlin. Fernandez said the actual count was 42-27.…
DOZENS PLUNGE FOR GOOD CAUSE Foot Of Ice Ideal For Goodyear Jump…
IN MEMORIAM Dorothy Marie Smith Weir, 97; 67-Year Organist At Milford MILFORD – Dorothy Marie Smith Weir, 97, the organist for 67 years at the Milford United Methodist Church, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord Monday, Feb. 12, surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Dorothy was born in Bethany, Pa., the daughter of Methodist Reverend Joseph H. Smith and Marie E. Albertson. She attended various schools prior to moving to Oneonta. Dorothy graduated from Oneonta High…
County Roads Remain Open, But Travel Advisory Issued COOPERSTOWN – While county roads are still open for travel, Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. has issued a travel advisory until 6 a.m. tomorrow morning.…