IBM Includes County Among Tech Pioneers Internationally Distributed Release Quotes Tech Director Brian Pokorny By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – When computer behemoth IBM issued an internationally distributed press release yesterday on its “Watson Assistant For Citizens” tool for ensuring citizens get the information they need during the coronavirus threat, it listed Otsego County among its pioneering customers. “The AI solution from IBM will be a great resource for the county’s residents and will help alleviate call-center…
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Lola Rathbone, Otesaga Will Be Honored At 20th Epicurean Fest COOPERSTOWN – Helios Care will honor Lola Rathbone of Milford, former president/CEO of its predecessor, Catskill Area Hospice, and The Otesaga at its 20th annual Epicurean Food & Wine Tasting, planned 3-6 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at The Otesaga. The event is open to the public and will benefit nonprofit Helios Care, the leading provider in palliative and hospice care and grief counseling locally.…
MILFORD WRESTLER IN FINALS Avery Leonard, Team Cheered On Returning From NY Championship Standout grappler Avery Leonard of Milford, along with members of the Cooperstown-Milford Team that wrestled in the NYSHSAA State Wrestling Championships over the weekend at the Times Union Center in Albany, wave to a crowd along Main Street, Cooperstown, from atop the village’s ladder truck on their return at noon today. From right are Tyler Wilfeard, Lowell Wilsey, Logan Doucas, Logan Kantor, Leonard and TJ O’Connor. Wrestling in the…
By Pin, Leonard Advances To 2nd Round For NY Title…
IN MEMORIAM: Barbara A. Neff, 85; 4 Children Survive Arnold’s Lake Woman MILFORD – Barbara A. Neff, 85, of Arnold’s Lake, passed away on Sunday Feb. 2, 2020, following a long period of declining health. Born Oct. 6, 1934, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Lillian (Moffatt) Berner. She was raised on the family farm on Berner Hill Road. She attended Milford Central School, having graduated in the Class of 1952. As a young girl she participated in Girl Scouts…
‘Pine Apple’ Cheese Gives Milford Bragging Rights Unique Delicacy Heralded Far, Wide By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MILFORD – On the Town of Milford website lies one line of historical mystery: “Home of the Once Famous Pine Apple Cheese.” Not pineapple-flavored cheese. Not cottage cheese with pineapple. Pine Apple Cheese. “Pine Apple Cheese was an aged, mild cheddar that was wrapped in a crocheted bag and sprayed with an orange shellac,” said Jim Havener, a Milford historian. “But…
IN MEMORIAM: Alice A. Pier, 89; NYC Native Moved Here As Teenager MILFORD — Alice A. Pier, 89, a New York City native who lived in Otsego County since her teenage years, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Alice was born on March 12, 1930, in New York City, the daughter of Michael and Marian Padula. In her teenage years, Alice moved to the Schenevus area and was primarily an Otsego County resident thereafter (Hartwick and Milford).…
IN MEMORIAM: Josephine Graham, 88; Worked At Smalley’s, Newberry’s, More MILFORD — Josephine A. Graham, 88, of Division Street, Milford, who worked at Smalley’s Theatre, the original Newberry’s and other Cooperstown retail landmarks, passed away on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. Born on Sept. 30, 1931, in Cooperstown, she was the daughter of Robert J. and Claudine (Smith) Wilber. She attended the one-room schoolhouse in Bowerstown. After sixth grade she “graduated” to Cooperstown Central School.…
IN MEMORIAM: Lawrence P. Curry Jr., 79; From Long Island, Built Second Career Here MILFORD – The memorial service was Sunday for Lawrence (Larry) Paul Curry, 79, of Milford, who lost his courageous battle against cancer on July 31, 2019. He passed peacefully at his home in the arms of his beloved “partner-in-crime” Sabine Curry. Larry was born on July 9, 1940, in East Meadow, Long Island, and was raised in Babylon. As a young man, he lived in Bohemia…
Milford’s ‘Cars In The Park’ Attracts 74 Vintage Vehicles…