After ‘Unlawful Activities,’ Mayor Has Closed Milford Park Overnight MILFORD – The Village of Milford is closing its Wilber Park from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. after “continual unlawful activity” there, Mayor Brian Pokorny announced today. While providing no details, Pokorny said “last night’s activities are being investigated” by the county Sheriff’s Department. “Law enforcement will be expanding their coverage in the park,” the mayor continued. “Violators may be charged. (IMO, no reason for teens to be in the park…
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Pinch Yourself! In Age Of Automobile, Steam Power Returns To Cooperstown If you hurry, you may get a chance to see a rarity in Cooperstown: A steam engine, now paused across Route 28 from the Price Chopper parking lot. Part of the 150th celebration of the Milford-based Coopertown & Charlotte Valley Railroad, the train is proceeding to the former Glen Avenue crossing in the next few minutes, before returning to the anniversary celebrations in Milford. Inset, conductor Bruce Hodges, president,…
IN MEMORIAM: Frances Lamb Griffiths, 91; Pioneered Computers; Raised Tiny Donkeys MILFORD – Frances Elizabeth Whitman Lamb Griffiths, 91, Town of Maryland, who first used computers locally to track herd and farm expenses at Hemlock Valley Farm here, and was also known for raising miniature donkeys, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta, surrounded by family. Frances was born on January 28, 1928, in East Brooklyn, in northeast Connecticut, the daughter of William Arthur…
‘WELCOME SUMMER’ FAIR OFFERS: Swordsmanship, Laser Tag, Sundaes, Maple Syrup More The Village of Milford’s “Welcome Summer” Fair, underway until 5 this afternoon at the village’s Wilber Park, includes BJ The Clown (Barb Field of Mount Upton) crossing swords (that she made herself) with Owyn Hogan of Milford, as mom Dawn and dad Kyle look on. Inset, Sandy Chase of Cooperstown and her granddaughter, Jordyn Scott of Milford, examine where to put their tickets at the basket auction. In addition…
MILFORD GRADUATION 2019 Board President Susan Ward Praised For 18 Years Of Service Susan Ward, who is retiring as president after 18 years on the Milford Central school board, receives an engraved clock from Superintendent of Schools Mark Place at this evening’s commencement exercises for 43 members of the Class of 2019. As is traditional at MCS, graduate Garrett Mertz, inset, present his mother with a bouquet of flowers after receiving his diplomas. So begins a weekend of graduations around…
OPEN HOUSE 3-6 SATURDAY At Covenant Service, Congregation Opens Door On New Chapter The Milford Methodist Church Building Committee gathers this evening after a Covenant Service, where the congregation recommitted itself to a new chapter in the local church’s 150-year history. Front row, from left, are Al Dubreuil, Emily Mattison-Welsh, Pastor Sylvia Barrett, Lola Rathbone, committee chair, Tom Rathbone and Sandy Andrews; top row, from left, state Sen. Jim Seward, Bill Triolo, Russell Freer and David Meade. Inset, Pastor Sylvia,…
Open House 3-5 Friday As Milford Congregation Moves Into New Church MILFORD – Drivers on Route 28 have been watching a new Milford Methodist Church rising for the past year after its 1930 predecessor burned on March 12, 2017. It’s now complete, and the public is invited to an open house 3-5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, to tour the new building. The first service in the church will be at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, June 9.…
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE JUNE 8 First Service Set June 9 In New Methodist Church READ HOW ‘STARKLY BEAUTIFUL’ NEW CHURCH WAS BUILT…
Son Returns, Succeeds Mother, MCS Mainstay That’s On School Board. Will, Susan Ward Also Plan Joint Venture On Brewery, Catering By JENNIFER HILL • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MILFORD – A Milford family dynasty is born, in both politics and business. In the political sphere, Susan Ward is retiring 18 years on the Milford Central school board, the past eight as the board’s president. Tuesday, May 21, her son Will, 22, won the seat in a five-way race three days after he…
Up From The Ashes 2 Years After Fire, Milford Methodist Anticipating ‘Starkly Beautiful’ Church Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs, 3:5-6 By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MILFORD – It was about 4 a.m. on March 13, 2013. The 1930 Milford Methodist Church had burned down the night before in a raging fire that was seen for miles, and…