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.…
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Man Arrested For Kicking Developmentally Disabled Man MILFORD – An Oneonta man was arrested after an investigation revealed that he allegedly assaulted a resident of a home for developmentally disable adults. Houston S. Hollister, 33, was arrested after a report that Hollister allegedly pushed and kicked a resident while he was employed at a residential home for people with developmental disabilities in the town of Milford. The original incident occurred on December 25, 2017. After an investigation, Hollister was arrested…
In Memoriam: Donald R. Stiefel, 92; Worked for D&H Railroad ONEONTA – Donald R. Stiefel, 92, a former D&H Gang leader, passed away March 6, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 27, 1925 in Oneonta, the son of Frederick and Mabel (Moon) Stiefel. Don was a United States Navy veteran serving from 1944 to 1946 in the Merchant Maines Convoy duty. He married Margaret “Peg” Jordan on Sept. 19, 1946 at the Zion…
In Memoriam April Funeral Planned For Rev. Douglas Deer COOPERSTOWN – Rev. Douglas M. Deer, a retired American Baptist minister, drew his last breath on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass. A celebration of his life service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7 at First Baptist Church, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown.…
IN MEMORIAM: Harvey Leventhal, 90; Retired Neurosurgeon ONEONTA – Harvey Leventhal, 90, a prominent neurosurgeon who retired to Cooperstown, died Tuesday, March 6 at Albany Medical Center. A full obituary is forthcoming.…
IN MEMORIAM: Hany M. Ghaleb, 52; Richfield Springs Dentist RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Hany Mikhail Ghaleb, D.D.S., 52, passed away suddenly from natural causes, on Thursday evening March 1, 2018, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, with the comfort of his loving wife, Jhilmil (Jill) Ghaleb, at his side. He was born on January 29, 1966 in Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt, son of Samira Shafik Ghaleb and the late Dr. Mikhail F. Ghaleb. Hany came to the U.S.A. at eight years old and graduated…
Senate Creates School-Resource Officer Program Seward Supports, Praises Measure Which Now Goes To NY Assembly ALBANY – With the support of state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, the state Senate today adopted a package of school-safety measures that included authorizing schools to hire “qualified security personnel” and help pay for it. “This comprehensive package includes real solutions that can be achieved quickly and will help return peace of mind to students, parents, and teachers,” said Seward. “Improving security systems, helping schools…
Swimmer Mebust Goes Higher Than Any CCS Team Member COOPERSTOWN – CCS senior swimmer Ted Mebust finished in third-place overall in the 50 freestyle at the state meet on Long Island over the weekend, the highest finish ever by a CCS swimmer at the state meet. He followed this with an 8th place overall finish in the 100 backstroke. The two top 10 accomplishments ends Ted’s CCS swim career. He also won 14 Section 3 swimming titles.…
IN MEMORIAM: Eleanor V. Bronner, 88; Raised Harness Horses Near Cooperstown COOPERSTOWN – Eleanor V. Bronner, 88, who with her husband trained harness horses on their Ricetown Road property in the Town of Middlefield, died Saturday evening, March 3, surrounded by her loving family. Born Aug. 4, 1929, and raised in The Bronx, she was the daughter of Leslie and Alma (Becker) Lyle. Although raised in the city, Eleanor adored the country and nature. She married Charles Bronner on July…
Bassett Appoints Director Of Cardiovascular Services COOPERSTOWN – Mun K. Hong, a nationally recognized interventional cardiologist, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network as chief of cardiovascular services. Hong comes to Bassett after three years as chairman of the Department of Cardiology at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and, prior to that, he was director of the cardiac catheterization lab and interventional cardiology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital in Manhattan. Hong also spent seven years as director of cardiovascular intervention and…