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Holiday Angels

The Freeman’s Journal” and “Hometown Oneonta” are partnering with The Salvation Army again this year to help ensure a joyful Christmas for area families through the Angel Tree Program.

This tradition dates back to 1921 with the creation of The Freeman’s Journal Christmas Fund by Editor and Publisher Rowan D. Spraker Sr., as a way for neighbors to help others enjoy a happy holiday.…

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Angels Still Needed for Christmas Gift Program

Gifts should be both new and unwrapped (price tags removed, please), and received no later than Friday, December 13, to allow the elves time for wrapping and loading. Gifts may be dropped off at the offices of “The Freeman’s Journal,” 21 Railroad Avenue, Cooperstown, or at the Salvation Army Chapel, 25 River Street, Oneonta.…

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Editorial: There Are Angels Among Us

Twenty-four angels, from 10 families, are on the tree at “The Freeman’s Journal’s” office at 21 Railroad Avenue, Cooperstown, awaiting their “adoption.” Those interested in helping to make their holiday season a happy one can call Larissa at (607) 547-6103.…

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Editorial: The 101st Year

Editorial The 101st Year Since 1921, “The Freeman’s Journal” has sponsored a Christmas Fund drive to help our local families in need, assisting them in putting clothes on their children, food on their tables and presents under their trees at a time when it seemed the holiday season would leave them bereft and out of the festive swirl of things. The fund was created by Rowan D. Spraker, Sr., then the editor and publisher of “The Freeman’s Journal,” and it…