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AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal) Published 16 hours ago

Veteran of the Month

The Oneonta Veteran’s Outreach Center honored Bernard Saberon with the organization’s “Veteran of the Month” award for September on Tuesday, September 1.

AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal) Published 16 hours ago

Historian Simonson Reflects on City of Oneonta’s Past

Simonson approached the talk with a clear structure: fast, focused and packed with recognizable moments. Borrowing a line from a New York City radio station, he told the audience, “This is going to be rapid fire. I’m going to give you Oneonta in 50 [years], and hopefully in a…

AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal) Published 16 hours ago

‘Made with Fire’ Opens at 25 Main Collective

This Friday, September 4, “Made with Fire” opens at 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley with a reception from 5-8 p.m. and food by Coffee & Crumb Café.

AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal) Published 14 hours ago

SUNY Oneonta Kicks Off 2026-27 Athletics Season with Fan Fest Celebration

Events begin Friday, September 4, with field hockey hosting Utica University at 1 p.m. on All College Field. Women’s volleyball follows with back-to-back matches against Utica and Wheaton College in Dewar Arena, while the cross-country teams host the Oneonta Airfield Invitational…

AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal) Published 16 hours ago

Otesaga Earns AAA Four Diamond Designation 26 Years Running

AAA Northeast has recognized The Otesaga Resort Hotel with its prestigious AAA Four Diamond Designation, marking an extraordinary milestone as the historic Cooperstown property has maintained this distinction for 26 consecutive years.

AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal) Published 12 hours ago

Time Out Otsego: 09-04-26

CONTRADANCE—7:30 p.m. Featuring caller Casey Mullaney; music provided by Catskill Gamblers. Presented by the Otsego Dance Society. Fees apply. Cornfield Hall, 655 County Road 26, Fly Creek. (607) 547-8164 or https://otsegodancesociety.weebly.com/

AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal) Published 12 hours ago

This Week: 09-03-26

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AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal) Published 16 hours ago

Hartwick Planning Board Hears Concerns over Proposed Campground

Roughly 25 to 30 Hartwick residents filled the Hartwick Town Hall for the Planning Board meeting on Tuesday night, September 1 to voice concerns over the proposed Goey Straits Campground, a 76‑unit RV resort planned for the hillside across from Cooperstown Dreams Park.

AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal) Published 16 hours ago

Springfield Asks the State for ‘Lead Agency’ Authority Over the Manocherian Project

Town of Springfield officials have asked the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to settle a dispute with the Town of Otsego over which municipality should be the “lead agency” and key decisionmaker about a controversial plan to build 126 homes west of Otsego…

AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal) Published 16 hours ago

Coop Trustees Hear Concerns on Smoking Law, Temporary Use Permits, Main St. Development

The session opened with public comment from Kyla Coburn, lead designer at Kyla Coburn Designs, speaking on behalf of Cooperstown Main Street Partners LLC. Coburn outlined plans for three recently purchased Main Street buildings...

AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal) Published 16 hours ago

Town Renews Push for Review of County Sales Tax Sharing Formula

The Town of Oneonta is again urging Otsego County leaders to revisit the county’s decades‑old sales tax sharing formula, arguing that the system—unchanged since 1991—no longer reflects the realities of where revenue is generated or the strain placed on local infrastructure.

AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal) Published 16 hours ago

Chervillians Gearing Up for Kite Fest

The action kicks off on Friday at 6 p.m. with a Kite Building Workshop for all ages at the Old School gymnasium on Genesee Street. This mini-kite workshop is free and is followed by an Indoor Kite Fly at 7 p.m.

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