News across Otsego County

Public Invited to Comment on Watershed Plan Recommendations
Residents interested in the future of Otsego Lake and its surrounding watershed are being encouraged to review recommendations from the recently presented Otsego Lake Nine Element Watershed Management Plan and submit public feedback through Wednesday, October 9.

Troopers Endorse Stalter for County Sheriff
In an endorsement announcement, the NYSTPBA stated that it was backing Stalter’s candidacy following careful consideration and expressed confidence in his ability to serve as the county’s next sheriff.

Cherry Valley Combines Popular Community Events This Weekend
In celebration of the fall season, on Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cherry Valley will host the Fourth Annual Cherry Valley Art Trail and the Second Annual FALLTOBERFEST.

Editor’s Note: October 1, 2026
Despite our best efforts, half our staff this week was felled by the flu, so this week’s paper is not as comprehensive as our standards would normally dictate.

Life Sketches: Private Seller’s Vocal Debut
...I arrived to find another soldier was occupying the room—and the piano. His name was John Sellers. He was black, soft spoken and from the south. I later learned that he was a Seventh Day Adventist. He had a nice baritone voice and was using the piano to help him go through his…

Hawthorn Hill Journal: With Science Top of Mind…
Science has been on my mind quite a bit lately, primarily because of the dangerous anti-science mentality of the present administration. Be it measles, the proven carcinogenic effects of certain pesticides...

In Memoriam: Dorothy E. Amaro
Dorothy Elizabeth O’Connor Amaro peacefully entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, at her granddaughter Kristen’s home in Cooperstown. She was 98. Born September 17, 1928, in Brooklyn, Dorothy was the daughter of Edward V. and Isabelle (Wynne) O’Connor.

Time Out Otsego: 10-01-26
THEATER—7 p.m. “The Burkittsville 3.” A one act theatrical horror by Allie Tabor. Free admission. Also showing 10/2 and 10/3. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or https://www.foothillspac.org/

Otsego County Democratic Party chair vies to lead New York party
Otsego County Democratic Party ChairCaitlin Ogden discusses her insurgent campaign to oust the long-standing New York State Democratic Party Chair, Jay Jacobs.

Time Out Otsego: 09-30-26
COLLEGE—5:15-8 p.m. College Fair and Financial Aid Presentation. All welcome; registration encouraged. Presented in collaboration with the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling. Gym Entrance, Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School, 39 Linden Avenue,…

Time Out Otsego: 09-29-26
HOBBY HANGOUT—3:30 p.m. “Craft after Class.” Held each Tuesday. Springfield Center Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1137327978619330&set=pcb.1137328175285977

Time Out Otsego: 09-28-26
SPORTS—6:30-8 p.m. Play Pickleball with the Fall 2026 Continuing Education Class. Fees apply; registration required. All equipment provided. All welcome. Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School Elementary Gym, 597 County Highway 54, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3265 or…