A recent diagnosis in my family, a condition that would have sounded far graver only a few years ago, placed me squarely in the spotlight of what experts might call “well-being communication.” ...

On February 8, 2026, surrounded by the warmth and love of the family he spent a lifetime building, Franklin Russell Smith (“Russ”) passed away at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was 89 years ...

The monthly event marks a collaborative “crossover” showcase, bringing together local favorites for a night of music, comedy and elaborate costuming. February’s offering highlights the career of ...

The 2020 Hot Stove Weekend in Cooperstown was a huge success,” said Friends of Doubleday President Jeff Katz. “We’re thrilled to be able to bring it back and have such outstanding guest speakers.” ...

Eleanor “Elly” Baumann, 95, formerly of Laurens, entered into eternal life on January 22, 2026 at Fox Nursing Home. Elly has been described as quiet, gentle, strong, intelligent, generous, ...

Each candidate said they supported the New York Health Act, a statewide single-payer healthcare proposal, and opposed ...

COOPERSTOWN—The Lucky Duck Foundation and the Cooperstown Food Pantry recently announced a major grant. Pictured are: Mike and Connie Jastremski, board members of the Lucky Duck Foundation; Will ...

For a limited time, new annual subscriptions to the hard copy of “The Freeman’s Journal” or “Hometown Oneonta” (which also ...

Each Sunday March 1-29 begins with a pancake breakfast served in the Louis C. Jones Center inside the main barn, featuring freshly-made pancakes with toppings bar, scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries, ...

Our goal today is not to tell you what to think, but rather to present the two opposing views and find out which side of this issue you, our readers, fall on. To that end, please refer to our ...

According to a press release, the new museum store will feature a front-facing entrance on Cooperstown’s Main Street as well as access through the museum itself and is the largest expansion of the ...

At a time when federal public health programming is increasingly unstable due to staffing losses, stop work orders, and reduced reliable access to data, state leadership has never been more important, ...