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Notre Dame gets blow-out win and forfeit to win tournament in Herkimer
Notre Dame's softball game against Heuvelton (Section X) at the Mudville Softball Complex in Herkimer on Saturday was called after five innings with the Irish leading 21-0.Pitcher Loretta Sorochty surrendered only three hits over the five innings and fanned 11 hitters.The Irish had 17 hits, with Mia
Bassett Healthcare Network names new chief of pediatrics
COOPERSTOWN — Dr. Brandon Greene has been named the new chief of pediatrics for Bassett Healthcare Network. Greene joined Bassett in 2022, serving as the director of inpatient pediatrics and practicing as an inpatient pediatric hospitalist. Greene also served as pediatric clerkship director for the Columbia-Bassett Medical School Program, helping to instruct medical students during their clinical rotations in Cooperstown.
Students, staff at Washington Street Elementary School in Springfield celebrate Arbor Day
Springfield elementary students celebrated Arbor Day Friday at Washington Street School. The children became their own Johnny Appleseeds and got their hands dirty by helping plant a brand new tree next to the playground. The city’s Forestry Department, along with local tree-planting nonprofit Regreen Springfield partnered with the school for...
ARC Herkimer Goods Store Holds Prom Sale
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- It's prom season at area high schools, and that means students are looking for that perfect gown, or suit. To help out, the ARC Herkimer Goods Store is holding a prom sale this weekend. Gowns of all sizes, colors, and styles are available for 25% off. There's...
West Edmeston Man Facing Animal Abuse Charges
WEST EDMESTON, N.Y. -- A man from West Edmeston is facing animal abuse charges for allegedly starving his dog. The dog's name is Lexi, and she is in the care of the Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown. Lexi is emaciated, according to officials at the shelter. The Otsego County Sheriff's Office...
Columbia students once rallied against Nazis — now they cheer for them
Nearly a century ago, Columbia students staged mass protests against the university’s friendly relations with Nazi Germany. Today, Columbia students are protesting in support of Hamas terrorists who mimic the Nazis. How did this strange role reversal come about? In December 1933, Columbia president Nicholas Murray Butler invited the Nazi German ambassador to the United States, Hans Luther, to speak on campus. Students staged a huge protest rally against Luther. Some years ago, I interviewed one of those protesters. Nancy Wechsler — later a distinguished Manhattan attorney — told me: “Hitler had been in power for almost a year already — enough...
Herkimer man arrested in weapons raid
HERKIMER, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A raid on a North Prospect Street home on Monday night, April 22, resulted in one arrest and several weapons being confiscated, according to Herkimer Police. On Monday, Herkimer Police received a tip that a resident on North Prospect Street was allegedly in possession of...
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