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07/18/2025

Fire devastated Milford's business district early Friday morning.

An early morning fire Friday, July 18, gutted buildings at the corners of South Main and West Main streets in the village of Milford.

07/18/2025

A Delaware County firefighter has died in the line of duty.

An assistant fire chief was electrocuted Thursday while responding to a motor vehicle accident.

07/14/2025

The Sixth Ward Booster Club is reviving the tradition of tennis court dances — popular with residents during summers in the 1950s and 1960s — with the Sixth Ward Shindig.

07/14/2025

Alfie Alcantara and his wife, Deanna Urciuoli, are taking their love of natural wine a step further.

07/12/2025

Today's obituaries:
Christine Brunner, 86, Keene, New Hampshire
Robert A. Hunkins, 88, Eagle Bay and Cooperstown
Jonathan Ray Seeley, 78, Masonville

The Daily Star publishes obituaries and other memorial notices. Read recent and archived notices online.

07/12/2025

IN TODAY'S EDITION:
- Fly Creek Valley Cemetery Association celebrates restored gate
- Sixth Ward tennis courts to become dance floor
- Alcaraz will face Sinner in Wimbledon men's final; plus more.

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07/12/2025

The Hill City Rollers’ next bout, themed “Red, White & Bruised,” takes place at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 13, with doors opening at 1 p.m.

Roller derby, a hard-hitting, fast-paced roller skating contact sport, has experienced a resurgence of popularity which started in the early 2000s with the formation of amateur all-female leagues.

07/12/2025

New York State Police have reported that an Andes man died and an off-duty state trooper was injured after a head-on collision Friday in the town of Delhi.

New York State Police have reported that an Andes man died and an off-duty state trooper was injured after a head-on collision Friday, July 11 in the town of Delhi.

07/11/2025

Join us for our Household Hazardous Waste Day Event!

UNADILLA: FRIDAY AUGUST 15 8AM – 11AM
Unadilla Hwy Building
216 Co Hwy 3
Unadilla NY 13849
⚠️No pharmaceuticals accepted at Unadilla event
Unadilla event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/16Rv3CrgKP/

COOPERSTOWN: SATURDAY AUGUST 16 8AM – 1PM
Meadows Office Complex
140 Co Hwy 33W
Cooperstown NY 13326
Cooperstown event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fra1DGSVt/

✅HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACCEPTED✅
Paints, Pesticides, Solvents, Mercury, Chemical Cleaners, Batteries*, Anti-Freeze, Hobby & Pool Chemicals, Fluorescent Light Bulbs & More.

Pharmaceuticals (Cooperstown Only)
Expired & Unwanted Prescriptions, Vitamins, Veterinary Medications, Over-the-counter Medications, Lancets, & More. NO Syringes.

*Batteries 12 Volt Car Batteries, Alkaline/Zinc, Ni-Cad (dry/wet), Nickel Iron (wet), Nickel Metal Hydride (dry/wet), Lithium Ion, Lithium Primary, Mercury, Silver Oxide, Button Cells, and Lead Acid

🚫NOT ACCEPTED🚫: Motor Oil, Explosives, Ammunition, Tires, Electric Vehicle Battery Cells, Propane Tanks, Microwaves, ELECTRONICS (electronics now accepted year-round at Oneonta and Cooperstown transfer stations for no charge)

NO SMALL BUSINESSES ACCEPTED AT THIS EVENT. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY, PLEASE.
📞 BUSINESSES, CALL 607-547-4225 TO REGISTER FOR A TIME SLOT ON FRIDAY AUGUST 15 DURING THE SMALL BUSINESS COLLECTION. BUSINESSES *MUST* REGISTER.

07/11/2025

Extreme Heat Forecast in Multiple Locations Across New York Saturday, July 12, according to the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

Feels-like temperatures are forecast to be between 90 and 95 degrees in Otsego County, and even hotter in some areas.

Keep children and pets in air conditioning if possible. IF OUTSIDE: wear light-colored loose clothing and a hat. NEVER leave children or pets in a car.

If you have signs of heat stroke, seek medical attention immediately. Signs of a heat stroke are:

Extremely high body temperatures
Red, hot, and dry skin with no sweat.
Rapid, strong pulse
Dizziness, confusion, or unconsciousness.

Visit https://bit.ly/3FMat04 for information about how to prepare and stay safe during a heat wave.

07/11/2025

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07/11/2025