The holiday season is a special time of year when families and friends gather to celebrate their faith and enjoy opportunities to spend time together. Many a tradition has come to define the holiday season, and exchanging gifts with loved ones is among the most popular customs come December. Shoppin...

If spring and summer are seasons when homeowners focus their renovation energy on outdoor living spaces, that attention shifts back inside upon the arrival of autumn. People tend to spend much more time indoors than outside come late autumn and throughout winter. The ambiance inside in autumn and wi...

Modern childhood looks quite a bit different from what it did only a generation ago. Behaviors have quietly shifted from outdoor play to screen-centered solitary activity. While digital devices offer some measure of connectivity, they also can drive physical inactivity among developing youth. The Wo...

Otsego 2000 will showcase the bounty of the Cooperstown Farmers Market and the talent of area chefs at the Local Foods Local Spirits party on Oct. 18 from 5 - 7 p.m. This popular fundraiser for the Cooperstown Farmers Market features local chefs who will be creating savory and sweet tapas-style tast...

Dear Paw's Corner: We recently moved, with our Springer Spaniel Gabe, into an old New England house. It unfortunately was already inhabited by a few critters! We quickly rehomed the chipmunks, but its clear from the tiny droppings behind our stove that the mice haven't gotten the message. What pest ...

Rural health is an interesting descriptor for those of us who exist in Small Town USA. What differentiates rural health from anywhere else in the country? We have the same aches, pains and illnesses as a peer in downtown Manhattan. Most of us have insurance and we, by and large, have the same access...

Holiday season parties are particularly festive affairs. The jovial spirt of the autumn season lends itself to fun gatherings with family and friends. When welcoming loved ones at home this holiday season, hosts can consider some seasonal staples and craft a unique cocktail guests won’t soon forget....

Last week I visited my in-laws. They are in their early 90s and are experiencing major health problems. I guess that’s why every time I stop by something else comes home with me – a stack of magazines, a bracelet, extra food containers, other random stuff. They’ve reached the stage of life where the...

Changing seasons expose vehicles to various conditions throughout the year. Although severe weather can occur at any time, the winter is known to be particularly harsh and can make it hard for a vehicle to function properly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says winter weather can ...