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Flashes Soccer Clinces Spot In MAC Tournament With 2-1 Win Over Central Michigan
Kent State University Kent State University 7-8-3, 6-4-1 Central Michigan 2-11-5, 0-7-4 Central Mich. 0 1 1 Kent St. 1 1 2 Flashes Soccer Clinces Spot In MAC Tournament With 2-1 Win Over Central Michigan 11/1/2026 4:57:00 PM | Women's Soccer KENT, Ohio – The Kent State Soccer finished-up the regular season with a win at home over the Central Michigan Chippewas on Sunday by a score of 2-1.
Flashes Offense Explodes In 4-0 Victory At Ohio
Kent State University Kent State University 3-8-2, 2-4-0 Flashes Offense Explodes In 4-0 Victory At Ohio 10/11/2026 3:53:00 PM | Women's Soccer Athens, Ohio – The Kent State Soccer team exploded for a season-high four goals against the Ohio Bobcats on Sunday for their first road victory of the season by a score of 4-0. The team picked up an important three points in the Mid-American Conference standings behind a pair of goals from freshman forward Lila Simon.
Flashes Defeat Miami In MAC Home-Opener Behind Pair Of Goals From Lila Simon
Flashes Defeat Miami In MAC Home-Opener Behind Pair Of Goals From Lila Simon 9/20/2026 4:52:00 PM | Women's Soccer Kent, Ohio – The Kent State Soccer team got off on the right foot in home Mid-American Conference play as freshman Lila Simon scored a pair of goals to lift her team to a 2-0 victory over the Miami RedHawks at home on Sunday.
Boutique reflects owner's passions in Cooperstown
Bridgette Hulbert, of Delhi, is bringing boutique flair to downtown Cooperstown. Hulbert launched Bridgette & Main at 124 Main St. in Cooperstown about three years ago, offering curated clothing collections. “My background is all restaurant and food service, and I sold my restaurant that I’d owned in Walton and was just kind of looking for my next creative outlet,” she said. “I went to Google and said, ‘How to start a boutique?’ and it snowballed from there and just kept growing.
Cooperstown chef brings authentic ramen home
Cooperstown native Sean Clinton is bringing something new to his hometown. Clinton, 35, launched Sum Noodle, a Monday night pop-up ramen shop at the Cooperstown Diner, in late July. Clinton said opening his first solo venture in Cooperstown is a full-circle moment. “I started back in 2006, when I randomly got a job at the Yum Yum Shack with (chef) Dave Neil, and he kind of took me under his wing and really showed me how to work in a kitchen,” he said. “I fell in love with it.
SQSPCA helps hurricane-displaced pets
The Susquehanna SPCA is helping animals affected by Hurricane Helene damage in the South. According to an Oct. 24 news release, transport of the dogs and cats was made possible on Friday, Oct. 25 through the Bissell Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management team and flight support from Pilots to the Rescue.
Local business: Schenevus native helps reunite pets and owners with recovery business
For pet owners having a ruff time, CJ Mason has a solution. The 38-year-old retired police officer and Schenevus native launched Skywatch Drone Search and Recovery, which specializes in lost pet recovery, earlier this year. Mason, a Sherburne resident, said inspiration for the business came from personal experience. “It started with my parents losing their dog,” he said. “I looked for their dog for about 30 hours, hiking the woods, and didn’t stop.
Local Business: Morris native amplifies his love of sound
Mike Wilcox has an ear for business. The Morris native has owned Midstate Sound Co., which provides professional sound systems for regional events, for about 10 years. Wilcox operates the business with his son, also named Mike Wilcox.
INSIGHT: MLK day celebrates efforts to reach equality and educates
Monday, Jan. 15 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but, local experts said, the man was more than often gets remembered. According to the National Museum of African American History & Culture, it was not until Nov.
Local Business: The Buzz brings craft cocktails, small plates to Fly Creek
Fly Creek is abuzz with new business. Business partners Constantine Gavalas and Bart Burr launched The Buzz, a craft cocktail and tapas bar at 6208 state Highway 28 in Fly Creek in late October. Alexandra Gavalas, Constantine’s wife, said both men bring decades of hospitality experience to the endeavor. “My husband used to run a restaurant and Bart used to run a bar,” she said.
Lifestyle: MLK day celebrates efforts to reach equality and educates
Monday, Jan. 15 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but, local experts said, the man was more than often gets remembered. According to the National Museum of African American History & Culture, it was not until Nov.
Local Business: Athletic trainer finds rehab niche in Oneonta
Oneonta native Alexis Davis is filling a need among the area’s athletic population. Davis, 38, launched Performance Athletics about six months ago, though she said the idea was years in the making. “The biggest inspiration was the need in the area,” she said.
Local business: Richmondville resident offers affordable wedding supplies
For Richmondville resident Jeanne Cyr, her wedding doubled as business inspiration. The 38-year-old launched The Thrifty Bride, a bridal- and formalwear thrift store at 1223 state Route 7, Richmondville on Dec. 1. “I got married in September, and then my husband was like, ‘When are you going to get all the decorations out of the garage?’ and I was like, ‘What do you want me to do with it?’,” she said. “I tried listing it on Facebook (marketplace), but doing that individual is a nightmare.
Lifestyle: First Day hikes offer a refreshing start to the new year
For many, a fresh start in the New Year has become synonymous with time spent in fresh air, outdoors for a First Day hike. According to several online sources, First Day hikes began in Massachusetts in 1992, though have taken place nationwide since 2012. Americanhiking.org says: “First Day hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s state parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year’s Day, hundreds of free, guided hikes will be organized in all 50 states.
Lifestyle: Charity and volunteers bring holiday gifts to local children
In the season of giving, charitable organizations are making sure local children receive more than just presents for Christmas. In Sidney, Operation Merry Christmas volunteers are carrying on a tradition which began more than 80 years ago. “It was started in 1940 or ’41 by Lucretia D’Imperio,” OMC secretary Lisa Striegler, in her fifth year with the group, said.
Local Business: Stylists promote creativity at Unadilla salon
Walton resident Kim Petroccia hopes to bring services that are a cut above to her Unadilla salon. Together with stylist Kyle Gill, Petroccia launched Creative Cuts by Kim & Kyle on Sept. 29. The 187 Main St., Suite C, Unadilla salon marks Petroccia’s third business. “We were just looking to get out on our own and do our own thing,” she said, noting that the two worked previously at a local salon.
Lifestyle: Light shows and festivals will spread holiday cheer
Area light shows and festivals are brightening the holidays. Though drive-thru light events predate the COVID-19 pandemic, their popularity rose steadily with the need to remain distanced. Today, the convenience and affordability of light festivals keeps them glowing. In Oneonta, the Festival of Lights, presented by Hill City Celebrations (formerly First Night Oneonta) is in its fourth year. The free festival will take place in Neahwa Park from Dec. 16 through Jan. 1.
Glass artist's business expands into classes
Oneonta native Bobby Sharp has been a lifelong artist, but his passion for glass was forged in the early 2000s. Sharp, 57, owns Glassworks, a studio, production and gift shop space established in 2004 at 736 state Highway 28 in Oneonta. Sharp said he came to glass by way of furniture. “I started designing high-end furniture at a very young age, and then somebody told me that you have to sell this to the rich and famous, because of the quality of the work,” he said.
Local Business: New owner takes on Franklin pizzeria
Oxford native Thomas Seminera Jr. is rounding out pizza in Franklin. Seminera, 24, launched Seminera’s Pizzeria, an Italian-style eatery at 226 Main St. in Franklin, in early November. Seminera said, though he has worked in the food-service industry his “whole life,” Seminera’s marks his first solo venture. “I grew up in the restaurant business,” he said. “I was in and out of restaurants and my dad had a couple that he managed, and my aunts.
Local business: Hobart residents share their passion for quality homegrown tea
Teri and Bob Calloway, of Hobart, are steeping themselves in their passion for quality tea. Calloway’s Homegrown, which offers organically grown herbal mint teas, took root in the mid-‘90s. “We had property for the first time, and I’m a gardener, and we started growing a variety of different things,” Bob said. “It was typical vegetable garden stuff, but then I noticed that, in a ditch, we had some chocolate mint that had started growing and we just let it grow. That was probably ’95 or ’96.
Worcester farmer stresses humane principles
Animal care considerations led Worcester resident Jacob Rutland to hatch a business. Rutland, 26, launched Freedom Fare Pastures, under the auspices of his family farm and glamping venture, Little Farm in the Dell, in 2021. The company, he said, offers ethically raised, pastured poultry. “I’m not a farm kid by nature,” Rutland said. “I was raised in the suburbs (of Niskayuna), so farm life was brand new to me 10 years ago, and I had a hard time finding a job in this area.
Hartwick's newest cafe, community center is a decade in the making
Though new in Hartwick, Freight Wheel Cafe & Community Workspace was more than a decade in the making. Owners Paul and Martha Clarvoe bought the building at 3097 county Highway 11 in Hartwick in 2009, but long harbored a desire to bring a gathering place to the hamlet. “It’s the fact that there were few places to meet people in Hartwick when we moved here, and that was 40-plus years ago,” Martha Clarvoe said.
Custom guitar shop is a hit in Cooperstown
For Wayne and Jamie Roche, rehabbing and retailing guitars struck a chord. The pair launched Grand Slam Guitars at 139 Main St. in Cooperstown earlier this year, but the Roches bring decades of industry experience to their business. The store, Wayne Roche, 42, said, features “a beautiful showroom, with just about 100 guitars,” as well as parts, repair services and lessons. “I’m originally from New Jersey and we’ve lived up this way for about seven years, now,” Wayne said.
Cooperstown students compete in national Quiz Bowl
A team of Cooperstown high schoolers is in Illinois, ready to display its trivia prowess. Following an October win at the Ithaca Fall Tournament, the quiz bowl team from Cooperstown Middle/High School qualified for the National Academic Quiz Tournament’s Small School National Championship Tournament, happening April 22 through 24 in Rosemont, Ill.
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