Delaware County Public Health is holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 97 Main Street in Delhi. The clinic is open to people 18 and older. In addition to first- and second-doses booster shots are available for those who qualify. No appointment is needed. Source: http://delawarecountypublichealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COVID-20211028-Clinic.pdf
A Cherry Valley man is facing a felony assault charge in connection with a domestic disturbance earlier this month. Police say the investigation into the incident at a town of Otsego home resulted in the man being arraigned then released on his own recognizance pending a future date in Town of Otsego Court. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4516030785145873
An Edmeston registered sex offender is facing new charges for giving indecent material to a person under 18 and for failing to report his social media accounts. The 52-year-old man was taken into custody on Tuesday and booked into jail pending arraignment. Additional charges are pending. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4512856532129965
A reminder that last week’s Oneonta mayoral debate between Len Carson and Mark Drnek will be rebroadcast tomorrow on TALK 730, 970 & 1270 AM at 5:00 p.m. Both candidates are current City Council members. The 90 minute debate was hosted by the League of Women voters of the Oneonta Area. Source: Press Release
Additional COVID-19 related deaths are reported in Otsego and Delaware Counties. For Otsego County it’s the 72nd recorded death while in Delaware County it is the 64th death and the second this week. It’s not known if either individual had received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Oneonta-based Helios Care wins a silver award in the John A. Hartford Foundation Tipping Point Challenge held in partnership with the Center to Advance Palliative Care. Helios won for its project entitled “Choices: Innovative In-home Palliative Care Program for Rural Underserved Population”. Source: https://www.userwalls.com/n/center-advance-palliative-care-capc-announces-winners-john-hartford-foundation-tipping-point-2384199/
Oneonta-based Helios Care wins a silver award in the John A. Hartford Foundation Tipping Point Challenge held in partnership with the Center to Advance Palliative Care. Helios won for its project entitled “Choices: Innovative In-home Palliative Care Program for Rural Underserved Population”. Source: https://www.userwalls.com/n/center-advance-palliative-care-capc-announces-winners-john-hartford-foundation-tipping-point-2384199/
This Sunday the Oneonta Rotary Club will host a Halloween Parade. President Dan Butterman has the specifics. http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WDOS-102621-BUTTERMAN-Psrade.mp3 Go to the Destination Oneonta Facebook page for more info.
The Chenango County Historical Society will host a “Hike Through History” on Saturday at Wiley Brook State Forest in search of the “Grog Hollow Monster.” The hike begins at 9:00 a.m. and will happen rain or shine, with the one mile round trip offering the opportunity for a new Monster sighting. Source: Press release
SUNY Oneonta’s “3 Things I Learned” series tackles scary movies on Oct. 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Union Square Room. It features associate professor of Meteorology and Climatology Dr. Melissa Godek, assistant professor of Media Studies Dr. Chelsea McCraken and Class of 2022 member Michael Simile. Source: ‘Three Things I Learned’ to tackle scary … Read more