UHS Delaware Valley Hospital will not be holding the “Cutest Baby” Contest at the Delaware County Fair. Officials say due to the uptick in COVID cases they decided not to staff the fair booth this year. Everyone who entered the contest will receive a certificate of participation within a few weeks. The Hand washing Challenge … Read more
On Saturday, August 28 40 farms in Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware counties will be open to visitors for the ninth annual Family Farm Day. The community is invited to a behind-the-scenes adventure to experience farm life firsthand. Go to familyfarmday.org for a list of participating farms and events. Source: Press release
A fundraising golf tournament takes place on Friday at the College Golf Course at Delhi to raise money for a woman who has battled several brain aneurysm. The “Friends of Annya Walker” are holding the event with a $75 entrance fee or $300 for a foursome. Call (607) 746-4653 to buy tickets. Source: Press release
This fall college students are returning to campus, many for the first time in over a year – so the National Fire Protection Association and The Center for Campus Fire Safety are working together to ensure living spaces are as safe as possible. They are observing September as “Campus Fire Safety Month”. Source: https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Safety-in-living-and-entertainment-spaces/Campus-and-dorm-fires
Former State Senator James Seward joins forces with Bassett Healthcare Network to get the message out about obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine. Both Seward and his wife Cindy contracted the coronavirus before vaccines were available. Seward ended up being hospitalized. He says that vaccines are the best hope of a full return to normal. Source: https://www.bassett.org/news/senator-james-seward-personal-appeal-about-public-crisis
The Chenango County Health Department announces masks are required when inside county-operated buildings. That requirement is regardless of vaccination status. Departmebnt officials are also recommending that businesses, organizations and schools implement a mask requirement. Earlier thsi week the department reported 3 deaths due to COVID-19 related complications. Source: https://wbng.com/2021/08/12/in-a-chenango-county-operated-building-youll-need-a-mask/
Soon-to-be Governor Kathy Hochul says she will be a candidate for Governor next year. The Democrat made the announcent on Thursday saying she is the most prepared person for the job. Hochul also said she will be bringing in her own staff and remove anyone who was named in the Attorney General’s report. Source: https://wbng.com/2021/08/12/hochul-ill-run-for-governor-after-finishing-cuomos-term-2/
The New York State Education Department released a health and safety guide to help schools and school districts as they plan for the 2021-22 school year. Officials say the guide is based on the best health and safety information currently available. Previously the department left guidance to individual school districts. Source: http://www.nysed.gov/news/2021/state-education-department-issues-health-and-safety-guide-reopen-new-york-state-schools
The Otsego County Health Department reports the CDC is on the verge of moving the county from a susbtantial level of community COVID-19 transmission to a high level. Officials say there have been cases recently where an individual contracted COVID-19 a second time. That has occuured mainly with unvaccinated indivduals. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyDepartmentofHealth/posts/3976216615823257
Police say it was distracting driving that caused a semi-truck to roll over Tuesday on State Route 206 in the Village of Walton. The driver was hauling empty milk trailers and hit guide wires and a tree near Murphy Hill Road. The driver was not hurt. Route 206 was closed for several hours. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/1870402396465297