Due to the rapid increase in new cases of COVID 19 the City of Oneonta is now requiring all visitors to city buildings to wear a mask at all times. All city staff will be required to wear masks while on duty unless they are alone in their office, vehicle, or workspace. Source: Press release
The Otsego County Department of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 cases on Monday bring the active case total to 72 with 4 people hospitalized. The CDC is still categorizing the county’s COVID-19 spread as “substantial”. Chenango and Delaware counties also are classified as substantial. Source: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid19.php
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office has a new investigator. Deputy Sheriff Anthony Grimes was promoted on Monday and given a new shield by Sheriff Richard Devlin Jr. Grimes started his law enforcement career with the New Berlin Police Department before transferring to the Sheriff’s Office in January of 2017. Sources: https://www.facebook.com/Ots egoSheriff/photos/a.1220707958011522/4273699449379009/
The woman taking a plea deal in the fatal shooting of her boyfriend in Sherburne will be in jail for 18 years. Kelley Gillett of Johnson City was sentenced last week and according to the Press and Sun-Bulletin Gillett has not said what led her to fatally shoot Jonathan Ryan last October. Source: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2021/08/06/kelley-gillett-johnson-city-ny-sentenced-murder-jonathan-ryan-sherburne/5407073001/
It’s going to be some time before New York allows recreational marijuana sales but the Norwich City Council is already discussing whether or not to allow pot businesses. According to the Evening Sun lawmakers have until the end of the year to opt in or out but if sales are allowed they can’t be stopped … Read more
Starting in October some of your mail could take a little longer to arrive. The Postal Service issued a public notice last week announcing one to two days are being added to the service standard for certain First-Class Mail and Periodicals. Officials say 61% of first class mail will remain at current standards. Source: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-17127.pdf
An officer-involved shooting Thursday in the town of Franklin leaves a man dead. State Police say Robert Lynch shot a man at a Bob Holloway Road home then fled to his residence. Lynch then barricaded himself and when he came out pointed a gun at troopers resulting in a fatal shot. An investigation is under … Read more
Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert to protect New Yorkers from the dangers of fake coronavirus vaccination cards. Legitimate CDC vaccination cards are provided to individuals once they receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals are urged not to share pictures of this card online or on social media, or to at least blur out private … Read more
Destination Oneonta is presenting two events in mid-October. On Friday, October 15 The Legendary Wailers will give an all ages concert at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center. On Saturday, October 16 the Destination Oneonta Harvest Party will celebrate autumn with a gala event in Neahwa Park. Source: https://www.facebook.com/cityofoneonta/posts/4166541770126061
Charges are brought against a Burlington man following an investigation into a stolen wallet and a stolen motor vehicle. Police say the 32-year-old man took those items which belonged to a significant other when that individual was in jail. The man was arraigned then released on his own recognizance. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4262087453873542