Registration is now open for the Friends of Rogers 6th annual Wild Goose Chase 5K Trail Run/Walk on Sept. 18. Organizers say this year the event is also virtual and allows participants to complete the run/walk at their own location or at Rogers Center in Sherburne. Go to friendsofrogers.org to register. Source: https://friendsofrogers.org/wild-goose-chase-5k-on-site-or-virtual-trail-run-walk-for-friends-of-rogers-2021/
SUNY Oneonta’s Student Learning Center reminds faculty that ambassadors are available to speak with students about the Center’s services. The presentation takes about 15 minutes and can be done in-class or virtually. Call 607-436-2819 to request an Ambassador to give a short presentation in your 100- or 200-level fall course. Source: Student Learning Center ambassadors … Read more
It turns out that New York has 12,000 more COVID-19 deaths than previously reported. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Wednesday saying the state is using figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Former governor Andrew Cuomo used numbers friom a state department of health data source. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-updates-new-yorkers-states-progress-combating-covid-19
The Chenango County Health Department reports an 81st death due to COVID-19 complications. Gender and age information was not provided and it’s not known if that individual had been vaccinated. There are 82 active cases with 10 more reported on Wedmesday. 7 people are hospitalized and 200 under active quarantine. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/6034725879934339
The Community Foundation of Otsego County makes 3 new grant awards. Helios Care received $10,000 while Family Planning of South Central New York was awarded $7,500. n award from the Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund supported The Glimmerglass Festival and their innovative Glimmerglass on the Grass season. Source: New Awards: Helios Care, Glimmerglass … Read more
The Clark Foundation announces the results of its 2021 Cooperstown Beautification Contest. Prizes of $1,000, $750 and $500 were awarded to the first, second and third place winners in 3 categories. A $400 honorable mention prize was also awarded. According to All Otsego the foundation began the contest in 1954. Source: Clark Foundation announces 2021 … Read more
A felony charge is brought against a man who passed a fake $100 bill at a Cooperstown bakery. According to All Otsego the man tried to make a small purchase and the bill was clearly not genuine. The man was caught after leaving the bakery after being identified on security video. Source: Man arrested for … Read more
A contractor working for the City of Oneonta is conducting pavement milling work today and tomorrow on Belmont Circle North and South, Belmont Park St., Fairview St., Reynolds St. and Valleyview St. On street parking will not be permitted plus road and driveway access will be limited during the operation. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8928910/
City of Oneonta officials will be planting a tree on Monday, at 8:30 a.m. in Neahwa Park to mark Arbor day. The event is typically held in April but was postponed due to COVID-19 precautions. All are welcome to attend. Oneonta has received a Tree City USA designation for more than 35 years Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8928794/
Applications are being accepted for the James F. Lettis apartments in Oneonta. The 2- and 3- bedroom apartments are for small families with low income. The apartments have off-street parking and laundry facilities on site. You can apply at the management office on Academy St. or get information by calling 607-432-8873 or 0170. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ofoinc/posts/10158609931752695