Chenango County health officials are resuming daily COVID-19 case updates as the case counts continue to rise. The CDC places the county into a high-transmission rate category last week. As of Tuesday there are 94 active cases, over 190 active quarantines and 7 people hospitalized. Source: https://wbng.com/2021/08/16/chenango-county-to-resume-daily-covid-updates/
More than a dozen fire companies responded to a barn blaze in the town of Richfield. Authorities say it started late Monday in the 600 block of County Highway 24 and the barn was mostly filled with hay but no animals were inside. The cause is under investigation. Source: https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Large-hay-barn-destroyed-by-fire-in-the-Town-of-Richfield-575113091.html
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office finds the Town of Butternuts Board did not provide adequate oversight of its disbursement process allowing a third-party vendor to access Town bank accounts and authorized more than $15,000 in insurance claims and annual contracts before audit and approval. Officials say corrective action has been taken. Source: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62
The Chenango County Historical Society seeks interview subjects for a documentary to commemorate Ward School No. 2, which will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Nov. 21. A grant was awarded to produce the documentary and filming is to begin next month. Those interested in participating should email [email protected]. Source: Press release
Close to 40 Baseball Hall of Fame members will return to Cooperstown on Sept. 8 for the Class of 2020 Induction ceremony. Those include Johnny Bench, George Brett, Reggie Jackson, Cal Ripken Jr. and Frank Thomas. The ceremony is at the Clark Sports Center and starts at 1:30 p.m. Seating is free and unlimited. Source: … Read more
Opportunities For Otsego launches its new application website. It allows individuals and families to start the application process for any OFO program before meeting with staff. Applicants will need an internet connection, smartphone or computer and an email address. A link is available at OFO’s Facebook page. Applicants can still use phone or e-mail to … Read more
A Town of Camden man released on his own recognizance after being charged with possessing a stolen vehicle is back behind bars. Police say the man was initially charged and released on Sunday then on Tuesday got into an altercation in Camden where multiple people were stabbed. There’s no word on if bond was set. … Read more
The New York State Fair is scrapping its traditional “Governor’s Day” event as Gov. Andrew Cuomo prepares to resign from office next week. It’s usually held on opening day which this year is on Friday. Soon-to-be-Governor Kathy Hochul says she will attend the Fair at some point. Source: https://www.syracuse.com/statefair/2021/08/nys-fair-scraps-governors-day-as-cuomo-prepares-to-resign.html
Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Center in Oneonta will re-open today. That includes FoxCare Fitness. The facility shut down last week due to a water outage. A boil water advisory will remain in effect at the facility until at least Wednesday. Officials thanked patients and the community for their understanding during the closure. Source: Press release
State Police are investigating a town of Oneonta fatal car-pedestrian collision on State Route 205 near Country Club Road. Investigators say it happened between late Sunday and early Monday. The car has been located but the driver remains at large. Call State Police if you know where this driver can be found. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-investigating-fatal-hit-and-run-in-oneonta.htm