The City of Oneonta is returning to in-person meetings as of today. Officials say because Otsego County’s level of COVID-19 transmission remains at high/substantial masks are still required in City buildings. Mayor Mark Drnek delivers the State of the City address at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Source: https://www.facebook.com/cityofoneonta/posts/319518346889094
The annual Norwich St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving event to raise money for children’s cancer research is set for March 19 at 1:00 p.m. The Evening Sun reports it will be a virtual event with a $31,000 goal. About a third of that has already been raised. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-02-11/36029/Join-St.-Baldrick’s-in-their-fight-against-children’s-cancer
February is National School-Based Health Awareness Month and Bassett Heathcare Network salutes the School-Based Health Program, which provides free medical, dental, and mental health care to over 7,000 children across more than 20 school districts in eight counties. Parents don’t have to worry about copays, insurance coverage, or taking their kids out of school. Source: … Read more
A lawyer for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an ethics complaint is being filed against Attorney General Leticia James and 2 other attorneys for the investigation into sexual assault allegations. The lawyer says the investigation appeared to have been directly tied to James’ political ambitions. Source: https://www.wivb.com/news/cuomo-under-fire/cuomo-to-file-ethics-complain-against-ags-office/
The Chenango County Health Department holds COVID-19 booster clinics this Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at their South Plaza location on Route 12 in Norwich. The clinic is for 16 and older and appointments are required. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/250184080621653
Renovations at Doubleday Field continue to progress toward a scheduled completion date of June. Village Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh tells All Otsego that not only will the aesthetics be improved the park will also be a revenue stream from facility rentals. Plans for renovations began nearly 5 years ago. Source: Doubleday Field renovations on track for … Read more
The Glimmerglass Festival’s Board of Trustees names Nellie Gipson, Robert Schlather, and Senator James Seward as Honorary Life Trustees to recognizing their involvement with the program. Board Chairman Robert Nelson tells All Otsego this distinction is a special way to express their deepest appreciation. Source: Glimmerglass Festival makes three ‘honorary life trustees’
Oneonta Public Transit is hiring experienced drivers and offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants Full and part time positions are available. If you have a NYS Commercial Driver License with a passenger endorsement visit oneonta.ny.us to apply. Source: https://www.facebook.com/cityofoneonta/posts/318439660330296
The National Alliance on Menrtal Illness of Delaware and Otsego Counties praised Delaware County Sheriff’s personnel for their handling of recent situations in Walton and Stamford. Dispatchers and deputies were singled out for their professionalism resulting in no one being harmed in either incident. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/313447300827800
A Chenango County Sheriff’s Office drug investigation rersults in an Oxford man facing multiple charges. It found the man possessed a large quantity of heroin while also possessing several items that indicated he was distributing narcotics.The man was arraigned then released on his own recognizance. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/posts/311125501042683