State Police and the Attorney General’s Office are investigating a Unadilla officer-involved shooting Wednesday night that left a man dead. According to authorities it happened aftter troopers confronted the man wielding a knife who wouldn’t obey commands then went after a trooper. The man died after being hospitalized. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-investigating-an-officer-involved-shooting-in-unadilla.htm
Sidney police apprehend a man for failing to register as a sex offender. An investigation determined the man said he lived in Sidney but resided in Unadilla. The man now faces 2 felony charges – one for failing to register and the other for lying about living in Sidney. Source: https://www.facebook.com/villageofsidneypolicedepartment/posts/280484904104313
Rural Health Network seeks volunteer drivers for a new program opening Wednesday in Norwich. “Community Rides” drivers provide transportation to healthcare, food, prescriptions, events, and other community locations on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Mileage reimbursement is available at the federal rate. Call 855-373-4040 to volunteer. Source: Press release
UHS Delaware Valley Hospital announced that registered nurse Mandy Kilmer wins the Sally Dean Award for 2021. It was created in memory of registered nurse, Sally Dean, who treated her patients, their visitors and her co-workers with true dedication, commitment and compassion. Kilmer has been with DVH since 2010. Source: Press release
SUNY Oneonta’s Activities Council kicks off the spring semester on Jan. 28 with a talk by Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr. at the Goodrich Theatre beginning at 9:00 p.m. Dr. Lafayette will talk about civil rights activists the Freedom Riders of which he was a member. The talk will be in-person and viewable online. Source: Activities … Read more
Staffing shortages at the Otsego County Correctional Facility result in some inmates being moved to other facilities. It affecs nearly a dozen prisoners from 2 of the jail’s 3 housing units. Sheriff Richard Devlin says it’s the second time in the last 2 years this action needed to be taken. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4700048253410791
It’s been a busy year at Bassett Health Network’s Birthing Center where the 1,000th baby of 2021 was born last week. The boy’s parents are from Sherburne and he’s been named Jamison. Birthing Center Manager Stacey Jordan says during the pandemic their staff proved themselved in new ways that are astounding. Source: Press release
Bassett Healthcare Network suspends visitation in emergency departments until further notice due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. Officials say exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis for children and patients who need support people. The Cooperstown Medical Center along with A.O,. Fox and Cobleskill Hospitals are still suspending elective procedures. https://www.wktv.com/content/news/Bassett-suspends-visitation-in-all-emergency-departments-575960441.html
122nd District State Assemblyman Joe Angelino announces $25,000 is allocated for 19 libraries in his district. One-fifth of that is going to the Sidney Memorial Public Library which will purchase new technology items such as virtual reality headsets and a 3D printer. Each of the other libraries receives just over $1100 each. Source: https://www.facebook.com/AngelinoforAssembly/posts/341326131140140
State Police are alerting residents about a resurgence of the “grandparent scam” where a caller posing as a grandchild pleads for money to get out of jail or for some other urgent need. The department says to verify the caller’s identify by asking questions a stranger should not be able to answer. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-warn-public-about-grand-parent-scam.htm