The Otsego County Health Department reports three new COVID-19 exposures. They were at the Richfield Veterans Club on Jan. 8 through Jan. 10, the Genesee Tap Room between Jan. 8 through Jan. 13 and the Sixth Ward Athetic Club in Oneonta between Jan. 9 and Jan. 10. Officials say to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms if … Read more
Hartwick College is beginning in-person learning today for J-term students. Those classes were to have started two weeks ago and run through the beginning of the spring semester on Feb. 15. Officials say they’ve been continuously testing faculty and staff with one positive result. Students who tested negative were invited back to campus and checked … Read more
The Southern Tier Chapter of American Red Cross Western New York Region is accepting nominations for their annual Red Heroes Event. The Chapter which covers Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties hands out awards to those showing courage, dedication, and unselfish acts in their communities. The proceeds from the 12th annual event supports Red Cross programs … Read more
The parent company of NYSEG makes a $400,000 donation to the Project SHARE Heating Fund. Since its inception nearly 40 years ago the fund which is administered by HeartShare Human Services of New York distributed over $17 million to more than 60,000 residents who are facing a service disconnection and have used up other sources … Read more
The application deadline for New York’s COVID-19 Rent Relief Program is Feb. 1. The Program provides eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy of up to four months’ rent that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Applicants will not need to repay this assistance. It is the remaining portion of New York’s federal … Read more
Lawyers for 22nd District Congressional candidates Anthony Brindisi and Claudia Tenney will be in court today over the latest challenge to the results of the November election. The new issue is over 69 affidavit ballots made by newly registered voters in Oneida County whose information was not processed in time to vote on Election Day. … Read more
Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown is offering COVID-19 testing specifically for individuals who have no symptoms of the virus but who wish to be tested. Appointments are required. The testing will be offered Tuesday, Jan. 19, and Wednesday, Jan. 20 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Call ahead to make an appointment … Read more
A 23rd Otsego County resident has died from coronavirus-related complications. The Otsego County Department of Health did not disclose the individual’s age and gender. Officals say several recent COVID-19 cases were traced to a Cornhole tournament at the VFW in Schenevus around Jan. 2. Chenango County health officials reported 23 new coronavirus cases but the … Read more
The Community Foundation of Otsego County’s Board is looking for ideas on how to best target its grant making for 2021, for which we have allocated $200,000. A survey is posted at cfotsego.org and will remain active through the end of the month. If you complete the survey by today you will be automatically entered … Read more
The St. Baldricks annual head-shaving fundraiser to fight childhood cancer will take place in Norwich on Saturday, March 13 but due to COVID-19 it will be a virtual event. Last year’s event raised more $31,000 towards child cancer research. The Norwich event part of the nationwide fundraiser has been a participate for the past 16 … Read more