The City of Norwich is on track to receive a federal grant for a water main replacement. According to Congresswoman Claudia Tenney’s office the House Appropriations Committee approved the funding for fiscal year 2023 The committee okayed 14 projects in Tenney’s district worth over $27 million. Source: https://tenney.house.gov/media/press-releases/tenney-announces-initial-round-fy23-community-project-funding-approvals
The Chenango Health Network in partnership with the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an e-cigarette and medication take back today from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.at the Sherburne Big-M. According to the Evening Sun this is the area’s first vaping take back event. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-07-07/36707/E-cigarette-and-prescription-medication-take-back-event-to-be-held-in-Sherburne
The Baseball Hall of Fame is screening the movie “The Kid Who Only Hit Homers” tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. Following the film there is a question and answer session with the movie’s star and the sons of the author of the book the movie is based on. Tickets are free but must be reserved in … Read more
Patients, visitors and caregivers at Bassett Medical Center are invited to step into the dreams of local artists through an art exhibit recently installed in the center’s cafeteria. “What’s in a Dream?” is an array of square tiles, each contributed by a student, resident or staff member of Springbrook in Oneonta. Source: Press release
Cooperstown’s Junior-Senior high school has a new principal. According to All Otsego Owen K. Kelso was chosen from a pool of 13 candidates. He’s appointed to a 12 month salaried secondary principal position with a 4-year probationary period to start on July 18. Source: Principal announced for Cooperstown Central School
Fenimore Art Museum welcomes Corning Museum of Glass “Mobile Hotshop”. According to All Otsego it’s set up in the parking lot right off of Route 80. The outdoor demonstrations of hot glassmaking techniques are free and will be from July 11-17. Go to Fenimoreartmuseum.org for complete details. Source: Mobile Hotshop Arrives at Fenimore
Applications are now accepted for hundreds of entry-level law enforcement positions at the Department of Environmental Conservation, SUNY and State Parks. Qualified candidates can apply online until Wednesday, August 3 and register to take a civil service exam while takes place this fall. The positions will be filled over the next year. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-applications-open-exams-pursue-careers-law-enforcement
SUNY Oneonta’s Gender and Sexuality Resource Center announces a change to its annual fall conference. Since 2013, the SUNY Pride Conference has led by example in educating the campus community and local organizations. Starting this year it will be known as the PRISM Conference. PRISM is short for Pride, Research, Intersectionality, Support, and Movement. Source: … Read more
The Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties Norwich community recovery center served nearly 125 people in its first month of operation. According to the Evening Sun about 10% of those were there for training in the anti-overdose drug Narcan. The center also offers recovery coach training. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-07-06/36700/FORDO-recovery-center-assists-124-residents-in-first-month-of-operation
Baseball’s biggest stars return to Cooperstown on July 19 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s annual All-Star Gala. It provides an evening of family entertainment for baseball fans of every age. Visit baseballhall.org for a full event list. Source: https://baseballhall.org/news/museum-hosts-all-star-gala-july-19