CDO Workforce is offering a 4-day job application training program from April 11 through April 14. The “Jobs Jump-Start” training series takes place at the CDO Workforce Center at 1 O’Hara Drive in Norwich. The training is free but registration is required. Source: https://www.facebook.com/CDOworkforceOrg/posts/5631342066895510
A major project starting Monday shuts down a section of West St. in Oneonta. Officials say it affects an area between Chestnut to Center Streets and will remain closed through September. The $1.9 million project includes replacing underground pipes, sidewalks and curbs. Source: https://cnynews.com/stretch-of-oneonta-road-closed-for-construction/
As part of the national observance of LGBTQ Health Awareness Week the Otsego County Department of Health has representatives at Southside Mall in Oneonta today from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. to provide educational pamphlets on communicable diseases. There will also be giveaways. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyDepartmentofHealth/posts/337656841727898
The site of the former Christopher’s Restaurant and Lodge in the Town of Oneonta is to become a Hoffman’s Car Wash. Supervisor Randy Mowers tells All Otsego he is excited for the new location to open. Constructions is expected to start this summer. Source: Hoffman’s coming to Oneonta
The Cooperstown Lions Club is holding a public meeting on April 2 to discuss bringing back the winter carnival for 2023. According to All Otsego the meeting is taking place at Upstate Bar & Grill on Route 28 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Contact the club if you plan to attend. Source: Lions want to revive … Read more
The state launched a new website to help Ukrainian refugees and their friends and allies find resources to provide help and support. The site has immigration assistance information along with humanitarian aid resources and links to emotional support providers. The site is accessible from ny.gov. Source: https://www.ny.gov/new-york-state-stands-ukraine-resources-ukrainians-and-how-new-yorkers-can-help
Commerce Chenango is accepting applications for itsTourism Promotion Grant Program. Officials tell the Evening Sun the grant is an effort to help smaller tourism properties get help with marketing and is funded by the Chenango County local Occupancy Tax. Application deadline is April 4. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-03-24/36185/Commerce-Chenango-Tourism-offers-2022-grant-to-help-support-tourism-and-marketing
19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado visited Clark Farms in Delhi this week and met with 5th-generation farmer Kyle Clark along with other agricultural stakeholders. The Democrat is calling on New York City to stop the proposed ban on flavored milk in schools and preserve both flavored and unflavored milk options. Source: https://delgado.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-delgado-visits-fifth-generation-dairy-farm-continues-push-keep-flavored
There’s still time for kids to submit stories, poems, drawings or photos showing what they like the most about Oneonta as the city prepares for observing the “Week of the Young Child” which takes place the first week in April. Submissions can be e-mailed or snail-mailed. Source: https://www.facebook.com/cityofoneonta/posts/346089980898597
Delaware County Public Health reports a raccoon in the Town of Tompkins tested positive for rabies. The rabid raccoon attacked and exposed one dog but no human exposures were reported. Officials say the dog was up to date on its rabies vaccinations and received a booster. Source: https://www.facebook.com/dcphns/posts/461141562354004