The Otsego County Health Department reports an 87th person died from COVID-19 related complications. It’s not known if that individual was vaccinated. Close to 50 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Tuesday with the active case count now over 200. 8 people are hospitalized which is 2 more than on Monday. Source: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid19.php
Comgressman Antonio Delgado announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for loans and grants so rural communities can get high-speed internet. Eligible applicants for the ReConnect program are state, local or territory governments; corporations; Native American Tribes, limited liability companies and cooperative organizations. Go to usda.gov/reconnect for details. Source: https://delgado.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-delgado-announces-opening-usda-reconnect-program
SUNY Oneonta’s Cooperstown Graduate Program receives national recognition for diversifying and developing a comprehensive education program for emerging museum professionals. The award from the National Emerging Museum Professionals Network is one of 24 given nationwide. They were given out across five categories, celebrating the best and brightest in the field. Source: Press release
Delaware Valley Hospital asks those coming in to see a provider or for an an outpatient test, procedure or treatment to come alone unless they are bringing a child for an appointment. Visitors are limited to 2 per patient for patients in single rooms and 1 per patient for patients in double rooms Source: Press … Read more
A Thanksgiving Day domestic dispute in Walton results in a woman facing felony charges. Police say the woman caused a physical injury with what was described as a “dangerous instrument”. She was booked then released on her own recognizance pending a future appearance in Walton Town Court. Source: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCountySheriff/posts/1951301475042055
The City of Oneonta will be doing ditching work today on College Terrace and Suncrest Terrace. Work is to wrap up by 3:30 p.m. and the roads will remain open. Officials ask drivers to use caution and obey temporary traffic control devices and flaggers. Source: https://www.facebook.com/cityofoneonta/posts/272213188286277
Officials with Opportunities for Otsego say with the the Chestnut Street warming center at capacity they are trying to find more places to house the homeless during cold weather. According to All Otsego an executive order issued by former Governor Andrew Cuomo says that after temperatures go below 32 degrees, the homeless must be sheltered. … Read more
The Farmers Museum in Cooperstown starts its Holiday Lantern Tours this Friday. You can experience a charming lantern-lit guided tour of The Farmers’ Museum grounds during the festive and beautiful winter holiday season. Go to farmersmuseum.org for more information including tour dates and to purchase tickets. Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-lantern-tours-tickets-200251185687
Cooperstown’s Badger Park ice skating rink opens this Sunday. According to All Otsego the walls of the rink that hold the liner have been scraped, repaired, and freshly painted, and a new pavilion was installed. There are more than 100 pairs of sharpened skates available for use by families. Source: Park Friends prep Cooperstown’s Badger … Read more
3 more COVID-19 related deaths were reported Monday by the Otsego County Health Department. It’s not known if those individuals were vaccinated. There’s now a total of 86 COVID-19 related deaths. More than 30 new COVID-19 cases were reported with the active case count closing in on 200. 6 people are hospitalized. Source: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid19.php