New York’s consumer optimism took a dive from the summer according to a new Siena College poll. The consumer sentiment results were down to levels not seen since 10 years ago. Big concerns are spikes in food and gas prices along with worries about holiday shopping due to problems getting merchandise to stores. Source: OMG!! … Read more
A longtime Cooperstown pharmacy has a new owner and it’s someone who knows the business well. All Otsego reports the Church and Scott pharmacy was bought by pharmacist Rob Makofske who’s worked there since 1993. Makofske says he plans to bring in a partner soon. Source: Sale of Church and Scott marks end of era
There is a ribbon cutting on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to open a new pavilion at Badger Park in Cooperstown. According to All Otsego the pavilion comes from a partnership between Cooperstown Friends of the Parks and the Cooperstown Lions Club in conjunction with the village. It has room for 2 picnic tables. Source: Ribbon … Read more
The Village of Walton receives a state grant and loan for its water storage and distribution system upgrades. The $1.2 million grant and $800,000 in short-term, market-rate financing comes from the state’s Water Infrastructure Improvement program. More than $44 million was awarded statewide for drinking water and wastewater projects. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-442-million-clean-water-systems-and-drinking-water-infrastructure
Governor Kathy Hochul proclaims October 2021 as “Cyber Security Awareness Month”. It’s part of a state effort to raise awareness on the importance of developing smart cyber security practices and safe online habits in the face of growing internet threats. The Department of Financial Services has cybersecurity tips available for small business owners at dfs.ny.gov. … Read more
The rape trial of former Chenango County corrections officer Don Reese continues today. The Evening Sun reports Otsego County Court Judge John F. Lambert is presiding in the case with Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl as special prosecutor as local judicial officials recused themselves because Reese worked for the Sheriff’s Office. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2021-10-14/35446/Purple-heart-veteran,-former-corrections-officer-on-trial-for-9-11-rape
Delaware County Public Health reports 4 more people died from COVID-19 related complications. The deaths happened between Oct. 9 and Wednesday. It’s not known if those people were vaccinated. There are now 59 COVID-19 related deaths. Otsego County recorded its 71st COVID-19 death on Wednesday and there were 23 new cases.
The League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area is holding a candidates forum on Thursday for Otsego County District 5 via online teleconference. District 5 covers the Towns of Hartwick, Milford, and New Lisbon. Go to the League’s Facebook page for the online forum link and information on submitting questions. Source: https://my.lwv.org/new-york/cooperstown-area/event/candidates-forum-otsego-county-district-5
Positive COVID-19 tests in the Unatego Central School District results in the delay of 2 football games scheduled for the next 2 weeks. All Otsego reports Friday’s game against Greene will now be held Oct. 20 and the Elmira Heighs game on Oct. 22 is moved to Oct. 25. Source: Positive COVID tests reported at … Read more
The Chief Uncas is no longer in Otsego Lake. All Otsego reports the 55-foot vessel was transferred by descendants of the Busch family to the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. The boat will be used to tell the story of the Susquehanna River and its headwaters at Otsego Lake. Source: IN MEMORIAM: Lyle … Read more