A year-and-a-half long investigation into child abuse allegations involving a Cobleskill couple results in the man and woman facing charges. State Police say they received a report a 7-month-old child had arm and leg fractures so the investigation was initiatied. The man and woman are free on their own recognizance. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/town-cobleskill-married-couple-arrested-endangering-welfare-child-assault.htm
A fifth grader in Cooperstown donates the proceeds from her lemonade stand sales during last month’s Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremony to the Bassett Cancer Institute. Avni Patel got help from 2 friends and her older sister in running the stand. The stand brought in close to $190. Source: https://www.bassett.org/news/local-cooperstown-student-donates-bassett-cancer-institute-lemonade-stand-money
SUNY Oneonta’s “Life Of The Mind” Virtual Faculty Showcase takes place next month and the call for presentations is now open. Submissions are due by Nov. 1 and you will be asked to submit an abstract along with your availabilty. Visit to suny.oneonta.edu and go to the Grants Development Office page for details. Source: 2021 … Read more
Bassett Healthcare Network is hosting several flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the upcoming weeks. Stamford Health Center is holding a patient flu shot clinic on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. There are several clinics scheduled for Oct. 22 and 23 and details are at bassett.org. Source: Press release
State Senator Fred Akshar is again conducting the “Akshar’s All-Stars” student recognition program. It recognizes students selected by their school districts in the 52nd District who have shown great leadership, compassion, school spirit, or improvement among their peers. Each student recognized receives a t-shirt and a framed certificate. Source: https://wbng.com/2021/10/12/4th-year-of-state-sen-akshars-all-stars-begins-in-chenango-county/
For the second year in a row COVID-19 results in Cooperstown’s Halloween parade being cancelled. According to All Otsego the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce said that foremost in their minds was being cautious about the safety of the primarily young children who are not yet able to be vaccinated. Source: Cooperstown Halloween parade canceled again … Read more
A driver pulled over in Hartwick on Tuesday ends up being taken into custody after it’s found he is wanted for arrest by the City of Oneonta. The man was cited for traffic violations then turned over to Oneonta Police for arraignment on the warrants. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4469529453129340
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Cancer Services Program is partnering with Otsego County Public Health for an online seminar at noon on October 21. Learn about the disease and reducing your risk plus how you may be able to get screened for free. A link is at the DOH’s Facebook page. Source: … Read more
Otsego, Chenango and Delaware County emergency management agencies are sharing in $7.4 million of federal funding to support planning and operational readiness for any type of disaster. Awardees can use the money for efforts ranging from the development and implementation of training and exercises to acquiring emergency response resources. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-74-million-federal-funding-support-local-emergency-planning-and
Governor Kathy Hochul declares October as “Disability Employment Awareness Month”. Hochul says the state is committed to making sure those with disabilities are never overlooked, and that they have fair and quality employment options available. New York also has a program which works toward decreasing poverty and increasing employment for the disabled community. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-issues-proclamation-declaring-october-disability-employment-awareness-month