Hartwick’s College’s upcoming O’Connor Chair Lecture features 3 distinguished experts who will discuss the unique roles of nurses and using their expertise to influence healthcare policies plus advocate for patients and families. The lecture takes place October 15 at 7:00 p.m. via online teleconference. Go to hartwick.edu/oconnor for more info. Source: Press release
Felony charges are brought in a Cincinatus fatal collision last June. Police say Amber Suprunchik of Dolgville hit 2 bicyclists on State Route 26 then fled the scene. One of the 2 riders died while the other suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Suprunchik turned herself in last Friday. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/woman-charged-with-felonies-for-june-fatal-hit-and-run-in-cincinnatus.htm
Otsego County records the 70th death due to COVID-19-related complications. It’s not known if the individual was vaccinated. Chenango County reported its 86th COVID-19 related death last Friday and there’s no word if that person received the vaccine. Otsego County has 102 active cases while Chenango County reports 135 active cases.
The man known as Cooperstown’s Santa Claus is memorialized through a bench in Pioneer Park. All Otsego reports a dedication was held Saturday in honor of Paul Kuhn who died in June from heart disease. The bench is located not far from where Kuhn greeted children every holiday season. Source: Cooperstown dedicates bench to Paul … Read more
Oneonta will not be paying more for ambulance services under Otsego County’s new EMS plan. All Otsego reports county administrator Joshua Beams reassured officials that since Oneonta has its own EMS they won’t be double-charged for service. The new county EMS plan was approved in September and is an opt-in service. Source: County administrator reassures … Read more
The DMV is warning of a scam where texts are sent trying to get the user to verify driver license information and to validate COVID-19 status. These scams are used to commit identity theft or trick the recipient into installing malicious software. If you get a text like this ignore it. Source: https://dmv.ny.gov/press-release/press-release-10-8-2021-0
A grand larceny charges is brought in the theft last month of a UTV in the Town of Roseboom. Police say the 29-year-old man also from Roseboom was identified as the suspect after an investigation. He was apprehended then arraigned and booked into jail without bail. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/4462058833876402
The League of Women Voters of the Oneonta Area is holding a mayoral candidate debate on Oct. 20 beginning at 7:00 p.m. It will be held online and a link is at lvwoneonta.org. Questions can be submitted via e-mail at lwvoneonta@gmail.com with the subject line “Debate Question”. Source: Press release
Hartwick College holds its fall open house this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The event is for prospective students to explore and see if Hartwick is the right fit for you. Faculty and current students will be available along with financial aid staff. Register at Hartwick’s Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/376165597506296
The Rotary Club of Cooperstown’s Fall Fling fundraiser is Saturday at the Clark Sports Center from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Chairperson Sydney Sheehan tells All Otsego the event replaces Spring Fling. which the club has hosted every May since 2017. There will be live music, vendors and food trucks. Source: Coop Rotary plans Fall … Read more