SUNY Oneonta’s student body is nearly 90% fully vaccinated for COVID-19. According to All Otsego 94% of students received at least one COVID-19 dose. The college required students to be vaccinated if they wanted to be on campus this fall. So far no students have been hospitalized for COVID-19. Source: Fully vaccinated students at SUNY … Read more
Chenango County reports 12 additional COVID-19 cases on Wednesday with 138 cases active. 344 people are in quarantine and 7 are hospitalized. There were 7 new cases recorded in Otsego County on Wednesday with 111 cases active. 7 people are hospitalized. Neither county reported additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Delaware County officials announce that a 30-day window for public review of Agricultural District #3 begins today. The district contains Andes, Bovina, Colchester, Delhi, Middletown, Roxbury and Stamford. Any of those municipalities or any landowner within or adjacent to the District, may propose a modification of the district. Go to delcony.us for more information. Source: … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul proclaimed September as “Campus Fire Safety Month” to educate about the dangers of campus-related housing fires. Hochul urged residents – especially students and renters – to evaluate their residences for fire safety measures. You can go to dhses.ny.gov to find a list of suggestions of things to check. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-encourages-new-yorks-college-students-and-municipalities-educate-themselves
The Delaware County Department of Public Works receives state approval for an expansion of the Solid Waste Management Center in Walton. Officials say waste will be moved out of one location so it can be rebuilt and enlarged. The expansion will extend the lanfill’s useful life by 40 to 60 years. Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=876086299970053&id=194391334806223
A narcotics investigation by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office leads to a search warrant on Tuesday at a town of German home. In addition to methamphetamine deputies seized multiple loaded weapons and ammunition as well as over $3,600 in cash. A resident is now facing mulitple felony charges and was held pending arraignment. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/posts/3042564859345963
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a child car seat check event on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Visions Federal Credit Union In Norwich. Experts will check to see if the seat is being installed properly and is the right size for your child. Source: https://www.facebook.com/chenango.sheriff/photos/a.1432133820389083/3042579212677861/
The Chenango County Health Department reports an 83rd person died from COVID-19 related symptoms. The individual’s age and ggender weren’t released and it’s not known if they were vaccinated. The county has 123 active COVID-19 cases with 54 among those who were vaccinated. 6 people are hospitalized. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/6178467418893517
The SUNY Oneonta Pride Conference is returning for 2021 on Oct. 22 through 24. The theme is “Advocating with Change” and students, community members, resource professionals, junior and senior faculty, and administrators are invited to submit proposals for the conference. Submissions are due by Oct. 10. The conference is being held online. Source: SUNY Pride … Read more
There’s still time to apply for Small Business Administration low-interest loans for those sustaining property damage from the July storms and flooding. The SBA had been operating an office at the Morris Fire Department but closed it because of a steady decrease in activity. Go to disasterloadassistance.sba.gov to apply. Source: Press release