Police identified the man killed in a car-pedestrian accident in the town of Oneonta last week. He is 72-year-old Alan R. Weill of Oneonta. Weill was hit on State Route 205 near Country Club Road and investigators have located the car involved but the driver remains at large. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-investigating-fatal-hit-and-run-in-oneonta.htm
Chenango County Health officials report 12 additional COVID-19 cases on Friday and there are 102 active cases. 7 people are hospitalized and 229 are in quarantine. Otsego county recorded 6 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday with the active count at 96. 5 people are in the hospital.
The Chenango River Theatre in Greene kicks off its 15th season next Wednesday with a prformance of the comic play “Ben Butler” by Richard Strand. Performances run through Sept. 19. The theatre was dark last year because of COVID-19. Go to chenangorivertheatre.org for tickets. Source: Home
Otsego County’s annual Hazardous Waste Collection Events are today in Unadilla and tomorrow in Cooperstown. The Unadilla event is from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for residents, while the Cooperstown even begins at 8:00 a.m. with arrival times scheduled by your last name. Go to otsegocounty.com for details. Source: www.otsegocounty.com/departments/solid_waste/household_hazardous_waste_day.php
2 new exhibits open today at the Cooperstown Art Association. Gallery A will feature ‘Made in New York: The Art of Wood’ and ‘Daily Draw: Revisited’ will be in Gallery B. An opening reception will be held starting at 5:00 p.m. Go to cooperstownart.com for more information. Source: http://www.cooperstownart.com/2021-calendar.html
The Otsego County Department of Health reported 16 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. The active case total is now 96. 5 people are hospitalized. Chenango County has 13 new cases as of Thursday. 207 people are in quarantine and 7 people are hospitalized. Neither county reported additional COVID-19 deaths. Sources: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid19.php and https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD/posts/6003859806354280
There’s still time to get your application in to become an Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputy. Both new recruits and experienced officers are encouraged to apply. The application deadline for the Civil Service exam – the first step to qualify – is Monday. A link is at otsegocounty.com Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/photos/a.1220707958011522/4245011015581186/
Starting next week you will get a third chance each week to play Powerball. The state lottery department announced the additional drawing will be on Mondays at the same time as the Wednesday and Saturday drawings. Ticket sales for the new drawing will begin on Sunday. Source: https://www.wivb.com/news/new-york/new-york-lottery-adding-additional-powerball-drawing/
NBT Bank is pitching in to help the Chenango Greenway Conservancy purchase The Stone Quarry in Norwich. Through August 27 NBT will match every donation made toward this project, up to $5,000. The Conservancy started raising money in March with a goal of $300,000. Get details at chenangogreenway.org. Source: https://www.facebook.com/nbtbank/videos/523580895366631/
Chenango County’s Safety and Rules Committee is not advancing a resolution encourageing residents to be respectful of differing political opinions. The Evening Sun reports the resolution ended up with a tie vote. Discussion began earlier this year after complaints about a vulgar political display on a private property. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2021-08-19/35134/County-Safety-and-Rules-Committee-nixes-%e2%80%98respectful-communication%e2%80%99-resolution