An employee at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing tested positive for COVID-19. According to All Otsego the facility is now closed to visitors for 14 days. County health department officials report a rise in COVID-19 cases mainly due to the delta variant which experts say spreads very easily. Source: Cooperstown nursing home closed to … Read more
Romona Wenck is the new interim superintendent for Milford Central Schools. According to All Otsego she was appointed to the role early last month. Wenck served as Laurens superintendent for 23 years and retired in 2020. Last October she became interim superintendent for Cooperstown schools until the district hired Sarah Spross this spring. Source: Wenck … Read more
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division received accreditation from the New York state Sheriff’s Association, This means all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office are full yand completely accredited. Jail personnel are assessed on over 165 individual components. Sheriff Craig DuMond says about 1/3 of the police agencies in the state are accredited. Source: Press … Read more
Otsego County’s COVID-19 case count is on the rise according to the Department of Health. There’s been 20 new cases since last Friday with 12 cases in the past two days. Officials say with the delta variant it is more important than ever to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyDepartmentofHealth/posts/3935121653266087
SUNY Oneonta’s 2021 Mills Distinguished Lecture will feature author Dashka Slater who wrote “The 57 Bus”, which recounts an assault on a municipal bus in Oakland, California, and how it affected its perpetrator and victim, both teens. The lecture is set for Oct. 18 in the Hunt Union ballroom. Source: https://oneontabulletin.wordpress.com/2021/07/23/common-read-mills-distinguished-lecture-set-for-oct-18/
The Chenango County Fair makes its return for 2021. According to the Evening Sun the 174th annual event taking place Aug. 11 through Aug. 15 is a day shorter than in the past to allow for more setup time. The opening day fireman’s parade is also on a new route this year. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2021-07-29/35058/Chenango-County-Fair-to-return-with-a-few-changes
New York allocates $35 million to help expand employment opportunities for restaurant workers and provide relief to COVID-impacted restaurants. Qualifying businesses are eligible for a tax credit of $5,000 per new worker hired, up-to $50,000 per busines. Owners will need to demonstrate COVID-19 related losses and show proof of hiring at least one full-time worker. … Read more
A new state law prohibits schools and school districts from filing any type of lawsuit against parents or guardians for unpaid meal fees. Officials say while legal action is infrequent the new law provides additional protection for students and families who might otherwise be made to choose between going to court or going hungry. Source: … Read more
Hartwick College is recognized for efforts to promote wellness and safety. The Campus Prevention Network gave Hartwick its Seal of Prevention for programs tied to student safety, well-being, and inclusion. College officials say they work to get out ahead of pertinent wellness issues that can have a negative impact on a student’s holistic Hartwick experience. … Read more
A Norwich man out on parole for a 2016 attempted robbery is in trouble again after being charged with a stabbing last weekend. According to the Evening Sun Gregory Frank Huzinec Jr.. is now facing felony attempted robbery and assault charges. Huzinec was apprehended on Thursday and prosecutors say additional charges may be filed. Source: … Read more