New York has new guidance allowing pharmacies to vaccinate New Yorkers over the age of 16 who have comorbidities. Pharmacies were previously able to only vaccinate those over the age of 60 and teachers. Examples of comorbidities include diabetes, obesity, weakened immune systems, heart conditions and pulmonary disease. A doctor’s letter or a signed certification … Read more
Nearly 20 area middle- and high-school students participated in SUNY Oneonta’s Go STEM Institute which focued this year on the physics of sound and electricity. Mornings began with an online group session then participants worked on group activities or transitioned to independent hands-on work. Participants received a week’s worth of project kits beforehand On the … Read more
Delaware County Public Health Services and Friends of Recovery- Delaware Otsego are conducting a Recovery Coach Academy for individuals involved in the recovery of others or in recovery themselves and who want to become a personal guide and mentor. The Academy is from Apr. 12 through Apr. 17 at First Baptist Church in Delhi. All … Read more
The investigation into the November 2020 burglary at a Town of Pharsalia business results in the arrest of a Norwich man and if convicted he faces a lengthy jail sentence because of past felony convictions. Police say Martin Lewicki broke into the Balsam Inn and took a number of items then damaged other property. A … Read more
A 22-year-old man died while in custody at the Chenango County Jail. The Sheriff’s Office reports Dillin R. Button was located unresponsive in his cell early Wednesday morning and correctional officers attempted lifesaving measures while waiting for paramedics. An autopsy determined Button died from a blood infection of the heart and pneumonia. He had been … Read more
An Otsego County Jail inmate ends up in more trouble after he’s found to violate an order of protection more than 100 times. The Sheriff’s Office reports Christopher Ruiz of Hartwick made repeated contacts with the protected party while incarcerated. It’s not clear why Ruiz was originally jailed or the method of how he made … Read more
An investigation into a 2020 assault in Roxbury results in a man facing a felony charge. Police say Mark Williams from Troy, NY got into a fight with another man at the Roxbury Country Store resulting in the victim suffering head and nexk injuries. Williams is now charged with felony assault and is to appear … Read more
Delaware County Public Health is conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday at the DCMO BOCES- Harrold Campus in Sidney Center from 9:00 a.m. unti 2:00 p.m. This vaccination clinic is open to persons who presently qualify by being 60+ years of age or over 18 with a qualifying medical condition. Eligible workers 18 and … Read more
New York is revising COVID-19 restrictions for fitness centers and lifting the curfew for many businesses but not food and beverage establishments. Beginning Monday indoor fitness classes can begin reopening at 33 percent capacity with health screening and contact information required at sign-in. The 11:00 p.m. curfew for asinos, movie theaters, bowling alleys, billiards halls, … Read more
Soil and water conservation districts in Delaware and Schoharie Counties receive state grants to help farmers keep nutrients and other potential pollutants from entering waterways. In Delaware County nearly $3 million was awarded for 3 farms in the Upper Susquehanna Watershed and 1 in the Delaware River Watershed. Schoharie County received close to $109,000 for … Read more