The SUNY Oneonta Fine Arts parking lot and a portion of the small lot in front of the Field House is closed for construnction until August 1. his work will improve parking for people with disabilities and realign pedestrian crossings.
The Otsego County Deputy Sheriff’s PBA partnered with the Otsego County Child Advocacy Center and the Otsego-Schoharie Child Fatality Review team to provide bicycle safety information to pre-kindergarten students in the Unatego Central School District. Students were given donated bicycle helmets at the event.
A public hearing on a potential merger of the Cobleskill Police and the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office is today at the Cobleskill Firehouse beginning at 6:00 p.m. According to the Cobleskill Times-Journal the hearing is a listening session with the consultants studying the proposed merger.
Bassett Healthcare Network and Hartwick College announced the launch of joint simulation labs for first-year Bassett residents and nursing students. This is the first time Bassett residents are partnering with Hartwick nursing students in simulation labs. 23 first-year Bassett physicians are participating.
The Mobile Cancer Screening Coach will be at Southside Mall today from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. to provide no cost mammograms and Pap tests to women 40 and over who don’t have insurance. Those with insurance are also urged to participate.
City of Norwich personnel are performing downtown building walkthroughs. According to the Evening Sun staffers go into businesses and survey the buildings for code violations and loitering. It’s the result of numerous complaints received by police with most about north end businesses.
Aformer Delaware County Jail inmate is charged with Aggravated Criminal Contempt for repeatedly violating a protection order while behind bars. Police say it happened prior to his release from the Correctional Facility. He was apprehended again and sent to jail on a $15,000 bond.
State Police arrest the driver in a Duanesburg traffic stop where a trooper was shot by a passenger. The driver is charged with Robbery in the First Degree and was jailed on $5,000 cash bail or a $25,000 bond. The passenger died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The State Department of Health announced that postpartum coverage through Medicaid and Child Health Plus will now last for one year. Previously, enrollees would only be covered for 60 days postpartum. The new coverage period takes effect immediately.
A benefit for the Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund is set for July 15 at the American Legion on Sheldon St. in Norwich, Over a dozen bands are performing plus there will ve food and beverages available. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.