1ST CASE SURFACES IN OTSEGO COOPERSTOWN – The Otsego County Department of Health has been notified of the first lab confirmed case of COVID-19 in a county resident. This individual is a close contact of a confirmed case (that resides in another county). The individual was on quarantine when symptoms developed, testing was performed promptly and safely. The individual remains on isolation and close contacts have been notified. The Department of Health will be not be releasing any identifiable information…
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County DMV, Clerk’s Offices Close Until April 19, At Least Validity Of Expiring Licenses Extended COOPERSTOWN – Pursuant to a order from Governor Cuomo, Otsego County Clerk Kathy Sinnott Gardner this morning announced her Department of Motor Vehicles Offices here and in Oneonta and the clerk’s office in general will be closed until at least April 19. Cuomo also directed the following: The extension of validity of any driver’s license, non-driver Identification or registration expiring on or after March 1,…
Tomorrow, Call Before You Shop Malls, Auto Dealers, Others Close, But Full List Unclear By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – If you’re planning any shopping tomorrow in Otsego County or throughout New York State, you better call ahead. “Other than health and food, it’s going to have a wide impact,” said Barbara Ann Heegan, Otsego County Chamber president. For instance, Southside Mall is closed. Oneonta’s auto dealers won’t be selling cars, although they are keeping their service…
No Church Services Across Otsego County…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MARCH 23 Classic Film For Teens CLASSIC MOVIE – 3:30 p.m. Enjoy classic, timeless films with the group. Discussion to follow. Oneonta Teen Center, 4 Academy St., Oneonta. 607-433-2009.…
IN MEMORIAM: Dawn C. Block, 76; Spent Career Helping Young, Elderly SOUTH HARTWICK – Dawn C. Block, 76, who spent her career caring for people, passed away early Friday morning, March 20, 2020, at Bassett Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 22, 1943, in the City of Newburgh, a daughter of Cecil and Sarah (Lewis) Rhodes. After living in various places she eventually settled in the Hartwick area.…
IN MEMORIAM: Ryan Smith 36; Maryland Man Chef, Stone Mason MARYLAND – Ryan Austin Smith, 36, a stone mason and trained chef, passed away at home on March 19, 2020. He was born July 23, 1983 in Oneonta, the son of Ronald and Deborah (Hitchcock) Smith. Ryan attended Charlotte Valley Central School and ONC BOCES in the Culinary Arts Program and boy could he cook!…
TASK FORCE CHAIRMAN SAYS: At All-Star Village, No Closing Planned – At Least For Now COOPERSTOWN – County Emergency Task Force chairman Allen Ruffles today said he has been assured by Marty Patton, owner of Cooperstown All-Star Village in West Oneonta, that there are no plans to cancel the summer season, at least for now. All-Star Village – as well at Coopertown Dreams Park in Hartwick Seminary, which Friday announced it is cancelling it 2020 season – together fuel the…
COOPERSTOWN’S GERRY WELCH Local Inventor Sees UV-Based Face Mask As Part Of Solution By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Local inventor Gerry Welch believes he may have an answer to the face-mask shortage the nation is facing as it battles the Coronavirus threat. For several years now, Welch has been promoting the “Aegis 12,” which the publicity describes as a “Healthcare Face Mask with Fail-Safe Power Pack.” The device is two face masks with a silver foil…
Delgado Offers Condolences On Dutchess County Victim “This weekend, our community lost a neighbor and a friend. My condolences and prayers are with his family members and loved ones during this painful time. We owe a debt of gratitude to the health care professionals on the front lines of this public health emergency. “I will continue to work alongside our state, community, and local officials to combat this ongoing challenge and keep folks safe throughout our region.”…