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COVID-19 Crisis Makes Impact On Local Races

COVID-19 Crisis Makes Impact On Local Races COOPERSTOWN – Village trustee candidate MacGuire Benton announced a few minutes ago he is suspending door-to-door campaigning because of concerns about coronavirus. “It’s an unfortunate and difficult decision to make, as I am committed to knocking on every door and talking to as many voters as possible,” he said.  “But it’s the right things to do during this COVID-19 crisis.” Meanwhile, candidate Mary Margaret Robbins Sohns said this morning she has contacted the…

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Some Churches Close; At Others, Cautionary Measures Put In Place

IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY, Some Churches Close; At Others, Cautionary Measures Put In Place By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The first Sunday after the National Emergency on coronavirus declared by President Trump Friday afternoon, Otsego County churches have made a variety of decisions on how to go forward, or not to go forward, guided by concern of congregants’ health, particularly elderly one. The variety is such that congregants should check with their churches in advance of Sunday services. At…

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Delgado Among 363 Passing COVID-19 Bill

Delgado Among 363 Passing COVID-19 Bill Measure Goes To Senate Monday Last night, Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-NY, joined a majority in the House in voting to pass bipartisan legislation, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. “We must to do everything in our power to keep our communities safe, and we need to act now. Over the last week we have seen the number of confirmed Coronavirus cases increase in NY-19 and across the country,” Delgado said in a statement.…

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City Meetings To Be Live-Streamed, Activities Cancelled, Mayor Reports

OPT Remains Open, Activities Cancelled ‘Social Distancing’ To Guide City Hall, Mayor Announces ONEONTA – To implement “social distancing” in the fight against spreading coronavirus, Mayor Gary Herzig announced this evening that Common Council meetings  will be streamed on Facebook Live. “The public is encouraged to attend remotely,” said Mayor Gary Herzig in a statement. “The severity of this pandemic can only be minimized by all communities acting locally to mitigate the spread of this virus. “Here in the City…

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County’s Lutherans Cancel Services Through March 31

County’s Lutherans Cancel Services Through March 31 ONEONTA – The Rev. Paul Messner, pastor of Otsego County’s three Lutheran congregations, announced a few minutes ago church services will be cancelled through the end of March. “Many of our members at the Sunday liturgy are age 60 and older,” Messner wrote. “People in this age group have been designated as persons at higher risk, as well as those who are vulnerable for health reasons.…

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COUNTY SCHOOLS TO CLOSE FOR 2 WEEKS

IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY, OTSEGO, SCHOHARIE COUNTY’S SCHOOLS SHUT FOR 2 WEEKS By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special for www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Citing an “abundance of caution,” over coronavirus, Oneonta Schools Superintendent Thomas Brindley announced moments ago that all schools in Otsego and Schoharie County will be closed for the next two weeks, starting Monday, March 16. “As of our 2:30 call with the Department of Health, everything was business as usual,” said Brindley. “But two hours later, to receive the message…