One New Case, But 2 Recoveries, Too COOPERSTOWN – Another COVID-19 case was reported Sunday, bringing the county’s total to 106. As people recover, however, the number of active cases locally has dropped over the weekend from 13 to 12, reflecting two recoveries, county Public Health Director Heidi Bond reported. Hospitalizations remain at 3, and 89 people have recovered, up from 87 on Friday.…
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9 Citizens Proposed To Review OPD Rules By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – A list of nine proposed members of a Community Advisory Board to review OPD rules and procedures was contained in the agenda for the upcoming Common Council meeting, released a few minutes ago. Council, which will act on Mayor Gary Herzig’s recommendations, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall. The mayor said the list includes “people from a lot of different perspectives.” He…
This Week, 8 Cases Surface COOPERSTOWN – Eight news cases of coronavirus have been reported locally this week, county Director of Public Health Heidi Board said this afternoon. That raised the number of active cases in county from 10 to 13. As of today, there were 105 total cases, up from 99 Monday. The new total includes the 13, plus 87 who have recovered, and the five deaths experienced since cases first appeared in mid-March.…
LETTER FROM THE CHIEF Officers’ Dedication, Professionalism Have Earned City’s Support Editor’s Note: In this July 19 letter, Oneonta Police Chief Douglas W. Brenner expressed his concern about the“Say Their Names” photo display at the Westcott Lot. Nonetheless, Common Council unanimously approved the display Tuesday, July 21, and it was installed this past Sunday. The Oneonta Police Department has always placed the needs and concerns of the residents and visitors to the City of Oneonta as its first priority. While…
Reprinted From This Week’s Hometown Oneonta & Freeman’s Journal ‘Say Their Name’ Photos Position Chief Brenner, Mayor Herzig At Odds By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Activist Diandra Sangetti-Daniels was shocked when she received the letter from Police Chief Doug Brenner criticizing the planned “Black Lives Matter” memorial in downtown Oneonta. “I read that letter,” she said during her remarks at the dedication of the “Say Their Names” photo display Sunday, July 26. “If they’re truly protecting every…
Public School Plans To Reopen Due Today ALBANY – Plans to reopen Otsego County’s public schools and those across the state are due at the state Education Department today. The state is expected to approved or reject the plans by Aug. 14. CLICK HERE FOR REOPENING GUIDELINES…
IN MEMORIAM William E. Grimes, Sr., 98; Fought At Bulge, Remagen ONEONTA – A graveside service was planned today for William E. Grimes, Sr., one of Oneonta’s last remaining World War II veterans, and a decorated one. He passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the age of 98, plus one day. William fought in the Battle of the Bulge, which blunted Germany’s last major offensive on the Western Front, and he was wounded during the seizure of the Ludendorff…
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