Sheriff: Employee Stole Face Masks From Bassett COOPERSTOWN – A Morris woman was accused of stealing face masks and alcohol prep pads from Bassett Hospital, where she worked as a contracted employee, according to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department. Josie D. Wright, 33, was arrested after Bassett Security called the Sheriff’s Department to assist them in an investigation into the thefts of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the hospital.…
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Governor Extending PAUSE 2 More Weeks Directs State Nonessential Workforce to Work from Home for Additional Two Weeks, Through April 15.…
IN MEMORIAM Brenda L. Utter, 63; Stricken By COVID-19 MORRIS – Brenda L. Utter, 63, of Morris, passed away unexpectedly following a brief and courageous battle with the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Brenda was born to the late Ralph and Mildred (McIntyre) Mitchell Sr. on Sept. 15, 1956, in Reading, Pa. On July 31, 1976, she married Phillip C. Utter. They had a beautiful marriage of nearly 44 years.…
IN MEMORIAM: Todd A. Mosher, 58; Navy Vet Injured In ’83 Diving Accident ONEONTA – Todd Allen Mosher, 58, a Navy veteran who was injured in a 1983 diving accident, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, from pneumonia at Bassett Hospital surrounded by his family. The pneumonia was not related to the COVID-19 threat. Todd was born Dec. 5, 1961, in Oneonta, the son of Beverly Mosher and the late Marvin Mosher. He attended Oneonta High School before joining the…
OFO Receives $11,000 Grant To Help To Fight Coronavirus JOHNSON CITY – Opportunities for Otsego will receive an $11,000 grant to fight the COVID-19 threat. The grant was one of 13 grants totaling $110,000 announced this afternoon by the Community Foundation of South Central New York.…
IN MEMORIAM: Janice C. Lockwood, 83; Bible Guided Her Through Life’s Difficulties ONEONTA – Janice Carol Lockwood entered this stage of her life on March 16, 1937. She left this stage for the next stage, on March 25, 2020, at the age of 83. Her parents were James and Ethel May (Davis) Lockwood. Janice had eight siblings, all of whom have left previously. During Janice’s twilight years she reconnected with her sister Althea and had many happy discussions with her…
Over Weekend, Local Covid-19 Cases Doubled COOPERSTOWN – Over the weekend, the number of confirmed cases in Otsego County has more than doubled, from six to 14. This afternoon, county Public Health Director Heidi Bond reported the latest number, up from nine yesterday afternoon. Friday, the Bond reported the first death from coronavirus in the county. According to Bond, every case reported is promptly investigated and close contacts are notified. Given the nature of this infectious disease it is extremely…
GOVERNOR’S DAILY UPDATE Presidential Primary Moved To June 23 It’s Unclear If Village Elections Will Be Delayed 2 More Months Dear New Yorker: Every emergency situation is unique. The needs presented are always different. In this case, the unexpected need is for ventilators. Our projections show that we need more ventilators and I will do everything in my power to make sure that we secure these critical supplies. Here’s what else you need to know tonight:…
IN MEMORIAM: John P. Murtha, 87; Retired Here From Electronics Industry RICHFIELD SPRINGS – John Patrick Murtha, 87, who retired her after a career in the electronics industry in New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, March 24, 2020, in his home after an extended illness. He had the comfort of his loving family at his side. He was born on June 17, 1932, in Brooklyn, son of the late Patrick Joseph and Bridgett Dorley Murtha. John was…
LOCAL COVID-19 CASES REACH 9 COOPERSTOWN – The current number of confirmed cases in Otsego County is nine, county Health Department Director Heidi Bond reported a few minutes ago. That’s up from six yesterday afternoon. Every case reported is promptly investigated and close contacts are notified, she said. Given the nature of this infectious disease it is extremely important that everyone take the proper precautions to prevent the spread of disease, she said, and recommended the following precautions:…