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.…
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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.”…
DiNAPOLI: ADD $4B TO NY DEFICIT State Could Raid Counties’ Coffers To Fill Budget Gap Medicaid Shortfall Alone May Cost Otsego $1M, Ruffles Fears By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – As the State of New York begins to assess the impact of Governor Cuomo’s emergency declaration, issued Thursday, the chairman of Otsego County’s Emergency Task Force is fearful of the impact on the county budget. An initial assessment by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, posted in letter form…
So Far, So Good: County COVID-19 Free As Of Today However, Shortage Of Testing May Be The Reason, Bond Says By ELIZABETH COOPER • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Coronavirus is expected to turn up in Otsego County one of these days, but so far, so good. As of this morning, there are still no official positive cases of the COVID-19 virus among county residents, according to county Public Health Director Heidi Bond. But that doesn’t mean the virus isn’t…
Locals ‘Prioritized,’ Spokesman Says Bassett Ready If NYS Sends Patients Here Systems Adds 120 Beds, Raising Capacity To 300 By LIZZIE COOPER • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Could Bassett Healthcare Network see an influx of COVID-19 patients from downstate? It’s possible. In his briefing Friday, Governor Cuomo told reporters he is very concerned about finding hospital beds for all those who may be sickened by the Coronavirus. “We have lower numbers in Upstate, so we are coordinating the downstate need…
Facility Offered To Bassett DREAMS PARK CANCELLING 2020 SEASON By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Citing the “best interest” of community, employees and traveling players and families, Cooperstown Dreams Park has announced it will be closed for the 2020 season. “Cooperstown Dreams Park was hoping to avoid this outcome,” says a letter on its website. “But it is the only responsible course of action.” All teams will receive a 100 percent refund or the option of future…
Cooper’s Clean About Gone, But More Coming Next Week…