Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County are collecting items for their 2022 home made sale, which will be held in October, Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Green told WCDO News what kind of home made items they are looking for:
(Sarah Green 8-24-22)
Green said that the Items must be in to Hospice by this Friday September 23rd, at their Court Street Norwich offices, more information is available at 334-3556.
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State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for August. The State’s unemployment rate increased from 4.3% in July to 4.7% in August, locally, Delaware County had 3.7% unemployment, Chenango County 3.3% and Otsego County 3.4% in August.
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The Delaware County Historical Association is accepting nominations for its annual Awards of Merit. Individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the preservation and presentation of local history, traditions and culture will be presented with awards at DCHA’s Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022. For more information call, (607) 746-3849, Email dcha@delhi.net or go to dcha-ny.org
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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the theft of a 30-foot camper from a Case Hill Road residence in the Town of Franklin. The camper was last seen on August 13th or August 14th and was reported stolen on August 27th, it is described as beige & gray colored, Keystone Ultralite Camper with New Jersey plates TXP17X. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at 607-832-5555.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 68 year old Peter Maguire of East Meredith following a trespass investigation in Walton. On August 11th, Deputies responded to a report of a male entering onto and trespassing on several properties in the Village of Walton. After the investigation, the Village of Walton Court issued a criminal summons to Maguire for trespassing, he was arrested September 10th he was released and was ordered to appear in Walton Village Court at a later date..
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 9-20-22
The Raymond Corporation is continuing with a series of events to celebrate their 100th Anniversary, with their 8th annual Manufacturing day in October, Raymond President Michael Field told WCDO about Raymond’s beginnings:
(Michael Field 9-20-22)
Fields said that the next 100th anniversary event is Manufacturing Day on October 7th, it is a virtual event, with a 1 hour video experience available throughout the month, for students who registered through their teachers, through Raymondcorp.com/ManufacturingDayRegistration.
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The Broome County DPW will host a public information session today about the Colesville Road Safety Improvement project. The project calls for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Colesville Road, North Road, and Sanitaria Springs Road, the meeting will be tonight at 7:00 PM at 780 Welton Street, Harpursville.
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The State Health Department reminds New Yorkers about the availability of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters from Pfizer, for anyone age 12 or older and from Moderna for those 18 or older. To schedule an appointment for a booster, New Yorkers should contact their local pharmacy, county health department, or healthcare provider; or visit vaccines.gov; the latest COVID 19 stats show a 6.88% positivity rate, the 7-Day rolling average was 6.43%, Patient Hospitalization are down to 2,002, with 215 ICU Patients & 69 on ventilators.
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The State Health Department reported a sharp increase in the number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases and hospitalizations statewide. The past week saw another sharp increase in flu cases. Last week, 9,211 laboratory-confirmed flu cases were reported to the State Department of Health, a 74-percent increase in cases from the week prior. This flu season, 22,763 laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported to the Department. The number of weekly hospitalizations has also increased, with 1,387 New Yorkers hospitalized for lab confirmed influenza, up 119 percent from last week. So far this season in New York, 3,592 flu-related hospitalizations and one flu-associated pediatric death have been reported.
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State Police arrested an East Meredith man twice last month for driving while ability impaired by drugs. On December 8th, troopers arrested 65 year old Peter Maguire after they were dispatched to the Mirabito Gas Station in Bainbridge after employees observed Maguire stumble out of a vehicle and then sit at a table and fall asleep. On December 14th, State Police arrested Maguire again after they were dispatched to the report of an unconscious male parked in a gas station parking lot in the town of Davenport, Troopers located Maguire in the driver’s seat with his keys in the ignition, he failed sobriety tests, he was arrested & was arraigned in the town of Harpersfield court and released on his own recognizance. Maguire will appear in town of Bainbridge court on January 7th.
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State Police arrested 36 year old Elizabeth Fabricius of Afton for Aggravated DWI with a BAC of .18%. Fabricius was stopped on Interstate 88 in the town of Sidney when a trooper initiated a traffic stop for vehicle and traffic violations, she was processed then released to a sober third party & faces court action in the town of Sidney court on January 9th.
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The Otsego County Chamber will be hosting CEO Tim Johnson of Otsego Electric Cooperative for Coffee and Connections morning mixer this morning at 8:30 AM. The event will be held at the Otsego Now/Chamber office 189 Main Street 5th floor Oneonta.
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The Jericho Arts Council is hosting a show with Susquehanna String Band tonight at the Town Hall Theater. The Susquehanna String Band show will begin at 7:00 PM, tickets can be reserved at 288-3882.
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State Police & local law enforcement agencies are hosting “Coffee with a Cop” on Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at The Tulip and The Rose Café at 435 Main Street in Franklin. The public is invited to talk with law enforcement about concerns and ask questions.
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