State Police observed a 2 car fatal accident on State Route 12 in the Town of Chenango Monday afternoon. Police reported that a vehicle driven by 78 year old Laura Palmatier, went into the opposing lane to pass an uninvolved vehicle in a passing zone. and collided with a vehicle driven by 81 year old Dolores Hankins head on. Palmatier was transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, where she died Monday evening, Hankins was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is still ongoing.
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Governor Cuomo signed a bill that increases access to hepatitis C tests by allowing physicians and nurse practitioners to authorize registered nurses to administer the test to a patient without the need for a patient-specific order. Currently, a registered nurse may offer the hepatitis C test but cannot administer the test without an order from a physician or nurse practitioner for the specific patient to receive a test. The new process is the same that currently exists for administering certain immunizations.
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A Child Safety Seat Check will be held today in Otsego County from 4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. The Event will be held at the AAA on Oneida Street in Oneonta, more information 547-6474,
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The GO-EDC will hold a panel discussion today on “the Role of the Media in Influencing Economic Growth,” co-promoted with Citizens’ Voices. The event begins at 4:00 PM today in the main lobby at the Hampton Inn off of River Street in Oneonta.