P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-19-21

Chenango County Health Department reported today that the number of Active Cases of COVID 19 is back up to levels they had in January & they have 593 quarantined. Health Department Spokesman Isaiah Sutton comments:

(Isaiah Sutton 11-19-21)

Sutton said that people need to be vigilant about wearing masks, social distancing, limiting large gatherings, and they should get fully vaccinated & get a booster shot if eligible, and those who feel ill should get tested for COVID. More information is available at 337-1673. Chenango County has

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The 40th Annual Norwich YMCA Turkey Trot will be held on Sunday at 12:30 pm. The Norwich YMCA spokesperson Shannon Gawronski explains:

(Shannon Gawronski 11-12-21)

The annual event directly benefits the YMCA, to register for the run, go to raceroster.com/events, More information is available by calling the Norwich Y at 336-9622 and ask to speak to Shannon Gawronski or Jamey Mullen, or by emailing Gawronski at sgawronski@norwichymca.org.

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Helios Care announced that their annual Tree Of Lights Ceremony will return to an “In-Person” Event this Sunday, Director of Development & Marketing Alicia Fish explains:

(Alicia Fish 11-16-21)

More information about the Tree of Lights, or other programs can be found at helioscare.org or by calling 432-6773.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold their in person fundraising Auction Sunday at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 in Oneonta. An online auction with separate items can be found at 32auctions.com, more information is available by calling the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at 432-0960.

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6ZERO7 Events announced their HOLIDAY SHOP AND SIP series from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM this Saturday at Main Street Social, next door to Main Street Grill & Bakery. The events will also be held on Saturday November 27th and December 4th. The series will feature locally made products, crafts, ornaments, novelties and more.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-19-21

Afton Firefighters responded at around 4:00 AM today to 115 State Highway 41 for a barn fire/ Afton received mutual aid from the Bainbridge, Coventry & Harpursville Fire Departments, initial reports suggests that the building was a total loss.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination clinic for ages 5 to 11 on Saturday at the DCMO BOCES- Harrold Campus from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, to register go to apps2.health.ny.gov. J&J vaccine will be available for walk-ins over the age of 18. For more information call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

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Bassett Healthcare Network will be holding COVID-19 vaccination booster shot clinics, that will be open to the public. O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with the Moderna vaccine only. Appointments are required at 746-0525. Also, the FoxCare Center in Oneonta is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, that clinic will provide boosters for Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No appointment is needed for the Oneonta clinic. More Information is available at bassett.org and the Bassett Facebook page.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 41-year-old Robert Smith of Walton and charged him with one count each of Criminal Mischief and Petit Larceny. Smith is accused of unlawfully removing the catalytic converter from a vehicle without owner’s consent which resulted in damage to the vehicle. Smith was released on an appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Walton Court at a later date.

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Norwich Native Matt Beadle has formed a Billy Joel Tribute Band with top musicians in the state, and they will be performing in Norwich on Saturday November 20th at 7:30 PM the Martin W. Kappel Theater. Beadle told WCDO News about “The Billy Joel Guys” and about playing a concert back in his hometown:

(Matt Beadle 11-19-21)

Beadle said that tickets are available at Nazzitto’s Wines & Liquors, the Chenango County Council of the Arts, at eventbrite.com, or through the “Billy Joel Guys” Facebook page.

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