P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-10-21

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office stated that they were notified this morning by a local school district regarding the social media threat to unnamed schools, regarding possible gun violence at 12:15, but no specific date or school was named. This incident is currently being investigated by not only the Sheriff’s Office but multiple police agencies within and outside of Otsego County. The threat has been received by students at various schools in the area and statewide, the threat appears to be false. Officers communicated with school officials and were present in the areas of all of the schools this morning. Officers will continue to show a police presence & the investigation is ongoing.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the statewide Mask Mandate will be re-instituted; masks will be required in all indoor public places. The Governor stated that an exception to the mask rule will be if a business or venue has a vaccine requirement. The State Health Department reported that the COVID positivity rate is back over 5% state wide, Hospitalization are well over 3000, the number in ICU Beds & on ventilators has increased at a lower rate than earlier in the year, due to a high rate of vaccinations.

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State Attorney General Letitia James Announced that she is backing out of a run for New York Governor, and will concentrate on re-election to her current position. James was polling at a distant 2nd to current Governor Kathy Hochul among democrats, according to recent Sienna College Polls.

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Bainbridge Fire Fighters responded to the report of a garage fire at 46 Pearl Street in the village this morning. Firefighters from Coventry & Afton also responded, early reports suggest that the fire was contained to a garage, which was a total loss, no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Operation Merry Christmas will have their annual giveaway day tomorrow in Sidney, Program Spokesperson Dorene Ireland explains:

(Dorene Ireland 12-10-21)

The event will run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the AO Fox Hospital Tri Town Campus on Pearl Street in Sidney.

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The Chenango Arts Council will have an improvisational show Saturday night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich at 7:00 PM, Council executive Director Alecia

O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neal 12-10-21)

Tickets are available at chenangoarts.org, or by calling 336-2787, the show will begin at 7:00 PM Saturday night.

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The Oneonta History Center at 183 Main Street will have local Author Jim Loudon discuss his book “The Box Car Settlement: Oneonta’s Forgotten Neighborhood” at 1:00 pm on Saturday, A book signing will follow the talk, more information is available at 432-0960 or OneontaHistory.org.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced today that the annual Toys For Tots Campaign was wildly successful. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:

(Ray Pucci 12-10-21)

Toys for Tots works with the U.S. Marine Corps to provide a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 and has distributed 584 million toys to date to 265 million children.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-10-21

Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested 41 year old Jeremiah Butler of the town of Maryland, following an investigation into a November 13th motor vehicle accident in the Town of Middlefield. Butler was charged with Felony DWI, operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of .08 of higher, failure to keep right, speed not reasonable & prudent along with other charges, Butler was released on an appearance tickets for Town of Middlefield Court at a later date.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 18 and older on Saturday, at the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus. Johnson & Johnson and Moderna 1st or 2nd shots will be available for walk-ins only, Moderna boosters will be available from 10AM-11AM registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov. Please bring a copy of your previous shot records to prove eligibility for the booster. For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200

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The Bainbridge Christmas Parade will held Saturday Afternoon at 5:00 pm, Chamber President John Payne explains:

(John Payne 12-20-21)

Payne said that photos with Santa Claus will be held after parade at Jerry’s Inn, The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will also have a Toys for Tots collection at the Bainbridge Firehouse, they will have another collection on Sunday during the Christmas Caroling at 5:00 pm behind Bob’s Diner, and toys must be new & unwrapped.

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North Country Comedy will bring 3 comedians to the Sidney American Legion Hall at 22 Union Street Saturday Night, Show MC Mikael Gregg told WCDO News about the comedians:

(Mikael Gregg 12-10-21)

The American Legion will have a Prime Rib dinner at 6:00 PM, prior to the show, tickets for the show are available at the Legion or at northcountrycomedy.com.

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Community Cultural Center in Sidney presents the Tri-Town Theatre Production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” the radio play, tonight & Saturday Night 8:00 pm & Sunday night at 7:00 PM, Tickets are $13 general admission, $16 reserved seating, and Tickets for Tri-Town Theatre can be found at tritown.booktix.com.

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