P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-4-20

O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is hosting a special drive-through parade for families to visit Santa, Mrs. Claus, and others on Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.  The event will be a pandemic related alternative to Delhi’s traditional holiday parade; it will feature goodie bags, gifts, and other surprises for those who drive through. Vehicles are asked to follow traffic and drive around the front upper parking lot of O’Connor Hospital, children are asked to bring their Christmas wish lists for Santa, and more information is available at 746-0331.

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The Silo Restaurant in Greene has been put up for sale by owners Gary Kurz & his wife Joanne, after operating for more than 4 decades, Kurz told WCDO News about the decision:

(Gary Kurz 12-4-20)

Kurz said that he will continue to operate the restaurant until it is sold along with other area properties they have.

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An Upside Down Parade day will be held in Afton tomorrow, after the annual Christmas Parade had to be cancelled due to COVID 19.  Mellissa Matthews of 6Zero7 events told WCDO News that they will be doing instead of the parade:

(Melissa Matthews 12-4-20)

The full schedule is available at the “Afton In Winter” Facebook Page.

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Chobani is hosting its 6th annual Community Giveaway at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich to show appreciation to the Central New York region.  This year’s event moved to a larger venue due to the Coronavirus. All the fun takes place with Chobani on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon while supplies last. Every December, the company hands out 5,000 free cases of Chobani products as a thank you gift to local residents.

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State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative that spanned 3 counties, an employee at Blue Ox on State Route 8 in the town of Guilford was found to be not in compliance with the laws dealing with the sale of alcohol to person under the age of 21.  22 year old Matthew Tubbs of Norwich was charged with Prohibited Sale to a Person Under the Age of 21, He was issued an appearance ticket to the town of Guilford court.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they had 652 COVID 19 cases since March, with 51 Active Cases, 268 Quarantines & 4 Hospitalizations. there have been 11 deaths, 588 recoveries & over 45,700 tests performed.

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Broome County Health Department announced that they had 106 more COVID 19 positive cases Friday, bringing their total up to 5596 since the Spring, they have 622 active cases, with 30 hospitalized, there were 4 more deaths, their death toll is up to 140, over 4200 are being monitored by the Health Department.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-4-20

State Police issued 1,779 tickets during this year’s Operation Hardhat, an initiative between State Police, the State Department of Transportation and others, to crack down on work zone violations and highlight the importance of safe driving when encountering construction, maintenance and emergency operations along state highways.   The number of violations issued was 69.8% Higher than the 2019 Operation Hard Hat.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is holding a virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony this afternoon at 5:00 PM.  Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 12-3-20)

Schunk said that the event can be found through the Sidney Chamber of Commerce Facebook page with a “Facebook Live” Event. 

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Governor Cuomo reported that the state tested over 203,000 people Wednesday, with 9855 new positive tests for COVID 19.  Patient Hospitalization were up to 4,063, the Number of ICU patients was up to 783 with 377 on ventilators, there were 61 deaths, the state death told is now at  26,955.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 16 new cases of COVID 19 on Thursday, the county has had 1356 total confirmed cases, they report 91 active cases with 10 hospitalized, and there have been 8 deaths. 

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The 24th Annual Delaware County Clean Sweep began today & continues Saturday.  Farms, businesses & local governments will bring their hazardous materials for collection Friday at their designated times, households that have registered will bring their hazardous items Saturday.

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