P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-13-21
THE NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME IN COOPERSTOWN WILL RECEIVE 4.7 MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE COVID RECOVERY BILL. U.S. SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMER SAID THE GRANT WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS LIKE MUSEUMS RECOVER LOSSES DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
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THE FOXCARE CENTER AND FOXCARE FITNESS IN ONEONTA REMAIN CLOSED TODAY. BASSETT SPOKESPERSON, GABI ARGO EXPLAINS WHY….
(GABBY ARGO 8-13-21)
ARGO SAID THAT A NEW WELL PUMP IS EXPECTED TO ARRIVE AND BE INSTALLED OVER THE WEEKEND AND THEY HOPE TO RESTORE FULL MEDICAL SERVICES BY MONDAY. UPDATES WILL BE POSTED AT BASSETT DOT ORG ON BASSETT’S FACEBOOK PAGE. PATIENTS NEEDING PRESCRIPTIONS SHOULD CALL 547-5127 FOR ASSISTANCE.
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THE DELAWARE COUNTY FAIR IN WALTON WILL BE HELD FROM AUGUST 16TH TO THE 21ST THIS YEAR. THIS YEAR’S FAIR WILL FEATURE OVER 150 VENDORS AND NEARLY 15 HUNDRED HEAD OF LIVESTOCK…AS WELL AS MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, 4H COMPETITIONS, TRACTOR & TRUCK PULLS, DEMOLITION DERBY, CONTESTS, BIKE GIVEAWAYS, AND EVEN A DAILY GIANT ICE CREAM SUNDAE. THE DELAWARE COUNTY FAIR IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST COUNTY FAIRS IN New York STATE.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued an alert to New Yorkers, warning them about the “Boss Scam,” a common text and email scam in which fraudsters pose as a consumer’s employer and request gift cards due to a purported work emergency. This scam may be on the rise during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic since many employees are working remotely. New Yorkers who have been targeted by this scam are urged to file a complaint by completing and submitting a Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau online complaint form or by calling (800) 771-7755.
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Due to an increased spread of COVID-19, Chenango County is requiring mandatory face masks in all County Buildings and Offices at the start of business on Monday, August 16, 2021. It is also at this time recommended that Chenango County businesses, organizations and schools immediately implement a face mask requirement for their vaccinated and unvaccinated employees, patrons and students. More information is available at 337-1660.
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The State DOT is looking for people to fill a variety of positions in the Southern Tier. Currently there is a need to hire Snow plow drivers for the upcoming winter, those with CDL’s are preferred, but all applicants are welcome. More information is available at ny.gov.
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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul said that she plans to run for Governor in 2022, after she finishes up Governor Cuomo’s existing term. Cuomo will officially resign August 24th, Hochul will then take over as Governor. She plans to name a New Lieutenant Governor next week.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-13-21
The Columbus Community Church will be celebrating their 100 anniversary tomorrow with a Chicken Barbecue & other activities, Pastor Dick Sliter explains:
(Pastor Dick Sliter 8-13-21)
Pastor Sliter said that State Senator Peter Oberacker & New Berlin Mayor Peter Lennon will attend, the church is located at 4311 State Highway 80 in New Berlin.
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Live Performances return Saturday night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, when the Chenango County Arts Council brings back Mark Sands & the Realtime Dixieland Band, Executive Director Alecia O’Neill explains:
(Alecia O’Neill 8-14-21)
O’Neill said that other shows will be announced shortly at chenangoarts.org.
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The hot weather continues in the Tri-County region, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townsend 8-13-21)
Townsend said that he expects the high temperatures to break by Saturday.
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The Greene Community Yard Sales will be held tomorrow from 9:00 Am to 4:00 PM, throughout the town, More information is available at their Facebook page, or by calling 759-2415.
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From August 6th to August 12th, 2021, Delaware County Public Health received 78 new positive cases of COVID-19. There are currently 76 active cases in the county with 3 hospitalizations. 110 ARE IN Quarantine Currently, There Have Been 52 Deaths in Delaware County.
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