P.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-24-21
Officials with the Delaware County Fair announced that the Fair will be on for the 134th edition August 16th through the 21st at the Fairgrounds in Walton. Fair Spokesman Jason Craig said that they can work with the guidelines & there will be some changes:
(Jason Craig 5-24-21)
More information is available at delawarecountyfair.org.
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Governor Cuomo held a press briefing regarding the COVID 19 pandemic & he addressed the decreasing number of people getting one of the available vaccines, he added another incentive for New Yorkers to get a vaccine:
(Cuomo 5-24-21)
The State parks 2 day free passes offered through May 31st will be good through the end of this September, so far, 63.7% of adult New Yorkers have received at least one vaccine dose and 54.9% have completed their vaccine series.
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Norwich City Police arrested 38 year old Jason Beardsley of Norwich for 3rd & 5th degree arson, for allegedly setting a fire at 57 Cortland Street in Norwich on May 4th. Beardsley will face court action at a later date.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a motorcycle crash in the town of Colesville early Friday Morning. 56-year-old Todd Blakeslee of Port Crane was pronounced dead at the scene, Investigators determined the motorcycle had been traveling north on Tunnel Road when Blakeslee’s motorcycle went off the roadway and struck a tree. Investigators believe that alcohol was a factor in the crash.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that they are accepting teams for the 2021 Business Links Golf Tournament on June 9 at the Delhi College Golf Course, more information is available at delawarecounty.org.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-24-21
Delaware County Public Health nurses will be offering curbside single dose J&J vaccinations in front of the Public Health office at 99 Main St, Delhi, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM every Wednesday beginning May 26, during the Delhi Farmer’s Market. All individuals 18 years of age and older that reside in the United States are eligible to be vaccinated, more information is available at 832-5200.
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Chenango County Department of Public Works announced work starts today on County Road 17, between State Route 206 and State Route 41 in the Towns of Bainbridge and Afton. The procedure should take 3 days to complete and weather permitting. The traveling public is asked to find alternate routes if possible. Local traffic shall be allowed to and from their homes. More information is available by calling 337-1710.
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Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Pharmacy in Oneonta is now offering the Johnson & Johnson 1-shot COVID-19 vaccines for people 18 and older every Tuesday through Friday. Appointments are requested through the State Department of Health’s registration page, apps2.health.ny.gov, more information is available at 431-5959.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of an Ohio man for Criminal Possession of a Weapon and numerous other charges after being stopped on I-88 in the Town of Oneonta on May 8th for erratic operation of a motor vehicle. 51 year old Scott Travis was charged with Criminal Possession Weapon Firearm/Handgun, Driving while Intoxicated, Refusal to take Breath Test, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and speeding among other charges, Travis was turned over to the Otsego County Correctional Facility following arraignment.
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