P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-22-21

Firefighters from Sidney, Wells Bridge & Unadilla responded, at about 8:30 this morning to the report of a structure fire at the County Motel on State Route 7.  The fire was largely contained to the a room at the east end of the motel structure & was under control by about 9:30, the investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing, 1 person was taken to the hospital for treatment, Sidney Fire Fighters also had to respond to a Chimney Fire this morning on Pleasant Street.

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The number of COVID Hospitalizations statewide is 3,567; the Lowest number of Hospitalizations since November 29, 2020. There were 811 Patients in the ICU; Lowest ICU Patients Since December 3, 2020 & 499 on ventilators, there 45 COVID-19 Deaths in the State Wednesday.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 13 new COVID cases today, bringing their total to 3138.  The number of Active Cases is 120, there are 599 Active Quarantines & 9 Hospitalized there have been 2855 Recoveries.

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A covid vaccination CLINIC for Veterans, & their spouses, will be held tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Bainbridge.  The clinic will be held at VA Outpatient Clinic at 109 North Main Street, more information or registration is available at 967-8590, option 1.

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The Sidney United Way, Catholic Charities & other organizations announced that 77 Volunteers unloaded thousands of pounds in food, during the Community Mass Food Giveaway Tuesday in Sidney.  486 Households which included 1414 People received the food at the back of the River Street Fire Station.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Friday Networking event to be held virtually on Friday May 7th @ 12:00 Noon.   Chamber members will have the opportunity to promote their businesses to other members in speed-dating style.  To register go to delawarecounty.org.

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The Northeast Classic Car Museum announced their 2021 raffle, of 1970 Candy Apple Red Ford Mustang convertible.  The drawing will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 7th in the Lobby of the Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich, You do not need to be present to win & no purchase or donation is necessary, To enter and for Official Rules visit classiccarmuseum.org,  Tickets must be purchased or postmarked by 4:00 PM Wednesday, September 30th.

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The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a first dose only vaccination clinic on April 29th at the Meadows Complex in Cooperstown.  This clinic will be using the MODERNA Vaccine, to vaccinate individuals age 18 and older.  Registration can be found on the Otsego County Department of Health Website at otsegocounty.com.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-22-21

Governor Cuomo announced today that People ages 60 and older in New York state don’t have to make COVID vaccine appointments anymore.  The Governor announced that that age group can walk into any mass vaccination site starting Friday and get a shot, the closest site will be at SUNY Binghamton.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 5 new Covid 19 Cases Wednesday out of 468 tested, or 1% of all tested.  Delaware County had 99 active cases, 13 hospitalized & 228 quarantined.

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