P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-3-21
State Senator Fred Akshar announced Today that he will run for Broome County Sheriff in 2022, seeking to replace David Harder, whom Akshar served with as Broome County Undersheriff. Akshar had worked in law enforcement for 15 years prior to running for & winning the State Senate Seat & began serving his 1st term in 2015. Akshar said that he will finish out his current Senate Term & run for the Sheriff’s Position next year.
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Village of Delhi Police Department arrested 28-year-old Andrew Kreger for Reckless Driving, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Improper Passing. Kreger was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Delhi Town Court at a later date.
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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society has 3 new Mini-exhibits at their History Center at 183 Main Street. Society Director Dr. Marcella Micucci explains:
(Marcella Micucci 6-3-21)
The exhibits will remain on display at the History Center through Saturday, August 28th, they are open Tuesdays through Fridays, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free, more information is available at 432-0960, or OneontaHistory.org.
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Delaware County Board of Elections announced that the Local Primary Election date is June 22nd, with the polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Primary races include the Republican Party primaries for the Town of Colchester Council & the Walton Superintendent of Highways. More information is available at 832-5321, sample ballots are available delcony.us/departments.
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The statewide single-day COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 0.44% Wednesday, and the 7-day rolling average dropped to 0.60%, & hospitalizations from COVID statewide fell below 1,000 to 970 for the first time since October 21st of last year. There were 245 ICU patients with 143 on ventilators Wednesday, over 128,000 tests were administered with 565 positive tests, and there were 10 COVID attributed deaths. The State Health Department reported that 46.3% of New Yorkers have completed their full Vaccine series.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their annual winners at their meeting Tuesday, the Non-Profit award winner is the Sidney Library, Head Librarian Beth Paine commented:
(Beth Paine 6-3-21)
The Sidney Chamber announced Erin Insinga of the Delaware Valley Humane Society is the Citizen of the Years winner, East Main Lanes as the Business of the Years winner & Sidney School Superintendent Eben Bullock as the “Better Together” award winner, the Chamber is tentatively planning their annual Dinner in September.
A.M. NEWS 6-3-21
State Police responded Tuesday Night to the Perch Pond Cemetery on Nabinger Hill Road in Colesville for a report of a vehicle that struck a tree. 20 Year old Joshua Klee of Nineveh was the only occupant and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Bassett Healthcare Network’s Fox Pediatrics at FoxCare Center in Oneonta is offering first dose Pfizer vaccines for patients 12 and up Today, Clinics are from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, appointments can be made at 433-1790. More information is available at bassett.org/covid-19.
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The Chenango County Health Department is hosting a FREE Janssen Vaccine Clinic at the Norwich Firehouse During the Chicken Barbecue on Saturday June 12th, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED, The Clinic is first come first serve, 100 doses are available. Participants must be 18 years or older for this type of vaccine & they will need to complete a health screening form before the shot. More information is available at 337-1660.
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