P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-4-23

The Downtown Norwich Water Main Replacement & repaving projects are close to completion, City of Norwich Community Development Director Eric Scrivener explains:

(Eric Scrivener 10-4-23)

Norwich City Officials said that the Water Main Project had to be completed, with the pipes dating back to the 1880’s

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 59 year old Edward Orezzoli for Official Misconduct following an investigation in the Town of Otsego on September 18th. Orezzoli was charged after a complaint in the Town of Otsego, where Orezzoli allegedly arrived at a residence in the Town of Otsego and provided the homeowner with his government identification before entering the residence without permission. The homeowner contacted 911 and deputies responded, however Orezzoli left prior to the arrival of law enforcement, he was located in the Town of Milford & was taken in to custody, he was processed and released with an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Otsego Court at a later date.

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Hartwick College announced the launch of the new School of Nursing. The nursing program gets a name change after 8 decades, The new School of Nursing has 234 students pursuing nursing majors and over 1,500 graduates as alumni.

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Operation Merry Christmas is underway & they are taking information regarding the needs of children from families that could use a helping hand this coming Holiday Season. Spokesperson Valerie McClain said that there are some changes this year:

(Valerie McClain 10-4-23)

More information is available at 607-431-8311 or on the Operation Merry Christmas Facebook page, The Giveaway Day for the children that are signed up, will be held in December.

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Bassett Healthcare Network announced enhanced sign-on bonuses for a variety of open job positions for the next 90 days. Bonus increases will be in effect through December 31st, they include up to $35,000 for registered nurses, Up to $20,000 for licensed practical nurses, clinical laboratory technicians, ultrasound technologists, radiology technologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists & Up to $15,000 for nursing assistants, emergency department technicians, physical therapy assistants, More information is available at bassett.org/careers.

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Norwich City Officials announced that Chenango Memorial Hospital will be conducting a Flow Test tomorrow morning between 6:00 & 7:00 AM. Residents in the neighborhood around the hospital may experience dirty water, they should run cold tap water until the water becomes clear again.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-4-23

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 18 year old Craig Longo of Rocky Point for driving while ability impaired by drugs, and criminal possession of a weapon. On September 24th, Deputies were assisting Delhi Police, State Police, and SUNY Delhi Police with a failure to comply traffic violator in the Village of Delhi. Patrols located the vehicle in question on Back River Road in the Town of Delhi, and that Longo had been operating the vehicle, he was released on appearance tickets and directed to appear at the Town of Delhi court at a later date to answer the charges.

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2 American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held in Oneonta today from 10 am. – 3 pm., at the AO Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, another from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Quality Inn, State Highway 23. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting today. The meeting begins at 8:00 AM at Club 55 on Union Street.

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