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Over 48,000 people were tested for COVID 19 on Sunday July 4th, with over360 positives discovered, the positivity rate creeped up to .76, twice the rate of 1 week ago, but still below 1% & still the lowest rate in the country. Patient Hospitalizations, ICU patients & those on ventilators continue to trend downward; just fewer than 65% of all eligible New Yorkers have completed their COVID vaccinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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City of Norwich Mayor Shawn Sastri announced plans to resign, and he will take over the position as the city’s Youth Bureau director. Sastri’s resignation takes effect on July 18th. City officials will meet tomorrow regarding the mayor’s plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Afton Fair returns this week after missing last year’s festivities due to the pandemic, spokesperson Rhonda Barriger told WCDO News about some of the activities that are planned for this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Rhonda Barriger 7-5-21)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Afton Fair runs from July 8th to the 11th, more information is available on their Facebook page or at theaftonfair.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Delaware County Office for the Aging announced that coupons for Farmer’s Markets around the county will be available shortly. Eligible seniors can pick up their coupons at the Office for the Aging at 97 Main Street in Delhi, or call 832-5750 for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cameron Beckman is the 2021 DICK’S Sporting Goods Open tournament champion. Beckman carded a 68 and finished the tournament 12 under at the En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-5-21<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run crash that killed 37 year old Michael Vargas of Laurens, Friday Night to State Route 205, for a crash involving a vehicle and bicyclist, the vehicle left the scene, & Vargas was pronounced dead at the scene. State Police arrested 22 year old Michael Goodspeed of Mount Vision, for Vehicular Manslaughter & Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Motor Collision. Goodspeed was transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Delhi Fire fighters responded to a fire in the early Morning hours Friday on Elk Creek Road, the homeowners Michael & Lisa Buel were able to safely evacuate with their dog; however 5 of the family\u2019s cats died in the fire. The Buels were taken to O\u2019Connor Hospital for smoke inhalation; Michael Buel was transferred to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse for further treatment. Bloomville, Bovina, East Meredith, Meridale and Walton Fire Departments responded with several others on standby. The fire was under control in about 3 hours, the home was a total loss, and no injuries were reported among firefighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Rotary Club of Sidney and the Cullman Developmental Center are teaming up to create a series of events for children this summer, this 1st is this Sunday at Sidney Veterans Memorial Park from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Larry Halbert 7-5-21)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Halbert said that other events will be held on July 25th & August 7th & 22nd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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