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Medical costs, fewer boarders at jail concern officials
NORWICH – Even though Chenango County earned record revenues last year from boarding in out-of-county prisoners, officials are cautious about using the surplus to make repairs... read more...
County tax corrections amount to $11,000
NORWICH – Nearly $11,000 will be refunded to property owners who were incorrectly taxed by Chenango County, their towns and their school districts in 2011 and 2012. Three ass... read more...
Chenango sees double-digit sales tax increase
NORWICH – Chenango County Treasurer William C. Craine suggested better than average sales of autos and home building supplies last year may have contributed to a double-digit ... read more...
Outlook bleak for immediate future of gas drilling here, county committee says
NORWICH – With a worldwide glut of natural gas on the marketplace, prices just above $2.30 per MMBtu and accumulating investigations of environmental contamination caused by h... read more...
Supervisor Schlafer remembered
GUILFORD – Former Town of Guilford Supervisor Pershing Schlafer, passed away Monday at age 93. “He was the finest gentleman I have ever known, honest and forthright. A wonde... read more...
County: You owe DSS $1 million
NORWICH – The amount of uncollected debt owed to the Chenango County Department of Social Services has increased from $400,000 back in October to $1 million today, and the cou... read more...
Leatherstocking Gas LLC pipeline
CORNING – Piping natural gas is all about cutting back the cost of fuel. With today’s low price for gas, why wouldn’t businesses and school districts want to pay approximately... read more...
Guilford well to eventually supply Amphenol, Sidney with gas
GUILFORD – The site is about ready to go. Workers are just waiting for the rig to arrive. “I wish I could tell you when to expect it. And will let you know just as soon as I ... read more...
Guilford activist ends hunger strike after one week
GUILFORD – A Guilford man went without food for a week in protest over his First Amendment rights. Retired Chenango County mental health professional Patrick McElligott said ... read more...
Wilcox appoints supervisors to serve on committees
NORWICH – Chenango County Board of Supervisors Chairman Lawrence Wilcox, R-Oxford, chose three long-standing town supervisors, including a Democrat, to chair various standing ... read more...
Larsen appointed to Chenango IDA
NORWICH – The Chenango County Board of Supervisors appointed Eric Larsen to fill a board vacancy on the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency. Larsen is president of... read more...
NYSEG files application with IDA for new line in Sherburne, Columbus
ROCHESTER – New York State Electric and Gas Corp. filed an application late Monday to build a nearly 11-mile electrical transmission line from the Town of Sherburne to serve A... read more...
Gas-drilling fans, foes weigh in on NY rules
ALBANY – Supporters and opponents of natural gas drilling using hydraulic fracturing are making a last-minute effort to voice their positions as the comment period on the stat... read more...
Dairyman asks supervisors for support on ag legislation
NORWICH – One of Chenagno County’s most ardent dairy promoters, Ken “Mr. Milk” Dibbell, lobbied several county lawmakers last Tuesday to enlist their support for legislation i... read more...
Fry appointed public works director, temporarily
NORWICH – Chenango County lawmakers have appointed interim Public Works Director Shawn G. Fry to temporarily assume the duties of the department through March 31, or earlier s... read more...
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