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Natural gas exploration continues in full force
SMYRNA – A natural gas exploration and development company conducted more seismic testing along county Routes 14 and 22 and Quaker Hill Road in the Town of Smyrna last weekend... read more...
Oxford school taxes estimated to increase 6.5 percent
OXFORD – A less-than-expected amount of state aid ultimately led the Oxford Board of Education to adopt a revised school budget Monday that is less taxpayer-friendly than the ... read more...
72 Hours: Are you prepared for an emergency?
NORWICH – Though it was only a simulation, the emergency training event that took place earlier this month prompted many in the community to wonder how long they could survive... read more...
Supervisors defend decision to pass on assessment grant
NORWICH – The Chenango County Board of Supervisors was questioned by one of its own this month regarding a decision made to pass up on a state grant opportunity that could hav... read more...
Outdoor enthusiasts invited to tour Hamilton trail
CHENANGO COUNTY – Hikers, bikers and other supporters of the long- proposed Chenango Greenway trail in Chenango County are invited to tour several sections of a similarly prop... read more...
ES Review: ‘My Fair Lady’
NORWICH - Whether it’s gardens, top hats and tiaras you are after or tales of sin, too much gin, and debauchery, the Norwich High School cast and crew of “My Fair Lady” delive... read more...
$1.6 million restored to Chenango nursing homes
NORWICH – A health and mental hygiene budget bill passed by the state’s legislature on Tuesday has restored $1.6 million to nursing homes in Chenango County. Led by the Sena... read more...
Health committee has questions about county’s consultant
NORWICH - After members of the Chenango County Health and Human Services Committee were brought up to speed yesterday about financing procedures initiated for the West Park Of... read more...
NHS stages "My Fair Lady" this weekend
NORWICH – Learning both Cockney and proper British accents, acting much older and learning to waltz are just some of the challenges the cast of Norwich High School’s upcoming ... read more...
Oxford residents unhappy with road condition
OXFORD – Stephen and Mary Fazan say Moran Road was in good condition back in 2005 when they built their dream home at the northern end of it near county Rt. 32. The crane oper... read more...
Only a drill: Emergency responders plan simulation
NORWICH – A group of about 70 professionals and volunteers will participate in a simulated emergency test set to take place in central Chenango County sometime during the week... read more...
State wants to streamline assessments; some towns like it the way it is
NORWICH – Town of German Supervisor Richard Schlag has seen the writing on the wall for some time now: The state’s push for municipalities to switch from an elected board of a... read more...
County passes on grant for assessment study
NORWICH – Chenango County is one of a small handful of counties that did not apply for state funds offered late last year to help streamline property tax assessment and collec... read more...
Gala planned; dancers lauded
NORWICH – The Amber Perkins School of the Arts invites the community to support its annual ‘Moonlight Gala’ on Friday, April 4 at the Howard Johnson Hotel ballroom, 75 N. Broa... read more...
Keeping track of how your money is spent
The wool gets pulled over my eyes every time a Chenango County government body goes into an executive session, and it’s happened dozens of times over the past four years I’ve ... read more...
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