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Greene supervisor balks at paying for more county code inspectors
NORWICH – Asking his constituents to help bail out Chenango County’s bankrupt codes office doesn’t sit well with Town of Greene Supervisor Jack T. Cook. It wouldn’t be legal t... read more...
Closure of psych. ward has county looking for answers
NORWICH - Fox Hospital’s announcement earlier this month that it would cease providing psychiatric services by July 1 has put officials of Chenango County Mental Hygiene Servi... read more...
How much did it cost?
Initial estimates of $6.5 million in damages caused by the record-breaking flood in Chenango County last June were less than half of what was actually received from federal, s... read more...
Local philanthropist creates, markets new condiment
NORWICH – Norwich businesswoman Patsy Smith continues to make headlines with the condiments she has created for her own brand, SchoolHouse Kitchen. This time it’s a new salad ... read more...
Public officials speak out for, against mental health program
NORWICH – Serendipity Cafe, an employment program for clients of the county’s mental health department, has continued to draw both criticism and support from town supervisors.... read more...
Architects update committee on plans for old jail
NORWICH -– Architectural design work continues on the estimated $2.3 million West Park Place Office project, formerly known as the Chenango County Jail and Sheriff’s Office. ... read more...
P&G Woods Corners jobs on the line
NORWICH – Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals has entered into contract negotiations with an unnamed global biopharmaceutical company for outsourcing the development work it cond... read more...
OSG to sell off Norwich Pharmaceuticals
NORTH NORWICH – The president of Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Christopher R. Calhoun, said he has “strong confidence” that an unnamed entity will be buying the long-standing local... read more...
P&G looks to 'outsource' Woods Corners work
NORWICH – Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals has entered into contract negotiations with an unnamed global biopharmaceutical company for outsourcing the active pharmaceutical in... read more...
County officials commend clean-up, lament lack of code enforcement
NORWICH – A new Social Services activity that offers welfare recipients the opportunity to volunteer for clean up projects was welcomed by Chenango County government officials... read more...
Halfway House bridge project awarded to lowest bidder
NORWICH – County Route 32B, known locally as the Halfway House Bridge because it is the midpoint between the towns of Norwich and Oxford, is finally on the docket to be replac... read more...
Signs to identify Finger Lakes Trail through Chenango
NORWICH – Drivers will soon come across new, green road crossing signs directing hikers along the 72 miles of the Finger Lakes Trail that cuts through portions of Chenango Cou... read more...
New bleachers, fresh paint for Chenango County Fairgrounds
NORWICH – A day spent at the fair this summer might appear brighter with new bleachers at the grandstand and a fresh coat of paint on many of the animal barns. “It’s been a l... read more...
Greene sets master plan in stone
GREENE – After decades of compiling the details, a comprehensive plan for the town of Greene was delivered to the town board Tuesday night and unanimously accepted. Town Supe... read more...
Tempers flare over ag council request for funding
NORWICH – A request for seed money from the county’s infrastructure, promotion and business development fund was granted Tuesday, but not before tempers flared. The Chenango ... read more...
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