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The day of the Irish
So they say that today, everyone is Irish. One of the things I like about St. Patty’s Day (besides the drinking) is that just about everyone I know takes the opportunity to re... read more...
Defendant admits guilt after witness IDs him in court
NORWICH – A Coventry man began his trial Tuesday, but pleaded guilty to the top count against after an eyewitness identified him on the stand. William Lerwick, 59, pleaded gu... read more...
Woman ordered to get treatment in prison after entering guilty plea
NORWICH – A woman pleaded guilty to cocaine possession in Chenango County Supreme Court and was sentenced to three years in state prison last week. Heather Angelino, 37, Coun... read more...
Three charged in connection to rape
PRESTON – Three people have been arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the alleged rape of an underage girl. Aaron A. Detraz, 21, of Green Fore... read more...
Incumbent decides against retiring, launches write-in campaign
NEW BERLIN – After initially advocating for her opponent, the incumbent of New Berlin’s mayoral race hopes to keep her seat in a write-in campaign. Village Trustee Wade Schra... read more...
Punching the Clock: Paper boy
“Neither snow nor rain nor heat of day nor gloom of night shall stay these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” As I’m already well aware, The Even... read more...
Judge Garry appointed to Appellate Division
ALBANY – Governor David A. Paterson has appointed local Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth A. Garry to the New York State Appellate Division. Garry was one of five supreme court... read more...
Religion or justice?
On Monday, the nation of Saudi Arabia had its court system sentence a 75-year-old woman to receive 40 lashes and 120 days in prison – and after that she will be expelled from ... read more...
Contractor faces old warrant, new felonies
NORWICH – For the past 14 years an arrest warrant has lingered over the head of a Coventry man wanted for forgery. After living in Chenango County for the past 11 years, he’s... read more...
Police: Norwich shooting began with coke dispute
NORWICH – Police revealed in court last week that a September shooting that left two men with gunshot wounds originally began with an argument over cocaine. Lee M. Bush, 49,... read more...
Two accused of stalking their exes
NORWICH – The Norwich Police Department apprehended two men Wednesday in separate cases – both allegedly stalked and committed violent crimes against women. Jason Doliver, 2... read more...
World traveler alumnus to play at UV schools tonight
NEW BERLIN – Students at Unadilla Valley Central School saw a renowned musical alumnus return to their school this week and tonight he’ll be performing for the public free of... read more...
Punching the Clock: Udder appreciation
Completely oblivious to my utter lack of herding skills, Farmer Jay yelled down to me, “Make sure none of the cows get through that open gate,” as four or five large Holsteins... read more...
Ice and fire cause Afton home to be lost
AFTON – Monday evening what started as a chimney fire swept through a remote Afton home, causing significant damage and making the structure a total loss. “It was a battle of... read more...
Man accused in Norwich assault feeling the heat of burned bridges in court
NORWICH – An Oxford man accused of assault and mischief appeared in Supreme Court Monday after the mother of his children tried to withdraw the $500 bail she originally posted... read more...
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