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Supervisor wants to revive Airport Day

NORWICH – Town of Norwich Supervisor David C. Law longs for the heyday when the county’s annual “Airport Day” attracted ..


Anti-gas drillers ask supervisors to take a stand

NORWICH – Pressure is heating up on both sides of the natural gas drilling debate in New York as an ..


Building inspector thanked for saving lives

NORWICH – Receiving gratitude, especially from the public, is not what most code enforcement officers expect. For the most part, ..


Norse says fracking moratorium won't affect its strategy

BUFFALO - The New York State Senate’s move to suspend hydraulic fracturing of gas reservoirs in New York State until ..


Gas drilling moratorium passes NY Senate

ALBANY – The New York Senate put water safety first and passed a nine-month moratorium on drilling in the abundant ..


Broome, Chenango and Delaware counties slated to receive $3 million for high speed internet

ALBANY – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Congressman Michael Arcuri, NY-24, and Secretary of the United States Department of ..


Flowers wanted for fair’s horticultural display

NORWICH – Extremely warm weather conditions brought many gardeners’ prized flowers to bloom early this year, too early, in fact, ..


Lawmakers suggest challenging state’s new DWI law

NORWICH – The Chenango County Safety and Rules Committee has asked the county’s attorney to consider entering into a lawsuit ..


Audit of future retirees' benefit cost raises ire, fear in county

NORWICH – An audit suggesting that Chenango County’s annual post retirement system cost is approaching $7 million per year has ..


Over time costs skyrocket at jail

NORWICH – More corrections officers are working overtime at the Chenango County Jail on Upper Ravine Road due to multiple ..


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