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Oxford Village votes 3 to 2 to draft moratorium

OXFORD – The Village of Oxford is so far the only municipality in Chenango County that has voted to pursue ..


Oxford Village Board to consider gas drilling moratorium tonight

OXFORD – Tonight, at 7:30, the Oxford Village Board will consider a referral to institute a one-year moratorium on natural ..


State health commissioner to assess impacts of drilling

ALBANY – The state health commissioner will review the health impacts of shale gas drilling before a moratorium is lifted, ..


Cleanup set at Lincklaen Superfund site

LINCKLAEN – Federal environmental authorities say a $10 million decontamination project is set to begin this month at a former ..


Yogurt craze inspiring county leadership, state initiatives

NORWICH – The Chobani Greek yogurt craze continues to put the spotlight on New York’s dairy industry and the controversial ..


Absentees counted: Revoir wins all three primary lines

NORWICH – The margin of votes between Frank Revoir and Joseph McBride in the primary for Chenango County Court Judge last ..


Libous threatened over pro-gas stance

NORWICH – It’s getting ugly, but five years of non-stop tension between the two sides of the shale gas drilling ..


Schumer urges funds for NYS&W restoration

WASHINGTON – Last Thursday, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer urged the Economic Development Administration to expedite approvals of an approximate ..


Non-union county employees to receive 2.5 percent raises

NORWICH - Last week, first term Supervisor Fred J. Heisler, Jr. came closer than any county board member has before ..


Plymouth shows off new town offices Sunday

PLYMOUTH – The community is invited to a ribbon cutting celebration at 1 p.m. on Sunday for the new Plymouth ..


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