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Officials prepare for how possibility of hydrofracking will affect city

NORWICH – Although environmental and zoning restrictions keep natural gas drilling out of city limits, the prospect of drilling in ..


Ag board considers new uses for farm plastics

NORWICH – For months, the Chenango County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board has been exploring new avenues for local farmers ..


What's up with that red light?

NORWICH – The Chenango County Highway Department is assessing damage at the red light where Hale Street runs into CR-32 ..


Elderly work force struggles in the current job market

NORWICH – Despite the recent signs of a slowly-improving economy, some demographics in Chenango County struggle to find work, with ..


Despite setbacks, Maple Street renovations under budget, ahead of schedule

NORWICH – Construction and renovation is well underway on Maple Street and despite unexpected and costly setbacks, city officials say ..


McCracken takes Ward 1 alderman seat

NORWICH – A month after the city’s First Ward alderman seat was left vacant, the Norwich Common Council revealed its ..


51st annual Youth Days underway in New Berlin

NEW BERLIN – The 51st annual Youth Days celebration is already well underway in the Village of New Berlin. Festivities ..


Norwich Pharmaceuticals revitalizes summer youth program

NORWICH – Norwich Pharmaceuticals was happy to revitalize its summer student employment program this year, with the sponsorship of seven ..


Take a number and wait in line

When I was a kid, I saw a sign hanging from the bathroom door at a friend’s house that read ..


Local family gears up to compete at the state fair

NORWICH – As the Great New York State Fair kicks-off today, hundreds of thousands of people look forward to the ..


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