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Chenango County to receive emergency declaration in wake of recent flooding

ALBANY – Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to issue emergency declarations ..


Smyrna Fire Department lays hold of federal grant

SMYRNA – The Smyrna Fire Department has secured federal grant funding which will help offset costs of new equipment for ..


Chenango County Planning Department spearheads ADA compliant playground project

NORWICH – The Chenango County Department of Planning and Development is taking steps toward constructing a fully inclusive playground – ..


County receives $200,000 to offset daycare assistance expenses

NORWICH – More state aid is on its way to support child care assistance programming in Chenango County. The Chenango County ..


Chenango IDA renews tax break for NYS&W Railway

NORWICH – With a newly expired tax break for the defunct New York Susquehanna and Western Railway Corporation (NYS&W), the ..


Multi-million dollar senior housing project planned for former Earlville school

EARLVILLE – The nonprofit agency behind a proposed multi-million dollar redevelopment of the former Earlville school building is moving ahead ..


Otsego County Sheriff charges Town of Preston man for multiple break-ins

OTSEGO COUNTY – A Town of Preston man has been arrested by Otsego County law enforcement and now faces multiple ..


Chenango Behavioral Health Services asks $400,000 extra for restoration services

NORWICH – Citing massive costs that have already surpassed its 2024 projections, Chenango County Behavioral Health Services is looking to ..


FBI: Smithville man made threats on social media and illegally possessed firearms

SMITHVILLE – A Smithville Flats man faces up to 20 years in prison for federal crimes, including making credible threats ..


County sees drop in local sales tax collections

CHENANGO COUNTY – Citing a moderate slowing of local sales tax collections, a new report from the New York State Comptroller’s ..


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