Shawn Magrath 's Recent Stories


Fire destroys Oxford home

OXFORD - Firefighters were unable to save an Oxford home as they battled a blaze in almost unbearable heat and ..


County lawmakers scrutinize use of excess ‘bed tax’ revenue

NORWICH - County officials say they want a game plan from Commerce Chenango on how the agency plans to spend ..


Poll site consolidation possible for small Chenango townships

NORWICH - Faced with changing elections laws, escalating costs, and inconsistent voter turnout locally, the Chenango County Board of Elections ..


County, Chenango Greenway enter talks of license agreement for county-owned property

NORWICH - County officials are considering a lease agreement with the nonprofit Chenango Greenway Conservancy which would give the organization ..


County Planning Department urging municipalities to adopt hazard mitigation plan

CHENANGO COUNTY - The Chenango County Planning Department is pressing local municipalities to adopt its newly revised hazard mitigation plan, ..


Weekend rain causes minor flooding in area

CHENANGO COUNTY - Regions of Chenango County were impacted by localized flooding late Sunday into early Monday as the remnants ..


Local courts considering changes to arraignment process

NORWICH - The arraignment process for individuals picked up by police in Chenango County may be overhauled in the coming ..


County Safety and Rules Committee nixes ‘respectful communication’ resolution

NORWICH - In a tie vote Wednesday, Chenango County’s Safety and Rules Committee shot down a draft resolution which encourages ..


Chobani gifts $150,000 ambulance to Sherburne EMS

SHERBURNE - Citing escalating hardships of rural EMS, Chobani has extended a helping hand to the Sherburne Fire Department in ..


Oxford Academy ready to take “Blackhawk Fab Lab” to next level

OXFORD - Oxford Academy is rounding the corner on a brand new makerspace that school officials hope will bridge the ..


Quick Links


Share This Author


More From Shawn Magrath


Possible NFD Cuts Pose Threat For EMS Throughout Chenango
Possible NFD cuts pose threat for EMS throughout Chenango

Colonia Theater To Reopen Next Week
Colonia Theater to reopen next week

New Deli Tempts Diners North Of The City
New deli tempts diners north of the city

Kurt Beyer Pool Is Open
Kurt Beyer Pool is open

Blanket Raffle Raises Unexpected Amount For A Good Cause
Blanket raffle raises unexpected amount for a good cause

City Fire Dept. Seeks Better ISO Rating
City Fire Dept. seeks better ISO rating

Ethics Reform And Education Spending Tops Agenda For Dem. Senate Candidate
Ethics reform and education spending tops agenda for Dem. Senate candidate

Police In Search Of Firearms Burglary Suspect
Police in search of firearms burglary suspect

4-Hers Sharpen Speaking Skills In Competition
4-Hers sharpen speaking skills in competition

Republicans Announce Pick For Empty Senate Seat
Republicans announce pick for empty senate seat