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County board gives go-ahead for creation of sheriff’s advisory committee

CHENANGO COUNTY - County legislators have greenlighted creation of a community-based advisory committee that will review protocols of the Chenango ..


County board approves 1 percent sales tax extension to fund county jail

NORWICH - The Chenango County Board of Supervisors approved a measure Monday to continue a longstanding 1 percent additional sales ..


Officials urge traffic safety in work zones as state reopens

ALBANY - New York State drivers are being urged to take precautions in construction zones as New York slowly reopens ..


Local governments feel financial pressure of pandemic

NORWICH - Local municipalities are facing real financial trouble as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impede revenue streams and state ..


Greater Opportunities plans large-scale rehab of New Berlin housing complex

NEW BERLIN – Greater Opportunities, the newly merged organization of Opportunities for Chenango and Opportunities for Broome, is pursing the ..


Chenango County eligible for $11,000 for COVID-19 planning

CHENANGO COUNTY - Chenango County may get a slight, albeit helpful, boost in federal funding to support local COVID-19 planning ..


Chenango County schools seek community feedback to reopen

NEW BERLIN - Amidst national debate about whether schools should reopen this fall, many local school districts are seeking community ..


New medical office unveiled in New Berlin

NEW BERLIN – A new medical center was revealed to the New Berlin community Tuesday, giving hope to community members ..


County officials: Shoddy broadband services crippling remote areas

NORWICH – Chenango County officials are taking up the burden of enhancing broadband internet in remote parts of the county, ..


County considers cost amendment in SUNY Morrisville partnership

NORWICH – Chenango County officials are considering a change to an existing agreement with the SUNY Morrisville Norwich campus that ..


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