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State launches initiative to promote NY grown products

ALBANY – Gov. Andrew Cuomo is urging local farmers to get aboard the “New York Grown and Certified” bandwagon with ..


DSS requests rate increase for foster parents

NORWICH – Citing rates far below those of other counties across the state, the Chenango County Department of Social Services ..


Community Mental Hygiene seeks grant to fight substance abuse among youth

NORWICH – County mental health professionals are seeking approval from the Board of Supervisors to accept a grant that they ..


Cornell warns of growing tick epidemic

NORWICH – The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County is making strides to educate folks about the worst tick epidemic ..


New report shows Medicaid burden on property taxes

CHENANGO COUNTY – A new report from The Empire Center is getting the attention of local, state and federal lawmakers ..


Fire departments face volunteer shortage crisis

CHENANGO COUNTY – Despite relentless recruiting efforts, local fire department are hurting for volunteers, and fire officials say it spells ..


Towns: Traffic Diversion Program causes revenue to come up short

CHENANGO COUNTY – Some town supervisors are calling for changes to Chenango County’s Traffic Diversion Program, arguing that the program ..


Board of Elections scrutinizes cyber security

CHENANGO COUNTY – Hoping to thwart the same kind of interference that affected national elections in 2016, the Chenango County ..


Wind turbines could be on Guilford's horizon

GUILFORD – Guilford residents are watching the preliminary stages of a private multi-million dollar investment that will inevitably alter the ..


County striving for ‘Storm Ready’ status

NORWICH – The Chenango County Emergency Management Office is seeking national recognition for being ready for whatever Mother Nature has ..


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