Shawn Magrath 's Recent Stories


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 ..


Chenango DSS looks to grow staff to combat homelessness

NORWICH – The Chenango County Department of Social Services (DSS) is exploring the use of state allocations to create new ..


Secured funding will expand broadband in Sherburne and Columbus

SHERBURNE – Village and town officials in Sherburne and Columbus have secured a $6.9 million state grant that they say ..


Quick Links


Share This Author


More From Shawn Magrath


Cornell Warns Of Growing Tick Epidemic
Cornell warns of growing tick epidemic

Farm Bureau Looks At Trials And Triumphs At Annual Meeting
Farm Bureau looks at trials and triumphs at annual meeting

A Thanksgiving Feast For All
A Thanksgiving feast for all

Dirty Harry Didn't Teach Trigonometry
Dirty Harry didn't teach trigonometry

Local Group Leads Charge For Transparency From County Government
Local group leads charge for transparency from county government

College Day Prepares Students For Life After High School
College Day prepares students for life after high school

Classic Car Museum To Host Fireball Run Filmed Adventure Series
Classic Car Museum to host Fireball Run filmed adventure series

Norwich's New Barber Has Old-time Flair
Norwich's new barber has old-time flair

City Weighs Option To Remove Last City-owned Traffic Light
City weighs option to remove last city-owned traffic light

State Comptroller: Farming Saw ‘resilience’ During Pandemic
State Comptroller: Farming saw ‘resilience’ during pandemic