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Farmers push against $15 minimum wage proposal

CHENANGO COUNTY – The ag community is rallying against Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to raise the state’s minimum wage to ..


Added 1 percent sales tax approved to fund county jail

NORWICH – The additional 1 percent sales tax that’s been in place in Chenango County since 2002 to finance the ..


Roots and Wings asks patrons to be mindful when donating

NORWICH – Burdened by a growing number of undesirable things – and an incredible financial expense to get rid of ..


Akshar, Fiala lay out plans to bolster Southern Tier economy

BINGHAMTON – State Senate hopefuls Fred Akshar and Barbara Fiala are touting pledges to be the voice of Southern Tier ..


Afton gets $15K Constitution Pipeline grant for town hall relocation

AFTON – An undertaking to relocate Afton Town Hall from its historic location on Main Street to a larger, more ..


New report lauds Farm to School Grants as a success

WASHINGTON – As federal legislators continue talks to revamp school lunch guidelines this week, one program – the USDA’s “Farm ..


Local dancer rallies support for ‘Disney dream’

NORWICH – Nearly 10 years of hard work and dedication to dance are paying off for a Norwich youth who ..


McBride triumphs in Republican primary, Carnrike favored in Norwich

NORWICH – District Attorney Joseph McBride came out the big winner in Thursday’s Republican primary election, earning nearly 71 percent ..


Traffic stop yields drug charges in Norwich

NORWICH – Norwich police have arrested two men who are accused of having a hefty number of oxycodone pills in ..


Local schools to be affected by talks over school lunch guidelines

NORWICH – With federal legislators ready to discuss school lunch nutrition standards that will affect schools across the country, many ..


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