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State partners with Avis to steer motorists away from distracted driving

ALBANY – A new partnership between New York State and the Avis Budget Group aims to crack down on instances ..


County offers alternative to state-imposed tax cap and incentives

CHENANGO COUNTY – With recent action by the state legislature to extend the 2 percent property tax cap until 2020, ..


Statewide smoking rates reach record lows

CHENANGO COUNTY – Smoking trends statewide appear to be on a downward spiral, according to new data released by the ..


Social Service’s new fingerprinting system option may help track welfare fraud early on

NORWICH – In an effort to reduce instances of fraud and welfare abuse, the Chenango County Department of Social Services ..


Newly formed coalition takes on local heroin epidemic

NORWICH – A coalition bent on decreasing the use of heroin in Chenango County has taken on a more formal ..


USDA picks Chobani as premier Greek yogurt vendor in national school lunch program

NORWICH – Chobani will be an option to include on every school lunch tray in the country starting this fall. The ..


Fun, food, and fireworks lined up for hometown 4th of July festival

NORWICH – There’s more than fireworks in store for the 4th of July celebration taking place this year at the ..


Local reps regard tax relief, education reform among highlights of legislative session

ALBANY – In a year that’s been overshadowed by charges of corruption and gridlock, state lawmakers brought this year’s legislative ..


Forward march: Three S-E musicians to join Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup

SHERBURNE – Three Sherburne-Earlville High School students will be marching off to New York come November to perform alongside young ..


Probation Department, DSS seek funds to help keep youth out of the system

NORWICH – In what can be described as a proactive approach, the Chenango County Probation Department and Department of Social ..


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