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Otselic Valley celebrates 17th annual Fishing and Heritage Day

SOUTH OTSELIC –  Fishing has been a way of life in Otselic Valley for more than 200 years. In 2009, ..


Sherburne Area Little League celebrates season opening

SHERBURNE - Rain and cold did not stop the Sherburne Area Little League from celebrating the start of the season ..


Village of New Berlin budget keeps taxes under tax cap

NEW BERLIN –  The Village of New Berlin voted last week to approve a budget that would keep property taxes ..


Community commits to opening day for youth sports despite vandalisms; two face felony charges for damaged parks

CHENANGO COUNTY– Village of Sherburne Police and Norwich City Police Departments have arrested two individuals for vandalisms that occurred at ..


Otselic Valley School District proposes 3 percent tax increase

SOUTH OTSELIC – The Otselic Valley School District will present the 2026-27 budget to voters on Thursday, May 7. This ..


Norwich School District presents budget with 0 percent tax increase; seeks sales approval for Flanagan Field to become low-income housing

NORWICH – Despite rising costs, the Norwich City School District is proposing a budget that calls for no increase in ..


Bainbridge-Guilford School District asks for 1.59 percent tax increase

BAINBRIDGE – On Monday night, the Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education adopted their proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year, with ..


Village of Sherburne plans upgrades to the Waste-Water Treatment Plant

SHERBURNE – The Village of Sherburne was among the first municipalities in the Chenango Valley to offer a waste-water treatment facility. ..


South Otselic Fire Department raises funds for ice water rescue gear

SOUTH OTSELIC –  Ice water rescue calls are a high-risk event in New York State. Every winter, as citizens take ..


Village of Earlville Fire Department in dire need for new members; hosting Saturday open hours for recruitment

EARLVILLE –  The number of members in the Earlville Fire Department has been dropping in recent years. When fully staffed, ..


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