Jessica Benson 's Recent Stories


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, ..


New Berlin and Sherburne to host Easter egg hunts

NEW BERLIN – New Berlin’s Community Events Committee is ready for a fun-filled Easter weekend. On Saturday, April 4, the ..


Community Memorial Hospital celebrates completion of construction project

HAMILTON –  Community Memorial Hospital of Hamilton, New York has been undergoing a massive construction project aimed at increasing staff ..


Sherburne-Earlville High School advances to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

SHERBURNE – On Saturday, 216 teams from across New York State flooded into the New York State Fair Grounds in ..


Rural EMS on shaky ground without state support

SHERBURNE –The state of rural EMS service has been a priority in the Village of Sherburne. With reimbursements often falling ..


Quick Links


Share This Author


More From Jessica Benson


“A Celtic Christmas” With Cassie & Maggie MacDonald  At Earlville Opera House
“A Celtic Christmas” with Cassie & Maggie MacDonald  at Earlville Opera House

Village Of Earlville Fire Department In Dire Need For New Members; Hosting Saturday Open Hours For Recruitment
Village of Earlville Fire Department in dire need for new members; hosting Saturday open hours for recruitment

Public Hearing On Wednesday To Discuss Building Industrial Battery Storage Facility In Sherburne
Public Hearing on Wednesday to discuss building industrial battery storage facility in Sherburne

Sherburne-Earlville Approves Capital Improvement Project For School District
Sherburne-Earlville approves capital Improvement project for school district

Sherburne Community Mourns Loss Of Local Youth, Marshall Sepello, Whose Story Touched Many
Sherburne Community mourns loss of local youth, Marshall Sepello, whose story touched many

Otselic Valley Fishing And Heritage Association Reading Series To Explore America's Fight For “Liberty And Justice For All"
Otselic Valley Fishing and Heritage Association reading series to explore America's fight for “Liberty and Justice for All"

Community Spotlight: Norwich Welcomes New Business, 'The Trophy Guy, Awards & More'
Community Spotlight: Norwich welcomes new business, 'The Trophy Guy, Awards & More'

Maydole Hose Company No. 2 Contributes $500 To Keep Norwich Students Warm
Maydole Hose Company No. 2 contributes $500 to keep Norwich students warm

New Berlin And Sherburne To Host Easter Egg Hunts
New Berlin and Sherburne to host Easter egg hunts

Sherburne-Earlville PTO Raises Money And Spirits At Basketball Game
Sherburne-Earlville PTO raises money and spirits at basketball game