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Chenango County to receive emergency declaration in wake of recent flooding

by Shawn Magrath on August 20th

ALBANY – Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to issue emergency declarations ..

Smyrna Fire Department lays hold of federal grant

by Shawn Magrath on August 19th

SMYRNA – The Smyrna Fire Department has secured federal grant funding which will help offset costs of new equipment for ..

Chenango County Planning Department spearheads ADA compliant playground project

by Shawn Magrath on August 16th

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

by Shawn Magrath on August 15th

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

by Shawn Magrath on August 14th

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

by Shawn Magrath on August 13th

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

by Shawn Magrath on August 12th

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

by Shawn Magrath on August 12th

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

by Shawn Magrath on August 9th

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

by Shawn Magrath on August 8th

CHENANGO COUNTY – Citing a moderate slowing of local sales tax collections, a new report from the New York State Comptroller’s ..

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