Tuesday, September 8th, 2026    09/08/26

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Fate of 77 dogs remains in limbo

OXFORD – At 4:21 p.m. Wednesday, the Chenango County SPCA become the official owner of 76 Pomeranians and one pit ..


Teacher contract negotiations slowed in anticipation of state cuts

NORWICH – Negotiations between the Norwich City School District and the Norwich Educators Association are on hold until later this ..


Final NYRI public hearings in Norwich tomorrow

NORWICH – The final two public hearings about the proposed 190-mile electric transmission line that could cut through upstate New ..


Oxford Primary School pitches in to help rescued dogs

OXFORD – The story of the 76 Pomeranians seized by Sheriff’s Deputies and the SPCA from an Oxford property earlier ..


Where does your firewood come from?

CHENANGO COUNTY – With the high cost of fuel oil this winter, more and more households are turning to a ..


Local leaders explore community renewal development opportunities

NORWICH – Local elected officials, business people and non-profit directors gathered last week to hear how they can use state ..


Farm Bureau solidifies stance on natural gas, NYRI at annual meeting

COVENTRY – Tuesday night’s inclement weather didn’t deter members of the Chenango County Farm Bureau from meeting to discuss the ..


The myth of free money

At a meeting I attended earlier this week, I heard someone talk about state funding available as “money on the ..


Norwich High School choral group takes part in Hartwick Choral Festival

NORWICH – Members of Norwich High School’s Madrigal Singers had the honor of participating in the Hartwick Choral Festival at ..


Court finds in favor of SPCA

OXFORD – A Brooklyn man, from whom the Chenango County Sheriff’s Department seized 77 dogs earlier this month, has been ..


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