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Fire destroys Oxford home

OXFORD - Firefighters were unable to save an Oxford home as they battled a blaze in almost unbearable heat and ..


County lawmakers scrutinize use of excess ‘bed tax’ revenue

NORWICH - County officials say they want a game plan from Commerce Chenango on how the agency plans to spend ..


Poll site consolidation possible for small Chenango townships

NORWICH - Faced with changing elections laws, escalating costs, and inconsistent voter turnout locally, the Chenango County Board of Elections ..


County, Chenango Greenway enter talks of license agreement for county-owned property

NORWICH - County officials are considering a lease agreement with the nonprofit Chenango Greenway Conservancy which would give the organization ..


County Planning Department urging municipalities to adopt hazard mitigation plan

CHENANGO COUNTY - The Chenango County Planning Department is pressing local municipalities to adopt its newly revised hazard mitigation plan, ..


Weekend rain causes minor flooding in area

CHENANGO COUNTY - Regions of Chenango County were impacted by localized flooding late Sunday into early Monday as the remnants ..


Local courts considering changes to arraignment process

NORWICH - The arraignment process for individuals picked up by police in Chenango County may be overhauled in the coming ..


County Safety and Rules Committee nixes ‘respectful communication’ resolution

NORWICH - In a tie vote Wednesday, Chenango County’s Safety and Rules Committee shot down a draft resolution which encourages ..


Chobani gifts $150,000 ambulance to Sherburne EMS

SHERBURNE - Citing escalating hardships of rural EMS, Chobani has extended a helping hand to the Sherburne Fire Department in ..


Oxford Academy ready to take “Blackhawk Fab Lab” to next level

OXFORD - Oxford Academy is rounding the corner on a brand new makerspace that school officials hope will bridge the ..


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