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Search for parole absconder ends, Norwich Police Chief verified at 7:11 p.m.

NORWICH – Norwich Police are no longer searching for a 25-year-old male, Christoher A. Bonno, a wanted parole absconder, who was ..


Former Greene Police Chief arrested again, allegedly stole rifles

SIDNEY – Former Greene Police Chief Steven J. Dutcher, 43, was arrested by New York State Police Thursday for allegedly ..


Utica man arrested for possession; officer injured in ensuing scuffle

NORWICH – A 27-year-old Utica man is being held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility awaiting his felony hearing tomorrow after ..


Medical marijuana legal, local reps and authorities weigh in

ALBANY – Medical marijuana will be coming to an area near many New Yorkers within the next 18 months, according to ..


Meanwhile, not at Hobby Lobby

The Supreme Court decision recently garnered quite a bit of attention. I’m staying away from that one with a 77-mile ..


Norwich PBA donates to The Place

NORWICH – The Norwich Police Benevolent Association donated $200 to The Place in Norwich this week in an effort to ..


Some advice to the class of 2014

First and foremost, congratulations to the class of 2014. You made it. I’m sure some excelled, some struggled, and some ..


Four arrested in drug bust

NORWICH – Four were arrested Thursday after uniformed Norwich Police Officers entered a residence on Silver Street – at the ..


Plymouth DCO tells his side of the story

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Dog Control Officer, Matthew Bates, reached out to tell his side of the story about what’s ..


Misunderstanding leads to burial mishap in New Berlin

NEW BERLIN – “It was an honest mistake,” said Village of New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter. “It really was. I ..


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