Jessica Benson 's Stories

City of Norwich Mayor confirms he will not be seeking re-election

NORWICH – The City of Norwich Mayor confirmed at Tuesday night’s common council meeting that he will not be seeking ..

COVID-19 update for Chenango County

CHENANGO COUNTY – According to officials on Friday there are 190 active cases of COVID-19 in Chenango County, and ..

Thursday’s COVID-19 update for Chenango County

CHENANGO COUNTY – Chenango County reported an additional three COVID related deaths on Thursday. “Since yesterday’s report our office has been ..

Friends of Rogers begin visitor center renovations and seeks volunteers

by Jessica Benson on January 21st

SHERBURNE – The Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center is planning for spring and the construction of the visitor center ..

Biden to sign virus measures, requires mask use to travel

by Jessica Benson on January 21st

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Deep in the deadliest coronavirus wave and facing worrisome new strains, President Joe ..

COVID-19 updates in Chenango County

by Jessica Benson on January 20th

CHENANGO COUNTY – As of Wednesday there are 191 active cases of COVID-19 in Chenango County, and 21 hospitalizations. The Chenango ..

Senator Fred Akshar continues “Akshar's All-Stars” student recognition program at five Chenango County schools

by Jessica Benson on January 20th

CHENANGO – Senator Fred Akshar continued the fourth year of his district-wide “Akshar's All-Stars” student recognition program by recognizing students ..