Work continues to progress on the Broad Street United Methodist Church (BSUMC), located at 74 North Broad Street in Norwich. The Evening Sun reports the renovation was started in 2019 and so far, four phases have been completed. Constructed in 1873, the historic structure has stood as an icon both for the City of Norwich … Read more
More than 350 middle and high school students from all over New York State will gather on the SUNY Oneonta campus on Monday, April 24, for the annual New York State History Day (NYSHD) competition. This is the first time SUNY Oneonta has hosted the event, which is part of National History Day, a nonprofit … Read more
Several projects in the New York 19th district could be receiving a significant financial boost. Representative Marc Molinaro has requested $41 million for projects in the Southern Tier. $5 million has been requested for the Town of Chenango for improvements to the town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. These improvements would benefit water infrastructure and address water … Read more
The Norwich Police Department is hosting Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Drug Take Back Day and Narcan Training. The event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 22 located in the back of the Norwich Police Department at 18 E Main Street in Norwich. According to the Evening Sun, Chenango Health Network will be participating … Read more
A town justice in Chenango County could be removed from office following a state probe into allegations he made sexually inappropriate comments and engaged in other serious misconduct. The decision from the state Commission on Judicial Conduct outlines several complaints made against Guilford Town Justice Jeremy L. Persons, including that he made sexually charged comments … Read more
A new Motor Lab created by the School Psychologist and Occupational Therapist which will be installed within a classroom at Greater Plains School to help students develop visual and auditory systems in a supportive environment. The Future for Oneonta Foundation issued a $3,500 grant to this project and a check presentation will take place on … Read more
The Norwich Dollars for Scholars will hold a Dollars for Scholars Week from May 1 to May 6 to promote their scholarship fundraising and their 20-year relationship with the Norwich community. The Evening Sun reports the first event of the week will be on Tuesday, May 2. This is a Give Back Night hosted by … Read more
A not guilty plea from a Grand Gorge man who police say tried to run down a Walton police officer with his vehicle and led officers on a chase that reached speeds of 137 miles per hour. 38 year old Chad M. Ostrander faces a slew of charges for the incident that police say endangered … Read more
Norwich-based NBT Bank earned a spot on the Forbes 2023 World’s Best Banks list and is the top-ranked bank in New York State. Binghamton.com reports only 75 United States-based banks made the list of 415, with tens and thousands of banks eligible globally. All financial institutions that offer a checking and/or savings account were considered … Read more
Commerce Chenango is hosting a Targeted Violence training for businesses and organizations on April 26th at the Colonia Theater in Norwich. Retired FBI agent Joseph Testani will talk about how to identify behaviors of an active assailant before your business or organization finds itself in a real time emergency. Registration happens that day at 10am … Read more