An advertisement on one of the Norwich radio stations caught Jim Sargent’s ear some 25 years ago. It was for a part-time evening worker. He didn’t really know what he’d do or what training he needed. He had a degree from Syracuse University, had taught music for over a decade and knew that he loved to listen to the radio. The station’s general manager took the application and hired Sargent on the spot. He started as a production assistant for commercials. He changed the music reels at night, a task was phased out with computers. He even had a live evening show on the Chenango County’s most powerful station, WKXZ. He’s been a vital station resource since he started and is now the Norwich news director, reporting on everything from Hillary Clinton’s visit in 1999 to the floods of 2006 and 2011.
Jim Sargent
Open House for Assemblyman Crouch’s New Norwich Office
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced Tuesday that he will be opening a satellite office in the City of Norwich.
The new office at the Eaton Center will be open from 1 to 3:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month or by appointment...
Hanna to Co-Sponsor ‘Sustainable Use of Spent Grains’ Act
U.S. Representative Richard Hanna was at the Water Street Brewery in Binghamton Tuesday to discuss the FDA's proposal to require spent grain to be packaged and dried before sending to farmers.
Congressman Hanna said the proposal is burdensome to the 2,700 craft breweries in the US that employ over 110,000 people and provide more than $15 billion in economic activity, and to the small farms which u
Chenango County to Celebrate World Book Day
Opportunities for Chenango is teaming up with Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich to celebrate World Book Day Wednesday.
Back on the Rack at 12 West State Street in Sherburne will be the library’s distribution site for this year’s event...
Congressman Hanna to Discuss New FDA ‘Spent Grain’ Proposal
Rep. Richard Hanna will be in Binghamton today to discuss the impacts of a proposal by the Food and Drug Administration that would hurt local small brewers and local farmers.
The FDA's proposed rule would require businesses to dry and package their "spent grain" before allowing it to be shipped to farms...
Herkimer County Man Arrested for Abusing Disabled Teenager
The New York State Justice Center has announced the arrest of a family care provider for abusing a teenager with developmental disabilities.
Commerce Chenango Announces 2014 Award Recipients
Commerce Chenango has announced its 2014 award recipients.
Fatal Train/Pedestrian Incident in Endwell
State Police at Endwell responded to a report of a train/pedestrian fatal accident Saturday on the Norfolk Southern Railroad behind ABC Lumber in Endwell.
NY among 13 State Coalition Opposing Chemicals in Commerce Act
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is leading a coalition of 13 states in opposing a proposed house bill that limits a state’s right to protect citizens from toxic chemicals.
The Chemicals in Commerce Act would amend the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976...
Grants Available to Help Businesses with Green Job Skills
More than $500,000 is still available in job training grants through the Clean Energy on the Job Training Program (OJT).
The program helps eligible businesses develop green job skills in their workforce. To date 64 businesses have been awarded over $2...
State Supreme Court Judge Strikes Down SAFE Act Challenge
New York State Acting Supreme Court Justice Thomas J. McNamara ruled today that the NY SAFE Act is not in violation of the New York State Constitution or New York Civil Rights Law.