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
Wear Denim Day to Support Victims of Sexual Violence
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
During the month the Child Advocacy Center of Chenango County and the Catholic Charities Crime Victims Program have sponsored various events to educate the public on the issues of child abuse, crime victims rights, and sexual assault...
New York Signs On to the National Popular Vote Act
Legislation that would add New York and its 29 electoral college votes to the National Popular Vote Act was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday.
The bill means that the popular vote number will be used to elect candidates instead of the electoral vote...
215 New York State Master Teachers Announced
215 New York State Master Teachers were selected by SUNY officials Monday. The Master Teachers will receive a $15,000 stipend for four years while working with other teachers and students.
The Master Teacher Program is a group of teacher experts who are dedicated to providing a first rate experience for students in the state and contributes to attracting the best and brightest to the classroom...
Open House Today at the Child Advocacy Center in Norwich
The Child Advocacy Center of Norwich has been busy this month getting out the word to the Chenango County population on how prevalent child abuse is in the state and Chenango County.
Last Friday was Wear Blue Day to bring awareness of child abuse, followed by a community breakfast April 6th to bring awareness of crime and abuse and to recognize the many agencies and people who help victims daily..
Chenango United Way Planning 2014 Campaign
The Chenango United Way campaign for 2013 is in the books.
The fund raising campaign was over as of December 31st, but the United Way Board then had to allocate the money to the non-profits in Chenango County which presented the best programs for consideration...
Cuomo Proposes to Raise Age Teens Can be Tried as Adults
Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to raise the age New Yorkers can be charged and tried as adults.
Currently in New York that age is 16 and 17, but most other states have set higher ages. To study the issue the Governor has created the Raise the Age Commission to make recommendations to increase the age threshold in New York...
State Senator Tom Libous Comments on the Budget and Chenango County
State Senator Tom Libous says the state budget offers some good news for taxpayers, families and schools.
It includes a 3.4 billion dollar increase to the Star Property Tax program and keeps spending growth below 2%.
Libous also announced school aid restoration for Chenango County, almost double the aid promised by Governor Cuomo...
Guilford Man Indicted for Intimidating a Witness
A Guilford man indicted by a Chenango County Grand Jury in February on robbery, burglary and unlawful imprisonment charges was indicted again last month on one count of intimidating a witness 3rd degree, a Class E felony.
Mark A. Alimar, 35, a former Chenango County corrections officer, is accused of unlawfully entering an Oxford home with others on December 31st, and forcibly stealing a cell phon
Norwich Child Advocacy Center to Hold Open House and Breakfast This Week
April is National Child Abuse Prevention month and Sexual Assault Awareness month. And this week is National Crime Victims Week.
Mike Madough, supervisor of the Child Advocacy Center in Norwich, says they will hold their Annual National Crime Victims Rights Week Community Awareness and Recognition Breakfast this Wednesday, where people in the community who do great things in helping victims of cri
Norwich Man Arrested for Violating Order of Protection
On March 27th, the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Town of Norwich man for criminal contempt and aggravated harassment.
Gary Cameron, 43, is accused of violating an order of protection by repeatedly contacting an individual he'd been court-ordered not to...