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
Thursday is ‘Paint Chenango County Purple’ Day
On Thursday May 1st, businesses, schools, homes, and people will be decorated with purple to remind the public that the fight to cure cancer is ongoing.
According to local event chair Marie Desarro, “painting the county purple” is to remind residents that the annual Relay for Life event is coming soon to Chenango County:
Funds raised at the Relay for Life event July 18th and 19th at the Chenango C
Trial Dates Set for Ramsaran Murder Case
The pretrial hearings for accused New Berlin killer Ganesh Ramsaran are set to begin in June, with his trial to begin in September in Chenango County Court.
Ramsaran faces a charge of 2nd degree murder in connection with the killing of his wife in December 2012...
Annual Earth Fest at Rogers Conservation Center this Weekend
The Friends of Rogers Conservation Center in Sherburne will hold their Annual Earth Fest on Sunday May 4th from noon until 4 pm.
Sarah, one of the Friends of Rogers, says the family event is a good way to show children the importance of environmental conservation:
The event is for the whole family and features activities throughout its 600 acre environmental based facility, including the Binghamto
Cuomo Restricts Answers to Lobbyists on Casino Siting Process
Governor Andrew Cuomo and his top attorney have put out the word to staffers to avoid answering questions from lobbyists pertaining to the casino siting process.
A message sent out March 31st to executive chamber staff said that potential casino license bidders are in a "restrictive period ' until licenses are issued in the fall...
Chenango County to Host Republican Candidate Astorino
The Chenango County Republican Committee is hosting Republican candidate for governor Rob Astorino Tuesday May 6th from 8:15 am to 9:30 am at Fred's Inn south of Norwich.
The meet and greet is open to the public.
At 9:30 Astorino heads to Marshman Farms LLC in Oxford for a farm tour and continued discussion of issues impacting upstate New York...
Norwich Plants Its Official Centennial Tree
City of Norwich officials, the Norwich Garden Club, and Norwich Parks Commissioner gathered at the South Broad Street Park in Norwich Friday morning at the planting of a tree for Arbor Day and the 100th Centennial Celebration for the City of Norwich...
Assemblyman Crouch Opens New Norwich Office
Republican Assemblyman Cliff Crouch was in Norwich Thursday afternoon to open his new satellite office in the Eaton Center.
Assemblyman Crouch says says the office will better serve the Norwich area of the 122nd assembly district:
To make an appointment or a special visit at the new Norwich office, or for a meeting at the district office in Binghamton, call his office in Albany for his schedule at
Delaware County Man Arrested for Area Robberies
State police at Oneonta responded to a report of an attempted robbery Saturday at Otsego Auto Crushers on State Route 23 in the Town of Davenport, Delaware County.
The investigation resulted in the arrest of 23-year-old Johnathan R. Lynn of East Meredith for attempted robbery, a class E felony, and criminally possessing a hypodermic instrument, a misdemeanor...
New Berlin Man Arrested on Multiple Charges
State Police at Norwich arrested a New Berlin man Wednesday on multiple charges.
30-year-old Tory L. Brown was charged with criminal contempt 1st degree (a felony), criminal obstruction of breathing, unlawful imprisonment, criminal mischief, and harassment.
Cocktail Fundraiser to Benefit Norwich’s ‘The Place’ This Weekend
This Saturday The Place in Norwich will hold a cocktail fundraiser to benefit their programs.
The event begins at 7 pm at The Uncorked Cafe at 28 South Broad Street in Norwich. Rebecca Sands, Executive Director of The Place invites the community to come out in support:
The cost is $35 for pre-ordered tickets which includes the after party, $40 at the door, or $10 dollars if you just want to attend