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
Local Law Enforcement Train to Reduce Line of Duty Fatalities
200 members of law enforcement from federal, state and local agencies are in Albany today to take part in the State Police Academy’s National Below 100 Training Program.
The program will train law enforcement on how to reduce enforcement fatalities...
Work Continues on Central NY Dams for Flood Control
The NY Works Initiative announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo will result in dam improvements in eight areas of the state to help control flooding and making flood areas more resilient to storm damage.
22nd District Republican Primary Race Down to Two
The three way Republican race for the 22nd congressional district is now down to two.
Incumbent Republican Richard Hanna and Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney will face off in the Republican primary June 24th.
Body Identified as Missing Chenango County Man
State police recovered a body Friday from the Chenango River in the Town of Chenango.
The body was positively identified through dental records as Steven Moran, 57, of Greene, Chenango County, who had been missing since December, 2013...
5K Run this Weekend to Benefit Chenango Arts Council
This coming Saturday May 3rd, the Chenango Arts Council will hold its 13th Annual Allegro 5k Run for the Arts to benefit the Chenango Arts Council.
Lisa Natoli, speaking for the Arts Council, says there is still time to register:
The run kicks off at 9 am...
32 Charged in Western NY Drug Ring Bust
State Police Superintendent Joseph D’Amico and the Attorney General’s office announced Thursday that 32 people have been charged with operating two large-scale drug distribution networks that funneled narcotics into western New York...
Seward to Host Overdose Prevention Training Class in Oneonta
State Senator James Seward will host a free heroin/opioid overdose prevention training class next Wednesday May 7th at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta.
Seward will be partnering with Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties, Inc...
Regional Economic Council to Disburse $750 Million in Funding and Incentives
The 4th round of the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council got underway this week.
Round 4 will provide up to $750 million in state funding and tax incentives for business and community projects that boost the local economy...
Increased Funding for NY Tuition Assistance Program
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that New York will increase funding for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
This is the first time in 14 years there has been a raise in the aid. The maximum TAP award is now $5,165, up from $5,000...
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