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 Libraries Receive Grant To Promote Literacy
Twenty four local libraries in Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties will share a $7,200 grant through Senator Tom Libous' BOOKS program in partnership with Morrisville College.
Fire Destroys Chenango Toys for Tots; Help Needed
Due to a fire in a storage facility last week, the Chenango County Toys for Tots program lost about $8,000 worth of toys.
Chenango County Searches for Missing Jennifer L. Ramsaran
The Chenango County sheriff's office is investigating a missing person complaint after Jennifer L. Ramsaran, 36 of New Berlin, was last seen leaving her residence on Tuesday.
She had told her husband she was going to Destiny USA in Syracuse to shop...
She had told her husband she was going to Destiny USA in Syracuse to shop...
Stock Market Unpredictable Following Sandy
Many are wondering how the closing of the stock market will affect the market.
Obama Signs Major Disaster Declaration for New York
Early Tuesday morning governor Andrew Cuomo received word from the White House that President Barack Obama had signed a major disaster declaration for New York.
Endwell’s Wayne Hamilton Sentenced to 150 Years on Child Pornography Conviction
An Endwell man was sentenced in Federal court Thursday on child pornography charges.
DEC Issues Tips for Hunter Safety
With the start of fall comes the beginning of big and small game hunting seasons in the southern tier. As you gear up for the hunt one thing to remember is to hunt safely.
Aubertine to Speak at Chenango County Farm Bureau Meeting
The commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets, Darrel Aubertine, will be the guest speaker at the Chenango County Farm Bureau annual meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at the Silo restaurant in Greene.
U.S. Department of Commerce Pledges $4.7 Million to Rail Revitalization Near Oxford
The Chenango Industrial Development Agency has been notified by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) of its intent to fund the rail revitalization project to restore the Utica to Binghamton rail line south of Oxford that was heavily damaged in the 2006 fl…
Officials Advise to Slow Down During Peak Dear Crossing Season
Its car-deer collision season and authorities are asking motorists to slow down to reduce damage.