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Less than a month ago, things were looking rather bleak for the 2014 Chenango United Way campaign. With two thirds of the campaign over, they had raised only 49% of their goal, the lowest at that point in quite a few years. The prediction then was a 100,000 dollar shortfall for the over 20 programs funded in the county, a big hit by all accounts. Lo'...

We were joined in the studio Friday by Terra Granata and Rebecca Sands. They were here to bring us up to date on the current Chenango United Way campaign and ask for your help. Terra said the campaign is only at 49% of its 421,000 dollar goal, and if things don't improve, unfortunately some area agencies may not receive much needed funds...

We were joined in the Big Kat studio by Chenango United Way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco Friday morning, and she brought us up to date on how the current campaign is progressing. Elizabeth told us that they are nearing 30% of their over 420,000 dollar goal, and there is still a lot of work to do...

We were joined in the Big Kat studios Thursday by April Conant, Victim Advocate for the Crime Victims Program at Catholic Charities of Chenango County and June Georgia, Community Educator for the program. They talked about the upcoming "Celebration of Women" to be held at the Artists' Palette on South Broad Street in Norwich...

The search for the 'Golden Pumpkin" is in the home stretch. Here's the next clue to help you track it down. If you find it first, bring it to the information desk at PumpkinFest Saturday and claim your prize. "Jackie Robinson, Mariano Rivera and Buzz Lightyear's Spaceship's name have something in common and it's not a ball game." Go...

The search is on for the "Golden Pumpkin" and here is your second clue... The Gutenberg Bible was its original name, it is also known by another that is really the same. Follow the daily clues, which we will post here, or listen as we read them each morning on Big Kat. Fin...

We were joined in the Big Kat studios recently by Terra Granata and Dan Auwarter, campaign co-chairs for this year's United Way campaign.  They told us about the annual kick-off event, the Day of Caring which was held on August 23rd. They distributed over 2,000 items to local food pantries during the event...

We were joined in the Big Kat studio Tuesday by Margaret Hoose, professor of Early Childhood studies at Morrisville State College's Norwich Campus. She described aspects of the curriculum and possible careers after graduation. To find out more, listen to the entire interview by clicking below. ...

This Saturday and Sunday, folks from all over will be in East and West Parks in downtown Norwich for the annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival. Art, ranging from paintings to photographs, crafts, woodcarvings and more will be on display in the parks and at the Artist's Palette on South Broad Street...

Senator Tom Libous attended the Chenango County Fair Fireman's Parade Tuesday, and at the conclusion of the parade, he presented Alynn and Shirley Proskine of Norwich with an official Senate Proclamation saluting them as the 2014 Mr. and Mrs...