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OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) Owego plant was recently awarded a not-to-exceed $208.1 million modification to a previously awarded contract from the U.S. Navy. This modification adds scope to provide non-recurring engineering for Phase II design and development of unique hardware and software for the government of India in support of the […]

Elmira Savings Bank pays dividend of 15 cents a share
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ: ESBK) paid its shareholders a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share on its common stock on Sept. 10. The dividend, which was payable to shareholders of record on Sept. 2, yields about 4.5 percent on an annual basis, at the banking company’s current stock price. Elmira Savings

CLAYTON, N.Y. — The state says crews have started work on a $2.4 million project to repair the wastewater-collection system and treatment plant in Clayton in Jefferson County following flooding in 2019. The Village of Clayton is using funding that was provided through the state’s Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative, or REDI, the office of

Greater Utica Chamber accepting nominations for 2021 Business of the Year Awards
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce says it’s accepting nominations for its annual Business of the Year Awards. The awards honor companies/organizations

FEMA awards MVHS $1 million grant for COVID-19 costs
UTICA, N.Y. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a grant of more than $1 million from its disaster-relief fund for the Mohawk

Oneida County’s COVID hospitalizations are rising
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Tuesday reported that 52 county residents are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, up from 30 just eight days earlier as

Cayuga Health appoints Alexander as chief diversity officer
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health recently named Herb Alexander its chief diversity officer, a new position, to enhance diversity programs and create a more inclusive

Community Bank System names Gillan-Myer chief human-resources officer
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) announced that Maureen Gillan-Myer will soon join the banking company as its executive VP and chief

M&T Bank Corp. to pay quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share in late September
M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB) recently announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on Sept. 30 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept. 1. M&T Bank Corp. is a financial-holding company headquartered in Buffalo. Its main

Kobliski takes over as leader of Adirondack Railroad
UTICA, N.Y. — Frank Kobliski is the new president of the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, Inc. (ARPS), which operates the Adirondack Railroad. Kobliski, a retired transportation CEO and former VP of ARPS, was elected by the organization’s board of directors to assume the top leadership role after Bill Branson, the long-time president of ARPS, retired
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