Binghamton businessman backing Broome high school chess tournament

BINGHAMTON -- John Cordisco got turned on to chess when he was a high school student and watched on television as American Bobby Fischer won the world championship, beating Russian Boris Spassky.

Growing Grandmasters

John Hagerty, left, teaches Cedar Grove resident Grant Legras chess at the Cedar Grove Library Friday, Aug. 20. The children’s chess club will meet for about 10 weeks at the Cedar Grove Library and is a free program for kids ages five to 12. For more information about the Cedar Grove Chess Club email chess@maarek.com.

Check mates

NEW BRITAIN — In the storybook of life, there is a moment for some when, after all they’ve done to nurture, encourage and inspire a child, a parent witnesses that child have more success than they have.

McGuinty offers $50 tax credit for kids’ activities

Premier Dalton McGuinty promises a new tax credit for activities like sports, swimming, dance and music lessons.

New this year to Long hill Community Day: the Plant Exchange, where you give five plants to get five

LONG HILL TWP. – The Plant Exchange will be the newest attractions at this year’s Community Day, from 11 a.m. until after dark, this Saturday, Sept. 4, at Riverside Park, Gillette.