OPINION: Mother Trees
By James Coufal We reach underground to our saplings, our children, nursing them to be healthy and grow. 100+ years ago the land was cleared. (yes, clearcut) most often for…
Oneida issues discolored water notice
The City of Oneida Water Department expects there to be temporary dirty water in a portion of the distribution system beginning the morning of Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Residents are…
September is Fall Prevention Month
September is Fall Prevention Month, and the Madison County Office for the Aging encourages residents to explore the free Bone Builders/Osteo Bone Builders groups offered throughout the county. The exercise…
Arrest announced in fatal June 28 crash
Sheriff arrests Syracuse man on charges of second-degree manslaughter, third-degree assault On Aug. 10, 2023, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested Abdirashid Noor, 53, of Syracuse, following an investigation into…
COLUMN: Events of Historical Note
Friday, Aug. 4, at 6:30 p.m., the New Woodstock Historical Society will host its second concert of 2023 at Heritage Part in New Woodstock featuring Fritz’s Polka Band. Come and…
DEC to host community meetings
Effort intended to share progress of statewide community air monitoring initiative The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced eight meetings around the state to provide progress updates for communities participating…
Madison County Celebrates…
…World Breastfeeding Week with Party in the Park event Join Madison County’s “Party in the Park, a World Breastfeeding Week Celebration for Families” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday,…
Peterboro Emancipation Day Aug. 5, 2023
The Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark will hold its 13th annual Emancipation Day Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at 5324 Oxbow Road, Peterboro. The event commemorates the families that came…
Red Cross needs help to avert a blood shortage
Chance at shark dive trip, $10 e-gift card for donors in August After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent a blood…
Fourth animal tests positive for rabies
Madison County: Keep your pets vaccinated The Madison County Public Health Department announced Aug. 1, 2023, its fourth positive rabid animal this year. This is the second rabid animal found…
Trespass complaint leads to endangering the welfare of a child arrest in Lenox
On Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 at approximately 2100 hours, Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of 7741 Oxbow Road, Lenox, regarding a trespass in progress. The…