Eaton celebrates 229th anniversary
The Old Town of Eaton will be celebrating its 229th year Memorial Day Monday. The weekend follows a traditional cerebration held in the town each year – a town whose…
DOT plans public meeting in Hamilton
Presentation to inform public on reconstruction of State Route 12B in the village The state Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7,…
State Parks warns boaters of spring cold water
The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation reminds boaters of the dangers of cold water if venturing out early this spring for recreation. OPRHP reminds boaters and paddlers…
U.S. EPA and DEC host listening tour
Effort aims to advance community conversations and engagement around federal and New York state environmental justice programs The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state Department of Environmental Conservation announced a…
DEC announces examinations
Deadline to register to sit for falconry, wildlife rehabilitator and leashed tracking dog exams is April 10; online exams to be held April 12 The state Department of Environmental Conservation…
Board of Elections announces primary information
Those wishing to vote in the Tuesday, April 2, 2024, presidential primaries must be registered to vote by March 23 and be a member of the party whose primary they…
Gat Miller: First in USA for soccer and Holsteins
Peterboro Heritage projects will open the 2024 season with the annual Gerrit Smith Birthday Party at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Smithfield Community Center in Peterboro. (He was…
DEC week in review
Forest rangers battle 20-acrew fire in Hamilton On Feb. 26, 2024, forest rangers responded to a fire caused by debris burning in the town of Hamilton that was more than…
Norovirus identified in Madison County
On Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, Colgate University notified the Madison County Public Health Department of at least 15 students with symptoms of gastrointestinal illness consistent with norovirus infection. Two of…
Defensive driving courses planned
Certified instructor Mark Smith will hold several defensive driving classes in March and April 2024 at the following locations: All classes begin at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $35 and…
Teacher’s assistant facing felony rape charge
Madison Central School District employee arrested for alleged inappropriate contact with a minor The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation following the Feb. 7, 2024, report about several…