Assemblyman Roberts: Stronger gun–safety laws will keep our families safe
(Syracuse, NY – Jan. 15, 2013) The following statement is from Assemblyman Samuel D. Roberts, 119th District. “In the wake of the recent violence around the country and right here…
Griffo Statement on Senate Bill 2230 Regarding Gun Control
(Rome, NY – Jan. 15, 2013) Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R-C-IP, Rome) issued the following statement in legislation that was passed by the Senate overnight Monday. “I could not support…
Rally Not Mentioned
To the Editor: No news article in the Madison County Courier about the “hydrofracking” rally in Albany and no mention of hydrofracking in the State of the State speech by…
Jockey Club Approves Participation
By Karen Nowak (Brookfield, NY – Jan. 2013) We were approved by The Jockey Club again this year for participation in the National Thoroughbred Incentive Program for the show and…
Sportsmen Wall of Fame Photos Sought
(Oneida, NY – Jan. 2013) The 2013 CNY Sportsman Show is requesting outdoor photos of sportsmen to post on the show’s Outdoor Wall of Fame, along with trophy deer and…
Social Dance held at Kallet Jan. 19
(Oneida, NY – Jan. 2013) There will be a social dance held on Saturday Jan. 19 at the Greater Oneida Kallet Civic Center, 159 Main St. Music will be provided…
Historian to Present a Magical History Tour
(Morrisville, NY – Jan. 2013) Join Sue Greenhagen Friday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. for her Magical History tour. She will share with us how Morrisville 100 years ago was…
Farm Bill: Call It What It Is
To the Editor: (Morrisville, NY – Jan. 2013) The so-called ‘Farm Bill’ continues to be one of the more controversial aspects of our nation’s budget. Possibly, this controversy exists because…
Presentation on Natural Gas Basics Planned
(Hamilton, NY – Jan. 2013) Citizens for Safe Energy will host a presentation on natural gas development Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10:30 a.m. in the Hamilton Public Library Community Room.…
Local Soldiers Receive New Ranks
(Jan. 2013) Major General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition…
New Screening Program Available to Smokers
(Oneida, NY – Jan. 2013) The Oneida Healthcare recently announced a new screening program aimed specifically at current and former smokers. A recent study by the National Cancer Institute showed…
Salvation Army Officers, Volunteers and Staff Continue to help Hurricane Sandy Survivors
(Syracuse, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2013) Salvation Army officers, trained volunteers and staff continue to provide support to the New Jersey survivors of Hurricane Sandy. Empire State Division Director of Emergency…