Peterboro Ornithon Turns 150
The front the Ornithon, or Bird House, that Greene Smith built in Peterboro in 1863. In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the unusual building, Norman K. Dann will present…
Trout Unlimited Chapter 680: Another Successful Positive Environmental Impact
Pictured are members of Trout Unlimited 680 during the April 27 Stream Clean-up event. Not pictured are Lee Cameron, Jim Longstaff, Vic and Joe Kopnitsky, Nels Youngstrom, Bill Teeter and…
Calling All Madison County Clubs & Organizations
Madison County Fair News (Brookfield, NY – May 2013) Madison County clubs and organizations, the honor of your presence is requested at the 174th Madison County Fair, July 11 through…
Courier Taking Two Weeks’ Vacation, Making Changes
The Human Condition By Martha E. Conway (Madison County – May 13, 2013) This has been a tough year for the Courier. While it’s well-known that newspapers everywhere have been…
MCSO Partners for National Missing Children’s Day
Submitted by John Ball (Wampsville, NY –May 2013) The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, in partnership with the Office of the Madison County Sheriff and other county law…
More Trees Please
The Omans: L to R Son Terry (Blue), Elaina (striped), Jessica mom), Bethany (red), Erich (green) for Damon Farm New Woodstock. Jason Waite and Christina Tucker from CAZ Farm in…
DeRuyter Awarded $125,000 Grant
Tree work – one of the final touches to be added to the Genevieve D. Staley Civic Center (DeRuyter Town Hall) – began last week in the village of DeRuyter.…
Fritz’s Polka Band to Perform at Madison County Fair
Pictured are Madison County youth enjoying activities in the Madison County Youth Bureau Youth Tent at the Madison County Fair. Confirmed so far for the Saturday, July 13, event are…
Madison Transit Service Ending
Budget Constraints Culprit for Transportation Cessation (Madison County, NY -May 2013) As has been previously reported in various news outlets, effective May 31, the Madison Transit System will cease operation.…
Madison County Releases Eco-Tourism Guide
Guide Available as a Placemat at Local Restaurants (Wampsville, NY – May 2013) Want to see a methane digester, wind turbine or solar system up close or arrange to tour…
Landfill Solar Cover Wins Platinum Award
Members of the Central New York Branch of the American Public Works Association stand in front of the Madison County Landfill solar array. The APWA awarded the County the Environmental…
Pill Take Back Exceeds all Expectations
Takes in more than 1,700 pounds of medications Susan Jenkins, executive director of BRiDGES, Madison County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse fills syringe containers during the Pill Take Back…