Peebles Store to Open in Oneida Nov. 6
(Oneida, NY – Oct. 2014) Peebles is thrilled to bring Oneida shoppers a new department store on Thursday, Nov. 6 when the retailer will celebrate its grand opening located in…
Medicare Open Enrollment has Begun
To the Editor: (Nov. 2014) Medicare Open Enrollment has begun, and Madison County senior citizens have until Dec. 7 to look at their plans and make changes. These changes could…
National Diabetes Prevention Program Workshops offered in Madison County
(Hamilton, Cazenovia, NY – Oct. 2014) One in three Americans has prediabetes. Without weight loss and moderate physical activity, many will develop type 2 Diabetes within 3 years. If you…
Oneida Savings Opens Branch at VVS High School
(Verona, NY – Oct. 2014) Oneida Saving Bank announces the opening of a new educational endeavor in partnership with VVS High School. On Oct. 18 Oneida Savings opened a limited-service…
Prudence Hoard’s Ancestors
Looking east along the beach at Sidmouth, England (where Hezekiah Hoar was born). (Photo courtesy Wikipedia.com.) Record of baptism of Hezekiah Hoar (“Ezechyeas Horre”). Guest Column Editor’s note: Recently, author…
Whitesboro Man arrested on Sexual Assault Charges
(Marcy, NY – Oct. 30, 2014) Major Rodney W. Campbell of the New York State Police and Chief Deputy Dean Obernesser of the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center, announce the…
Cicero Woman Killed in early morning Hit & Run
Pictured is Vincent Carello (North Syracuse, NY – Oct. 30, 2014) State Police in North Syracuse are investigating an early morning fatal car/pedestrian accident that occurred on Lakeshore Road in…
Spotlight on Domestic Violence
By Senator Joseph Griffo (Rome, NY – Oct. 2014) Recent national headlines have put a spotlight on a growing menace to society’s well-being: domestic violence. Sadly, our area is not…
Don’t Miss Opportunities to Stay Healthy through Vaccination
Submitted by Chrystal Johnson, public health educator II (Wampsville, NY – Oct. 2014) While an estimated 2.5 million deaths are prevented worldwide by vaccination each year, there is a rise…
Keep Voting Booths Open One Full Week in NYS
(Oct. 2014) Over 20 states have In-Person Early Voting. Some states keep voting booths open as long as 3 weeks. Voters or their children becoming ill, family emergencies, unexpected family…
Scouting for Food Collection Drive Kicks Off Nov. 1
(Oct. 2014) The Revolutionary Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America, New York Sash and the Interfaith Coalition of Utica announce the annual Scouting for Food collection drive. Scouts and other…
Election Day Dinners Scheduled Around the County
Grace Lutheran (Town of Lenox, NY – Oct. 2014) The Annual Election Day Chicken and Biscuit Dinner at Grace Lutheran Church will be held Nov. 4 from 4 to 7…