Cazenovia Library Sets Summer Calendar of Events
(Cazenovia, NY – June 2015) From July 1 to Aug. 15 children’s program Coordinator Jenna Wright will have the library brimming with activities for children of all ages and their…
BR&DA Holds Open Western Show and Games
(Brookfield, NY – June 2015) Despite threatening morning skies, the Brookfield Riding & Driving Association had a good turnout and beautiful day for its June 13 Western Show & Games.…
Manlius Resident Promoted to Major General
Major General Kevin Bradley’s rank is pinned on by his wife Karen and mother Maureen during promotion ceremonies on June 22 as New York National Guard Commander Major General Patrick…
Hanna Pushes Congress to Renew Older Americans Act
(Canastota, NY – June 2015) On June 19, U.S. Representative Richard Hanna called on Congress to pass a five-year renewal of programs that address transportation, nutrition and community programs for…
Canastota, Stockbridge Valley Schools Named Finalists for Farmers Grow Rural Grant
(June 23, 2015) In the Madison County area, two school districts have been announced as finalists in this year’s America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund.…
Madison County Farm Bureau Float Sets Sail in Local Parades
Pictured, the Madison County Farm Bureau float is ready to take part in the Canastota Memorial Day Parade.
Benton Hall Academy Donates to Utica Zoo
(Utica, NY – June 2015) On June 4, kindergarteners from Benton Hall Academy had a field trip to the Utica Zoo. During their visit they presented the Utica Zoo with…
Cowboy Action Shooters plan Shoot June 27
(West Eaton, NY – June 2015) Bar-20 Cowboy Action Shooters would like to remind people of the IDPA shoot on Saturday June 27. This will be held at the Eatonbrook…
Conservation, Crop Insurance and Tax Dollars
By Rachael Meyer, Center for Rural Affairs (June 2015) The federal crop insurance program provides an agricultural safety net, and crop insurance premium subsidies were created to increase usage of…
Senate Passes Elder Financial Abuse Legislation
(Albany, NY – June 2015) Legislation sponsored by state Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) protecting seniors from financial abuse passed the Senate June 15, which was also World Elder Abuse…
Oneida Rail Trail Committee to meet June 25
(Oneida, NY – June 2015) The Oneida Rail Trail Committee will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Oneida Recreation Center, 217 Cedar…
OPL’s Summer Reading Program Features Super Heroes and Science
(Oneida, NY – June 2015) Parents can now sign up their children for one or more of Oneida Public Library’s Summer Reading Programs 2015, the theme for which is “Every…