Oneida: Local Law Prohibiting Synthetic Drugs in Process
Submitted by Police Chief David Meeker (Oneida, NY – June 20, 2015) Oneida City Police have seen an increase in the number of people that are getting sick, disorientated or…
Cazenovia Equipment holding Annual ‘Feed the Gator’ Food Drive
(Cazenovia, NY – June 2015) Cazenovia Equipment Company is holding its second annual “Feed the Gator” Food Drive during the month of June. The company is accepting donations of non-perishable…
Hanna Expresses Concern to DoD over Closure of ‘Vets4Warriors’ Program
(Washington DC- June 17, 2015) U.S. Representative Richard Hanna today called on the Department of Defense to ensure that the needs of American veterans will continue to be met even…
New Measure Allows State to Use More Federal Funds on Bridge Projects
Madison County has 30 deficient bridges, 23 obsolete (Washington, D.C. – June 2015) With more than one-in-three New York bridges in need of repair, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently announced…
Legislation Passes to Protect Injured Police Dogs
(June 2015) Assemblyman Bill Magee (D-Nelson) announced the passage of a bill he sponsored that would allow paramedics to transport police work dogs that are injured in the line of…
Senate Passes Bill Legalizing Mixed Martial Arts
(Albany, NY – June 2015) The New York State Senate on June 16 passed Senator Joseph Griffo’s legislation that would legalize mixed martial arts in the state and ensure vital…
Two Local Boy Scout Councils Consider Consolidation
(Utica, NY – June 18, 2015) Over the past month, the Revolutionary Trails Council (RTC) and the Otschodela Council (OC) have been working on a comprehensive and detailed feasibility study…
Fourth Annual Strike Back for Stoch Golf Tournament Planned
Pictured is Stoch Nodine and his son Jayden at a family reunion in 2010. (Canastota, NY – June 2015) The annual Strike Back for Stoch Golf Tournament will be held…
Enrollment Open for Historical Society’s Charles E. Page Summer History Camp
Shown are participants at past Madison County Historical Society’s Charles E. Page Summer History Camp. This year’s camp is July 13 to 15. (Oneida, NY – June 2015) The Madison…
Senate Passes Bill to Provide Emergency Access to Medical Marijuana
(Albany, NY – June 2015) The New York State Senate on June 15 passed legislation authored by Senator Joseph Griffo that would help certain critically ill patients obtain emergency access…
CRIS Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with July 4 Fundraising BBQ
(Cazenovia, NY – June 2014) Community Resources for Independent Seniors (CRIS) is celebrating its 5th year. This non-profit program began as a grass-roots initiative to address the needs of the…
Local Students Earn Degrees, Awards and Dean’s List Honors
Derocher Awarded Diploma from Assumption College (June 2015) Cora Derocher of Kirkville was awarded a Bachelor’s degree at Assumption College’s 98th Commencement ceremony, graduating with a major in Psychology and…