40th Herkimer County arts and crafts fair
The 40th Herkimer County arts and crafts fair will be held at Herkimer College Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13. This long-established fine arts and crafts fair, presented by…
Car crash leads to DWI charge in Canastota
Oneida-based state police charged a Canastota man with DWI following a two-car accident in Lenox Saturday evening. At approximately 6:35 p.m. Oct. 15, Trooper Joseph Leworthy was dispatched by Madison…
Trick-or-Treat with the Animals at Zoo Boo
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo will present Zoo Boo, its annual Halloween event for children and families. The event runs onSaturdays and Sundays, Oct. 22 and 23 and 29…
Historical Society’s annual brunch and program reservations due today
Madison County Historical Society’s Annual Brunch and Program is Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at Rusty Rail’s Restaurant on Route 5 in Canastota. The brunch and program are open to MCHS…
Myers Will Protect and Preserve Social Security
Myers announces endorsement from pro-seniors group and new TV ad promising to protect Social Security; will fight for working families and older Americans The National Committee to Preserve Social Security…
Pasta dinner/turkey raffle Nov. 11
The Canastota Lions Club will host a pasta dinner/turkey raffle fundraiser Nov. 11 from 5 p.m. until all 30 turkeys and 10 hams are gone. The event will be held…
Calendar fundraiser spotlights fit men and shelter pets
The Humane Society of Rome is selling its inaugural issue of “The FINE and the FURRY” 2017 calendar featuring local fit bods and shelter pets. Each month features a shirtless…
Adorable adoptables need forever homes
Bruno is a 2-year-old, male, large, American Pit Bull Terrier mix. He would like a home where he gets plenty of exercise, training, and love! If you can provide that,…
Police Conference of NY endorses Bill Magee for Assembly
Bill Magee announced that he received the endorsement of the Police Conference of New York for his re-election to the 121st Assembly District. “These are the brave men and women…
Apple Insect Pests Targeted by Farmer-Driven Research in Northern New York
As the 2016 apple harvest nears completion, researchers with funding from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program are eager to see if growers have been able to reap…
Sullivan Free Library play
“Double Feature” Play Doubles as Fundraiser “DOUBLE FEATURE” is a play written by Greg Ellstrom (retired English teacher at Chittenango High School) which spoofs the movie double features of the…
COLUMN: Hobie Morris, The Musings of a Simple Country Man
What Happened in Brookfield When the Hindenburg Hit the Titanic? by Hobie Morris “Every joke is a tiny revolution. Whatever destroys dignity and brings down the mighty from their seats,…