PAC 99 schedule, week of Aug. 4, 2019
Tuesday, Aug. 6 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Oneida Public Library Speakers: John Taibi – “The New York Central’s Adirondack Division” 10:10 a.m., 3:10 p.m. and 8:10 p.m.:…
COLUMN: A Confederate Yankee
El Paso massacre hits close to home This one hits really close. I spent many a day there. Biggs Air Force Base. Fort Bliss. The Lincoln Street bridge over the…
BLOTTER: Oneida City Police Department
July 19, 2019 Ivan C. Dawley, 22, of 225 Farrier Ave., Oneida, was charged with second-degree harassment and endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned in Oneida City…
Brindisi demands leader McConnell bring the Senate back to Washington to pass universal background checks
Following the horrific tragedies this weekend in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) issued the following statement: Now Dayton becomes the 251st mass shooting this year.…
Route 20 Road Challenge Series celebrating 20 years
The Road Challenge Series, created in 2000 by Route 20 Association member Bill Kwasienewski, was intended to promote 5K races and tourism along the Route 20 Scenic Byway. The Byway…
August 2019 programs at Morrisville Public Library
Library Closures: We are closed for our summer hours on the following Saturdays: August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. To the Milky Way and Beyond: Join us for some…
Herkimer County Community College announces 2019 Torchbearer Award recipients
Herkimer County Community College recently announced the recipients of the 2019 Torchbearer Awards. Torchbearer Awards are presented every five years to recognize individuals who have made substantial contributions to the…
Assemblyman Brian Miller Honors New Hartford Eagle Scout
Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I,C,Ref-New Hartford) recently honored New Hartford Eagle Scout Gage Kilborne; the young man was awarded the Boy Scouts of America’s Heroism Award by the National Court of…
Local transfer students to attend SUNY Oswego
More than 600 transfer students have reserved places at SUNY Oswego for fall 2019. Among them are: Brittany L. Farnach of Circle Drive West in Canastota last attended SUNY Polytechnic…
COLUMN: Events of historical note
Lots of great historic events and festivals leading into fall. Be sure to check out the upcoming “History Where you Eat” events upcoming, as well. We hope to see you…
Oneida Common Council to meet Aug. 6, 2019
Oneida City Clerk Susan Pulverenti released the agenda for the regular meeting of the Oneida Common Council at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 2019. The meeting will be held in Common…
University of Rhode Island graduates more than 3,400 students at commencement
At the University of Rhode Island’s 133rd Commencement on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, 2019, about 3,400 undergraduate and 740 graduate students became the University’s newest alumni. The following students…