Elmira College celebrates newest graduates
Elmira College toasted to its newest graduates during a virtual event on Sunday, May 31. While the college tentatively plans to host an in-person commencement event in early- to mid-August…
Madison County Rural Poverty Fund supports COVID-19 response
The Madison County Rural Poverty Fund, a regional fund of the Central New York Community Foundation, announced today that it is supporting nonprofit organizations in the region that are working…
GUEST COLUMN: Feeling cooped-up?
Walk the North Country Trail By Michael Daly Feeling cooped-up? Why not take a walk, solo or with household members, on a section of the North Country National Scenic Trail?…
Community Memorial Receives support of Marquardt Switches
Through the generosity of Marquardt Switches, Community Memorial in Hamilton was able to access essential medical equipment parts, as Marquardt stepped up and offered help when it was needed most.…
Boating in NY in 2020: Top 10 safety reminders, new resources
In mid-April, with boating opportunities opening up with some restrictions related to marina operations, social distancing and sanitation, the Empire State Marine Trades Association, Boating Industries Association of Upstate New…
Farmers, ranchers can apply for financial assistance through USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Online tools and toll-free number available to assist producers Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus…
LETTER: Funding for Central New York after the pandemic
To the Editor: Once we are past the immediate COVID-19 outbreak and can safely begin to resume normal activity, we will be faced with the challenge of recovering economically. School…
Red Cross to operate virtual Family Assistance Center to support families following COVID-19 deaths
Volunteers will provide emotional and spiritual care, referrals and support The American Red Cross is operating a virtual Family Assistance Center to provide comfort and support, information and referrals for…
Community Bank N.A. donates $45,000 to support local community
Charitable giving has been at the heart of Community Bank throughout its more than 150-year history and most recently, the bank donated $45,000 to support local communities during this unprecedented…
LETTER: Many hospital services resuming
Many hospital services resuming Dear Members of the Community: We here at Oneida Health are pleased to inform you that we are opening up all services so that you can…
USDA announces grants for urban agriculture and innovative production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $3 million for grants through its new Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The competitive grants will support the development…
COLUMN: The Musings of A Simple Country Man
The Pursuit of Justice By: Hobie Morris It is three years after the guns of the Civil War fired their final shot. Brookfield’s village proper has many businesses to meet…