Brindisi fights for Upstate jobs
Amid economic uncertainty and rising COVID cases, passes apprenticeship legislation Congressman Anthony Brindisi passed the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 through the House of Representatives. The legislation would re-authorize the…
National Guard service member recognized for pandemic response
New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Aaron Lefton, commander of the state’s COVID-19 response force, recognized members of the task force for excellence during the past seven months of…
Red Cross announces Central and Northern New York Real Heroes event
Virtual recognition planned for Wednesday, Dec. 2, via CNNYRHB2020.givesmart.com The Central and Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross will honor individuals for acts of heroism in their…
Entrepreneurship class learns from Google employee, Cornell grad
The Canastota High School Entrepreneurship class had an opportunity to talk with the sustainability strategy manager at Google and gain valuable business insights for their hands-on virtual business operation, TECRAID.…
PAC 99 schedule for the week of Nov. 22, 2020
Tuesday, Nov. 24 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Canastota Rotary Club meeting of Nov. 16 with Canastota Schools Superintendent Shawn Bissette 9:38 a.m., 2:38 p.m. and 7:38 p.m.:…
Homeless pets need fur-ever loving homes
Ollie is a handsome 5-year-old kitty looking to find his forever home. Ollie’s dream home would be with another calm kitty that he can find comfort or cuddle with. He…
Morrisville Fire District announces annual election
Submitted by Ann Jones The Board of Fire Commissioners announced the annual election of the Morrisville Fire District will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 8, 2020, at…
Local Democrats support Hamilton Food Cupboard
Putting local dollars to use in their hometown, the Town of Hamilton Democratic Committee donated $400 to the Hamilton Food Cupboard this week, their only request being that the money…
NWFL presents ‘Equine Expressions,’ new collaborative works by Jim Ridlon and Alyson Markell
Submitted by Heather Elia The New Woodstock Free Library will be exhibiting collaborative collage paintings and mixed media pieces by Cazenovia-based artists Jim Ridlon and Alyson Markell from Tuesday, Dec.…
Colgate improves graduation success rate to 98 percent
Raiders among top 10 universities nationally Colgate student-athletes have boosted their graduation success rate to 98 percent, according to NCAA figures released Tuesday. The rating places Colgate alongside such Division…
Madison County Rural Health Council news
MCRHC Joins Nationwide Observance of National Rural Health Day Nov. 19 The Madison County Rural Health Council, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to advocate, inform and coordinate efforts…
USDA reminds dairy producers of Dec. 11 deadline for 2021 safety-net enrollment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage for calendar year 2021 is Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency…