Give a valentine’s gift with heart from the Utica Zoo
As the season of love approaches, the Utica Zoo has put together a great gift option that not only will warm the heart of that special someone, but will also…
Green Bag Lady speaks at Canastota Public Library
Marlene Bissel of Munnsville is a Green Bag Lady. She creates and carries eco-friendly shopping bags. Bissel joined the International Green Bag Lady Project and then started her own chapter…
Nelson Odeon presents Front Country Feb. 8
In today’s crowded musical landscape, it’s hard enough to develop a unique and recognizable sound that can set you apart. That done, you face an even greater challenge: What IS…
Cazenovia Public Library to host annual chocolate party
The Cazenovia Public Library will hold its annual Chocolate Party in celebration of the 2020 Winter Festival on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room.…
Cazenovia Public Library to host LEGO building session for kids
The Cazenovia Public Library invites children ages 5 and older to the Community Room on Monday, Feb. 10 at 3:30 p.m. to channel their inner architects and get building. Children’s…
Madison County Reads Ahead remembers Nancy Stratton
Nancy Stratton was a friendly face at the Oneida Public Library for many years. Since 2003, Nancy tutored several ethnic community members, helping them improve their conversational English. Along the…
Adorable adoptables need forever loving homes
Milo is a 2-year-old boy. He is pretty new to the shelter, and it has taken him a bit to get used to life there. It is hard being a…
GSC to host Kid’s Winter Expedition
Only halfway through February vacation and your kids are complaining of boredom already? Bring them to the Great Swamp Conservancy from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18, 2020, for snowshoeing…
Oneida YMCA to host gold medal Paralympic swimmer to coach kids on character
The Oneida Family YMCA is welcoming the second-most decorated Paralympian in U.S. history, Jessica Long, as a special guest. As the Y is focusing on character development, Long will share…
Stockbridge man arrested after domestic dispute
On Feb. 4, 2020, at 7:59 p.m., deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5071 Bearpath Road in Stockbridge for a domestic dispute. Nicholas A. West, 33, of…
BLOTTER: Utica Police Department
Police respond to shots fired on Brinckerhoff Avenue On Feb. 5, 2020, at approximately 11:50 a.m., Utica Police Department units were dispatched to the 1100 block of Brinckerhoff Avenue for…
Canastota man issued appearance ticket for violating order of protection
On Jan. 29, 2020, at 1:13 p.m., Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic dispute that occurred near the Madison County Courthouse; on Jan. 30, 2020, at 2:30…