COLUMN: The Human Condition
Racism… bias… discrimination… inequality… Alive and well and living in America By Martha E. Conway Racism: 1. prejudice or animosity against people who belong to other races. “I am a…
EDITORIAL: Dear Candidates for Elected Office
Dear Candidates for Elected Office: Some years ago, I met with the heads of the constituted parties about what we can offer candidates in the way of campaign promotion. It…
Courier Taking Two Weeks’ Vacation, Making Changes
The Human Condition By Martha E. Conway (Madison County – May 13, 2013) This has been a tough year for the Courier. While it’s well-known that newspapers everywhere have been…
DeRuyter Awarded $125,000 Grant
Tree work – one of the final touches to be added to the Genevieve D. Staley Civic Center (DeRuyter Town Hall) – began last week in the village of DeRuyter.…
Kittens Showing Progress
Five kittens were found tied in a bag on Gee Road April 25. Nearly dead, the kittens continue their recovery at KARE, Inc., a Kirkville-based animal rescue. Kinney Drugs, Others…
Tied in Bag, Left for Dead
Five kittens were found tied in a bag on Gee Road last week. Nearly dead, the kittens are recovering in the town of Sullivan. By Martha E. Conway (Town of…
Code Officer Defends Himself
Resident Says Clash Between Costanzo, Contractor Impacted His Project By Martha E. Conway (Town of Sullivan, NY – April 3, 2013) A couple of members of the public had words…
Burgun Automotive in Chittenango on Fire
(Chittenango, NY – March 22, 2013) Burgun Automotive in Chittenango is on fire – the roof is completely collapsed and more units are arriving at the scene. A short section…
Sullivan Residents to Receive Assessment Disclosures this Week
By Martha E. Conway (Town of Sullivan, NY – Feb. 2013) Sullivan property owners are expected to receive their assessment disclosures this week; Assessor Karen Tavernese said the notices area…
Noise Ordinance Work to Resume
By Martha E. Conway (Town of Sullivan – Jan. 2, 2013) The Sullivan Town Council will hold a work session following its regular meeting Jan. 16 to discuss changes to…