COLUMN: From Here and Back Again
Neighbors Over the years, I’ve realized how easy it is to write about things that seem out of line, just plain bad, and I’m guilty of having done so. In…
‘Secure the Border’ rally to be held 2 p.m. today
Submitted by James Zecca and James Herchek Upstaters must stand up and say no to the influx of millions of illegal immigrants disrupting our normal economic resources and traditional abilities…
MVFD to host Valentine’s Day BBQ Feb. 11
The Munnsville Volunteer Fire Department will host a Valentine’s Day chicken barbeque starting at noon Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Dinners are $13, kids 6-12 are $8, kids 5 and under…
Man charged with burglary at Flo’s Diner
On Jan. 11, 2024, at approximately 6:45 a.m., Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Flo’s Diner, 3223 State Route 31, Lenox, on a reported burglary complaint. Upon arriving…
LETTER: Rethink political primaries and caucuses
A political primary is a preliminary election in which the registered voters of a political party nominate candidates for office. The key word here is preliminary. The current system allows…
Black History Matters 2024
The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum presents its fourth February series for Black History Matters. Each day at 12:01 a.m. the daily presentation will be posted at YourTube.com/@AbolitionHallofFame…
First Baptist to offer monthly coffeehouses
The First Baptist Church of Chittenango is hosting a once-a-month coffeehouse, open to the community. The coffeehouse is held the third Saturday of each month; the next one is scheduled…
Deadline for political party registration
The Madison County Board of Elections announced recent changes regarding voter enrollment; those wishing to vote in any primary election must be a registered member of the party having a…
Oneida County GOP endorses Trump for president
Submitted by James Zecca The Oneida County Republican Party unanimously endorsed former President Donald J. Trump as the 2024 Republican presidential nominee in a straw poll vote at its endorsement…
Black History Matters first week events
The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum in Peterboro provides descriptions of the Black History Matters free online videos for the first week of February 2024. The programs will…
Canastota resident promoted to Senior Master Sergeant
Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the promotion of Canastota resident Senior Master Sgt. Angelina Palmer from the New York Air National…
Maher announces campaign for re-election
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) announced he is running for a second term in the 101st State Assembly District. “It has been an honor representing the 101st Assembly District this past…