Girls Explore the Science of an Iroquois Garden During Summer Series
(Little Falls, NY – May 14, 2013) Girls in second through 10th grade can attend an eight-week summer series beginning June 4 at the Herkimer Home, 200 State Route 169…
Chittenango Athletes in Action
Main on Sports By Ric Main Softball (Chittenango) Alexa Farsaci takes down a fly ball to centerfield last week in the first game of a double header featuring a 1…
NYS Association of Elks to Hold 88th Annual Convention in Syracuse
(Syracuse, NY – May 13, 2013) The New York State Association of Elks is holding its 88th Annual Convention in Syracuse from May 21 to 27. The convention headquarters is…
Insist on Laws Banning Hydraulic Fracturing
To the Editor: (Canastota, NY – May 2013) When it comes to restricting gas drilling, a high-impact industrial activity, towns no longer have the excuse of expensive lawsuits for not…
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Launching in Lake Ontario
Will Collect 5-Year Great Lakes Research Data (Oswego, NY – May 14, 2013) Two autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) are launching on Lake Ontario this week at Sodus Point, Oswego, Rochester…
Peterboro Ornithon Turns 150
The front the Ornithon, or Bird House, that Greene Smith built in Peterboro in 1863. In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the unusual building, Norman K. Dann will present…
Vehicle Arsons: Public Assistance Requested
(Watertown, NY – May 15, 2013) The New York State Police in Watertown are investigating the theft and arson of two motor vehicles. These crimes occurred during the weekend of…
Canastota Class of ’48 Seeks Classmates
(Canastota, NY – May 13, 2013) The class of 1948 of Canastota High School is planning its 65th reunion in June in conjunction with the Canastota Alumni Banquet. Letters have…
North Country 4-H Youth Participate in District Public Presentation Event
Pictured is Senior 4-H youth Carter Pierce of St. Lawrence County delivering his presentation entitled “The History of Hershey” Saturday, May 4 at Hermon-DeKalb School. (DeKalb Junction, NY – May…
Swamp Snappers Photo’s on Exhibit
Oneida Public Library news (Oneida, NY- May 2013) Now on exhibit through May 30 at Oneida Public Library are some 30 accomplished photographs of flowers, wildlife and landscapes by members…
Oneida County Announces Agri-Business of the Year 2013
Pictured from left are Jim and Mike Lewis. (May 13, 2013) Each year the Oneida County Dairy Promotion Committee Selects an Agri-Business of the Year. The Agri-Business of the Year…
Sodsaver Bill Introduced in Senate
By John Crabtree, Center for Rural Affairs (May 2013) Last week, Senator John Thune (R-SD) and Senator Amy Klobuchar lead a bipartisan group of senators in introducing legislation that would…