Ice-Cream Dreams
By Troy Bishopp (Madison, NY – July 2013) As the sweet locust blossoms of early June attract the bees to its fragrant nectar, so, too, does the flashing neon-lighted cone…
PAC 99 Schedule July 7-13
Monday, July 8, 2013 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Canastota Village Board Meeting of July 1 Tuesday, July 9 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Oneida Common…
Riley and Jones Endorsed for County Positions; Carinci Presents
Madison County Democratic Committee By Wanda Warren Berry (Chittenango, NY) Two candidates were endorsed unanimously for county elections in November at the meeting of the Madison County Democratic Committee May…
Students Grow Plants for Community Garden
Brandon Benedict and Hassani Muhiji are seen in the garden, accessing the growth of tomato plants. (New Hartford, NY) Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County has been helping to guide…
Local Farm Hosts International Grazing Practitioner
The Grass Whisperer By Troy Bishopp (Peterboro, NY) When South African rancher and holistic planned grazing educator Ian Mitchell-Innes landed in Madison County, he couldn’t believe the grass growth and…
Community Bikes Wins Health Award
(Madison County, NY) Community Bikes has been awarded an Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Award for its work in promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles for families in Madison County. The…
Assemblyman Stirpe hosts Lifesavers Blood Drive and Health Fair on July 16
(Cicero, NY – July 2013) Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) will be holding his 7th Annual Lifesavers Blood Drive and Health Fair on Tuesday, July 16. The fair will feature a…
Madison County Reissues State of Emergency
(July 6, 2013) Madison County has reissued a state of emergency due to continued road and infrastructure damage because of flooding. Caution is urged traveling throughout the County.
Proposed Compact over Comprehensive Plan
To the Editor: (Brookfield, NY – July 2013) As Brookfield’s comprehensive planning committee prepares to submit its plan thus far to the rest of our local government, I felt it…
Flood Waters Breed Mosquitos
(Wampsville, NY – July 6, 2013) Health officials in Madison County are advising residents to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites. With the heavy rains over the past…
Free Tetanus Clinic for Flood Victims and Recovery Workers in Town of DeRuyter
(Wampsville, NY – July 6, 2013) The Madison County Health Department is holding a free walk-in Tetanus vaccination clinic for flood victims, first responders, and flood recovery workers on Tuesday,…
Great Lakes Seaway Trail Named to Bucket List of Great Motorcycle Rides
(Great Lakes Seaway Trail, NY, PA) The Great Lakes Seaway Trail has been named a RoadRUNNER Magazine Bucket List Road for great motorcycle rides. The motorcycle touring and travel magazine…