COLUMN: A Confederate Yankee
The osprey chick fledged some four weeks ago, and now the parents have abandoned the nest. The pole stands with wind-blown bits and pieces of the nest blowing, drifting away.…
BLOTTER: New York State Police Troop D – Oneida
21 Oct. 2019 State police seek public assistance with identifying an individual in surveillance photo State Police in Watertown are investigating a larceny that occurred on Oct. 4, 2019, at…
Celebrate World Stroke Day by learning how to prevent stroke
Healthy habits can lower your risk World Stroke Day is Oct. 29, 2019, and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health…
TONIGHT (Oct. 29): Meet the Smithfield candidates
The public is invited to meet the Smithfield and Smithfield Party candidates for town offices at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at the Smithfield Community Center, 5255 Pleasant Valley,…
BLOTTER: Utica Police Department
Oct. 25, 2019 11:38 a.m., the Utica Police Department responded to M&T Bank on Genesee Street (downtown) for a reported robbery. When officers arrived on scene they were notified by…
PAC 99 schedule week of Oct. 27, 2019
Tuesday, Oct. 29 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Madison County Historical Society: Michael Beardsley, Town of Sullivan Historian, “Underground Novelties – An Uplifting History of the American Casket”…
Route 20 Series Road Challenge announces results of 22nd annual Eaton 5K Run/Walk
Organizers for the 22nd annual Eaton 5K Run/Walk Oct. 19, 2019, announced the following results from the Oct. 19, 2019 event. Following is the list of runners followed by their…
News from the office of Assemblyman Al Stirpe
Victims of workplace harassment and discrimination deserve justice For far too long, New Yorkers who experienced discrimination and sexual harassment at work had little or no recourse. Many simply never…
James Street gateway improvement
North James Street in the city of Oneida has a new look thanks to a New York Main Street grant for the City Center Revitalization Program through the Homes and…
ICYMI: Early voting begins Oct. 26
This is the first year for early voting in New York state. Early voting will be available at the Madison County Board of Elections office, 138 N. Court St., Wampsville,…
ICYMI: ARISE recruits volunteers for Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
ARISE Child & Family Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated volunteers to become Long Term Care Ombudsmen and advocate for those who need help the most. Ombudsmen are certified…
The Musings of A Simple Country Man
A Farmer: Coming Full Circle By Hobie Morris “What if they all quit? It’s hard work. It’s repetitious and it’s boring, and it’s in the hot sun and the cold…










