Bells will ring in Peterboro on Equality Day 2020
As part of its 2020 activities to commemorate the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage, the Smithfield Community Association in Peterboro will ring the bell in the tower of the Smithfield Community…
State troopers make arrest in Oneida Castle murder
State police arrested Travon D. Golden, 22, of Canandaigua, Aug. 5, 2020, on a charge of second-degree murder, a class A felony, in connection with the Aug. 4, 2020, homicide…
Demonstration planned to protect right of peaceful assembly
On Friday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m., Indivisible Mohawk Valley and Central New York Citizen Action will hold a peaceful demonstration at the Oneida Square Roundabout on Genesee…
Utica Police Department news
Assault arrest On July 26, 2020, at about 7:45 p.m. Utica police were dispatched to the 900 block of Schuyler Street regarding a fight involving a machete. Upon arrival, they…
PAC 99 schedule week of Aug. 2, 2020
Tuesday, Aug. 4 7 p.m.: Oneida High School Graduation 2020 10:03 a.m., 3:03 p.m. and 8:03 p.m.: Madison County Board of Supervisors special meeting of July 27 Wednesday, Aug. 5…
Canastota’s Pelland makes senior master sergeant
The New York Air National Guard’s 224th Air Defense Group recently promoted five senior noncommissioned officers in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Among them was Carrie…
Le Moyne College graduates named to the spring 2020 dean’s list
Several local students have graduated from Le Moyne College and have been named to the spring 2020 dean’s list. Rachel Ablan, of Kirkville, earning a bachelor of arts in communications…
Utica Zoo debuts African painted dogs
The Utica Zoo recently announced a new species of animal under their care: a pack of African painted dogs. The all-female trio of dogs recently made the trip from the…
May reports Cuomo signed legislation regulating oil- and gas-related waste
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (S3392/A2655) Aug. 3, 2020, regulating waste from oil or natural gas in New York as hazardous waste. “New York has taken an aggressive approach…
Madison County news
Let’s Stay Apart and Still Come Together: Support Madison County Children’s Advocacy Center in the One Too Many NY 5K (Virtual Run/Walk) Submitted by Samantha Field Even though things are…
LETTER: Open Letter to Senators Gillibrand, Schumer
To the Editor: With coronavirus sweeping the globe, now is the time for Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer to support federal funding for cultured-meat research. For those who aren’t…
BLOTTER: New York State Police Troop D
Teen credited with saving man’s life in pool incident On July 25, 2020, at 12:17 p.m., state police, along with Clayton Fire Department and TIERS Ambulance were dispatched to a…