BLOTTER: Oneida Police Blotter May 31 through June 6, 2022
May 31 Sue A. McGovern, 41, of Oneida, was issued appearance tickets for operating an uninspected motor vehicle, displaying a forged inspection sticker and an exhaust violation. June 1 Laura…
Keep It Kind Billboard Contest winner announced
The winner of a billboard art competition co-sponsored by Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival and Golden Artist Colors, Inc. has been chosen. This billboard will be displayed later this summer along…
State police search for missing Oswego County man
State police are searching for 28-year-old Daniel M. Wahl who was last seen Sunday, June 5, 2022, parking his vehicle on Woodspath Road in the town of Salina, Onondaga County.…
City of Oneida taking website down for maintenance
Oneida County Clerk Sandy LaPera announced the Oneida City Website was experiencing technical difficulties and needed to be taken down for maintenance temporarily. “Online payments can still be made by…
Merima Smajic-Oren, Esq. Announces Candidacy for Oneida County Clerk
City of Utica’s Assistant Corporation Counsel, Merima Smajic-Oren, Esq., recently announced her campaign for Oneida County Clerk. Smajic-Oren has been a proud resident of Utica since arriving in the United…
Appointment of new executive director at Community Action Partnership
CAP for Madison County announced the appointment of new Executive Director Elizabeth “Liz” Crofut. As program manager for CAP’s WIC program for the last four years, Crofut brings first-hand knowledge…
Driver safety courses announced
Course can save 10 percent on insurance, up to four points off driving record Driving instructor Mark Smith will host a defensive driving class at 8:30 a.m. June 11, 2022,…
May inducts Price into the state Veterans Hall of Fame
Sergeant First Class Ruby Dawn Price inducted into state Veterans Hall of Fame at National Veterans Resource Center, Syracuse University “It is an honor to recognize Sergeant First Class Ruby…
‘Arks’ once sailed the Chenango River
Artist’s conception of an early ‘ark’ used to transport goods by water. By Richard Palmer Decades before the Chenango Canal, large boats called “arks” transported lumber, shingles and other commodities…
BLOTTER: Oneida Police Department April 19 through May 30, 2022
April 19 Christopher R. Joslyn, 35, of Durhamville, was issued appearance tickets for speed more than 55mph, unlicensed operator and aggravated unlicensed operation third-degree. Joseph E. Flock, 40, of Rome,…
State launches online Empire State Trail trip planning feature
Tool celebrates National Trails Day; highlights lodging and amenities along the Empire State Trail In celebration of National Trails Day, a new trip-planning feature is available on empiretrail.ny.gov, the official…
Canastota Schools, village police discuss safety
Submitted by Canastota Village Administrator Jeremy Ryan The Canastota Central School District and Canastota Village Board of Trustees offer their sincerest condolences to the people of Uvalde, Texas, after the…