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Join Madison County for a First Day Hike at Oxbow Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Madison County Planning Department is inviting you to kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike. What better way to have a fresh start in 2024, than to get outside? The First Day Hike will be held at Oxbow Falls County Park at 6919 Oxbow Road, Canastota. Use the Disc Golf Parking Lot (the \u201clower\u201d parking area on Watson Road). The hike will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1. This event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be two hiking options: For a shorter hike, people can do the Blue Trail (0.7 mile loop) or for a bit more adventure, do the Blue Trail and the Orange Trail for a total of 1.7 miles. Both trails do include short sections of moderately steep terrain, but both are family-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep dogs leashed and under control. Dress for weather and trail conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Day Hikes are a nationwide initiative led by America\u2019s State Parks, including New York State Parks, to encourage people to get outdoors. Join Madison County at Oxbow Falls County Park for our First Day Hike. There are also several other hikes taking place on New Year\u2019s Day, including one at the Great Swamp Conservancy in Canastota<\/a>. For more information, visit First Day Hikes check out the NYS Parks website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison County continues participation in STOP-DWI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Madison County Sheriff\u2019s Office continues taking part in the statewide STOP-DWI Holiday Season High-Visibility Engagement Campaign; the effort continues through Jan. 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison County STOP-DWI Coordinator Matthew White said law enforcement agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators participate in these special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This campaign is one of many statewide initiatives promoted by STOP-DWI NY and the Governor\u2019s Traffic Safety Committee to reduce the incidence of drunken- and impaired driving. The statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign also targets Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day\/end of summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Weekend and St. Patrick\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a sober plan; download the \u201cHave a Plan\u201d app at www.stopdwi.org\/mobileapp<\/a> to always find a safe ride home. Impaired driving is preventable \u2013 all it takes is a little planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison County Sheriff\u2019s Office hosts Shop with a sheriff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Madison County Sheriff\u2019s Office held its sixth annual Shop with a Sheriff event Dec. 9 at the Wal-Mart Superstore in Oneida. Madison County children of families in need have been selected to receive the opportunity to Shop with a Sheriff sergeant, investigator, deputy, corrections officer, 911 communicator or member of Madison County Emergency Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will also be police \u201crecruits\u201d that are attending the Phase 1 Police Academy and other volunteers on hand at the gift-wrapping stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children will be given a certain dollar amount to go shopping for toys, clothes or any item they would like for themselves or members of their family. The MCSO works with the elementary schools from across Madison County to identify 36 children to take part in the event. Three students from each elementary school in Madison County will take part, with the exception of the city of Oneida, whose police department hosts their own event. After this event, MCSO will have shopped with 198 kids from Madison County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program is sponsored in part by Oneida Wal-Mart Superstore, FLAX, JWM Construction, Traffic Safety Research LLC and Caz Cans, who all provided generous donations to supplement the funds raised by the deputies and corrections officers of the Madison County Sheriff\u2019s Office who raised funds through their \u201cNo Shave\u201d yearlong event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlock your business potential at Madison County’s Small Business Summit Jan. 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to fuel your business dreams. The Small Business Summit is coming to Madison County Jan. 10 at SUNY Morrisville, and it’s all about helping you, whether you’re a rural small business owner, a solopreneur or an aspiring entrepreneur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This summit promises to be an engaging and informative event, covering a wide range of topics to suit all types of businesses, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n