From Here and Back Again: The KKK and WCN
By Jim Coufal Having just finished historian Timothy Egan’s book, “Fever in the Heartland” about the Klu Klux Klan in Indiana during the Depression times, I’m responding to a desire…
Canastota Library receives gift of literacy
The Canastota Public Library gratefully acknowledges a generous monetary gift from local couple, Deborah and David Hartley, to help fund our affiliation with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. We have…
Community Days tonight and tomorrow
Carnival running through 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 Canastota, in conjunction with the Canastota Fire Department and Wheelock Rides, is hosting their annual Community Days carnival. The carnival began…
Canastota Police seek help locating missing man
UPDATE: Donald N. Parkhurst, Jr., was located safe and in good condition. ORIGINAL: The Canastota Police Department is asking for the public’s help with locating a missing Canastota man. Donald…
Youth charged in recent home explosion case
Juvenile arrested on charges connected to West Elm Street drunken-driving crash, residential explosion On Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, the Oneida City Police arrested and charged the 17-year-old suspect involved in…
City issues discolored water alert
The City of Oneida Water Department expects there to be temporary dirty water in a portion of the distribution system beginning the morning of Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. Residents are…
Homeless pets need fur-ever, loving homes
Say hello to Bug. His favorite thing to do is run around outside and play. He loves his treats when he can have them, and he loves to take naps.…
Defensive driving class planned for Sept. 16, 2023
Certified AARP defensive driving instructor Mark Smith will hold a six-hour defensive driving class at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 16, 2023, at Holy Family Church, 4343 Peterboro Road, Vernon. Participants are…
Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating wanted man
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is requesting help with locating Ian Hamilton, 24, of Bernhards Bay. Hamilton is wanted on a warrant for charges following a May incident in Lenox:…
Morrisville Public Library news
MPL announces September 2023 programs and events Submitted by Library Manager Michelle Rounds Library Closures: Sept. 2 ends summer hours. Monday, Sept. 4, for Labor Day; and Monday, Sept. 25,…
State DOT to host public information meetings
The state Department of Transportation will host two public information sessions regarding the State Route 12B rehabilitation project; the meetings will be held at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sept.…