Becker releases statement regarding Governor Kathy Hochul’s mask mandate
Madison County Board Chairman John M. Becker released the following statement in regards to the COVID-19 mandates announced by Governor Kathy Hochul: “In light of the Governor’s announcement on Friday…
County issues statement on passing of city of Oneida Supervisor Joseph Ostrander
The Madison County Board of Supervisors is saddened to hear about the passing of city of Oneida Supervisor Joseph P. Ostrander. The Board learned that he passed away Thursday, Dec.…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office news
“Shop with a Sheriff” returns for fourth year The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will host its fourth annual Shop with a Sheriff event at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at…
Oneida City Clerk announces holiday hours
Oneida City Clerk Sandy LaPera announced that Oneida City Hall will be closing at 3:30 Wednesday, Dec. 22; closed Thursday, Dec. 23; and Friday, Dec. 24, in observance of Christmas.…
Four men charged in home invasion in Sullivan
On Dec. 9, 2021, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to 8844 E Seneca Turnpike (State Route 173), Sullivan, regarding a home invasion robbery that…
Missing vulnerable adult located safe following multi-agency search
On Dec. 8, 2021, Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Old County Road in Smithfield regarding a missing 78-year-old male with early onset dementia and diabetes. It was…
State ag commissioner encourages ag industry to apply for pandemic small business recovery
Grants of up to $50,000 available for eligible small businesses with revenues of up to $2.5 million and experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball…
New Woodstock native wins inaugural Master of Divinity Text-Driven Preaching Award
The Cedarville University School of Biblical and Theological Studies awarded the inaugural Master of Divinity Text-Driven Preaching Award to graduating senior Nathaniel DeRochie. He delivered a chapel message prior to…
Troopers locate missing Oneida County woman
UPDATE 120821: State police have located Rosanna Brady in good health. Troopers thank everyone for their assistance. – – – – – State police are searching for Rosanna Brady, 31,…
Madison County passes 2022 budget
The Madison County Board of Supervisors passed the 2022 budget Dec. 2, which is the same as the 2021 budget total of $41,670,000 and calls for no increase in the…
Canastota Public Library announces December events
Submitted by Beth Totten We know that December is a busy time for families. It’s also a great time for family gatherings. Interested in doing a family read-aloud for the…
May’s bill to help alcohol vendors at the State Fair signed into law
Senator Rachel May (D-Onondaga, Madison, Oneida) announced that her bill to help vendors at the State Fair with liquor license costs has been signed into law. The bill, S.6465A, extends…