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U-pick apple season is on at North Star Orchards

WESTMORELAND — Whether it be to make the perfect pie, dip in some caramel or just simply take a big crisp bite, North Star Orchards, 4741 Route 233, has plenty of apple varieties to sink your teeth into this fall. U-pick apples is open and runs Monday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Sept. 30. The picking fields are walking distance from the store. And in October, the... 4:00pm 09/19/18

KAC names new executive director

CLINTON — Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 E. Park Row, has hired Sally Packard as its new executive director, succeeding Interim Director Elizabeth Tantillo. Packard comes to the art center after seven years as director at the School of Art at Texas Christian University. After returning to the central New York area, Packard brings with her a wealth of expertise including a... 4:00pm 09/19/18

The Country Pantry continues lending a hand to community members in need

CLARK MILLS — “I love what happens in this space.” Whether it’s to provide a wholesome meal for their families or they’re in need of some assistance when they’re out of a job or have an ill family member, volunteers at The Country Pantry, 7616 E. South St., have been touched by their clients’ stories, according to Mary Zimbler and Rick Wright. “Some people come in here and... 4:01pm 09/12/18

Final element Tower of Voices dedicated

CLINTON — The Flight 93 National Memorial, located near Shanksville, Pa., dedicated its final element, the Tower of Voices (TOV) on Sept. 9. The monumental, 93-feet musical instrument, holding 40 wind chimes representing United Flight 93’s 40 passengers and crew members, serves as both a visual and audible reminder of the heroism of the passengers and crew. The chimes’ pitch... 4:00pm 09/12/18

Clinton Arena gearing up for ‘Hockeyville’ game Sept. 25

CLINTON — While some of the fine details remain a secret, Town of Kirkland and Clinton Arena officials have been hard at work this summer preparing for the anticipated National Hockey League pre-season game featuring the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The arena won the chance to host the game through the Kraft Hockeyville contest back in April.... 4:00pm 09/05/18

Hamilton to host celebration honoring deceased professor

CLINTON — A celebration to honor the life of Hamilton College Professor Robert Simon, who died on May 31, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 in the College Chapel. The event will include remembrances by family, friends, and Hamilton alumni and colleagues. A reception in the Wellin Atrium of the Taylor Science Center will follow. Simon came to Hamilton in 1968 where he... 4:00pm 09/05/18

Brockett Creative celebrates move back to hometown Clinton

CLINTON — Brockett Creative Group (BCG) has expanded and moved back to where it all began — in Clinton. Matthew Brockett started BCG in 2002. One of his first offices was located behind Clinton Cleaners. As the company grew, it was relocated to New Hartford where it flourished into a bustling full-service marketing company, offering website design, marketing services,... 4:00pm 08/29/18

New senior apartments complex being planned for the village

CLINTON — Buck Construction of Whitesboro has proposed building a Senior Luxury apartment complex in the village, located off Taylor Avenue. A proposal was presented to the Village Board at its last meeting. Company representatives said they proposed to build a 36-unit complex, but the project is still in its preliminary planning stages. “We are looking to do a project for... 4:00pm 08/29/18

Group of antiquers 41 years strong

WESTMORELAND — Members of the Westmoreland Questers recently gathered at the Town Green to dedicate the new “Welcome to Historic Westmoreland” sign the group raised money to replace. Eight of the James Dean Chapter of Questers gathered in front of the sign to showcase the town’s historic seal surrounded by Westmoreland’s famed colors of white and green, which was made by Terry... 3:00pm 08/22/18

Local families welcome city kids for summer fun

UTICA — The Fresh Air Fund Utica Area Committee welcomed a small group of New York City children Aug. 16 to spend 1-2 weeks with host families from Clark Mills, West Leyden, Forestport, Boonville, Verona and Poland. Each summer volunteer host families share their summers with Fresh Air children, ages 7-18. A Fresh Air summer means running barefoot in the backyard, riding bikes... 3:00pm 08/22/18

‘Community treasure’ honored with naming of Ibby Chiquoine Pavilion

CLINTON — A crowd of umbrellas gathered at Jack Boynton Community Pool Saturday for the official dedication ceremony of the new Ibby Chiquoine Pavilion. Members of the pool board and community recognized Chiquoine, who could not be in attendance, for her dedication not only to the pool, but to the village she called home under rainy skies. Chiquoine remained on the pool board... 4:00pm 08/15/18

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