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Sterling K. Brown as Lee-Curtis Childs in “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.”
REVIEW: ‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul’ is some pretty good religious satire
The end of summer is a dead zone for exciting new films, made crystal clear by the under-the-radar release of the good but wholly forgettable “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.” more
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Rev. Letta Palmer
COLUMN: Changes can be good
Here we are, on the cusp of the end of summer and beginning of fall. School has started, the weather is getting cooler as the color of leave change to bright reds, oranges, and yellows. more
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Joe Kelly
KELLY’S KORNER: Questions for candidate follow chance encounter
The other day, while sitting in the sun in a lawn chair at the Saratoga race course, something unusual caught my eye.  more

Larry Costello
COLUMN: Former area coach Costello to be enshrined in Naismith Hall of Fame
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is celebrating its newest call of inductees this weekend in Springfield, Massachusetts. Among the honorees is Larry Costello. more
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John Rosemond
COLUMN: Child mental health therapy — Any proof it does any good?
In a 6 - 3 decision, the Killingly, CT, school board recently said “no” to establishing a mental health center at its high school. I imagine most folks, upon hearing that, would be dismayed, … more
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COLUMN: September is healthy lunch box time
September has arrived (where did summer go?) and it is lunch-box time. Seniors are packing lunches too as they go to work, or volunteer at senior centers, schools, nursing homes, and libraries. Some … more
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A team photo of the Utica Blue Sox from the back of a 10 cent program dated Sept. 3, 1947.
COLUMN: Utica’s McConnell Field ballpark remembered
In 1946 we outgrew our “Roy Rogers, King of the Cowboys” phase. For the next few years it was the Utica Blue Sox all the way. It began with Sunday afternoon family drives in Dad’s ’41 … more
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John David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: Innermost circle of trust
Trust — the word is so difficult to define in today’s society. more
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J-Lo is a 2-year-old lab mix who is looking for the perfect home. She is a super sweet girl, who would love to get your attention anytime. However, J-Lo is in her element when she is outside able to enjoy the scenery, watch the birds and squirrels (or try to chase them), or to just go on nice long hikes. She is an active girl looking for a family that can match her energy. If you think you have the perfect home for J-Lo, stop by Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association, 7138 Sutherland Drive, Canastota, or give them a call at 315-697-2796.
Pick a Pet: J-Lo and Floyd
These local pets are looking for a forever home. more
A bee sits on a Sedum flower (Sedum sieboldie) in Euskirchen, near Bonn, western Germany. In the fall, many perennials such as coneflowers and sedums have interesting seed heads or tops. Leave some of these for winter interest in the garden; seed heads are an excellent food source for the birds.
COLUMN: Fall gardening tips for perennials
The definition of a perennial plant is one that comes back every year. The process of taking care of a perennial plants can be an enjoyable task. more
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Donna Thompson
VALLEY MUSINGS: Lost and found — Dealing with those little mysteries
I wouldn’t call myself a neat housekeeper, but some things do have places to be and it distracts me to no end when they aren’t in them. more
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Tilda Swinton, right, and Idris Elba in “Three Thousand Years of Longing.”
REVIEW: Make a wish for a better movie
You will be longing for a better movie after watching the anemic love story in “Three Thousand Years of Longing.” more
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Rev. Edwina Landry
COLUMNS: Angels among us
What images come to mind when you hear the word angels? I remember when I was a little girl, a small picture of a guardian angel hung on the wall above my bed. more
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Salvatore ‘Torrie’ Zito
COLUMN: Utica native worked with music legends during illustrious career
Musical icon John Lennon released his second solo studio album “Imagine” on Sept. 9, 1971 under the Apple Records label. The impactful album, produced by Phil Spector, Yoko Ono (Lennon’s wife) … more
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COLUMN: Changes are coming to Medicare
The first two weeks in August were exceptionally busy in terms of news. But there was one very important piece of news that will have an impact on almost all of the 64 million people who are on … more
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Weston
NerdWallet: Money management can be a confusing skill to master
Managing money is an essential life skill, yet most U.S. adults would fail a financial literacy test. more
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Clifford Crandall Jr. suggests you do a little parking lot practice to make sure you are stable before you get into traffic or on bicycle paths.
COLUMN: Grandmaster Crandall takes a hop on his bicycle (with VIDEO)
You may have ridden a bicycle when you were a kid or even in your 20s, which is great, but be prepared if it has been a while. ... VIDEO in media gallery. more
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Calamagrostis × acutiflora, called feather reed-grass
COLUMN: Consider ornamental grasses in your landscape
Striking foliage, plumes of blossoms, and motion -- ornamental grasses are rewarding landscape plants. more
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Joe Kelly
KELLY'S KORNER: Honoring David McCullough
David McCullough, the famous historian, two-time Pulitzer prize winning author, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, died earlier this month. He was 89. more
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Idris Elba in a scene from “Beast.”
REVIEW: Simple and pretty good; Idris Elba fights a lion in ‘Beast’
Sometimes a movie can be something as simple as Idris Elba fighting an angry lion. Such is “Beast,” a perfectly fine action monster movie in which actor Idris Elba throws his hands against the king of the jungle. more
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