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Diana Jaworski
F.O.C.U.S. Time: The power of purpose
From the mailman to delivery drivers, he was ready to face anyone or anything that threatened me. His distrustful look was ever on alert. With the courage of a lion and boldness of a baboon, he stood … more
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Krypto, voiced by Dwayne Johnson, in a scene from “DC League of Super Pets.”
REVIEW: ‘League of Super-Pets’ perfect for pet lovers
If you’ve ever wanted to find a beginner-style superhero movie to ease your young children into the genre, the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” has got you covered. more
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Lt. SCOTT B. Swires
COLUMN: What does summer smell like?
What does summer smell like? Grass freshly cut? A campfire burning? It might smell like something more specific. A friend told me that summer smells like her grandfather’s truck. As a kid she was … more
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A snap pea pod plant in Anchorage, Alaska. Taking snap peas before they develop peas in the pod will keep the plant flowering and producing.
COLUMN: Start harvesting your garden veggies now, and keep it going
One of the biggest mistakes gardeners make is not starting to harvest their vegetable gardens early enough. more
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Gregory Mattacola
COLUMN: Look where you want to go and stay the course
A prudent investor doesn’t just throw money into the market blindly and hope for the best. First, they look to where they want to go. more
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Commuters pass through Grand Central Terminal on March 10, 2020 in New York. Millennials are known for changing jobs often, but how does that affect their retirement savings? That depends on several factors. It's a good idea to weigh the pros and cons before taking the leap.
Millennial Money: Can job-hopping help retirement savings?
Millennials have been coined the “job-hopping generation,” and I’ve contributed to that stereotype. I started my career at 22 and have job-hopped almost every year since. For many of those … more
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Grandmaster Clifford Crandall Jr., owner and operator of the American Martial Arts Institute in New Hartford, canoes while on vacation in Hilton Head, S.C.
STILL ALIVE AND KICKING: Enjoy the slow-paced exercise a canoe excursion has to offer
Kayaks are sleeker, come in pretty colors, made of lightweight material, they look fast, and you can have your own little boat. Check out the VIDEOS in the media gallery. more
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David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: Good people fight evil
I am not a hunter — tried it at a young age but it wasn’t my thing. Dad hunted when we were very young to put food on the table — and that’s not apocryphal. I support man’s right to own … more
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Simon is a terrier/pitbull mix who is about 5 years old and came to the shelter as a stray. Simon loves to play, is a bit of a busy body and just needs to be somewhere where he can use his smarts and energy every day. Simon is looking for an adoptive home or foster home with an experienced owner, and would do best with no small animals and no children as he does not realize his size and strength. He needs consistency and patience but enjoys working on training. He is very smart and learns quickly. Simon would love a family to call his own. Please stop by to meet him today – his adoption has been sponsored! Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association, 7138 Sutherland Drive, Canastota. Call 315-697-2796.
Pick a Pet: Simon, Peggy or Whitney?
These local animals are looking for a home. more
Kelly's Korner: Things that pop into one’s mind
It’s interesting the things that pop into one’s mind. Take, for example, what popped into my mind last week. I was in two villages, Clinton in the morning and Hamilton that afternoon. more
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COLUMN: Celebrating the Year of the Phlox
Tall garden phlox (Phlox paniculata hybrids) provide one of the best summer flower displays in the perennial garden. more
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From left, Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Brandon Perea in a scene from “Nope.”
REVIEW: ‘Nope’ brings chills with an alien abduction horror story
The alien abduction genre gets a spooky new entry with “Nope,” the latest from current horror movie icon Jordan Peele. more
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Lou Parrotta
COLUMN: Sen. Francis Kernan earned reputation as honest politician from Utica
The impact of three politicians from Utica in the 1870s was commonly referred to as the “Utica Trio.” more
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The likeness of Benjamin Franklin is seen on U.S. $100 bills. You may have learned that all debt is bad, but sometimes debt can make the things you need or want possible.
NERD WALLET: Debt can be a useful tool, depending on how you use it
You may have learned that all debt is bad, but sometimes debt can make the things you need or want possible. A loan can help you spread the cost of a large purchase out over a longer period of time, … more
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David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: Rolling with the punches
A few years ago, the modest home I grew up in was consumed by fire and pretty much destroyed. It can be daunting to see how your youthful memories can disappear in a few short moments. ... more
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A grey squirrel nibbles a nut in front of foxgloves in St. James Park in London.
Wildflower whimsy: Add foxgloves to your garden
Foxgloves are one of my personal favorites. With their tall spires of colorful flowers, these beauties create drama in the semi-shade or shade garden. more
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James Joseph Plunkett designed the El Presidio building in Santa Barbara, California. Unfortunately the Rome native died before construction was completed.
COLUMN: Rome man was architect for famous California buildings
A California city that was destroyed by an earthquake in 1925 was beautifully rebuilt with the help of a Rome native. Architect James Joseph Plunkett was born in Rome in 1900. The Pacific Coast … more
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Donna Thompson
VALLEY MUSINGS: Finding my way into the water again
Something unusual happened during the picnic for our church choir. I brought along a swimsuit and towel and actually used them. more
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This image released by Netflix shows Maisie Brumble, voiced by Zaris-Angel Hator, in a scene from the animated film "The Sea Beast."
REVIEW: Netflix’s latest animated film is an enjoyable sea monster adventure
Despite all of the problems that Netflix has with retaining subscribers and staying afloat, they still make some pretty great original content. more
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Rev. Clark
COLUMN: The benefits of gratitude
How do you respond? What is your focus when things go wrong? You get all kinds of happiness advice on the internet from people. more
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