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Gregory Mattacola
COLUMN: A few simple steps can help you help those you leave behind
“No one gets out alive.” Jim Morrison said that – the Lizard King. more
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Scams are common on peer-to-peer payment apps, but you can keep your money safe by avoiding questionable payment requests that may be fraudulent, only sending money to people you know and upgrading your privacy settings.
NerdWallet: Strategies needed to safely use payment apps
As a frequent PayPal user, I wasn’t surprised to see a payment request on the app pop up. But when I read it, I knew something was wrong. more
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JOHN DAVID FAY
ROUNDING THIRD: Go with what you feel
December can be a very melancholy and emotional month for a lot of people -especially those of us “rounding third.” more
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DIANA JAWORSKI
F.O.C.U.S. Time: When wondering ‘what if?’ it’s good to be BRAVE
“What if ...?” “What if I fall?” “What if I sprain my wrist?” “What if it’s too difficult?” more
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Christian Bale as Augustus Landor, left, and Harry Melling as Edgar Allan Poe in a scene from “The Pale Blue Eye.”
REVIEW: ‘The Pale Blue Eye’ is a dreary and weary murder mystery
A lot of straight-to-Netflix movies are going to be hit or miss, including the detective thriller “The Pale Blue Eye,” even if the streaming service can apparently afford a top-notch cast. more
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One of the many authentic meals at El Jarocho Mexican Restaurant and Bar in Rome.
MV DINERS, DIVES AND DRIVE-INS: El Jarocho restaurant ‘festive at first glance’
El Jarocho Mexican Restaurant and Bar lives in the traditional Rome neighborhood on Floyd Avenue, around the corner from MVCC “on location” and Clough Pre-K Center. more
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JOE KELLY
KELLY'S KORNER: Recalling Lincoln’s 1861 visit to Utica
So seldom do I have the correct answers to anything, I am quick to speak up when I do.  more
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A visitor looks at orchid blossoms at the Palmengarten botanic garden in Frankfurt, Germany.
COLUMN: The 2023 plants of the year
If you like to follow gardening trends, add the “plants of the year” to your garden. more
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Rev. Smith
Weekly Reflections: Intimate with Jesus
John 15:15 (NIV): I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. more
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John David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: Peter Principle or kick and hold?
Are you familiar with the Peter Principle? more
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A split-leaf philodendron plant inside of a home. Non-climbing varieties, such as tree or split-leaf philodendrons, can get quite large: twice as wide as they are tall. Therefore, be sure you have an indoor space big enough for the plant to grow.
COLUMN: Philodendrons an easy houseplant to grow
Philodendrons are some of the easiest foliage houseplants to grow. more
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Donna Thompson
VALLEY MUSINGS: Weatherproofing - better late than never
We now have clear weatherproofing plastic covering several of our windows. It’s about time, of course. more
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Joe Kelly
KELLY'S KORNER: Mohawk Airlines was ahead of its time
First at the Oneida County Airport - when it was in Oriskany - was Robinson Airlines. Although I am not old enough to remember Robinson, I do remember standing outside the chainlink fence. more
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Gerard Butler, left, and Mike Colter in a scene from “Plane.”
REVIEW: ‘Plane’ isn’t plain; it’s a worthwhile action flick
“Plane” is a no fuss, no muss action film that gets the job done and won’t require a further thought once you finish reading this review. more
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Rev. Stephen B. Clark
COLUMN: Who do you trust? Who do you listen to?
Grandiose and fanciful intrigue still abounds! It seems every week we hear another story that seems more un-real than the last. Adventure. Conspiracy. They make for great novels. Fiction writers – … more
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Moss growing at the base of a tree at Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve in Monee, IL.
COLUMN: Should you worry about lichens, moss on trees?
Now that deciduous trees are bare, trunks and branches have taken center stage, and you might be noticing nuances and irregularities that evaded your attention over the summer. more
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As we kick-start 2023, many parents are rebalancing their budgets and looking for ways to save money amid inflation. Parents who often look forward to getting sizable tax refunds may end up with a noticeable reduction.
NerdWallet: Some strategies to help parents save money in 2023
When inflation rises, child care expenses do, too. If you’re a parent, you may be hoping to get a little financial relief during the upcoming tax season through deductions or credits. more
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A shopper walks by a holiday window display in New York City in this file photo. Don’t wait to take care of any debt you incurred over the holidays, financial experts say.
NerdWallet: Don’t wait to tackle your holiday debt
Paying off debt is a common goal as the new year kicks off. Bills for holiday shopping and other end-of-year spending often come due in January, and this year, rising interest rates make debt increasingly expensive. more
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Gregory Mattacola
COLUMN: New law contains some important, and beneficial, changes
Laws are like sausages: better not to see them being made. Otto von Bismarck allegedly coined that phrase or something like it. more
John David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: Lessons learned from my first car
Do you remember your first car? I ask that because it brings up a lot of fond memories for a lot of folks. For me, however, it was a nightmare — but it was a great learning experience. more
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