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Alicia Dicks
GUEST COLUMN: ‘Mohawk Valley Gives’ to benefit nonprofits
On Sept. 20, we all have a chance to make a difference in our community. more
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Some of the mums in the green house at Mitchells, 6964 S. James St. For fall color, Wise suggests adding hardier flowers, like mums or asters, that are designed to withstand colder temperatures and moisture.
COLUMN: Fall for gardening — Transform your yard into an oasis of rich vegetables and lush blooms that shine throughout the 2023 season
Contrary to popular belief, fall is less about raking and more about reaping the rewards embedded in its rich soil. more
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Donna Thompson.
VALLEY MUSINGS: Preserving the harvest
It seems as if late summer has been all about food. We’ve harvested it, eaten it, given it away, and even frozen and canned some of it. more
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Anita’s Stevens-Swan Humane Society is looking for a very special person with a big heart to help Fred. He is a 14-year-old Plott Hound mix in need of a hospice foster home. Fred came in as a stray and no one came looking for him, which is so sad at his age. Fred is a total sweetheart when it comes to people, but has been selective with making doggy friends. He seems to prefer female dogs. Dog meets are always required. Fred does have some health issues, but the shelter will pay for all of his medical care. He has arthritis and a weak back end. He also has some very bad teeth and will need to return for some dental work in the near future. The shelter is waiting on some additional test results, but for any medical questions call 315-738-4357. Apply here to foster Fred: https://www.anitas-sshs.org/adopt/apply/Dog. Anita’s Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, 315-738-4357, www.anitas-sshs.org.
PICK A PET: Fred, Darla and Bizarre
These local pets are looking for a home. more
Jim Minosh Jr. with one of the countless ice cream cones he has made over the years.
REVIEW: Kayuta Drive-In ‘an Adirondack Tradition’ since 1963
The bittersweet passing of Labor Day Weekend signals summer’s end. more
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Deciding how to prioritize different savings goals can be overwhelming, but financial experts recommend ordering them by urgency. Most people need an emergency fund first, followed by other goals such as saving enough for retirement, buying a home, traveling, saving for college and paying off debt.
NerdWallet: It's important to balance priorities, savings goals
Saving money sounds straightforward — set cash aside for a future purpose — but in reality, people often face competing savings priorities. more
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ROUNDING THIRD: Gone are too many friends
Sooner or later, I knew I was going to write this article. I have to, even if nobody pays any attention. more
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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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