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Donna Thompson.
VALLEY MUSINGS: Heavy downpour complicates concert day plans
Driving through giant puddles on the streets of Ilion was not part of my plan for a recent Sunday. more
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Diana Jaworski
COLUMN: Jump right in
Now! Now!! Now!!! I just could not time my feet to jump in. My youth and inexperience showed in my first attempts at jumping rope. more
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A Hummingbird Hawk-Moth (Macroglossum stellatorum) hoovers above a verbena in the garden of the Philippsruhe castle in Hanau near Frankfurt, Germany. (AP Photo/Ferdinand Ostrop)
COLUMN: Add verbena to the garden
Verbena is a rock-star annual flower. It’s at home in containers, window boxes, hanging baskets and in the garden. It can take the hottest days of summer and never skip a beat. more
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Joe Kelly
KELLY'S KORNER: The man behind taps
Many of General Daniel Butterfield’s possessions, including his Medal of Honor, sword and mess kit, are in the collection of the Oneida County History Center at 1608 Genesee St., Utica. more
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Rev. Smith
COLUMN: Prayer — a powerful weapon
Philippians 4:5-7: Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests … more
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Pat Salzer, RD
COLUMN: Stop high food prices from inflating your waistline, says insurer
Filling our plates with healthy food and avoiding unhealthy temptations can be challenging, particularly as we see prices rise at the grocery store. However Excellus BlueCross BlueShield wellbeing … more
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ROUNDING THIRD: Moderation in everything is key
I’ve been asked a couple of times if I lifted weights way back in high school (‘50s). I’d say, “Yep. Every time I carried Uncle Paddy home from the bar.” Couldn’t call him the town drunk … more
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Martin We are looking for someone really special to adopt Martin. He is a 3-year-old German Shepherd mix that was relinquished to animal control. We don’t know anything about his past, but he is a very anxious dog. We would like to find someone who can be very patient with Martin as he will need multiple meets before going home. Martin was introduced to other dogs and cats and did not have a negative reaction to either, just nervous. We would not recommend kids under 15 for him, or a house with a lot of commotion. We know Martin is capable of forming a bond with someone and being a lovable sweetheart. Martin is neutered, current on vaccines, and microchipped. His adoption fee is $120. Apply here to adopt: 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: Four furry friends looking for 'furever' homes
These local animals are currently looking for a forever home. more
Cool wave pansies that tolerate several light frosts and go dormant after a hard frost, in Langley, Wash. Their colors intensify in the cold and they bloom even in the snow, and recover in early spring.
COLUMN: Pansies are easy to grow, beautiful blooms
What’s not to like about pansies? Their cheerful appearance, colorful flowers, and subtle scent combined with their ability to handle cold weather make it a wonderful garden plant. The blooms are … more
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COLUMN: Remembering Hank Brown
Hank Brown — who was called the dean of local radio broadcasters because he was — died last week. He was 91. He started in radio as a young man and retired 55 years later, which surprised me … more
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COLUMN: When life gives you lemons
It was a sunny summer afternoon, and the family picnic was truly a sight to behold. Fresh baked pies, juicy watermelons, and the barbecue smoke filled the air with childhood memories. And there it … more
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Zac Efron as Andy, left, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Charlie in a scene from “Firestarter.”
REVIEW: ‘Firestarter’ is a disaster from start to finish
“Firestarter” is a non-starter. If you have fond memories of the 1984 version or even the original Stephen King novel, hold on to them and don’t sully those memories by watching this new 2022 … more
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Rev. Katie Yahns
COLUMN: Bridging the divide, finding hope
For a long time I wasn’t sure how to begin this reflection. After a week when we have seen the worst in humanity rear its ugly head again, this time in the plans and actions of a young man who … more
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COLUMN: Resuming travel after the pandemic
Medicare coverage is probably the last thing you think about when you hop in the car to drive down to Pennsylvania for a festival or up to Canada for a quick weekend trip. But emergencies do arise. … more
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Gregory Mattacola
COLUMN: Understand the pro’s, con’s of I Bonds
Michael Lewis wrote a fantastic book about the 2008 housing market collapse, titled “The Big Short.” This was later made into a movie starring Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carrell and … more
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Kelly’s Korner: You know you’re getting old when...
As is my daily practice, I check out the day’s list of newspaper obituaries. The other day I was shocked.  What shocked me were the dates. Every one of the dearly departed — each and everyone … more
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F.O.C.U.S. Time: Talent shows
The excitement filled the air. I could not wait to show off my newly learned skills. I opened the music book, and with one of my 10-year-old fingers, I proceeded to delight my parents with a … more
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Donna Thompson
VALLEY MUSINGS: Found jacket’s full story remains a mystery
A jacket was among the latest donations I took to our church thrift shop in Ilion. And since this jacket had a story behind it, I made a point of dropping it off at a time when someone would be there … more
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From left, Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, Benedict Wong as Wong, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange in a scene from “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”
REVIEW: Doctor Strange film is a thrill ride from the beginning to the end
More so than an actual movie, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is more like just another episode in the always enjoyable and very popular Marvel Cinematic Universe. After more than a … more
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Steve Clark
COLUMN: Celebrating the author of creation
Spring is such a wonderful time of the year. We see the trees bud, the smell of fresh mowed grass, and new growth comes alive. We can look around and see creation spring to life. It reminds us of the … more
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