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Grandmaster Clifford Crandall Jr. and his wife, Amanda, canoe on the Susquehanna River near Cooperstown in Otsego County.
COLUMN: Enjoy the slow-paced exercise a canoe excursion has to offer (VIDEO)
Canoes have two and sometimes three seats. Launching them is not difficult and there are some places that have you get in the canoe on a launch ramp and push you free. Check out the videos in the column. 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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This July 7, 2019, image provided by University of Maryland Extension shows anthracnose disease symptoms of a bush bean. (Jon Traunfeld/University of Maryland Extension via AP)
Common ailments in vegetable gardens and how to treat them
You started seeds in spring and watched as they sprouted, then watered, fertilized and even staked plants as they grew, while visions of summer salads, grilled vegetables and homemade pickles danced … more
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COLUMN: Cobb in Utica, misses Opening Day of National Baseball HOF
During the 1930s up until approximately 1950, a well-known bowling alley, Tex’s Alleys, called Bleecker Street home. more
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Liz Weston, NerdWallet
NERD WALLET: Don’t waste money on unreliable products, buy items that last
Savvy consumers consider price, performance and reliability when making a major purchase, such as a car or home appliance. The greatest of these is reliability — particularly lately. Supply chain … more
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John David Fay
What happened to all the old traffic rules?
It doesn’t matter where you are today, it can be very dangerous — especially for us older folks. more
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Diana Jaworski
F.O.C.U.S. time: How to capture ‘wow’ moments
Running towards the gate to make my connecting flight, I was so hoping the flight attendant had a challenging time closing the door to allow me enough time to arrive to catch my flight. more
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Natalie Portman, left, and Chris Hemsworth in a scene from “Thor: Love and Thunder.”
REVIEW: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ doesn’t live up to the hype
The latest Marvel superhero movie — “Thor: Love and Thunder” — is a really good flick, but the pieces are there that it could have been a great one. more
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