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Pictured from left are Skunk Cabbage, Baneberry and Jack-in-the-Pulpit.
Gardening in CNY: Deer resistant native perennials
We have a White-tailed deer problem. They will eat almost everything we plant in our gardens. more
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DONNA THOMPSON
VALLEY MUSINGS: Of soup, sandwiches and a dying freezer
One way or another, food has seemed to dominate the past few weeks. more
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JOE KELLY
KELLY'S KORNER: Tribute to a local legendary news anchor
Bill Worden, the local television anchorman for generations of WKTV viewers, died last week. He was 80 years old. more
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Measuring and knowing your soil pH is an important step to a bountiful garden.
COLUMN: Garden success and soil pH
One of the biggest factors affecting the health of plants in your garden is the pH of the soil, which is a measure of acidity. more
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A scene from “Scream VI.”
REVIEW: ‘Scream VI’ is an entertaining slasher
The new “Scream VI” provides all the thrills, chills and kills you’d likely expect from this franchise, while failing to bring anything particularly new or interesting to the series. more
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COLUMN: Alcohol can be controlled
For many of us, alcohol was available in our homes for most of our lives. People drank alcohol for family gatherings, holidays, and happy events. more
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JOHN DAVID FAY
ROUNDING THIRD: Celebrating some Irish ancestry on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is one that is celebrated by everybody from the O’Haras to the O’thellos. Everyone wears the green. I am part Irish — as we used to say. more
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Trout Lily
COLUMN: Woodland natives of early spring
As far away as it seems, as winter’s cold continues to linger, spring will eventually arrive. Early robins will usher the change and flocks of Canada geese noisily moving northward. more
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The Slaughtered Lamb Pub in Waterville serves good food made fresh daily in a friendly atmosphere.
The Slaughtered Lamb stands unchallenged as Waterville’s go-to place to gather
When Route 12 takes you through the historic village of Waterville, a glance at the almost perfectly preserved 19th-century Main Street is a must. more
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JOE KELLY
KELLY'S KORNER: Flying the ‘ultimate supersonic fighter interceptor’
Life has never been better than the day I got to fly in an F-106, an airplane called the “ultimate supersonic fighter interceptor.” more
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DIANA JAWORSKI
F.O.C.U.S. TIME: A fine web was weaved
My heart rate increased. I began to sweat. A tremble went through my body, followed by dizziness. Tears swelled up. Yes, there it was, or maybe not, a spider. more
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Rev. Letta Palmer
COLUMN: Quiet and contemplative — Can you hear me, now?
One evening, when I was in my early twenties, I was having dinner with my grandma, and I was curious about her life as a mother. more
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This image released by MGM shows Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed, left, and Jonathan Majors as Damian Anderson, right, in a scene from "Creed III."
REVIEW: ‘Creed III’ is satisfying sequel that packs the usual punch
The Creed franchise comes to a potentially satisfying conclusion with “Creed III,” another boxing movie with heart and a successful directorial debut for star Michael B. Jordan. more
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ROUNDING THIRD: Don’t be a distracted pedestrian
Back in college (about 60 years ago), I was taking a course in how to be an instructor of driver’s education. It seemed like a good extra to add to my resume. more
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You might first notice fungus gnats flying near windows since they’re attracted to light. However, they will most often remain near potted plants.
COLUMN: What to do about fungus gnats
Fungus gnats can be a problem with houseplants or plants that were outdoors but brought inside for the winter. These insects are obnoxious, small flies that infest soil or potting mix. more
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DONNA THOMPSON
VALLEY MUSINGS: Taste of spring was just a teaser
One day I was walking the bare pavement of the canal trail and the next I was putting cleats on my boots just to retrieve my trash and recycling bins after mixed precipitation left a crusty layer … more
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JOE KELLY
KELLY'S KORNER: Johnnie Ray always gave it his all
A Johnnie Ray song came on the radio the other day. Johnnie Ray songs never come on the radio. more
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COLUMN: Local organization performed host of good deeds in the 1900’s
The Utica Section, National Council of Jewish Women was an active organization in the first half of the 20th century in Utica. more
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Landry
Lent: A time of returning — and of forging new paths
“Return to the Lord your God, who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from punishment.” (Joel 2:13) more
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COLUMN: Understanding Medicare assignment
The winter Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period ends on March 31. Many people forget that the fall Open Enrollment Period is not the only time you can make some changes. more
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