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NEW PAVILION — A covered picnic pavilion is now located in Utica’s Roscoe Conkling Park, at the south side of the city, near the entrance of the South Woods Switchback.
Conservancy works to rehabilitate and restore Utica’s historic parks system
UTICA — With land that comprises 70 percent of Central Park in New York City, Philip A. Bean, executive director of the Central New York Conservancy, said even local residents who have lived in … more
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FRIENDLY FACES — J’nell and Tom Geer, owners of Goatchard Farms in Vernon Center, enjoy selling their homemade body products, as well as fresh, organic produce, at the Clinton Farmers Market. They have been among the vendors at the market for seven seasons.
Shoppers start new Fourth of July holiday tradition at Clinton Farmers Market
CLINTON — Before enjoying fireworks and a few hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill, shoppers from near and far came out in droves to check out all the fresh produce, meats, cheeses, flowers and arts … more
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PARTY ON THE PORCH — Clark Mills American Legion Post 26 Commander Jim Nolan, left, and Past Commander Butch Bellows, stand in front of Old Glory on the front porch of Post 26 during the chapter’s Party on the Porch event on June 14.
Clark Mills celebrates centennial of the American Legion
CLARK MILLS — Clark Mills American Legion Post 26 is celebrating 100 years in 2018-19, along with the national American Legion. Commander James M. Nolan, a U.S. Air Force veteran who’s been a … more
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FEEDING TIME — Orphaned raccoon kit gets a mouthful of raccoon baby formula at the Woodhaven Wildlife Center on Wednesday, June 12. The 8-10 week-old baby raccoon was brought to the wildlife center after it’s mother was killed by a car and he and his brother were found wandering the streets of Clinton in a state of confusion. People initially thought they were rabid, but as it turns out they were just sad. Both are doing better now.
Raccoons rescued in Clinton
CLINTON — Two raccoon kits (babies) rescued by Kirkland police officers in Clinton earlier this month and placed in the custody of caretakers are on their way to making a full recovery back to … more
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NEW PAVILION — The new 40 by 60 foot pavilion at the Westmoreland Town Park was officially opened on Monday, June 10 in a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by State Sen.Joseph A.Griffo R 47, Rome Deputy Town Supervisor Chuck Hebbard said he hopes the new park feature will improve the quality of life for park visitors.
Trail, pavilion highlight town park improvements
WESTMORELAND — State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-47, Rome, joined Westmoreland Deputy Town Supervisor Charles Hebbard, and town park employees to cut the ribbon on a new pavilion and refurbished … more
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RUN FOR THE FALLEN — Runners representing those who’ve served in the United States Military and died while in service to their country make their way to the Clinton Village Green down Norton Avenue from Route 233 on Friday, June 7. From left: Jacinta Ramirez, Brian Milton (USAF), Tanner Freida (USN), David Saxe.
Run for the Fallen passes through Clinton
CLINTON — Led by Gold Star families the New York chapter of the Honor and Remember organization, running 146 miles from Syracuse to Albany in remembrance of the New York State fallen heroes of the … more
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CATERING TO CUSTOMERS — Offering the same name-brand merchandise as the New Hartford and North Utica locations, Colozzi’s new Rose Petal Gifts, 3 W. Park Row, Clinton, is also offering items for neighbors to show their local pride.
Colozzi family opens third shop in Clinton
CLINTON — The Colozzi family is bringing more than three decades of providing area shoppers with a wide variety of merchandise with the opening of a new gift shop located at 3 W. Park Row. Owner … more
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THANKS, COACH — Waterville Mountain Bike Club founder and coach Joe Misiaszek Jr. works with a young rider as they prepare for an upcoming race. The club includes children from the sixth to ninth grade and high schoolers. They race within their own age group and Misiaszek said some parents even become coaches.
It’s about children at bike club
The Waterville Mountain Bike Club is all about the kids, period. The club’s founder, and coach Joe Misiaszek Jr., who’s spent the past 29 years coaching many different sports like Little League … more
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BUSTLING BUYERS — Plenty of patrons create busy sidewalks in the Village Green at last year’s Clinton Farmers Market on opening day.
Clinton Farmers Market opens for season June 6
CLINTON — Fresh from the farm produce, craft items, flowers, plants and everything “local” will make its way to one of the largest farmers’ markets in the region — the Clinton Farmers … more
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NEW LEGISLATION ANNOUNCED — U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi addresses Westmoreland school bus drivers about the new bill he is co-sponsoring designed to help strengthen safety concerns for school bus boarding and exciting. He explained the bill has bipartisan support and is hopeful for it’s passing within the year.
Brindisi lauds bus driver, stumps for school bus legislation
WESTMORELAND — Rep. Anthony J. Brindisi, D-22, Utica, addressed school bus drivers and concerned citizens on Monday, May 13 at the Westmoreland High School bus garage to announce proposed new … more
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TO THE RESCUE — Cindy Dittmar, of RTHRS Purrfect Paws Cat & Kitten Rescue, 3240 Oneida St. in Chadwicks, holds a tiny kitten she helped rescue. Dittmar is hoping to team up with other small area shelters to fight for laws that would make it mandatory to spay/neuter and microchip felines.
Animal rescue operator advocates for change in cat laws
CHADWICKS — From beginning her small cat rescue about a dozen years ago to becoming an advocate for change in animal abuse laws and other issues, Cindy Dittmar is continuing her fight for felines … more
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George E. Joseph
Local grower: union a detriment to farmers and laborers
WESTMORELAND — As Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo pushes for legislation that would allow farmworkers to unionize, one local grower said the measure would be a detriment to farmers and their employees. “I … more
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HOOK ‘EM HORNS — Westmoreland native Herb Hand celebrates on the sideline of the University of Texas at Austin where he serves as Longhorn football co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach. Hand’s football career began as a player at Westmoreland High School in the mid-eighties, continued to Hamilton College as a player in the late-eighties and he’s been working on the sidelines and football practice fields as a coach ever since.
Westmoreland native Hand remembers where he came from
AUSTIN, Texas — If you ask a successful sports player or coach what they attribute their success to, they’ll typically say a former coach, a friend who never had the opportunity, a special … more
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DINNER TIME — Naturalist Matthew Perry spreads bird seed for all the winged friends that make Spring Farm CARES Nature Sanctuary their home.
Spring Farm Nature Sanctuary home of preserved and restored native wildlife
CLINTON — Spring Farm CARES has a reputation for rescuing and caring for injured and sick farm animals and household pets, and serves as a place for them to stay for the remainder of their lives. … more
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OPEN HOUSE PLANNED — St. James Episcopal Church, located at 9 Williams St., will be one of the Mohawk Valley congregations participating in New York Landmarks Conservancy’s eighth annual “Sacred Sites Open House” on May 18 and 19.
St. James Episcopal Church part of landmark tour
CLINTON — St. James Episcopal Church will be among the historic churches that will be part of the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s ninth annual “Sacred Sites Open House,” to be held May 18 … more
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR — Kirkland Art Center has named Marilee Ensign as its new executive director following a search by the Board of Trustees.
Kirkland Art Center names Ensign as new executive director
CLINTON — Kirkland Art Center, 91/2 E. Park Row, has named Marilee Ensign as its new executive director following a search by the Board of Trustees.  Ensign brings more than 15 years of … more
CABOOSE IS LOOSE — This red caboose known to many Clintonians from the drive-thru lane at the Meadow Street McDonalds pulled out of the fast food station for the last time on Tuesday, April 23 on its way to a new home in St. Johnsville. The new owners of the 30-year-old conversation piece plan on make it an 1860s era cabin for rent in their recreation trailer park.
McDonald’s caboose to be resurrected into campground cabin
CLINTON — Once a special little attraction for local residents and a place that may have hosted a children’s birthday party or two, was on its way to getting a new home on Tuesday, April 23. The … more
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​Erin Gruwell
Gruwell, Becerra present documentary/talk at WCS
WESTMORELAND — “Family is what we make, and family is what we choose.” And a family is what they became back in 1994, and still are today. Twenty-five years since her first year of teaching at … more
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TASTY DISPLAY — Brookdale Program Coordinator Bethany Papale shows off an Easter basket cake made by Chef Richard Fluharty during a cake baking/decorating demonstration held for residents at Brookdale Senior Living in Clinton. The carrot cake recipe was actually provided by one of the residents.
Seniors enjoy ‘personal touch’ at Brookdale Senior Living
CLINTON — Sometimes it can be easy to take the simple pleasures in life for granted, like enjoying a favorite meal or singing old songs, but staff at Brookdale Senior Living are integrating those … more
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DRAINING THE POOL — Clinton Fire Chief Jim Scoones prepares to drain the Jack Boyton Community Pool on Thursday, April 18. As part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative Jennifer Giannone suggested improvements be made to the 62-year-old community pool on Norton Ave. The pool could use some patches and resurfacing along with an ADA pool house for physically disabled swimmers.
Village and town seek revitalization
CLINTON — Four years ago New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo developed the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, a grant of $10 million to fix up and develop New York State downtown neighborhoods … more
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