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Trees and power lines are scattered across streets, lawns and homes on Main Street in Westernville in this file photo of damage from a tornado that hit the town of Western on July 8, 2021.
Premier of  ‘The Westernville Tornado’ documentary, Sept. 10
Join the Oneida County History Center, 1608 Genesee St., for an exclusive screening of this locally produced documentary that tells a gripping story of damage and healing. more
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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Jan Barendse, owner of River Road Farm & Greenhouses in Marcy, holds early blooming fall mums outside of his greenhouse on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Local horticulturist grateful for hands-on experience pays it forward to youth, community
Horticulturist Jan Barendse’s seeds for success were sown at an early age while assisting his parents in their family-run business in Holland, a country synonymous with massive fields of colorful spring flowers. more
Shoppers shop at a grocery store in Glenview, Ill., Monday, July 4, 2022. U.S. demand for grocery delivery is cooling as food prices rise. Some shoppers are shifting to less expensive grocery pickup, while others are returning to the store.
Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise
U.S. demand for grocery delivery is cooling as prices for food and other necessities rise. Some are shifting to pickup — a less expensive alternative ... more
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Limit your time in the sun, especially during the midday hours when the rays are strongest, and wear sunscreen to help reduce your risk of sunburn, skin cancer and the early onset of wrinkles. Experts recommend sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Safe summer fun tips from the American Heart Association
Longer days and lighter schedules make summer perfect for relaxing, having fun outdoors and spending time with loved ones. more
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A spotted lanternfly at a vineyard in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Spotted lanternfly along with Asian jumping worms are the latest threats in New York.
COLUMN: New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week
All of us can influence the introduction, spread and management of invasive species. Learn more by participating in this year’s New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, June 6-12. more
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The Gideon Frisbee House, as shown Wednesday, May 25, on the grounds of the Delaware County Historical Association was the birthplace of Delaware County.
Historic Frisbee house in Delhi reopens to public
Delaware County Historical Association Collections Manager Angela Gaffney and Executive Director Tim Duerden were busy Wednesday, May 25, getting the site ready for its weekend opening. more
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A red-winged black bird calls from a flower bed at Delta Lake State Park last Thursday. The New York Breeding Bird Atlas is seeking help from citizens from across the state for a multi-year project of collecting important field data on our feathered friends.
NY Breeding Bird Atlas requests help from citizens
The New York Breeding Bird Atlas is seeking help from citizens across the state for a multi-year project of collecting field data.  Coordinators of the project recognize the opportunity to involve … more
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Terri DiNitto bottle feeds a calf at DiNitto Farms. The Marcy farm will once again host Farm Fest this Friday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The popular event —— returning in person after a two-year COVID hiatus — helps to show and engage local residents with a variety of demonstrations and activities to highlight local agriculture.
Farm Fest returns with plenty of fanfare
After a two-year pandemic forced hiatus, the popular Farm Fest event will once again invite area residents to experience life on the farm with the 2022 event... more
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Madison Village Cemetery is one of many cemeteries in CNY that Megan Barnes has visited to clean up gravestones.
Madison teacher goes viral for gravestone cleanings hobby, sharing the stories of those buried and no longer forgotten
It’s not often that tiny towns in Central New York get much recognition, but thanks to one person and their interesting hobby, millions of people have come to learn part of the area’s … more
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THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE — Holly Wise, of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, looks over some grapevines in the gardens on the agency’s property off of Second Street in Oriskany. Gardening has experienced a boom in growth since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic with no signs of slowing.
Gardening grows in popularity, notes local master gardener
The desire to grow plants may be its strongest during the first days of spring. The grass is greener, the air is warmer, and tending to a flower or bell pepper sounds like a hobby that just needs … more
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Spring youth turkey weekend is this weekend, April 23-24 — and the regular season arrives shortly after, from May 1-31. There are some important things to know before heading out into the wilderness in search of a turkey to harvest.
OUTDOOR COLUMN: Try turkey hunting this year
It’s a good year to try something new. Turkey hunting can challenge even the seasoned hunter, plus it is a great excuse to get up early and get outside. Spring youth turkey weekend is quickly … more
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SPRING FLOWERS — Will Olney, co-owner of Olney's Flowers, walks between rows of spring flowers in one of his greenhouses.
Swing into Spring 2022: Liven up your landscape with native plants
Olney’s Flowers co-owner Will Olney candidly admits that when he and his wife, Emily, began their horticultural business almost five decades ago, his predilection for growing native plants and … more
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