At their April meeting, the Sangerfield Town Board heard about an increase in their insurance costs. Scott Fortnam of Gates-Cole said there would be a $1,600 increase in the premium. He also spoke about cyber crimes and the impact on towns. Board members approved having Fortnam look at the cost of adding cyber security to the policy; he estimated it would be about $1,500. The Town approved having McCabe and Craigfoot roads paved at a cost of $156,055. CHIPS money will be used

The Board of Trustees of the Kirkland Town Library announced the appointment of Laura Stoll as the next director effective July 1. Stoll has served as assistant to the director since June 2016. During her 10-year-tenure, she has developed a sound knowledge of library administrative practices, including financial and personnel management. In addition to handling the day-to-day administrative operations of the library, Stoll has coordinated all aspects of library publicity, cre

Provided Photo By Bryon Ackerman The Oneida-Madison- Herkimer Counties School Boards Institute recently presented its 2026 Student Achievement Awards and Distinguished Service Awards to students and school officials in the region. This year’s event also included a special recognition for James Van Wormer, who has worked in local education for 53 years including serving the past 18 years as the O-MH SBI executive coordinator. Van Wormer received both a Distinguished Service Awar

When Tom and Kim Butler began searching for the ideal property for a second home, they knew what they wanted. Both grew up on dairy farms; Tom in Elkland, Pa. just over the New York border south of Corning, and Kim in western Pennsylvania. Their educational careers kept them busy. Tom taught Social Studies and Kim is a Science teacher. Over the years, the Butlers, along with their two daughters and son, sought a quiet getaway. Ideally, the nearest neighbors would be far enoug

The Clinton Central School Board of Education met last month to discuss new business. The Board hosted a Meet The Candidates forum with incumbent Boardmembers Rachel Clark, Patrick LaVeck, and Sam Catterson. Each spent time discussing their background in their communities and personal philosophies, as well as their contributions with the Clinton School Board and goals for their next terms. CCSD Superintendent Christopher Clancy and Business Administrator Ethan Martin gave a f

Improvements to Douglass Park in Oriskany Falls debuted at the Memorial Day ceremony. The Village of Oriskany Falls, led by Trustee Scott Jeffers, concentrated in the past year on making changes to the park. Money and work came from the village and the Oneida County Main Street grant. Douglass Park’s tribute to veterans and the military now includes resetting the marble monument established by the Oriskany Falls Rotary Club in 1970. The tribute now includes emblems for the si