When the annual Parade of Lights had to be cancelled due to weather for the first time in its history, some community members organized a parade for the Saturday before Christmas. Santa and Mrs. Claus met with children at the Waterville firehouse and gave each of them a candy cane and sticker.

By Alycia Schick Waterville students attended the 36th annual New York State Council of Leadership and Student Activities conference, themed "Electrify Your Leadership." Students attended the conference in Niagara Falls in November. They listened to speakers, participated in mental health workshops and connected with peers from across New York state. During the conference, two WCS students were recognized with prestigious honors. Hayden Rockwell received the Kelly Jeffords Ou

The Town of Kirkland and Village of Clinton will meet this month to discuss a plowing plan. New Kirkland Town Supervisor Garry Colarusso said at the Board’s Dec. 22 meeting that a timetable for discussion was set at a special Town meeting Dec. 15. This year the Town will pay $20,000—an increase of $4,000—for the animal control agreement. Colarusso said the cost had not changed for some years. The new Animal Sheltering agreement was also approved. Year-end budget transfers wer

At their November regular meeting, the Sangerfield Town Board adopted the town’s 2026 budget. A few days earlier the Board worked out the details of the budget at a workshop meeting. NYCLASS was again discussed. The Board voted to sign a contract and begin the investment program effective once the town’s bookkeeper, Brynley Wilcox, sends paperwork. Gene Whipple from the Zoning/Planning Board said Tom VanDenbergh does not have a permit for work being done on Mason Road. Codes

Photos by Shana Fortnam and Pat Louise The week before Christmas, cemeteries all across the United States honored those veterans buried in their grounds with a Wreaths Across America ceremony. Clinton’s Old Burying Ground and Hillside Cemetery in Oriskany Falls participated. Both included local students and tributes to those who served. More photos, Page 6

The Clinton Central Schools Board of Education met Tuesday evening to discuss new business. The meeting began with a performance of The First Noel and We Wish You a Merry Christmas by the Chamber Singers. The Board approved a resolution to open a public hearing to discuss the 526-SPO Contract. No public spoke, and the Board approved a resolution to close the public hearing. CCSD Superintendent Chris Clancy began the Superintendent's report discussing the hiring of Kathleen He

Waterville Baptist Church hosted its annual Christmas caroling evening for all who wanted to come, sing and hear the story of the birth of Jesus. Pastor Daniel Nelson invited all the children who attended to sing ‘Silent Night’ during the program. The Clinton boys ice hockey team trades skates for plates for their annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at the Clinton VFW recently. The Comets event included a basket raffle. Rabbi Didy Waks led the community through the lighting of