By Clara Shupp At the Oneida County History Center last month, a talk and screening of the film “Utica” took place. “Utica” is a short documentary detailing the innovative past of what is called Old Main, or as it was first known, the New York State Lunatic Asylum at Utica. The director of the History Center said around 180 people were in attendance at the screening. Before the screening took place, Mark Hanna, portraying the “ghost” of Dr. Amiriah Brigham, discussed his rela

The Village of Oriskany Falls heard no comments from residents during a public hearing at their January meeting. The hearing was to override the 2026 tax cap limit. The step is taken in case the 2026-27 budget needs to go over the tax cap as set by the state. Also at the January meeting, a request was made by the Oriskany Falls Fire Department Commissioners to show the fire department revenue on a separate line on the village tax bill. Village Clerk Amber Bell explained the v

Provided Photo The New York Beef Council announced that Troy Bishopp of Deansboro has been named the 2025 Beef Promoter of the Year. This award recognizes producers who go above and beyond raising beef to actively educate consumers, engage communities, and promote the industry across New York State. Bishopp’s dedication to sharing his knowledge, mentoring farmers, and connecting the public to the story of beef production exemplifies the spirit of this honor. Affectionately kn

Onto the ice come about 25 hockey players. Some skate tentatively, using their sticks and the dasherboards at the Clinton Arena for balance. Others dig their blades into the newly treated ice and push hard for the far end of the rink. A minute or so into the practice, everyone has scooped up a puck on the end of their sticks, concentrating on controlling the disc as they skate in larger circles. Five minutes in, coaches John Forbes and Rick Maxam whistle that the warmup is do

By Debby Hepburn Ah, Happy Winter, a greeting I don’t believe I’ve ever offered, and which I must say is the best example of an oxymoron I know; yes, even better than bittersweet or jumbo shrimp, and certainly not as palatable or tasty to this devotee of warmer weather, which I define as 35 degrees and above, accompanied by dry roads, suitable for safe walking. I certainly don’t begrudge the skiers who may be euphoric and the many devotees who love this season, which already

The Millers Mills Community is planning their annual Ice Harvest for Sunday, Feb. 8. As always, this event is subject to Mother Nature’s fickle ways. Both sufficient ice to cut, and snow for sleighs to carry the ice are critical. The Millers Mills Grange sponsors the event. The use of old hand tools to saw, separate, and load the ice blocks onto horse-drawn sleighs maintains the authenticity of a 19th Century ice harvest. The only exception is the antique, gas-powered machine

The Clinton Central School Board of Education met Tuesday evening to discuss new business. Tim Thomas gave an update to the Board regarding Oneida- Herkimer-Madison BOCES to begin the meeting. Thomas gave a quick review of the Regionalization plan and BOCES discussions to contract aid through non-BOCES employees. BOCES also discussed the New York State Community Schools Thruway Coalition. BOCES budget updates will be discussed at the February meeting and the annual meeting is