Waterville Central School graduate Caleb King remains in the hunt for the 2026 Halloween Baking Championship on the Food Network. King stands as one of the six bakers left after last week’s fourth episode. The baking challenge show started with 10 bakers from around the country. Last week’s theme had the bakers create a dessert that copied a ruin, while adding a monster that haunts it. This was the episode’s only challenge. Usually the episode includes two baking challenges w

Provided Photo In his senior year of college Jed Lamont took a history class that helped him explore his Scottish ancestory. Lamont, 35, a 2010 graduate of Waterville Central School, said he became deeply interested in his heritage. For his final project in the class he traced his roots back to Scotland. That interest also led him to Syracuse in 2013 to take in the annual Highland Festival along Onondaga Lake Park. While Lamont’s athletic background included soccer and footba

Proof that this is a busy election year can be found on the website pages for county Boards of Election. Voters are told their ballot will look a little different this year. Due to the number of races the ballot is two pages, with information on both sides. All New York state voters will have decisions for governor, comptroller and attorney general. Kathy Hochul is being challenged for governor by Bruce Blakeman. Thomas DiNapoli is being challenged for comptroller by Joseph H

Madison boys soccer captains Ronan Mancuso, Lucas Neff, Hunter Williams and Darin Buchanan collect the first-place trophy for winning the Brothertown Optimist Club Tournament. More photos, Page 12

The Town of Sangerfield has a vacancy for Town Historian. At their August meeting, the Sangerfield Town Board accepted the resignation of Carol Wood. Board members voted to send her a thank you for her service. Highway Superintendent Karl Buschor presented the Oneida County Snow and Ice removal agreement, which was approved. Codes Officer Gene Whipple said he planned to issue a permit for a modular home soon and one on Osborne Avenue for work. Town Clerk Joanne Miller said ne

Waterville Central School District is looking at ways to get families to fill out the financial form for free or reduced lunches. At last week’s WCS Board of Education meeting Superintendent Zach Abbe explained why the information is important. Abbe said showing the District’s family financial picture can help WCS receive more state aid. One of the forms of state aid is based on the financial status of the District’s families. Since the pandemic Waterville and all school dist