The Village of Oriskany Falls will try for a third time to find a buyer for property near the reservoir. At last week’s Oriskany Falls Village Board meeting, Board members decided to ask for sealed bids for the property. An attempt to sell the land with a minimum bid of $50,000 had no new bidders. The first try yielded some bidders, but the highest bid was well below market value. Before the monthly meeting started, the Board met for an hour to review projects and set priorit

The next phase of mitigating flooding in the Village of Waterville will begin along Big Creek. Village DPW Superintendent Jamie Bechy told Village Board members at last week’s meeting that the next phase of the project will run from behind Stewart’s Shop to the village line past the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is providing financial assistance, as is Oneida County. The County and Village have a total contribution of $136,179.

Clinton’s Class of 2026 finished their high school years with the school’s 95th Commencement Saturday. Valedictorian Ella Brehaut spoke about memories; the Senior Choir sang the Alma Mater. Story, photos, Pages 7, 12

Provided Photos Waterville senior Danny Casatelli finished his high school running career with a state title in the C division of the 1600 meters. Casatelli ran the final in 4:11.16. Casatelli also finished 3rd in the 3200 meters C division. Clinton pole vaulter Jason Leonard finished second in the state in Class C division. Waterville senior Kady Barton took eighth in the state in the Class C long jump finals.

Provided Photo Jenna Kocienda, her boyfriend, Eli Pasquale, and his mom, Brandy Pasquale, all recently participated in the Ride for Missing Children as first-time riders. Jenna and Brandy were considered designated riders, riding for a particular family. They are all from the West Winfield area, and Jenna and Eli are 2025 Mount Markham graduates.

Brookfield Central School’s Class of 2026 launched their next steps into the world with a commencement filled with tears, laughs and lots of memories. Ten seniors had the spotlight shine on them last Thursday night during their graduation ceremony in the gym. They marched in one at a time after the faculty entered the room to the sounds of applause and cheers. Graduate Kylie Smith led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance before Principal Colleen Rutherford welcomed everyo

The Kirkland Art Center hosted its annual 5K run and events on the Village Green in Clinton to start the month. A humid morning greeted the runners along the course. People flocked to the Clinton Pottery sale on the Green to find discounted treasures. More photos, Page 6