The Waterville Board of Education wrapped up the 2025-26 year with a short meeting. Board members met in public session for 10 minutes June 23 before going into executive session. During the public portion Board President Steve Stanton touched on the situation in Cazenovia, where a Cazenovia Board of Education member has been charged with numerous sexual crimes to children. Stanton said looking at what is going on there raises the question of whether background checks should

The June 9 meeting of the Town of Marshall Board opened with the approval of the minutes of the May 12 meeting. A question was asked of the Board during the public comment portion of the meeting about the time limit for the proposed nursery on VanHyning Road. Attorney Bill Schmitt responded that Dan Williams was granted six months from the date the zoning permit was issued, which was at the last Board meeting. The Town will follow up on this. In their brief report, the only b

The Waterville Fire Department created a water park last week during the 90-plus degree heat to allow kids—and some adults—to cool off. Temperatures reached a feel-like high of up to 110 as the area joined most of the country in a heat wave.

The Village of Oriskany Falls put on its annual Fireworks Over the Falls with music, games, food and fireworks. The day began with a 5K race. Collin Smith won his age group. At the grill were Joanna Eisenhut, Matt Bowie and Brian Bell.

Despite the rain the Waterville Historical Society led a celebration of America’s 250th year with activities in the Village Park. Along with food and games, the afternoon included music and remembrances of July 4, 1776. A coordinated ringing of the bells 13 times throughout the Village took place at 2:50 p.m. to also mark the day. Along with coming in costume, the Oriskany Chapter also sold customized pins with photos that said America 250. More photos, Page 6

The Town of Kirkland Board met Monday evening to discuss new business. Residents met with the Board to discuss a neighboring property. The residents described the property and house as falling into disrepair with wildlife and overgrowth. The Board discussed the process for having the house condemned. Town of Kirkland Supervisor Garry Colarusso said he would follow with the residents about making progress on the status of the property. The Board approved a resolution approving

Louis J. Gale & Son Feed Mill of Waterville received the Commitment to Waterville award from Waterville First. Andy Gale, third generation of Gales to run the Mill, and Ed Gale, whose father started the business 75 years ago, accepted the award from WF Vice President John Brouillette during a reception at the Waterville Historical Society.