Upper Unadilla Valley artists will have an opportunity to display and sell their work at Art in the Park, an event being hosted by the Upper Unadilla Valley Association, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, in the enclosed pavilion at the Town of Winfield Park in West Winfield. The event is open to artists who live in the region represented by the association, which includes the villages of West Winfield and Bridgewater and hamlets of Unadilla Forks, Leonardsville, and West Edme

It is with deep sorrow that we members of the Southern Oneida County Democrats mourn the passing of our friend and colleague, Richard Meili. Among his other roles, Dick chaired the Bridgewater Democratic Committee but also met routinely with fellow Democrats in Sangerfield, Marshall, Kirkland and Augusta and participated wholeheartedly in our events. A week before his passing, Dick climbed the back steps of the Waterville Historical Society, oxygen gear and all, and shucked c

Changes made in the Mount Markham Central School Transportation Department have resulted in a 92.5 passing rate with DOT inspections. Transportation Supervisor Cindy Hazekamp and Assistant Supervisor Eric Watson gave a presentation at last week’s MM School Board meeting. Hazekamp has been at Mount Markham for seven years, taking over supervision of the department last year after being the dispatcher. Watson, a MM CSD graduate, joined as assistant last year after working at UP

The Town of Bridgewater Board recently to discuss new business. The Board approved a resolution approving the July meeting minutes. Water Department Supervisor Jerry Perry said the new pump is working good. Usage was higher over two days because of a fire. The Zoning Board issued a variance to parcel off an existing house to an agricultural zone. The board held a discussion about the recently opened ice cream stand. Town Assessor Patricia Terns distributed the up to 50% tax ex

The Clayville Library Association is marking its 100th anniversary this August with free daily giveaways, weekly basket raffles, musical and children’s entertainment performances. All are free and open to the community. Opened in a single room in the Clayville Opera House Aug. 30, 1926 with 76 books, the Clayville Library has grown to serve more than 4,000 residents in the Town of Paris. The Library offers tens of thousands of books, as well as DVDs, music CDs, puzzles, museu

Brookfield Central School’s new superintendent said his first days on the job have been made easier by the welcome and support shown. Dr. Tom Butler attended his first BCS Board of Education meeting last week. He thanked Maintenance Supervisor Ken Plows for a tour and explaining the building project. The half-hour public portion of the meeting began after Butler and Board members met in executive session for the first 20 minutes. Butler reviewed the District’s 2026-27 Safety