Community Events

Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Effort This Weekend
Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Effort This Weekend
Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Effort This Weekend
Volunteer fire departments across New York state will open their doors and fire truck bays to local residents this weekend as part of the fourth annual RecruitNY statewide volunteer firefighter recruitment effort. RecruitNY is designed to help increase volunteer membership which has suffered over the last few years due to various factors, including the state of the economy...
Alma’s Kittens: The Story of The Alma Fund
Alma’s Kittens: The Story of The Alma Fund
Alma’s Kittens: The Story of The Alma Fund
Two events are planned for Saturday April 26th that bear Alma’s name. The Alma Lynch Annual Poetry Reading will be from 10 am until 2 pm at the William B. Ogden Free Library on Gardiner Place in Walton. The event was given its name based on Alma’s love of poetry and her dedication to the art form...
DEC Commemorates Earth Day with Events
DEC Commemorates Earth Day with Events
DEC Commemorates Earth Day with Events
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state Department of Environmental Conservation is commemorating the 44th Anniversary of Earth Day with a week-long series of events around the state. The activities include hikes, wildlife watching, tree-planting and educational exhibits.
Jeter to Give Post-Season Talk at College in Oneida County
Jeter to Give Post-Season Talk at College in Oneida County
Jeter to Give Post-Season Talk at College in Oneida County
CLINTON, N.Y. (AP) — Derek Jeter's post-season plans during his first few months in retirement include a public appearance at an upstate New York college. Hamilton College in Clinton in Oneida County has announced that the New York Yankees captain and shortstop will be the featured guest in a moderated question-and-answer session at the school on the night of Dec...
Chenango United Way Planning 2014 Campaign
Chenango United Way Planning 2014 Campaign
Chenango United Way Planning 2014 Campaign
The Chenango United Way campaign for 2013 is in the books. The fund raising campaign was over as of December 31st, but the United Way Board then had to allocate the money to the non-profits in Chenango County which presented the best programs for consideration...