Time’s Ticking Congressman Williams
From Sarah Reeske
September 30th is the date to circle in red marker on the calendar if you’re paying attention to NY22, Rep. Brandon Williams. It is the last day of the federal government’s fiscal...
The Heat Beat: The music of Phoenix Radio and beyond: A teacher’s tips on...
September means back to school for students attending local schools, and for many who attend online. And back to school means back to studying and completing homework assignments. While it is conventional wisdom that...
Thinking of hiring a tutor this school year? Make sure to keep expectations realistic
As the new school term begins, students and their parents may be considering tutoring for those times when additional support, guidance, or lessons may be needed in a certain class or subject. Tutors can...
Kirkland Town Library hosts 24 hour read-athon
Information courtesy of Kirkland Town Library
The Kirkland Town Library’s Read Around the Clock program began in 2018 with a grant from PBS and the American Library Association’s “Great American Reads” program. Kirkland Town Library...
The Heat Beat: The music of Phoenix Radio and beyond: Keep that in your...
When the country music video channel CMT refused to play Jason Aldean’s “Try that in a small town,” they inadvertently caused the song and video to skyrocket to number one. People flocked to “stand...
Legal myths and reality: August 2023 edition
Content provided by: Judge Joan Shkane
This is a continuing discussion of Legal Myths and Reality, because those informed are the most successful.
MYTH: The law is set in stone and is rarely changed.
REALITY: One of...
The Good Mother
How Abby McArthur found the courage to fight for Transgender youth in a town without pity
By Ron Klopfanstein
General Nicholas Herkimer stands guard at both ends of Myers Park in the Village of Herkimer. One...
Selling scams are on the rise for summer 2023
With Amazon’s most recent “Prime Day” happening earlier this month, everyone from fraud watch groups to news channels have been issuing warnings about online retail shopping scams. By now, most online customers know that...
Letters to the Editor: Compare politicians’ actions with their words
Carole Gehrig
Whitesboro, NY
Being a potential user of broadband in the Forestport area I was excited to hear our county executive announce the expansion of highspeed internet not only in the Forestport but also in...
Super Chicken draws crowd to fundraiser for area man
Photo: Fundraiser attendees enjoyed this complete barbecue dinner, shown here with Super Chicken's preference...the pulled pork.
The Masonic values of brotherhood and service to others were on display earlier this month in a very...