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Lenox woman presumed to be fire victim 06/01/08
A 96-year-old Lenox woman has been tentatively identified as the victim of a fatal house fire on Whitelaw Road early...

LHS seniors learn consequences of poor choices 06/03/08
It happened at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday May 28: two Liverpool High School students happened upon a horrific crash in...

Ninth 'On the Farm' DVD released 06/03/08
For two weeks, Chris Fesko of Borodino, slept in a barn to film the birth of a horse. She has filmed the birth of...

Marcellus Olde Home Days set to begin 06/03/08
Marking Marcellus’ official start of summer, the Olde Homes Days offers a time for socialization as well as the chance...

Caz:Residents voice their opinions on 2008 Comprehensive Plan 06/04/08
Compromise? Residents voice their opinions on 2008 Comprehensive Plan By Willie Kiernan ...

Caz: Good things brewing at Common Grounds 06/04/08
Good things brewing Common Grounds remains as vital community meeting place By Willie Kiernan ...

B'ville: A firsthand account of the Holocaust 06/04/08
For the fourth consecutive year, the Baldwinsville School District was pleased to have holocaust survivor Marion...

B'ville: Addressing potential Route 370 problems 06/04/08
Building a new bridge to access Cold-Springs Peninsula. Widening Route 370 near Onondaga Lake Park. If the...

Raising awareness about Scleroderma 06/04/08
Kara Sumner returned to Baldwinsville four years ago. As it turns out, she was just in time to get involved with a...

B'ville: Paige's Butterfly Run moves downtown 06/04/08
Palmer Elementary holds a special place in Chris Arnold’s heart. After all, that is where his daughter Paige Yeomans...

B'ville: Pizza Man celebration Saturday 06/04/08
In a moment of spontaneity, Jim Delia changed the dynamic of his pizza shop. Having attended numerous auctions for...

History of Baldwinsville’s Peonies 06/04/08
Following the Civil War, Americans became interested in cultivating ornamental plantings. Baldwinsville’s fertile...

B'ville: Christopher C. Simpson Memorial Park 06/04/08
Many came to honor the memory of Memphis resident Army Spc. Christopher C. Simpson during a sign dedication ceremony...

Longtime Salina highway department employee remembered 06/05/08
For 40 years, Terry “The Governor” Bohne was a fixture at the Salina highway department. After he passed away April...

Clay PD merger: the facts revealed 06/05/08
For Clay Supervisor James Rowley, it’s simple: to save town taxpayers a significant sum of money, the town should merge...

ArtsWeek to link downtown’s Arts & Crafts and Jazz in the Square 06/05/08
Something as simple as a samba could help unite two of Syracuse’s major downtown festivals. As the soft syncopation of...

Son of a Deacon to be ordained 06/05/08
For the first time in the history of the Diocese of Syracuse, the son of a Permanent Deacon will be ordained a Roman...

Syracuse Eastside Neighborhood Farmers’ Market back 06/05/08
The Syracuse Eastside Neighborhood Farmers’ Market will celebrate its second season with a Grand Opening on Thursday,...

Mark of Distinction: Hoffmann honored in Syracuse 06/06/08
Guitarist Mark Hoffmann enters Sammys Hall of Fame Friday at Taste of Syracuse: Central New York guitar veteran...

Swan Pond renovations proposed 06/06/08
By Jennifer Kiefl Trustees discussed the initial proposal for renovations pertaining to Manlius’ longtime landmark,...

New F-M club to build in Ghana 06/06/08
Two individuals with diverse backgrounds have the same objective in mind: to create an organization in Ghana that will...

Manlius: Veterans get tax break 06/06/08
By Jennifer Kiefl The Cold War Veterans Exemption Local Law 3 was adopted at Tuesday night’s Village of Manlius...

DeWitt: Community members honored at banquet 06/06/08
Nationally, 181 officers were killed in the line of duty last year – that’s a 20 percent increase from 2006. With the...

Minoa: Dine in, take out at Brad's 06/06/08
No ice cream in Minoa? Not so! Thanks to Kathy, Tom and Brad Cretaro. Open for almost two years now, Brad’s Ice Cream...

DeWitt: Proposed law creates liability for cat owners 06/06/08
By Peter Viglietta A new town law was proposed at the May 27 DeWitt Town Board meeting that would increase...

Aldi Foods offers biggest 'green' savings yet 06/06/08
The village of East Syracuse welcomed a new grocery chain to its Bridge Street mix June 2. Representatives of Aldi...

DeWitt:Menorah Park celebrates Older Americans Month 06/06/08
When Menorah Park honors people, it does so in style. More than 175 people attended its annual event called “Our...

ArtsWeek to link downtown’s Arts & Crafts and Jazz in the Square, July 24-27 06/06/08
A marriage of convenience: Something as simple as a samba could help unite two of Syracuse’s major downtown...

Syracuse Farmers Market: the cheese fix 06/06/08
Determined shoppers spread throughout the Regional Market on the morning of May 30. Weaving around each other in the...

Sedgewick specialty house and garden shop rocks your home 06/06/08
Looking for a secret garden? Want to plant your own? Heagerty’s Home and Garden shop will help on both counts. Eileen...

Sullivan: Train quiet zone dies on floor 06/08/08
Councilmen were mum on support of proposal to muzzle trains at the June 4 meeting of the Sullivan Town Council. Boy...

Sherill: Tourney supports melanoma research 06/08/08
Five years after his death, the memory of golf enthusiast and cancer victim Mark Monroe lives on through his friends in...

Canastota: Library offers program on eating for life 06/09/08
On Monday June 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Canastota Public Library, Sarah Vanderhoof will present an interactive talk...

Concerns about Oneida Skate Park location raised 06/09/08
Councilman Donald Moore (D – Ward 5) insisted last week that the Oneida Common Council take action to move the city’s...

Lonely Joe Screening Kicks off Friday 13 06/10/08
Lonely Joe, the supernatural thriller filmed and based in Solvay, screens this Friday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at the Palace...

Camillus: New playground unveiled at Reed Webster 06/10/08
Reed Webster playground reopened last weekend with the unveiling of new equipment funded by Honeywell. Town of...

What's so bright about Smart? 06/10/08
A riddle: what is stylish, small and European, and only became officially available in the United States in...

Solvay Electric explores alternative energy 06/10/08
In response to its own rising costs, the Solvay Electric Department is exploring alternative methods of producing...

Caz: CPF leads hikers through trails 06/10/08
CPF leads hikers through trails By Willie Kiernan ...

Former Clay supervisor passes away 06/10/08
The town of Clay lost one of its most active citizens last week. Ernie Casale, who served the town in a number of...

School bus fleets not immune to gas prices 06/11/08
Think you are feeling the sting of $4 a gallon? Imagine pulling up to the pump with an empty 60 or 100-gallon fuel...

Canastota: Trails tidied 06/11/08
Eleven hikers braved the humidity on June 7 to commemorate National Trails Day and chip away at more of Madison...

Seneca Knolls improvement project underway 06/11/08
Officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony Monday to mark the beginning of the Seneca Knolls drainage improvement...

B'ville: A Canton Woods regular 06/11/08
The Messenger’s Jessica Marra recently visited the Canton Woods Senior Center in the village to interview frequent...

Radisson mystery man tackles humor 06/11/08
Clyde Skaggs has been busy once again. Skaggs recently published his fourth book in April called “The Little Joke...

Polishing the town jewel: Van Buren Park 06/11/08
Outdoor enthusiast Jim Sollecito is in the business of spreading cheer. Every year, Sollecito hosts a family fishing...

B'ville: Something for everyone Saturday 06/11/08
If the weatherman is right, sunny skies should be the perfect complement to Saturday’s busy event schedule in...

B'ville: School district feels fuel pinch 06/11/08
At more than four dollars per gallon, motorists are dreading trips to the gas station. But how is the fuel crisis...

Skan: Town looks at private fireworks permits 06/11/08
By Abbey Woodcock What qualifies as a public fireworks display? This is the question that came before the town...

Skan: Village and town work toward joint facility 06/11/08
By Abbey Woodcock In a reversal of the village board’s original opinion about a joint town and village facility at...

Marcellus grads travel to China 06/11/08
By Anne Roth China, with a population of 1.3 billion is rarely silent. Yet, in May, when State University of New...

Old Tyme Fiddlin' at Baltimore Woods 06/11/08
Clemens Tradition bandleader Jackie Hobbs. Sammy-winning fiddler Diamond Joe Davoli. Fiddlin’ in the forest...

Gov. Paterson announces draft truck traffic regulations 06/11/08
GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES ISSUANCE OF DRAFT REGULATION TO CONTROL TRUCK TRAFFIC THROUGHOUT THE STATE Initiative to...

Chittenango: Busing denied 06/12/08
Lisa Levens-Freeman wants the best possible education for her soon-to-be third-grader, Javier. She thinks he can get...

FREE Summer Courses at the MOST 06/12/08
The MOST is offering free Summer Courses geared to preteens, teens, and adults. You can learn to draw, make movies,...

Farmer's Market blow-down 06/12/08
The folding table from Ma & Pa’s Kettle Corn blew about 15 yards across the parking lot into Ben Paine’s farm...

Reviving ‘Father’s Day’ 06/12/08
Paul Robeson Company brings back 1990 play this weekend and next: In rehearsal playwright/director Jackie...

Art Walk and Dine for June 19 Th3 06/12/08
The Syracuse Th3 Coalition has scheduled more free art events across the city’s art scene on the third Thursday in...

SWEETLAND: GAS PRICES THREATEN LOCAL ECONOMY 06/12/08
With gas prices climbing to well over $4 a gallon, today Congressional Candidate Dale Sweetland (R - Fabius) was at...

Donna Reese: a champion 06/12/08
Honored with the civil liberties Kharas award: June 4 Donna Reese was center stage, and this time in the...

Grimes celebrates new Sheehan Sports Complex 06/12/08
When Bishop Grimes began its “United in Faith” capital campaign in 2004, one of its goals included building an...

Higher price fuel forces schools, towns to adjust 06/12/08
By Allison Gibbons With crude oil prices continuing to skyrocket at more than $120 a barrel and fuel prices in New...

Manlius native writes first mystery novel 06/12/08
Joseph Pittman, Fayetteville-Manlius graduate and former Eagle Bulletin paperboy, is now a published author working in...

ES-M’s carpentry class seeks applicants for new home 06/12/08
Applications are now being accepted for the 2008-09 East Syracuse-Minoa High School carpentry project: to build a...

Manlius: Catch rays at Body and Sol 06/12/08
Relax! That’s what Kay Marini wants her customers to do when they walk through the doors at Body and Sol, a tanning...

Manlius: Town engineer talks stormwater with students 06/12/08
Stormwater runoff and unprotected waterways can pose lots of environmental problems if not handled properly. Manlius...

ES-M team spirit thrives 06/12/08
East Syracuse-Minoa wrestlers participated June 9 in a torch run for the Special Olympics that will soon be coming...

Thousands of Syracuse China pieces found along shore of Onondaga Lake 06/13/08
While walking at Onondaga Lake Park many years ago I discovered hundreds and hundreds of broken pottery pieces along...

West Genesee earns pair of state lacrosse titles 06/15/08
Shortly after winning its second consecutive state Class A championship, the West Genesee girls lacrosse team returned...

Chittenango: Delivery driver robbed 06/15/08
Three people were arrested June 7 after allegedly attacking a pizza delivery person in Chittenango. Kaitlyn E. Van...

Vernon: Acee opens new restaurant 06/17/08
Abe Acee, owner of the popular Nothin' Fancy Cafe on Ruth Street in Vernon, has opened a new venture a little...

Camillus: Crash, arrest ends Camillus police chase 06/17/08
Camillus police apprehended a suspect last week after a car chase leading from Camillus to Syracuse ended with one...

J-E: Trail project earns Eagle Scout honor 06/17/08
Jordan's Boy Scout Troop 57 convened for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sunday, June 8 in recognition of Conner...

Solvay: Greens in the garden 06/17/08
Solvay eighth graders enjoyed a bountiful harvest last week, after just over a month of planning, planting and...

Elbridge: History lessons, local legends buried at Maple Grove 06/17/08
Elbridge Historian Jack Horner led a group of about 30 'tourists' around Maple Grove Cemetery earlier this...

LCSD capital projects will again go before voters 06/17/08
On Thursday June 26, voters in the Liverpool Central School District will again go to the polls to decide whether or...

Skan's Sietz Bldg developers seek easement 06/17/08
Alex Putnam and Jeremy Gorelick came to the village trustees Monday, June 9 to ask, “What do we do next?” Gorelick is...

MCK applies for permit to remove Marcellus dam 06/17/08
MCK Building Associates submitted a permit application to the DEC Friday, June 6 to tear down the Upper Crown Mill...

Skaneateles' Clear Lakes celebrates first year 06/17/08
The Clear Lakes Animal Wellness Center of Skaneateles proudly celebrated its first anniversary this...

Jenny LaMott is Marcellus 'Hometown Hero' 06/17/08
By Jordan Bruna Jennifer (“Jenny”) LaMott has been a hero to many people. She’s someone that parents and former...

Skaneateles, Marcellus deal with gas prices 06/17/08
By Megan Horsington As fuel prices continue to rise in Central New York, extra measures are being taken by School...

Oot opens Oneida campaign headquarters 06/18/08
Michael Oot, Democratic candidate for the 23rd U.S. Congressional District, announced today the opening of his campaign...

Oneida: Relay inspires awareness 06/18/08
Raising money isn't the most important part of the annual Relay for Life at the Oneida High School, said...

Elbridge: J-E revised budget passes 06/18/08
The revised 2008-09 school budget was accepted by Jordan-Elbridge district taxpayers Tuesday night, after the first...

Caz: And off she goes 06/18/08
And off she goes Caz junior gets to spend senior year pursuing her dream abroad By Willie Kiernan ...

B'ville parents protest principal swap 06/18/08
Despite pleas from hundreds of parents, teachers and students, the Baldwinsville Board of Education approved a shuffle...

Clay: Commissioner, six officers speak in favor of merger 06/18/08
Six Clay police officers and the town’s commissioner of public safety spoke out in support of the proposed...

Liverpool: Capital projects referendum June 26 06/18/08
On Thursday June 26, voters in the Liverpool Central School District will again go to the polls to decide whether or...

Manlius village earns MGC environmental award 06/18/08
At the Manlius Village Board meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday June 24, the Manlius Greenspace Coalition will present its...

B'ville seeks salty sailors and clever craftsmen 06/18/08
On Saturday July 12, an unusual assortment of hopefully seaworthy crafts will attempt to stay afloat and wind their way...

B'ville: Berry season is ripe for picking 06/18/08
The New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker kicked off the berry season in New York at Abbott Farm on...

B’ville to celebrate hope and survivorship 06/18/08
Next weekend, 35 teams of Baldwinsville residents, friends, families, school and church groups, and cancer survivors...

B'ville considers wind energy 06/18/08
Creating alternative and cost effective energy sources is on everyone’s minds these days. Our local municipalities...

B'ville's young lady with a mission 06/18/08
Adriana Speach has a passion for reading. That passion has led her to organize her first fundraiser at the tender age...

B'ville: Parents protest principal swap 06/18/08
Despite pleas from hundreds of parents, teachers and students, the Baldwinsville Board of Education approved a shuffle...

B'ville: Budweiser on bidding block? 06/18/08
Budweiser isn’t on the market, but that didn’t stop InBev, a Belgium-based brewer, from placing an unsolicited $46.3...

B'ville municipalities prepare for fuel cost rise 06/18/08
There is no getting around the high gas prices. Fuel is at an all-time high this week peaking at nearly $4.25 per...

Manlius: Board approves ‘Paws’ 06/18/08
When Paws at White Cross Farms was first proposed to the Manlius Town Board, a number of residents spoke out against...

Manlius: Windmills welcome for businesses, residents 06/18/08
By Peter Viglietta A new local law was passed by the Manlius Town Board June 11, placing an array of restrictions...

Heart Gallery speaks to hopes for a permanent home 06/18/08
By Allison Gibbons This past week, the New York State Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) held its third...

Jamesville: Dreams float at Balloon Fest 06/18/08
The morning flights on Saturday during the annual Jamesville Balloon Fest were filled with enthusiasts heading up, up...

Manlius: Village waits for Swan Pond grant 06/18/08
By Jennifer Kiefl The reduced scope version of the Village Centre Park Master Plan was presented at the Manlius...

F-M cheerleaders set to compete nationally 06/18/08
Tami Rigling just finished her second year coaching the Fayetteville-Manlius cheerleaders, and the cheerleaders just...

DeWitt: New zones approved 06/18/08
In December 2007, the DeWitt Town Board tabled a proposal to rezone lands from Industrial to Hi Tech, mainly due to...

J-D senior shares his poetic side 06/18/08
Alex Alciati, 20, has never been able to speak, but has developed a unique way of communicating with others. “Early...

You know it’s summer when the Hinerwadel’s potatoes are simmering 06/20/08
“Salt Potatoes - The Real Taste of Summer,” so it boldly states on the white bag of Hinerwadel salt potatoes. This...

Oneida: City reps ‘push for funds’ 06/22/08
It was a festive evening June 20 on the streets of downtown Oneida as the Wilber-Duck Mile brought out an enthusiastic...

Madison County tow truck operators visit supervisors 06/23/08
Towing service owners and operators came out in force last week to implore county supervisors to improve their...

Geddes: Fuel costs extend past sedans and SUVs 06/24/08
This year's school budgets reflect the recent increases in fuel. The Solvay transportation budget increased...

Gertrude Park Pool opens Sunday 06/24/08
Gertrude Park visitors will slip into swimsuits in an updated facility this year. The public pool, built in 1954 by...

Scootin' around: Scooters put a stylish spin on saving at the pump 06/24/08
Less intimidating than a motorcycle - less expensive and more efficient, too - scooters have been rolling just under...

Price increases affect local growers, sellers 06/24/08
As farmers' market season comes into full swing, patrons may notice indulging in fresh, local produce and goods...

Outdoor gallery paints picture of the past 06/24/08
The first phase of the Jordan Outdoor Historical Gallery was installed Friday on North Main Street in the village, in...

Solvay board, residents prep to 'take back village' 06/24/08
Solvay residents say they are tired of watching their village deteriorate. They blame absentee landlords and...

Rescuer says snake escape was no accident 06/24/08
When Dante, the 14 foot long, 80 pound Burmese P ython was found on Wednesday after two days of freedom, he was exactly...

Caz: EcoSutra premiers 06/24/08
EcoSutra premiers Caz girl brings green film first screening to CNY By Willie Kiernan ...

Caz: Sitting on a gold mine 06/24/08
There have been a couple of vacancies for years right in the heart of the Cazenovia business district. “What saddens...

Canastota: Silly string no so funny 06/24/08
Village resident Chris Hannan, who also is a member of the Canastota Fire Department and volunteer for the Greater...

Lenox: GSC seeks property tax exemption 06/24/08
Mike Patane, executive director of the Great Swamp Conservancy asked Lenox board members once again to consider tax...

B'ville: BVC names Teen Volunteers of the Year 06/24/08
Robert McCabe and Chloe Parker, graduating seniors at Baker High School, have been selected for the 2008 Marilyn Swete...

B'ville: Choose natural for your feline 06/24/08
Earl Gray and Smokey Jane are an inspiration to Bethann Kistner. The Baldwinsville woman adopted the kittens about a...

B'ville boards: Informational meeting Thursday 06/24/08
At 7 p.m. this Thursday (June 26), the village will host an informational meeting regarding the new sidewalk repair...

Van Buren pursues parks grant 06/24/08
Van Buren Park may soon see new bathroom facilities, improved drainage and more thanks to an EPF grant through New York...

Liverpool schools referendum Thursday June 26 06/25/08
On Thursday June 26, voters in the Liverpool Central School District will again go to the polls to decide whether or...

Former North Syracuse mayor honored 06/26/08
Jim Barry walked around the parking lot of Slindes Woods smiling, chatting and shaking hands with a crowd of people...

Madison County: Oot seeks D.C. office 06/26/08
Mike Oot said he can no longer sit by and watch the erosion of democratic principles. Oot, 58, of Munnsville in the...

Madison County: Dispatch policy pulled 06/26/08
Oneida Fire Chief Donald Hudson has been a vocal opponent of a procedure he thinks is compromising urgent and emergent...

Madison County Criminal Justice Committee meets 06/26/08
Paul Hartnett, E-911 Communications Center director, said he is in receipt of a bill for services in the amount of $250...

Vernon: Southside Grille is not diner or fast food 06/26/08
Abe Acee knows a thing or two about dining out: He spends a lot of time doing just that. And that experience helped him...

High-school ensembles will steal the show at the JGB Syracuse Jazz Festival 06/26/08
Some of the best big bands in Central New York aren’t even made up of professional musicians. But the students who...

Manlius: Municipal parking lot may soon be Murbro monitored 06/27/08
A municipal parking lot in Manlius has a good chance of becoming metered. By July 1, if the Manlius Village Board...

F-M teacher retires, friends form scholarship fund 06/27/08
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is losing one of its finest teachers this year to a richly deserved...

F'ville board supports FFD 06/27/08
The Fayetteville Village Board released more than $20,000 to purchase new equipment at the last village board meeting...

F’ville’s Book Traders end its chapter 06/27/08
Book Traders, a used bookstore in Fayetteville which has been open for almost 17 years, is set to close its doors June...

DeWitt: JCC challenges tweens, teens 06/27/08
It’s all over the news: overweight or obese children, the perils of fast food, the lamenting cries of fitness experts...

DeWitt: Israeli diplomat visits local Jewish Federation 06/27/08
Benjamin Krasna, a career diplomat who currently acts as Israel’s deputy consul general, came to Syracuse last week to...

DeWitt: Zones may have impact on proposed coal plant 06/27/08
When the DeWitt Town Board unanimously voted to change its zoning map on June 9, it generated another obstacle to a...

MPH's Nick Freney to play at jazz festivals 06/27/08
Manlius Pebble Hill High School trumpeter Nick Frenay will perform alongside Maceo Parker and Christian McBride at the...

Skaneateles Regatta Correction 06/27/08
The schedule of the 70th Lightning Regatta that was published on page 9 of last week's Skaneateles Press was a private...

Lincoln: Residents input sought on farmland protection plan 06/30/08
The town of Lincoln is seeking residents’ input on the implementation of a Farmland Protection Plan and the possible...

DeWitt: Scibilia's gone for good 06/30/08
Scibilia’s Fruit and Flower Stand, a local landmark in DeWitt for nearly 70 years, was demolished Friday June 27. The...

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