Friday, February 19

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- AROUND TOWN -

Thanks to the Waterville Volunteer Fire Department for sharing these photos and post from Louis Langone. Just keep your fingers crossed for the intersection of Route 20 and Route 12...

Today, February 19, 1985, 36 years ago the Purple Cow Restaurant fire, a total loss, a 19 year old man died in the fire. The fire was thought to be arson, probably set by a burglar.

It was too dark for photos this morning, and for the rest of the day prep has been underway for the next Community Drive-Thru coming up tomorrow, Saturday, February 19th from 10 am - Noon! The members of the community have been busy passing on winter gear and toys at the library. Those are then quarantined before finding new homes. The Waterville Area Food Pantry/Weekend Warriors, have packed fantastic food bags to pass out to kids. The snacks even get a bit of an upgrade thanks to the American Heart Association.

Meanwhile, the It Takes a Village Diaper Bank has been incredibly busy with grants, donations, pass-it on items, and putting volunteers to work! The big news though, which is spreading through the grapevine is that they are now in the process of opening a storefront. But rest assured. The Community Drive-Thru, one stop approach will continue!

Photos: It Takes a Village Diaper Bank

More information on the storefront as it happens. You'll be able to find them in the former Earthly Organics, and before that Totally-U. Next to the laundromat.

At the Barton Hose Company, the line for their February Friday Fish Fry was telling but fast moving. There's one more week to get a great meal while supporting the Deansboro Fire Department!

Wednesday, May 24

- WEATHER - ***** Happy Birthday (yesterday) to Dottie Ruane! ***** - IN THE MAIL - Today: WCS High School Spring Concert Wed. May 24 7 pm *** Memorial Day Weekend: May 29, 2017 Parades: Waterville: 9 am Line up 8:30 am. Service following at Monument Park with Guest Speaker Assemblyman William Magee Call Tom McNamara for more information or to participate @315-841-8018 Parade Canceled in the event of rain. Deansboro: 10:30 am Service Prior @ 10:15 am at Veterans Memorial Kiddie Bike Parade Oriskany Falls: Noon Service Following at Douglas Park Guest Speaker Dean Kimball From Village Clerk Amber Bell, also note that " instead of the Legion offering hotdogs and hamburgers at the Legion, the Pride in the Community Committee/Fireworks over Oriskany Falls will be providing free hotdogs and refreshment right at the park for the kids that march in...

Friday, March 8

- IN MEMORIAM - Majorie A. "Marge" Brackett December 20, 1927 - March 6, 2019 Click Here for Full Obituary ***** - WEATHER - ***** - COMMUNITY - In response to the fire that took place at the Coon family home on Wednesday on Brothertown Rd Click here for Link to GoFundMe for the Coon Family " On Wednesday, March 6th, the Coon family suffered a devastating loss due to a house fire. Todd Coon the father of four young children was the only one home at the time when the fire broke out. Todd was asleep because he works third shift. By the grace of God, Kurt Carney, his neighbor was unexpectedly home at the time. After many attempts, Kurt was able to wake Todd and he escaped safely, but all of their belongings are gone. Todd and his wife Casey, an Army Veteran, started their lives in this house 6 years ago after she completed her service to our country. They have accumulated many things and have made many memories with their childre...

Friday, March 19

Hobart L. "Hobie" Morris January 18, 1939 - March 13, 2021 Click for Full Obituary Roy Robert Roher July 17, 1927 - March 16, 2021 Click here for Full Obituary

Monday, November 30

- WEATHER -

Monday, August 6

- WEATHER - ***** Happy Birthday (today) to Debbie Lemery! Happy Birthday (today) to Lindsay Gallagher! Happy Birthday (tomorrow) to Bill Getman! Happy Birthday (tomorrow) to Pastor Nelson! ***** - LOCAL CALENDARS - Village: Waterville Public Library: ***** - IN THE MAIL - Ruth Allen Memorial Run/Walk ***** - AROUND TOWN - Monday: On Saturday this Waterville Public Library Carnival took place under finally blue skies, and lots of summer heat. *** Similar weather held for the Chittning Pond Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday- complete with t-shirts, lunch, prizes, trophies and more.

Friday, March 5

Joseph E. Reddy July 20, 1944 - March 4, 2021 Click Here for Full Obituary With this tribute from the Oriskany Falls Fire Department: With deep sadness, we share the news that past member Joseph Reddy has passed. Joe became a member of the Oriskany Falls Fire Department in 1968. Over his 50+ years, he served in many capacities including; the department Secretary, President, long time Fire Commissioner and earned Life-Member status. In addition, he served as Mayor of our Village from 1974 to 1977. His contributions to our department during his years of service are immeasurable. He was an integral part of many activities of yesteryear including being the Chairman of the Snowmobile races, Motocross races and Field Day Committee, as well as a long time delegate to the Oneida County Fireman’s Association. He never shied away from a microphone and was often the Master of Ceremonies at the Field Day parades, Department banquets and Village of Oriskany Falls Memorial Day ceremonies. Joe...

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