Friday, April 22

- WEATHER -

Click Here to Read about the History of Earth Day via livescience

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- IN MEMORIAM -
Prince

The musical icon passed away Thurs. April 21 at the age of 57.
Click here for The Washington Post Coverage
Click here for Vanity Fair Coverage
Click here for the Huffington Post Coverage on How the World Honoring Him

One Example: The New Yorker tweeted an sneak at next week's cover

'In honor of Prince, an early look at next week's cover, "Purple Rain": http://nyer.cm/G6UMqot'

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- NEWSWORTHY -
Be sure to check out the work of
Waterville Native, Mike Lemery.
His film on the 'Conowingo Dam Bald Eagles'
will be shown on Nat Geo Wild Channel
Fri. April 22 (Today) @ 6:30 pm
Click Here or on the Picture for a Live Link

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You may have heard that Utica Baseball has returned as the Utica Blue Sox.

Utica Blue Sox Website

WKTV

Made in Utica YouTube Video

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Happy 90th Birthday Queen Elizabeth (yesterday, April 21)
Click Here for BBC News Coverage

Photo from the Today Show

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- IN THE MAIL -

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The Marshall Historical Society April Newsletter
is now available Click Here to Read

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Poolville Indoor Farmer Market Seasonal Finale
Sat. April 23
10 am - Noon
"Come celebrate spring and stock up on local foods at the Poolville Farmers Market, this Saturday from 10am to Noon. This is the final winter market of the season before Hamilton Farmers Market opens on Saturday, May 9th . Spring is here and local farms are busy growing all sorts of fresh food for you and your families. "

Next Waterville Indoor Market
Wed. April 27th
Upstairs in Morgan's Hardware
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Next Weekend:
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- AROUND TOWN -

The Firehouse Sign

The lines in town have been getting a touch up.

DPW is out conquering lots of spring tasks

Deansboro, NY

Marshall Towpath Trail
Part of the Chenango Canal Towpath Trail
Click Here to Read More

Note the new Electric Fence bordering one property

(particularly if you're with young children or animals).

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The Pre-K had a beautiful Art Gala at the Waterville Library.
Be sure to stop in before the end of April to get a closer look at these book inspired art pieces!

- AT THE LIBRARY -

Big May Events to Register for:

Hub of the Huddle Has Moved!

The Hub of the Huddle is a publication of the Waterville Public Library and so has moved to the Waterville Public Library website. Click HERE for current blog posts.

Monday, March 23

- WEATHER - - COVID-19 UPDATES & IN THE MAIL - All Information Subject to Change- especially as change is happening so quickly to help protect the health everyone. Click Here for the latest from the CDC Click Here for the latest from Governor Cuomo "Realize the timeframe we're expecting, make peace with it and find a way to help each other through this situation because it's hard for everyone." Click Here for Guidelines for Essential Services Click Here for today's update from the Mohawk Valley Health System Click Here for TED Talks surrounding COVID-19 From the Sr. High Student Council: While social distancing is being encouraged, Sr. High Student Council would like to promote a little self-care through a wellness bingo challenge. Bingo boards were handed out to all 7-12 students when they picked up their Chromebooks, and sent to all student emails. Completed bingo boards can be returned to the Jr./Sr. High Schoo...

Friday, March 22

- IN MEMORIAM - Deborah K. Acker (Kniffin) July 4, 1958 - March 20, 2019 Click Here for Full Obituary ***** - WEATHER - ***** Happy Birthday on Saturday, March 23 to Patty Louise! ***** - IN THE MAIL - Strand Theater Classic Film Series final feature: The Glass Key , 1935 Sunday, March 31, 4 pm at the Hamilton Movie Theater, 7 Lebanon Street, Hamilton Admission $5 benefiting Waterville Historical Society Crime drama starring George Rand, from a novel by Dashiell Hammett Ed Beaumont is the personal friend, advisor and bodyguard to Paul Madvig, the political boss of a large city. When the son of Madvig's political opponent is mysteriously murdered, Madvig's enemies try to pin the crime on him because he is waging a clean-up campaign they oppose. Ed risks his life and his reputation to find the killer and clear his friend. The Strand Classic Film Festival is a revival of movies shown ...

Friday, August 4

- IN MEMORIAM - Scott W. Bishopp Click Here for Full Obituary ***** - WEATHER - ***** - IN THE MAIL - Ruth Allen Memorial Run/Walk Registration Deadline August 15: *** September: ***** - AROUND TOWN - Wednesday Night was filled with entertainment in the park once again. The Band, Elevator, had the crowd crooning to many popular "oldie" hits. "Paradise Treats" food truck joined to provide some dinner treats while the Tarboxes continued to keep the crowd happy with snacks and dessert. Stop by next Wednesday, August 9th, to see The Nelson Brothers from 6:30-8:30 pm. ***** From Gil Condon ( passed on from the original blogger, Philippa Brown) : "Our WCS Classes of 53 and 54 got together and, although small, I consider a success. I'm hoping that the Hub link could help achieve follow-on connections. I would like to communicate with former classmates (be...

Monday, December 20

-IN MEMORIAM- Mary E. Murray January 2, 1931 - December 16, 2021 Click HERE for the complete obituary. -WEATHER- -LOCAL CALENDARS- -Village of Waterville- -Waterville Central School- -Waterville Public Library- -Waterville First- -IN THE MAIL- The Madison Central School District has released updated spectator policies for varsity basketball contests, and junior varsity/varsity basketball doubleheaders. This policy takes effect beginning with the boys' basketball doubleheader against Otselic Valley on Wednesday, December 1st. - Only ticketed spectators will be allowed to enter. Each home athlete will receive four tickets for distribution. - Visiting Spectators will sign in when entering the school. The visiting team will receive two tickets per visiting athlete. -All spectators will be required to wear a face covering properly while in the building. -Distancing between family units will be required. -No food or drink will be permitted in the gymnasium. These regulations will be moni...

Monday, May 20

- IN MEMORIAM - Majorie S. Ammon February 28, 1924 - May 15, 2019 Click Here for Full Obituary Richard C. "Dick" Harter August 11, 1939 - May 16, 2019 Click Here for Full Obituary ***** - WEATHER - ***** - LOCAL CALENDARS - Click Image for Link Village: Waterville Public Library: Waterville Central School District: WCS Sports: ***** - IN THE MAIL - WCSD Board of Education Meeting Change: Next Meeting Tuesday, May 21st (instead of May 28th). -- Also, Budget Vote at the HS Cafeteria 10 am - 8 pm -- ***** - AROUND TOWN - The Waterville Residential Care Center dodged showers on Friday afternoon to host their Open House. With everything from local vendors, bounce houses, a visit from the 2nd Grade Pen Pals, and more, it was a festive day there! The WRCC also had a benc...

Friday, April 22

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