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:

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...

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 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 -

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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