Lifestyle
Posted on April 22, 2026
Vehicles continue to get more expensive. The automotive experts at Kelley Blue Book indicate the average American car buyer paid $50,080 for a new vehicle in September 2025, which was the first time the average price for a new car ever topped $50,000. More drivers are looking for ways to push their ...
Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on April 21, 2026
Let the countdown begin! As of April 21, we’re only 10 days away from the start of the 2026 Canalway Challenge on May 1! Read on for the top 10 things you need to know about the challenge before it starts. 1. Choose from 1st Mile, 15-, 90-, 180- or 360-mile goals. Choose the mileage goal within your...
Lifestyle
by Sam Mazotta 
Posted on April 19, 2026
Dear Paw's Corner: My dog Ale was rushed to the vet with bloat. My friend who was visiting first noticed the symptoms and told me it was an emergency. He’s recovering well, but I feel so guilty. How could I not recognize that he was suffering and could have died? Are resources out there for pet owne...
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on April 17, 2026
Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its 2027 Agricultural Views calendar. Upload picturesque images from the farm, woods or dock at FarmCreditEast.com/Calendar by July 31 for a chance to wi...
Lifestyle
Andy Haman 
Posted on April 15, 2026
Warm weather paves the way to more opportunities to enjoy fresh air. For homeowners who have the luxury of outdoor spaces, including private patios, now is the time to start thinking about projects to enhance these gathering spots. A patio can be considered a transitional area that links the outdoor...
Gardening Farming
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on April 14, 2026
In a world filled with fast entertainment and glowing screens, gardening offers something wonderfully different for children. It offers a chance to slow down, get their hands dirty and witness real transformation. There’s something magical about planting a tiny seed and checking back each morning to...
Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on April 13, 2026
Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials. There is debate regarding where the practice of ...
News
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on April 10, 2026
Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, joined by numerous agriculture officials, hosted the sheriff’s 16th annual on-the-farm press conference to urge motorists to watch for slow-moving vehicles (SMVs) and to remind farmers of their responsibilities when operating farm equipment on the public roads. O...
Events
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on April 8, 2026
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Adirondack Harvest Festival at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport, NY. Enjoy the harvest season and learn about Adirondack agriculture on Sept. 19 from noon - 5 p.m. This family-friendly event is free to enter, features a large farmers market, live music, ...
Country Folks
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin 
April 22, 2026
According to Alyssa Dietrich Warner, it’s commonly recommended to feed a newborn calf a minimum of four liters of colostrum at the first feeding. Some...
Country Folks
by Ben Simons 
April 22, 2026
On March 28 and 29, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School FFA Chapter celebrated a longstanding tradition with Oneida County’s official maple weekend cer...
Country Folks
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant 
April 22, 2026
As a matter of economy, Francisco Leal Yepes, DVM, Ph.D., and assistant professor of ambulatory and production medicine in Cornell’s College of Veteri...
Country Folks
by Sally Colby 
April 22, 2026
Any time between giving birth through weaning or dry-off is the ideal time for ewes or does to develop mastitis. The cost of mastitis is significant d...
