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Natural Gas Development Deadly? God Knows it’s Killing Me

By Martha E. Conway The catalyst that finally led to the skull-cracking pain in my head last week began at least two to three years ago when a member of the Madison County Board of Supervisors strongly recommended the county form a committee dedicated to looking at the issues surrounding natural gas development. Now “development” [...]

Police Seek Possible Kidnap Suspect

The Oneida City Police Department is investigating a reported attempted kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl. Police say at about 9:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, a 12-year-old girl was walking her dog in the area of Summit Avenue in the city of Oneida. She reported that she noticed a white van following her. A male exited [...]

More Drilling Coming

Gas Companies Motivated to Develop Wells Martha E. Conway (Hamilton – June 10, 2010) Bruce Selleck, Ph.D., a geologist and member of the faculty of Colgate University, and Supervisor James Goldstein (D,C,I – Lebanon) were the featured speakers at the June 10 presentation of the Hamilton Forum. The pair has become Madison County’s foremost authorities [...]

Bear Returns to ‘Nango

Supervisor John M. Becker (R,C,I – Sullivan) reported Friday that the small black bear seen in Oneida, Canastota, Chittenango and eastern Onondaga County apparently has returned to Chittenango. According to Becker, he saw the animal on his farm in the Canaseraga/New Boston roads area. “A buddy of mine and I saw it climb a tree [...]

Oz Events Postponed, Moved After Storms

The Village of Chittenango has just announced that due to storms that ravaged the village earlier today, all the Oz-Stravaganza events scheduled for Dr. West Park have been closed due to safety concerns. The Emerald City Idol Contest has been postponed; a new date will be announced for the competition. The Munchkin autographing session has [...]

BREAKING NEWS: Second Circuit Issues Decision

Martha E. Conway (Wampsville – April 27, 2010) Madison County officials say the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has rendered a decision in the foreclosure cases pending against the Oneida Indian Nation Corporation. According to Madison County Board of Supervisors Chairman John M. Becker (R,C,I – Sullivan), the decision confirms that taxes are owed by [...]

Complete Skeleton Unearthed

Forensic Anthropologist Begins Working Likely Crime Scene Martha E. Conway (Oneida – UPDATED April 7, 2010) The remains found on the bank of a creek along Canal Road in the city of Oneida appear to be full human skeletal remains, Oneida Police Chief David Meeker Sr. said late this afternoon. He said it is likely the [...]

3:30 p.m. Today: Bargabos to Hold Press Conference

Madison County Vice Chairman/Town of Smithfield Supervisor to Announce Candidacy for 111th Assembly District Seat Today; says it’s Time to Bring Common Sense Back to State Government (Peterboro – April 5, 2010) Rick Bargabos, Vice Chairman for the Madison County Board of Supervisors and Town of Smithfield Supervisor, will announce his candidacy for the New York [...]

County Gets Support in Land Trust Position

Schumer Implores Administration to Not Institute ‘Carcieri Fix’ Martha E. Conway (Wampsville – March 8, 2010) While attending a conference hosted by the National Association of Counties (NACo) in Washington, D.C., this week, Madison County officials received word that U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer wrote Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar about his position on [...]

Madison County Courier To Be Used As Movie Prop

M3P Media, LLC, has signed a release for its new publication, Madison County Courier, to be used as prop or set dressing for the highly anticipated movie “Knockout.” “We are thrilled to be a very small part of a very big movie,” said Mike Bova, publisher of M3P Media, LLC. According to promoters, the film stars [...]

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