By Rebecca Nevin-Gales The male wood duck is one of the most beautiful birds, in my opinion. The duck boasts an array of iridescent...

By Rebecca Nevin-Gales The male wood duck is one of the most beautiful birds, in my opinion. The duck boasts an array of iridescent...
By Judith Present George Pollard Jr. a sailing Captain ended up eating his cousin to stay alive after being lost in the South Pacific...
by Cindy R Ray Laundry is the bane of my existence. No matter how many loads I wash, dry, and (sometimes) put away, there is always...
by Carmella Seely When I first received my Celiac’s diagnosis, I definitely had several thoughts about how my life was going to...
By Judith Present In 1969, Governor Ronald Reagan of California signed the nation's first no-fault divorce bill. The new law...
by Cindy R Ray Kids don’t always listen. I know this because I raised six of them. But sometimes they just appear to not be listening...
I finally hung this world map in the office. It looks straight to me . . . by Cindy R Ray For Christmas my kids bought me a world map...
by Judith Present We could hear the soldiers as they marched toward the bottom of the Commons. We didn’t know at first what they...
by Steve Taggart After a busy Spring on the river, and a shotgun start to this column, I thought I would step back from my...
From blueberry bush to blueberry muffin. [Photos by Kristin Barron] by Kristin Barron The birds are always the first to alert me to...
By Judith Present There are many legends and stories of our area, many not true, but some truth in all of them. So let me tell you...
by Cindy R Ray Last night I watched a few episodes of Family Feud. I’m not really a fan of game shows, but it was raining outside, I...
By Rebecca Nevin-Gales Every year during the first days of July, the pond gets these jelly- like masses, that encompass most wood...
by Carmella Seely I recently finished the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. I love ‘self-help’ books and this book was introduced to...
by Steve Taggart As I get ready for the upcoming season each March, I always get the feeling that I have time to enjoy the calm...
by Kristin Barron I stopped to see my husband John’s classroom at Sullivan West High School one last time this morning before his...
By Rebecca Nevin-Gales Common Mergansers are one of the first ducks to arrive at the pond in the spring, and one of the last to leave...
by Carmella Seely I love meeting new people and sharing stories. Human connection is imperative to society, especially in this...
Senior Happenings By Payten Gill and Taylor Gotthardt The Class of 2022 recently got fitted for their caps and gowns. The senior...
by Steve Taggart I recently started a page for my business on Facebook, Busy Beaver Lodge and Guide Service, as a place to share...
by Kristin Barron I don’t have to leave my lawn to make a salad these days. I can just take my colander outside to gather the edible...
By Rebecca Nevin-Gales Every spring, since my Dad showed me where the lady slippers grow, I have gone in search for them. My sister...
by Carmella Seely Quite often I am asked why I started Grain Free Loving. I may go off on a long tangent, but the answer really is...
By Steve Taggart For many people there are “firsts” that signal the changing of seasons for them. In fall it could be the first...
Featured Teacher: Mr. Martin By Benjamin Banks Upon entering the classroom within the Sidney Center DCMO BOCES Welding shop, you will...
by Kristin Barron It’s mud season—a season all its own here in the Northeast during the tug of war between Winter and Spring. Without...
All-School Play By Vanessa Horton On Friday April 1st at 7 pm the students of Hancock Central School will be performing Frozen Jr....
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