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Senate Passes Valesky Legislation to Fight Embalming Fluid Abuse

(Oneida, NY) Legislation aimed at curbing the dangerous abuse of embalming fluid as a drug, sponsored by Sen. David J. Valesky (D-Oneida), passed the Senate. “The increased use of embalming fluid with other drugs has become a public safety issue in Central New York and across the nation,” Valesky said. “This legislation will provide law [...]

Arson Arrest in Sylvan Beach

(Sylvan Beach, NY – May 4, 2010) On 05/02/10, the State Police in Sylvan Beach arrested Jeremy L. Johnson, age 30, of Mobil Lane in the Village of Sylvan Beach for Arson in the 3rd degree and Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree. Johnson was arrested after he started his girlfriend’s residence on fire after [...]

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 [...]

Aggravated DWI arrest under Leandra’s Law

(Town of Vienna, NY – January 25, 2010) On Jan. 25, the State Police in Sylvan Beach arrested Richard J. Cobey, age 37, of Babcock Rd in Camden, NY for DWI, Aggravated DWI (Leandra’s Law), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the 1st degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Contempt in the [...]

United Way Celebration held today

(Utica, NY – Jan. 20, 2010) United Way invites the entire region to a community-wide celebration of the 2009 Campaign. The event will be held in the lobby of M &T Bank at 233 Genesee Street at 5:00 PM on Wednesday January 20. Attendees can park in the lot behind the building. “This was a community-wide [...]

State Police Investigate Armed Robbery

(Town of Vienna) On January 16, 2010, at approximately 9 PM, 2 masked white males forcibly entered a residence at 3785 Oswego Road, Town of Vienna, Oneida County. One male is described as being 5’10 to 6′ tall with broad shoulders wearing a dark colored hoody and was armed with a hand gun and the other male [...]

Residents Post Reward after North Bay Burglaries

(North Bay, NY) For approximately nine months, the State Police in Sylvan Beach have been investigating a series of burglaries in the Hamlet of North Bay, in the Town of Vienna, Oneida County. Since the spring of 2009, numerous camps and residences along Lakeshore Drive, between State Route 13 and West Lake St., have been [...]

Camden Woman Charged with Petit Larceny

(Lee, NY) On 11/21/09, the State Police in Lee arrested Megan J. Thomas, age 21, of Miner Ave in Camden, NY, for Petit Larceny and Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument. Thomas stole $10 from a relative. She was released after being issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Vienna court [...]

Townsend: More Than Just a Pile of Sand

By Margo Frink Caption: Pictured are Carmella Montello of the state Canal Authority, Senator David Valesky (D,WF-Oneida) Sylvan Beach Trustee William Shaughnessy, Sylvan Beach Mayor Rick Stewart, Assemblyman Dave Townsend (R,WF-Sylvan Beach) and Sylvan Beach Trustee Joe Clements. (Sylvan Beach, NY Oct 30, 2009) A project to restore Sylvan Beach’s beach front to the way [...]

Murray Brook Frog – Rest in Peace

By Margo Frink Caption: I tried to muster up a smile from Brandy when I took this photo. This is the best I could get out of her. It was taken at Durhamville Day in August of this year. The world lost one great lady this week. Brandyann Phelps, town of Vienna historian, author of several books, [...]

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