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District should get consensus to reorganize
March 30, 2013 On?March 14, the Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education voted unanimously in favor of drastically reorganizing our existing elementary schools, despite the admitted absence of any... more »»
Health and Wellness Day educated kids
March 29, 2013 On March 7, Wilber H. Lynch Literacy Academy in Amsterdam held a Health and Wellness Day for the entire school. more »»
Marketing influences kids
March 29, 2013 I think tobacco marketing has influenced young people. Many would have a healthier life by not experimenting with tobacco. more »»
Students’ smoking concerns teenager
March 28, 2013 I am a seventh-grade student and I am concerned about other students smoking. I have seen that young people are smoking because of tobacco marketing. more »»
Kudos to O-E marchers
March 28, 2013 Kudos to the Oppenheim-Ephratah Marching Hawks and Mrs. DiAnne Mott, their instructor, for their recent award-winning performance in the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Day Parad. more »»
Be aware of vehicle and traffic laws
March 27, 2013 The Gloversville Police Department in conjunction with the Gloversville Business Improvement District would like to take this time to send out this important safety reminder. more »»
Cigarette ads shouldn't target kids
March 27, 2013 My name is Krysta and I’m in 11th grade. I don’t think tobacco marketing should be in places where kids can see i. more »»
A freedom lost is likely gone forever
March 26, 2013 This letter is a reply to the letter to the editor written by Linda Sweet about gun control. The issue on hand is more about one of our freedoms being taken away than gun control. more »»
Be wary of pets’ allergies
March 26, 2013 Here’s a helpful hint to cat and dog owners who like to use sprays and Carpet Fresh: Do not use Carpet Fresh. Your pet has to live on those carpets. more »»
Grade-level grouping causes concerns
March 25, 2013 After reading about how the Greater Johnstown School District has decided to group grades in their elementary schools, I became extremely concerned for the safety of the schoolchildren. more »»
Father’s arrest ridiculous
March 25, 2013 I read an article in the newspaper the other day, with total disbelief I might say, where a man was arrested for “endangering the welfare of a child” by leaving his 14-year-old home with his younger... more »»
Municipalities must stretch tax dollars
March 23, 2013 In the news recently, which some surely followed, our area saw the end of the volunteer fire department in Fonda. more »»
Was news on radio true?
March 23, 2013 I recently heard on the radio that our president/dictator has appointed himself judge, jury and executioner of any American citizen he pleases, and will do the deed with a “drone. more »»
NRA head brings in plenty of money
March 22, 2013 This is in response to two of Bruce Bump’s comments in his letter to the editor, the first of which claimed NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre does not receive bonuses after each horrific act of gun violence,... more »»
Clubs must eye politicians
March 22, 2013 The Empire State’s newly created gun-control laws have the fingerprints of the two largest anti-hunting entities in the world — the Fund for Animals and the Humane Society of the United States, whic... more »»
Letter failed to make case for argument
March 21, 2013 This is a response to the Tony Ermie letter to the editor that said the danger to America is a citizenry capable of entrusting a man like Barack Obama with the presidency. more »»
Thanks for attending Wildlife Museum event
March 21, 2013 The Wildlife Museum in Vail Mills would like to thank all of the 135 businesses that donated gifts and services for our door prizes and auction fundraiser. more »»
‘Big Tobacco’s Dirty Laundry’ aired today
March 20, 2013 Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco. This year, Kick Butts Day will be recognized today. more »»
Team appreciates support
March 20, 2013 The High Performance Competitive Dance Team would like to thank the patrons of this year’s Annual Pancake Breakfast. more »»
Program helps make college an option
March 19, 2013 Sixty years ago, as a young boy growing up in upstate New York, I didn’t know that not going to college was an option. I grew up in a family of six, my father a self-employed shoemake. more »» |
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