SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Dec. 4, Food & Wine Magazine released a list of the top convenience store chains in the nation and ranked Stewart’s Shops number three.…
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In case of emergency, open the bucket
ILION – Last week, Lowe’s Home Improvement, in Herkimer, donated 200 5-gallon buckets and lids to the Central Valley School District as part of the district’s emergency preparedness…
New center helps individuals Rise to recovery
HERKIMER – Addiction is a disease that does not let go of its victims easily. Whether the struggle is against heroine, alcohol, methamphetamine or gambling, those trying to…
Pokemon Go’s comeback
ILION – Three years ago it was common to see groups of people, phones in hand, gathered in front of the Ilion Library, the Church of Annunciation and…
IFD invaded by home-schooled students
ILION – A group of home-schooled students toured the Ilion Fire Department Monday, getting a close look at fire trucks, an ambulance and fire fighting gear. Twelve children…
Ilion farm now licensed to sell raw milk
ILION – At Turner Farm in Ilion, producing milk isn’t a chore, but a labor of love. “Cows are a very patient, peaceful, gentle animal,” said Ben Turner…
CVCSD Foundation supporting students
ILION – With the ever intensifying financial strain on schools, there is only so much a district can afford – only so many educational programs, so much equipment,…
Ilion Community Garden officially a non-profit
ILION – Having now attained 501C3 status, Ilion Community Garden is going strong and on the hunt for supporters. “The more people that are involved, the easier it…
The pros of probiotics
Probiotics have been increasingly hailed as a cure-all for the digestive tract, and even for some nondigestive ailments. But are they really the wonder supplement many think they…
Should you get the flu shot?
LITTLE FALLS – Fall means many things to many people. To those in the health care field, fall often means time to get a flu shot. The Centers…