Vets United held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Herkimer VFW Post 4915. Vets United is a monthly meeting and social gathering for any foreign war veterans. Vets United is open to any veteran;…
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Herkimer Girl Scouts Pinewood Derby
On Friday, April 10, 2015 Herkimer Girl Scout Unit 62 and Troop 20495 from Mohawk held their annual pinewood derby at Herkimer Elementary School The pinewood derby raced on a track provided by Cub Scout pack 114 from…
Ilion Budget Hearing
Caption Above: “The Ilion village board presented a somewhat controversial budget in a public hearing Wednesdayevening. From left are Trustee Fred Hartmann, Trustee Bridget McKinley, Mayor Terry Leonard, Deputy Mayor Joanne Moore.” ILION – A full house packed…
Ilion’s Budget
ILION – Tonight’s budget hearing in the village of Ilion is sure to be a lively one as the board has proposed a number of much-opposed cuts throughout the village. Mayor Terry Leonard and the board put forth…
Formula Theft
ILION – Have you noticed the prevalence of baby formula theft cases making the news? It is a problem police and retailers have been battling for years locally and nationally. Most recently, a trio hit Babies R Us…
Benjamin Longale Benefit
ILION – He’s known as “The Little Benjamin that Could.” And hundreds showed their support for him at a benefit Saturday. Benjamin Longale, who is only 3-years-old, was born with a rare liver disease known as biliary atresia…
Pancake Breakfast
FRANKFORT – Palm Sunday worshipers at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church in Frankfort had to resist temptation during services, Sunday, as the aroma of maple syrup and fried goodness wafted through the hall. Frankfort Kiwanis held its…
Prom Dress Giveaway
Frankfort – With prom season around the corner, one young woman is going out of her way to make sure every girl feels beautiful for her big night. Frankfort-native Melody Valasek is collecting prom dress donations at the…
Quilt & Craft show at the First United Methodist Church in Herkimer
On March 28, 2015 the First United Methodist Church in Herkimer, New York hosted a quilt and craft show. The exhibit was a fund raiser for the church’s general fund and for the church’s general mission. There were…
VFW Garage Sale
On March 28, 2015 Herkimer VFW Post 4915 hosted the 3rd Annual Garage Sale. Danyel Sommer-Everson event coordinator explained that over 100 customers came through the doors of the fundraiser for the Post 4914 Veteran’s services. All proceeds…