Canastota News Archives

Butler-Sheehan Irish Dance Academy Ensemble to perform ONEIDA - The Oneida Area Civic Chorale will present "Sing A Carol, Sing We All" on Sunday, Dec. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

“We just saw it build, it was fast. It started in a front room, not sure if that's the living room. It was fully engulfed, at least from our view.”

When Selena Defrancisci of Canastota headed home from her mother's house Tuesday night, she had no idea she would see a neighbor's home in flames on the way. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

Elvira M. "Vera" Williams, 82, of 8447 Lewis Point Road, Canastota, died Sunday, Nov. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

“Canastota is in the western division with Sherburne-Earlville, Sauquoit, Waterville, New York Mills and Cooperstown. I don't believe in predictions, but I will say to look for Canastota near or at the top.”

With a number of returnees from 2006-07's Tri-Valley League and Class B title team, it comes as no surprise Vernon-Verona-Sherrill's boys bowling team is favored to challenge again this winter. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

“Toys for Tots"! There will be entertainment and surprises following the buffet luncheon. The next van trip for "Lights on the Lake”

The Leisure Time Club of Chittenango/Sullivan annual Holiday Party will be held Dec. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

“I love what they've done with it.”

Last November, the cherished tree that stood on the corner of Peterboro and Canal streets was lit one last time and removed after the holiday season as it succumbed to a plant disease. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

Person airlifted after crash One person was airlifted to an area hospital after an early morning rollover in Pompey. via News 10 Now

New York State Wednesday, Nov. 21 * Robert C. Turner, 20, of Cottage Place in Oneida, was arrested for possession of marijuana and driving without a distinctive plate. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

Pain at the Pump: Holiday travelers should expect to pay a little more at the pump this week. via WSTM-TV Syracuse

“We're still in the neighborhood”

The owners of Titletown Liquors in Canastota hope to be in their new building on the corner of Oxbow Road and Marguerite Drive by mid-December. "It's in the center of traffic on approximately two acres of land ... via Oneida Daily Dispatch

“Often, if you have someone that may be dealing drugs in Oneida, they may be doing it in Canastota or Chittenango”

For the second year running, the Oneida Police Department has won a state grant that will allow the department to continue a drug task force throughout the area. via CapitalCentral

The DeLano Hose Company of the Canastota Volunteer Fire Department will hold a special Christmas auction on Saturday, Nov. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

A RIT student who was injured in a house fire that killed two other students more than a week ago has been released from the hospital. via Democrat & Chronicle

The Village of Cleveland Sesquicentennial Committee announced an exciting upcoming concert to be given by the Whitelaw Ringers of Praise on Sunday, Nov. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

The Westmoreland United Methodist Church will hold a roast pork dinner on Thursday, Nov. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

A benefit for Jo-Jo Cesario will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Rusty Rail Restaurant, Route 5 Advance tickets are $15 and tickets at the door $20. The benefit will feature dinner, ... via Oneida Daily Dispatch

Marty Winchell, owner of Thompson Appliances, Vicky Scribner, a customer service manager and Amy DeJohn, Wal-Mart manager, stand in front of a washing machine donated by Thompson Appliances. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

“Our school is small, so we have to share our kids with other activities”

Canastota students rehearse Wednesday, November 13, 2007. The play runs Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Roberts Street auditorium. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

“I just went over and broke out the left hand window and started my search”

Firefighters were on the scene of the Upton Park fire off East Avenue downtown within five minutes. via 10NBC / WHEC TV-10

Officials from the Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office today released the cause of death for the two college students who were killed last week in Rochester. via Democrat & Chronicle

“We are grieving for him and for what he experienced”

Blaze kills 2 other RIT students ROCHESTER - Firefighters saved a Canastota man from a blaze that killed two other Rochester Institute of Technology students at an off-campus house. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

A 46-year-old man is dead after falling from a second-story roof. The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office says roofing contractor Brian Salce of Canastota was pronounced dead at the scene early today at a home in ... via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

“I like it better when it's one-on-one.”

Argentine places 5th to help key win by Sec. 3 team NORWOOD - Once again Allison Lasnicki and Robbie Argentine led the way. via Oneida Daily Dispatch