Canastota News Archives

“There are no political parties”

He's a former dairy farmer, was mayor of Sherrill at age 26, was the youngest mayor to serve within New York, a John Clancy and Dave Letterman fan, a collector of antique tractors and the new chairman of the ... via CapitalCentral

He is scheduled to appear in Town of Madison Court on Feb. 11. * Douglas J. Bradley, 45, of Butternut Lane in Hamilton, was charged with issuing a bad check. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

BRiDGES is looking for a few good facilitators for the Strengthening Families Program, a six-week family program for parents/guardians and youth between the ages of 10 and 14. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

Ken Barres, 71, passed away Jan. 17, 2008 in Colorado Springs, Colo. On Aug. 21, 1936, Ken was born to Michael and Mary Barres in Canastota, N.Y., one of nine children. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

The Canastota Public Library has announced a book sale signing with author Gary B. Yeomans for his book, "The Onion Picker Carmen Basilio and Boxing in the 1950s". Both Yeomans and boxing legend Carmen Basilio ... via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

“It's great for people who don't read music and are intimidated by all the jargon”

The Canastota Public Library resonated on Saturday with the rich sounds of tribal music, as former Canastotan Chris Jaquin returned to his hometown to teach a workshop in world drumming. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

“Tiffany Jones-Maxwell we had a hard time stopping, Sam Martin's an amazing hitter. My team did their best and had great defense.”

OHS overtakes Camden 3-1; MM edges Canastota 3-2 MORRISVILLE - Winning on the road is critical if teams want to capture league titles and Hamilton's girls volleyball squad did just that on Friday. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

“I'm also a little sad because it's my last all-county band, but I'm looking forward to it.”

All-county concert today at Stockbridge Valley STOCKBRIDGE - Taking the stage for her last all-county performance today, Stockbridge Valley senior Irene Wisnik has mixed feelings. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

“That's something you have to look at. We may be able to deal with some trailers in some way, and others may have to be cut up right there. It all depends on the individual trailer and its condition.”

Trains began running Wednesday night on one of the tracks beside Barlow Street in Canastota roughly 12 hours after a CSX train derailed around 6:15 a.m. in the village. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

“There's been a lot of them through the years”

The skeletal remains of a locomotive greeted the rising sun as dawn broke over the scene just outside Canastota, boxcars stretching out haphazardly along the track, skewed and turned over. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

He was arraigned in the Town of Lincoln Court, released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear on Feb. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

“Today's event is just the latest reminder that CSX's persistently troubling safety record continues to threaten communities across Central New York”

Stephanie Welke said was only a matter of time before the train behind her Barlow Street house derailed, and that time ran out this morning around 6:15. "There's a spot of track right behind our house they're ... via CapitalCentral

“Another train went over that piece of track at 5:45 a.m. (Wednesday), and all was fine”

A freight train derailment in Canastota comes just one week after the Federal Railroad Administration boss touted a series of ongoing safety improvements aimed at preventing such wrecks, The Post-Standard ... via UTU News

Senator Charles Schumer has issued a response to Wednesday's train derailment. He's specifically calling on the Federal Railroad Administration to investigate the accident and others that have taken place ... via News 10 Now

Emergency crews are on the scene of a multiple-car freight train derailment in a central New York village. via WTVH Syracuse

“I'm extremely honored to have been selected to the leadership position of executive officer by my peers, and to be entrusted to protect the rights of patients to receive services from chiropractors.”

The New York Chiropractic Council Board of Directors named Dr. Sheridan Mish of Canastota to the position of executive officer for 2008. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

A benefit for Robin Gorsch Rouse will be held on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 1- 4 p.m. at the Wampsville Fire Hall. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

Spink was arrested and arraigned in the Town of Sullivan Court and sent to the Madison County Jail in lieu of bail sat at $1,000 cash or $2500 bond. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

Four people suffered minor injuries this afternoon when their company helicopter crashed near a windmill in central New York. via WCAX-TV Burlington

“I make no promises but I will listen and bring it up to the board.”

Ann Marie Rossi, right, and Richard Bennett are two of the three people seeking the GOP nomination for two seats on the Canastota Village Board. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

A massive power outage hit Canastota and Lincoln Wednesday night after power lines went down. via CapitalCentral

The Canastota Central Schools will be hold kindergarten registration on March 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Peterboro Street Elementary School. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

The August Project, made up of a a group of Oneida High School seniors, with help from the Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus and the VFW Canastota Post 600, will host a spaghetti dinner to raise funds to send ... via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

We have more information now on that incident in the Madison County Town of Fenner. via WSTM-TV Syracuse

With the second semester started and graduation day looming, many seniors at Canastota High School are looking toward college - and beginning the process of applying for grants. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

Goncalves was additionally charged with resisting arrest and Albertson was charged with obstructing governmental administration. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

For the final time, the historic Madison Square Garden boxing ring was assembled today. via WTVH-TV

The Canastota , Oneida , and Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Retired Teachers Associations will hold a combined luncheon at the Rusty Rail Restaurant, Route 5 on Thursday, Feb. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

The circus hits town on Saturday, Feb. 2 when Billy Martin's Cole All-Star Circus comes to Oneida High School for shows at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. A favorite of area youngsters for many years, this circus ... via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

An early morning fire gutted the second story of a residence in Canastota and left the first floor smoke and water damaged. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

The Canastota Public Library will present Jim Bodle on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the library, 102 W. Center St. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

Al Campanie / The Post-Standard A Canastota firefighter emerges from a second story window of the home of Dwane Jayson and his wife, Theresa Taylor-Jayson at 111 Chapman Place in Canastota. via The Post-Standard

They were arraigned and held at Madison County Jail, James on $250 bond, Shelia on $150. Both are scheduled to appear in Oneida City Court Jan. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

The Canastota Public Library will present Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks on Sunday, Jan. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

“The library is so grateful to the Yorton family for this generous gift”

The Canastota Public Library is the recipient of a special Christmas charity gift. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

“We are hoping to increase our volunteer base in all areas. That will be a primary focus of mine.”

Photo by JOHN HAEGER Wanderers' Rest Humane Association Executive Director John Whitford in the Community Cat Room on Friday, Dec. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

With Christmas come and gone, area municipalities have begun picking up trees or collecting them at specific drop-off points to recycle the beloved evergreens. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 1-3 p.m., artist Carol Cotten will lead a free six-session workshop in watercolors for adults called "Painting Ladies" at the Oneida Public Library, 220 Broad St. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

The Canastota Area Association of Churches will meet on Monday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at the United Church of Canastota, Center Street. via The Oneida Daily Dispatch

New York State Police Saturday, Dec. 29 * Robert H. Tracy, 39, of Syracuse Herald Avenue in Canastota, was charged with driving while intoxicated. via Oneida Daily Dispatch

“I'm glad they're continuing it. My hat's off to Joe Magliocca for continuing it.”

Hundreds of people lined the sidewalks and snowbanks of the city to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks Monday night. via CapitalCentral

AP - Police say 36-year-old Joseph Stroh, of Canastota, was riding his snowmobile east along the Erie canal when he went off the path and hit a tree. via 13WHAM