Wampsville News

Patrick Dwyer began his career in the life-saving business when he was just 16 years old.

When Allen Riley told his first grade teacher he wanted to be a state trooper when he grew up, she tried to steer him toward other law enforcement agencies.

The Madison-Oneida Chapter of the American Red Cross/Dunkin Donuts December Volunteer of the Month is youth board member, Matt Bonville of Wampsville.

Ita s that time of year again when the Canastota Area Association of Churches honors local service volunteers at its annual Appreciation Dinner.

The Hotel Oneida was built in 1927. It was converted into apartments in 1982. The downtown Oneida landmark that hosted Bobby Kennedy during his 1964 run for the U.S. Senate was sold at public auction this morning for $25,000. The Hotel Oneida opened its doors on Main Street in 1927, said Oneida historican David Alvord.

A Madison County Health Department announced that it has received a supply of seasonal flu vaccine and has scheduled a seasonal flu clinic by appointment on December 22nd to start the next set of seasonal flu clinics open to those 6 months of age and older.

Wampsville, Madison Co. a ' A Madison County woman has been found guilty of manslaughter for a second time in the retrial of the stabbing death of her long-time boyfriend.

The Madison County Health Department has completed H1N1 clinics at Brookfield, Stockbridge, Chittenango, Hamilton, and Madison Central Schools.

Madison County District Attorney Bill Gabor rested his case this afternoon against a Sullivan woman on trial for the stabbing death of her boyfriend.

The Madison County Board of Supervisors rejected a plan that would have saved taxpayers $45,207 in 2010 by requiring elected officials to contribute to their health benefits.

The Canastota Kid's Day Corporation will sponsor Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Wampsville Firemen's Park building.

Madison County Board of Supervisors Chairman John Becker has proposed a plan to restructure the benefits package for elected officials that he hopes will eventually save taxpayers more than $100,000 a year.

The Madison County Health Department announced it will hold a H1N1 FluMist clinic on Friday, Dec.

A public hearing last night on the city's 2010 proposed budget had some residents voicing their concerns about budget cuts.

Madison County Board of Supervisors Chairman John Becker headlined public hearings on the proposed $107.7 million budget with a primer on controversial raises for elected officials, including himself.

A Madison County jury is deliberating after two days of testimony in trial of a Bridgeport man accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl.

Fewer capital projects, automobile purchases and new positions are included in Madison County's proposed 2010 budget as officials wrestle with the impact of economic conditions locally and beyond.

Madison County Farmland Protection Board will host 2 training sessions describing the purpose, application process, and background of New York State's Farmland Protection program.

George Drost, of Wampsville, takes notes on social security during a discussion by Larry Kane, district manager of Utica's social security office, at the Rusty Rail in Canastota.

Attendees to the 2008 Memorial Day ceremony listen to the guest speaker at the Madison County Veterans Memorial in Wampsville.