The Skaneateles Student Athletic Council volunteered to pack meals with Kids Against Hunger at Grace Chapel. Close to 30 student-athletes participated, and pack more than 67,000 meals for impoverished families around the world ..read more

David Winslow Polhemus, 91, died Friday, April 10, 2024, in Rio Rancho, NM surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Woodsville, NH, to Oscar and Helen Polhemus on Dec. 12, 1932. He is a graduate of Indiana University, Boston University School of Theology, Trinity University and Andover Newton School of Theology. He was ordained an elder in the United Methodist Church, and served New Hampshire churches including North Charlestown, West Unity, Lebanon and Grantham.  He was a chaplain in the US Army for 21 years and a licensed pastoral counceller for 11years.  He is survive ..read more

(Submitted) CAZENOVIA — On March 29-31, 20 members of Limestone Creek Hunt participated in the Sedgefield Hunt Carolinas Foxhound Performance Trials in Hoffman, North Carolina. Huntsman Doug Russell entered five of the club’s best hounds to compete with 12 other hunts from along the eastern seaboard. This is a Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America (MFHA)-recognized competition, and hounds that place within the top ten are eligible for the championship in 2025. Limestone Creek Hunt was thrilled to have its hound “Jaybird” chosen both days as the “Huntsman’s Favorite” of the 60 part ..read more

CAZENOVIA — On April 15, the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education (CCSD BOE) adopted a proposed expenditure budget of $38,826,826 for the 2024-25 school year. The district was faced with a significant budget gap at the beginning of the 2024-25 budget development process. To close the gap, CCSD has proposed a 5.9 percent tax levy increase, fund balance use of $1,654,009, and strategic spending cuts totaling $399,295. The budget for the current 2023-24 school year is $36,529,529 and includes an appropriated fund balance of $1,100,000 and a tax levy increase of 6.9 percent. Befor ..read more

MADISON COUNTY — Madison County is continuing its extensive review of long-term options for the preservation of its waste management system. On April 9, the Madison County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution declaring the county’s desire to retain ownership and management of its landfill and management of its waste management programs. “The board recognizes that the current waste management program offers services that provide significant advantages for residents and is a point of community pride and an asset worth preserving,” the adopted resolution states. “[Based] on a thorough and on ..read more

CAZENOVIA — Since Matthew Maggio launched Scholars Landscaping, LLC, in 2021, the Cazenovia-based company has partnered with a local teen to help him launch his own business, and it has maintained its commitment to supporting students pursuing alternative learning outside the traditional college path. The company provides scheduled mowing, weeding, brush removal, pruning, plant care, edging, trimming, and seasonal clean-up to the communities of Cazenovia, Canastota, East Syracuse, Fayetteville, Manlius, and Pompey. According to Maggio, the mission of Scholars Landscaping is to provide profess ..read more

MADISON COUNTY — Madison County Tourism (MCT), the county’s official tourism promotion agency, recently named Cazenovia resident and business owner Dan Kuper as the 2024 Champion of Tourism for his dedicated service to the community and support of other small business owners. Kuper and his wife, Mary Margaret, have been partners in the Lincklaen House in Cazenovia since 1997 and the Hampton Inn & Suites Cazenovia since 2016. He became a MCT partner around 2002 and has served on the agency’s board of directors for around nine years. Kuper also serves as first assistant chief for the Cazeno ..read more

CENTRAL NEW YORK – In a span of eight days, the Cazenovia girls track and field team introduced itself to everyone in 2024 and gained three separate victories. Following an April 10 sweep of Skaneateles and Auburn, the Lakers piled up 146 points to top Clinton (96 points) and 17 other rivals at last Saturday’s Tully Coed Invitational and then overwhelmed Phoenix 125-16 last Wednesday afternoon. Continuing her dominance that started in the winter indoor track, Susie Pittman cleared 10 feet in the pole vault at Tully to win the event and break a school record that stood for 22 years. Five other ..read more

Dana Coye is celebrating his 100th birthday on May 5! Dorothy Coye is celebrating her 99th birthday on June 13 … and their 78th wedding anniversary is Aug. 31. Together they have a lifetime of memories with their family: Connie (John) Bouck, of Auburn, and Jim (Judy) Coye of Skaneateles, and grandchildren, Jenny(Mark) Tremblay, of East Greenbush, N.Y., and Ryan (Samantha) Coye, of New York, N.Y. They also have three step-grandchildren – Terri Clay, of Ventura, CA, David (Eva) Bouck, of Prague, CZ, and Jennifer (Federico) Solmi, of Chappaqua, N.Y. and eight great ..read more

Michael P. Curley went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 11, 2024, in a peaceful transition to heaven.  He was a vibrant individual with a heart of gold who touched many lives and lived with eternity’s values in view. Michael attended Westhill High School where he excelled academically and in sports.  Mike went on to attend Dartmouth College where he was president of his fraternity, the Tabard.  He studied abroad in Granada, Spain, for a semester.  After graduating in 1981, he was interviewed by a local newspaper and said, “I’d like to do something artistic or musica ..read more