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Ron Klopfanstein
Hanging out at Whisky Jack’s, an afternoon at a cool men’s salon
“There aren’t a lot of places around where men can relax and be themselves,” Rebecca Kloster explained as she put a hot towel over my face. “I feel like guys need relaxation.” Whisky … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
A Republican, a Democrat, and an Independent walk into a coffeehouse...
Utica’s hottest new drink may be green like a Shamrock Shake, but it doesn’t taste like one. Katie Aiello-Martin owner of the hip new Character Coffee on Genesee Street in downtown Utica asked me … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
Westmoreland Historical Society: Accomplishments of its remarkable founder
“History is really important because it makes life what it is today,” third-grader Alison Amir told me as we sat in the lobby of the Westmoreland Town Hall across from a showcase celebrating her … more
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RAISING MONEY — Westmoreland Summer Activities Association president Scott Tarkowski with his son Ryan selling raffle tickets to raise money for the pool.
Westmoreland Town Pool plans June fundraiser followed by grand opening
After years of five years fundraising the Westmoreland Summer Activities Association has earned close to $80,000. Now, thanks to an additional $60,000 grant secured by New York State Senator Joe … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
Central New York says goodbye to Shipman, Lawless
Last week I gave my English Language Arts (ELA) students a three-part final exam for the marking period. On the third day, it took a while to get them all settled down and working on their essays. No … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
Westmoreland PTO plans to light up night with 2,000 Glow-in-the-dark Easter Eggs
If you live in Westmoreland it’s understandable how you might call Amy Bowen “Bambi,” or Bambi Patterson, “Amy.” I think I have even called one or both “Bammy” or “Ambi.” Bowen and … more
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Spring brings change for little white church on a hill in Hecla
“I’m going to cry, and I’m going to laugh,” Pastor Phyllis Kitchen told her congregation as she concluded her last Sunday service as Pastor of Hecla Union Congregationalist Church.  She said … more
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Richard Fluharty in the Annunciation Church Parish Hall kitchen.
Westmoreland’s favorite chef, Fluharty feeds community’s heart and soul
Rich Fluharty once cooked for a convent of 80 nuns. On his first day, they told him not to serve chocolate cake…because it was devil’s food.  He laughs at the joke. It was fun to see the nuns … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
LaBuz, Westmoreland’s bright light and clear voice of faith and fellowship
WESTMORELAND — I interrupted Donna LaBuz about 10 minutes into our interview when I noticed that her watchband was glowing green. “I’ve got flashing earrings at home,” she laughed. “It … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
Westmoreland Historical Society plans event to celebrate life of its founder, James Dean
Last summer the Westmoreland Historical Society was given a real treasure by the great great great great granddaughter of our founder, James Dean. Her name is Cornelia Meritt Wood, but if you meet … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
Westmoreland’s faith communities come together to observe Lent
Hecla Union Congregational Church sits atop a steep snowy hill on the corner of Cooper Street and Moore Road in Westmoreland. On Sunday it was cold outside, but inside it was light and bright as the … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
Brindisi discusses rural issues and being a bipartisan moderate at Oneida County Town Hall
“There’s always something new I learn by doing a Town Hall meeting,” Congressman Anthony Brindisi said Thursday, Feb. 21 at MVCC. That night’s Oneida County Town Hall crowd was beginning to … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
Westmoreland helps one of its own who’s battling lupus
For Jessica Grande the hardest thing about having lupus is the emotional toll it takes. “I wasn’t prepared for how this became ‘the new normal’,” she told me. “It’s in my hands. It’s … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
Interview with Briahna, Callihan, and Vicki: the amazing Marshalls
During our interview, Briahna Marshall asked me more questions than I asked her. “Where did you get your phone?” “When did you get your phone?” “Why did you get your phone?” She likes … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
‘Soup-er Bowls’ brimming with fellowship warm Lowell Methodist Church
Barbara Hodierne may not think her Manhattan clam chowder recipe is anything special, but I sure do. This past weekend the Lowell United Methodist Church celebrated “Souper Bowl Sunday,” a few … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
A visit to that ‘other town’ where I live, Port Charles
One of my earliest childhood memories is of the time Heather Webber tried to frame Anne Logan for Diana Taylor’s murder by writing her name in the blood next to her corpse. I can recall it as … more
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SHOOLHOUSE VISIT — Sharon Yager with fourth graders from Westmoreland Elementary visiting Schoolhouse #18.
2018: A record-breaking year for the Westmoreland Historical Society
2018 was an exciting year for the Westmoreland Historical Society. We broke attendance records at our Flag Day and Halloween events, welcomed a VIP guest to our town and took him on a private tour of … more
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Ron Klopfanstein
Westmoreland girls basketball varsity, JV and modified teams make a difference on and off the court
“Sports can be a way to educate kids on life in general,” Westmoreland girls basketball head coach Jerrid Otis believes. Since taking over the program two years ago he has worked to ensure that … more
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Sarah Reeske is pictured with her two children.
The progressive passion of Indivisible Mohawk Valley’s Sarah Reeske
Sarah Reeske wasn’t happy with the results of the last presidential election, but she didn’t know what to do about it. While hundreds of thousands of women marched on Washington in January of … more
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RETIRING — Alma Ingalls, dental assistant who is retiring after 50 years, and Dr. John Menard, dentist.
Ingalls, Clinton’s favorite dental assistant, looks back on her amazing 50-year career
Clinton is a town known for its timelessness and traditions. One of the town’s longest-running institutions is the dental office owned by Dr. John Menard that’s in the red building facing the … more
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