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Rev. Katie Yahns
COLUMNS: Love in a time of grief
Hearts, flowers, romance, and special dinners for two seem to be everywhere as we approach Valentine’s Day, right around the corner. more
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Workers install two of 105 solar panels on the roof of a barn in this AP file photo. The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits and rebates for homeowners who make energy-saving updates to their homes. Tax credits are available now for updates like new windows, doors, air conditioners, insulation and solar panels.
NerdWallet: New tax credits, rebates can launch eco home updates
If you’ve been holding off on home improvements, a new law signed last year and now in effect as of Jan. 1, 2023, may provide a fresh incentive. more
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COLUMN: Organization, support among keys to managing your health care
Managing your health care, or the care of a loved one, can be overwhelming, especially if complex medical conditions are involved, or the list of providers and prescriptions is long. more
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A workman aligns a plank before cutting it for use at a new housing site in Madison County, Miss. Taking on a home renovation or even a simple repair project can turn disastrous — and expensive — without proper planning. When deciding whether to don safety glasses and get started or pay a professional, consider personal abilities, the time commitment and potential costs.
NerdWallet: How a data nerd approaches DIY home improvement projects
I started 2021 by buying an 1885 hulk of a home, sight unseen, with visions of restoring its earlier grandeur. more
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JOHN DAVID FAY
ROUNDING THIRD: Inconveniences of a life long lived
The other day I was offered a “senior” discount, which I, of course, accepted. Hey, I’ve earned it if they want to give it. more
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The pub at Hotel Solsville in Madison serves an assortment of fried fare one would expect from a traditional tavern, including the Hodge Podge, which invites you to choose your own combo of tavern treats.
MV Diners, Dives and Drive-Ins: Historic Hotel Solsville filled with locals, libations, and comfort food
As farmers, friends and travelers fly down Route 20 in New York’s Madison County, they catch a glimpse of a sign at the intersection of County Route 41. more
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Teddy is ready to find his forever home. Almost a month ago, Teddy was headed to a surgical center to have mast cell tumors removed from his hind leg. Today, his leg is healing great and he’s ready to start meeting potential adopters. Adopters will need to monitor for more tumors that could arise in the future but we hope this surgery will allow Teddy to live his best years yet. Teddy is 10 years old, and he came to us when his owner could no longer care for him. He is a great, well-behaved dog. He rides really well in the car. Teddy also did well when tested with other dogs here. He has not yet been tested with cats. Teddy is now neutered, current on vaccines, and microchipped. His adoption fee has been sponsored. Apply online to adopt: https://www.anitas-sshs.org/adopt/apply/Dog. Anita’s Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, 315-738-4357, www.anitas-sshs.org.
PICK A PET: Teddy, Kit Carson and Bronx
These local pets are looking for a new home. more
Donna Thompson
VALLEY MUSINGS: Processing last fall’s squash crop - finally
One of the success stories in last year’s vegetable garden was our crop of butternut squash. more
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Grandmaster Clifford Crandall Jr., right, demonstrates cane self-defense with Eric Stalloch in class.
Senior activity: get hooked on training with a cane (VIDEO)
There are so many areas you can train in. The one I am suggesting now is one that I have trained in for more than 50 years. It is in the use of the cane. more
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REVIEW: Race relations can’t be saved on the off-putting ‘You People’
Another Netflix original, another largely disposable, but entirely watchable in a pinch, movie. This time it’s the romantic comedy “You People,” which arguably fails at being both romantic and … more
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Lt. Scott B. Swires
COLUMN: Coming to the end of your rope
The funny thing about New Year’s Resolutions are that they are about the past more than about the future. more
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Lou Parrotta
COLUMN: There was a time when the circus called Utica home
The Robinson brothers, natives of the Albany-Schenectady area, relocated with their parents to Utica in the early 1800s. more
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Gregory Mattacola
COLUMN: A few simple steps can help you help those you leave behind
“No one gets out alive.” Jim Morrison said that – the Lizard King. more
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Scams are common on peer-to-peer payment apps, but you can keep your money safe by avoiding questionable payment requests that may be fraudulent, only sending money to people you know and upgrading your privacy settings.
NerdWallet: Strategies needed to safely use payment apps
As a frequent PayPal user, I wasn’t surprised to see a payment request on the app pop up. But when I read it, I knew something was wrong. more
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JOHN DAVID FAY
ROUNDING THIRD: Go with what you feel
December can be a very melancholy and emotional month for a lot of people -especially those of us “rounding third.” more
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DIANA JAWORSKI
F.O.C.U.S. Time: When wondering ‘what if?’ it’s good to be BRAVE
“What if ...?” “What if I fall?” “What if I sprain my wrist?” “What if it’s too difficult?” more
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Christian Bale as Augustus Landor, left, and Harry Melling as Edgar Allan Poe in a scene from “The Pale Blue Eye.”
REVIEW: ‘The Pale Blue Eye’ is a dreary and weary murder mystery
A lot of straight-to-Netflix movies are going to be hit or miss, including the detective thriller “The Pale Blue Eye,” even if the streaming service can apparently afford a top-notch cast. more
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One of the many authentic meals at El Jarocho Mexican Restaurant and Bar in Rome.
MV DINERS, DIVES AND DRIVE-INS: El Jarocho restaurant ‘festive at first glance’
El Jarocho Mexican Restaurant and Bar lives in the traditional Rome neighborhood on Floyd Avenue, around the corner from MVCC “on location” and Clough Pre-K Center. more
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JOE KELLY
KELLY'S KORNER: Recalling Lincoln’s 1861 visit to Utica
So seldom do I have the correct answers to anything, I am quick to speak up when I do.  more
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A visitor looks at orchid blossoms at the Palmengarten botanic garden in Frankfurt, Germany.
COLUMN: The 2023 plants of the year
If you like to follow gardening trends, add the “plants of the year” to your garden. more
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