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The price of eggs from large-scale producers has gone up drastically, but area experts say local eggs may be available at farm stands and other venues for less than grocery store prices.
Amid spiking costs, are local eggs cheaper?
Shoppers have been noticing a hefty price tag on their eggs at the grocery store, with some retailers even limiting the quantity shoppers can buy. more
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Safe Tractor program to be offered
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County will offer a Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program to youth and adults 14 years of age and older. more
Emergencies such as power outages or severe weather can happen at any time and can be costly. Unplanned hotel stays, lost documents and damaged property are just a few of the expensive outcomes.
NerdWallet: How to prepare for your next emergency
Here are steps you can take to make sure you’re ready for the next emergency. more
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Two Christmas cactuses sit by a sunny window in a home in Westchester County on Dec. 5. Christmas cactuses are a staple of the season and do well with plenty of light and not too much water.
COLUMN: Tips for growing holiday cactus
Cacti are fascinating plants. Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) and Christmas cactus (Schlumbergerz x buckleyi) are popular fall and winter-flowering houseplants. more
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The Great Swamp Conservancy’s First Day Hike will take place Sunday, Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. to ring in the New Year.
Great Swamp Conservancy hike to help ring in the new year
The Great Swamp Conservancy will hold its First Day Hike on Sunday, Jan. 1 at 10 a.m.. more
The interior of the Chittenango rest stop on the New York State Thruway is shown on Friday, Dec. 30. The rest stops, which are in the midst of a major reconstruction, vary in size, with some travelers criticizing the smaller size of some of the rest stops, such as the one in Chittenango.
Thruway Authority explains size, amenity differences at rest stops
If you have visited one of the three New York State Thruway rest stops that were rebuilt and reopened within the last few months, then you may have some thoughts about their size. more
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Karen Tyson drops off her Christmas tree for recycling at Myrtle Grove Middle School on Jan. 2, 2013 in Wilmington, N.C. Discarded Christmas trees can be picked up curbside for recycling through regular trash-collection services or dropped off at locations in various cities. The trees are often shredded for use as compost or mulch that is offered back to residents and non-profit groups free of charge for gardening and landscaping.
Christmas tree recycling is a good alternative to landfills
Taking down the Christmas tree is only one task after the holiday season. For those with a real tree, figuring out what to do with it can be as easy as placing it by the curb. more
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A better credit score can expand your access to credit and make borrowing more affordable. For example, having a score of 700 versus 650 could mean getting approved for a new car loan at 4.9% interest instead of 7.25% interest, financial experts say.
NerdWallet: Five ways to build your credit score in 2023
You’ve got big financial plans for 2023. Maybe they include buying a home or car, or getting a new travel rewards credit card to help pay for your next trip. more
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The Sherrill Garden Club welcomes members of the community who are interested in gardening and would like to learn more about the Sherrill Garden Club. For information, call 315-263-7138.
Sherrill Garden Club to meet Tuesday
The Sherrill Garden Club’s first meeting of the new year will take place at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library, 543 Sherrill Rd, Sherrill. more
Farm Loan office hours scheduled
The Madison County Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Team will host Farm Loan Office Hours in the Madison County office beginning on Thursday, Jan. 5. more
Shoppers pick out items at a grocery store in Glenview, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 19.
How to get more bang for your buck when you visit the grocery store
With inflation hitting many people’s grocery bills, finding ways to cut costs is more crucial than ever. more
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NY attorney general invites price gouging complaints
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday invited the state’s residents to report any price gouging by stores facing shortages of painkillers and fever reducers for children. more
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Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) help people who meet the income eligibility limits to lower their Medicare costs, including assistance with paying for premiums, deductibles and coinsurance. In 2022 there were three MSP’s.
COLUMN: Saving money on Medicare in 2023
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period for 2023. While the annual Fall Open Enrollment Period has ended, we have now entered the winter Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. more
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A close up view of a poinsettia in the Xochimilco borough of Mexico City, Saturday, Dec. 10. Despite being a universal Christmas icon, few people are aware the Christmas Eve flower, commonly known as the poinsettia, is native to Mexico.
COLUMN: ‘Tis the season for poinsettias
The poinsettia, one of the most recognizable plants, is the top-selling potted plant in the United States. more
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Jimmy Morawiec stands outside with his bee hive crates on Wednesday, Dec. 21 in Marcy. Morwiec teaches beginner and advanced beekeeping classes at Cornell Cooperative Extension and has been keeping bees in Oneida County for 16 years.
Local beekeeper bundles his bees for the winter
Winter has a lot of annoyances to contend with, but one thing people don’t have to worry about is pesky insects and stinging bees. more
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A charcuterie platter with sweet and sharp mustard. This dish is from a recipe by Elizabeth Karmel.
Tips for assembling a fun, fulfilling charcuterie board
Charcuterie boards are a trending food craze that’s not only great for the holiday season, but also for the winter months when activity slows down and food creativity can flourish. more
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A northern mockingbird on Griffiss was part of the 123 annual Christmas Bird Count that happened around Rome and Oneida County on Sunday, Dec. 18.
‘Great Count’ identifies bird trends
Local bird watchers in the Rome area took part in the 123rd annual Christmas Bird Count conducted by the National Audubon Society, Sunday, Dec. 18. Over 300 miles were covered. more
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The hemlock wooly adelgid, an invasive species that attacks eastern and Carolina hemlock trees, is shown in this state Department of Environmental Conservation photo.
Hikes to protect hemlocks from invasive pest
Local residents are invited to attend one or more guided walk-and-talk training sessions to occur now through February at public trails throughout the region. more
A kitten reaches through a cage to play on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society in Utica. Shelters in Oneida and Madison counties are experiencing higher volumes of surrenders and animals in need of medical care.
Homeless for the Holidays: Local shelters slammed with strays
Shelters in Madison and Oneida counties are experiencing higher volumes of surrenders and animals in need of medical care. more
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A Bobcat operater clears the Remsen Main St. sidewalks on Monday, December 19, 2022
SNAPSHOT: Snow blankets the area in Monday storm
Several inches of snow blanketed the Village of Remsen on Monday, Dec. 19. more
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