Once again, it is that time of year. Farmers toil in the fields, families meander through corn mazes and neighborhoods prepare for masked and hooded goblins and superheroes. Windows flung open, welcoming the crisp, fresh air of autumn. Everything becomes pumpkin-flavored and… * cough, cough * Oh, no...

The 2026 America’s Farmers Market Celebration™ by American Farmland Trust is underway and runs through Sept. 30. The celebration is the only annual ranking of the top farmers markets in the U.S. as voted on by the public. The 18th annual AFMC runs Aug. 1 - Sept. 30 on markets.farmland.org . The even...

Keeping pets happy and healthy is a priority for pet owners. Navigating companion animals’ health issues is not always easy and can be expensive if something serious crops up. People may wonder if pet insurance is an effective way to defray some of the costs and achieve peace of mind? Pet insurance ...

Cemeteries serve as meaningful links to our shared history, but many need care and restoration. This introductory webinar from America in Bloom, “Caring for Sacred Spaces: Headstone Restoration and Heritage Preservation,” is set for Sept. 15 at noon. The session will cover the essential elements of ...

As pumpkin season arrives and temperatures begin to drop, the United Sorghum Checkoff Program invites home cooks to welcome autumn with recipes that showcase the grain’s versatility. From pumpkin loaf and apple pancakes to a hearty harvest salad, sorghum can add flavor and texture to breakfast, dinn...

The Utica Maennerchor will host its first ever outdoor Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1 - 8 p.m. at the club. The event will take place under our pavilion and will feature a variety of German food such as currywurst, kaesespaetzle (a German mac and cheese), hahnchen (chicken) and...

On Sept. 19, the Perth Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting their annual Cornhole tournament. The tournament will benefit the fire company, and in addition, a portion of the proceeds will be going to the Denise Helie Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund. Denise, a member of our community and a friend...

The Little Falls Cheese Festival has announced Oct. 3 as the date for the 2026 Cheese Festival. The festival is a welcoming, fun-filled day along Main Street from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. featuring New York State cheesemakers, gourmet foods, craft beverages, live music and plenty of delicious reasons to bri...

Come the first Monday of September, many children and their parents start to face the reality that school, if it hasn’t yet started, is about to begin again. That’s because Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. But there is much more to this holiday than barbecues and the notion that autumn ...