U.S. Representative Michael Arcuri Thursday described steps Congress has already taken to bring down gas prices and invest in new alternative energy sources, as well as the benefits of locally produced alternative energy such as reduced costs and new jobs.

A highlight of Friday’s Independence Day Celebration at Fort Klock in St. Johnsville was a reading of the Declaration of Independence by Fort Plank Historian Ken Johnson.

The Dolgeville Community Band, under the direction of Dick Robilotto, performed “New York, New York” as part of Thursday’s Community Independence Day Celebration at Herkimer County Community College.

The Owen D. Young Central School District has a new superintendent and assistant principal. 

Marc Butler has announced his candidacy for re-election in the 117th New York State Assembly District.

The Herkimer County Legislature Wednesday voted to approve the appraisal of property in the town of Schuyler that is being considered for the construction of a new county correctional facility and possible future industrial development.