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Middleville considering law for non-domesticated animals

by Little Falls Times 05.16.2012

The Middleville Village Board of Trustees on Monday discussed chickens that residents say are wandering off and running free onto neighboring properties.
The residents also complained about a manure type odor coming from the owner’s pr…

Mohawk students to lead food drive on Saturday

by Little Falls Times 05.16.2012

Those living in the village limits may hear a knock on their door Saturday morning when students from Jarvis Junior-Senior High School participate in this year’s Memorial Food Drive.
The food drive — which will take place from 9 …

Today in the news: Fake cop killing Miss. drivers?

by Little Falls Times 05.16.2012

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

MV Tattoo Expo coming to Herkimer Co. Fairgrounds

by Little Falls Times 05.16.2012

The fifth annual Mohawk Valley Tattoo Expo will kick-off this Friday and will run through the weekend at Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort.
Over 35 tattoo artists and body piercers will be present at the event.

O-ECS voters defeat budget proposition

by Little Falls Times 05.16.2012

Voters in the Oppenheim-Ephratah School District defeated the budget proposition Tuesday night by more than a two to one margin, sending district officials ba…

Morning Jolt: Family saves kitten tossed out of car

by Little Falls Times 05.16.2012

A Michigan couple were driving on the freeway in Dearborn, Mich., when they saw a kitten tossed from a speeding car. Ronald Haas and Niel Rishoi quickly stopped and picked up the kitten, who surprisingly was OK other than being “scared …

Griffiss biofuel plan back on track

by Little Falls Times 05.16.2012

Six months ago, Griffiss Utility Services Corp. said it might pull the plug on its $18 million biofuel project for tenants of Griffiss Business and Technology Park.
Now the project is going full steam ahead.

Little Falls AARP donates park benches to city

by Little Falls Times 05.15.2012

AARP Chapter No. 4367 donated two park benches to the city of Little Falls on Monday.
The benches were placed at Sabin Park next to St. Paul’s Universa…

DCS students learn the dangers of texting while driving

by Little Falls Times 05.15.2012

Julia Jaikin said she has witnessed drivers distracted with their cell phone or electronic device.
Jaikin said this was the inspiration behind her Gold Award…

Morning Jolt: Bit by snake at Wal-Mart?

by Little Falls Times 05.15.2012

A man says he was bitten by a rattlesnake at a Wal-Mart in eastern Washington state. The man was in the outdoor gardening area and said he bent down to pick up a stick, but it turned out to be a rattlesnake. The snake wasn’t happy about…

Most schools stay under the tax cap, even if it doesn’t look that way

by Little Falls Times 05.15.2012

For the school budget to pass in West Canada Valley, 60 percent of voters who go to the polls today have to say “Yes” to the proposed $14.2 million budget. That's because of the new so-called two percent tax cap law.
In the c…

School vote preview: Districts’ budgets, board candidates

by Little Falls Times 05.15.2012

On May 15, voters around the region will vote on their school districts' proposed budgets for 2012 – 2013. Here are the highlights of those plans and school board candidates.
For information on poll hours and locations, contact your loca…

Carpenter kicks off campaign for Herkimer Co. DA

by Little Falls Times 05.15.2012

Assistant District Attorney Jeffrey Carpenter says he has been living his dream since joining the Herkimer County District Attorney’s Office in 2002.
But now, Carpenter hopes to take that dream to the next level: securing a spot as Her…

Herkimer, Oneida counties jail merger talk fizzles

by Little Falls Times 05.15.2012

There once was talk of Oneida and Herkimer county jails merging.
Apparently, it’s not going to happen.

Herkimer County to launch app by Memorial Day

by Little Falls Times 05.15.2012

Residents, visitors and business owners soon will have access at their fingertips for the closest restaurant, auto repair shop or park among other Herkimer County hotspots.
Yes, there is an app for that.