Crowded primaries loom in Madison County races
Primary races across Madison County and Oneida shape up as a crowded field with ten towns holding contests and Oneida City votes. Democrats eye mayoral race featuring Daniel Gradel and Abraham Williams, while GOP contenders include Mayor Herbert Brewer and challenger Peter DuChene. Council seats and town supervisor battles also populate the slate as voters prepare for filing day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Drogo
Wampsville
Oneida
Charles Gregg
Gregg
Madison County
Daniel Gradel
Abraham Williams
Democratic Party
Gradel
Democratic Committee
E. Sands St
Williams
West Road
Central New Yorkers boost summer travel and park use
Attendance at Burnet Park Zoo and Green Lakes state park surged this summer as vacations stay close to home. Private campgrounds report higher occupancy with many visitors choosing county parks. Gas prices influence travel, but demand remains strong with trips within 500 miles. The Automobile Club notes increased road travel and new interest in regional spots like Cape Cod and the Poconos. KOA Syracuse reports about 20 extra NSF visitors, signaling a brighter season than 1979. River Forest Park Recreation continues on Page C-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Easler
Burnet Park
Green Lakes State Park
Fayetteville
Plainville
Weedsport
New
Automobile Club of
Syracuse
Doug Kanar
Kanar
Williamsburg
Virginia Beach
West
New England
Cape Cod
Poconos
Pennsylvania
Toronto
Evelyn Broadwell
KOA Syracuse
Plainville Road
NSF
River Forest Park Recreation
Midway at Sylvan Beach Marks Centennial Weekend Oddity
At Sylvan Beach during centennial weekend a lean bare chested man using a sledgehammer rings the carnival striker bell while carny Tim Murray explains techniques. A Verona Beach man and a red haired Auburn visitor participate in the lively, odd late night scene as drunks attempt the ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Beach
Tim Murray
Verona Beach
Murray
Bill
Auburn
Verona
Joshua Lawrence
Eagles
Waste disposal site study under New York task force
Central New York hazardous waste task force reviews data and criteria used by the Department of Environmental Conservation as it seeks a suitable site for a full scale toxic waste disposal system in New York state. The group considers school, water and local infrastructure factors to guide its evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Libbon
Auburn
New York State
New York
Department of Environmental
The
DEC
Robert Flacke
Sterling
Lake Ontario
CNY Counties
CNY
Lake
Ontario
Syracuse
Chuck McNulty
Albany
Flacke
McNulty
Onon
Daga
Cayuga
Oswego
Madison
Garrett Thelander
Madison County
Lewis Point
Oneida Lake
Thelander
Robert Brower
Cayuga County
Bob Deyle
Onondaga County Environmental Management Council
Deyle
Onondaga Emc
Drevier Returns to face kidnapping charges in county jail
Robert H. Drevier, 38, was returned to Madison County to await a felony hearing on kidnapping and extortion tied to the July 5 abduction of a 12 year old Bridgeport girl. He faces extradition from Arkansas where he was arrested by the FBI for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. The missing girl was found unharmed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Chittenango
Robert H. Drevier
Madison County
Bridgeport
Drevier
Arkansas
FBI
Anne Marie Lee
Devier
Lee
Anne Marie
Town of
Sullivan
Harry Bushnell
Also Mentioned on This Page
GOP
Herbert Brewer
Peter DuChene
Brewer
DuChene
Coe Ave
Robert Geer
Thomas Newcomb
Ronald Durkee
Jéannette Kidd
Army Carinci
Carinci
Kidd
Baton
Lebanon
DeRuyter
Richard Wood
Wendall Preston
Eaton
Leland Whipple
Morrisville
Gordon Corbin
Robert S. Hughes
John C. King
Melissa Brinkman
Cheryl
Kevin
Kerry
Carl J Single Brinkmans
Spencerport
Green Lakes
CNY Parks
Steve O'Sullivan
Verplank Road
Clay
Lamson Road
Lysander
Kingdom
van Buren
John
Little League Jail
Little League
Sylvan Beach -Union Chapel
Dawley
Herald American
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