Oriskany News

ORISKANY, N.Y. Saturday morning at Oriskany high school many gathered to pay tribute to those who veterans who lost their lives for their country.

Coventya is adding research and development resources to its technology center in Oriskany, N.Y., to support the metal finishing and high-density drive sectors.

Lots of training goes into being a volunteer firefighter, but even running into a burning building couldn't prepare one local fire chief for his most recent role.

"Over 300 million dollars a year is spent treating lawnmower injuries. A quarter of a million people are injured every year," says Dr.

More than 700 members of the New York National Guard are now prepared to respond to any type of biological or chemical incident.

Local firefighters chosen after a statewide casting call and video contest have been filming a TV commercial at the Clay Fire Department off Route 31 this week, according to CNYCentral .

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is offering a "Composting at Home" class tomorrow night at their office in Oriskany, starting at 6:30 p.m. Holly Wise, Extension Educator with the group, said composting is a great way to recycle food scraps and maintain gardens.

With recent news of the layoffs at Orion Bus Industries in Oriskany, organizations are reaching out to help Orion workers.

T he employees of the A O rion bus plant in A O riskany got the word last week. A T he A D aimler A C orporation of A G ermany will close the plant for good within one year.