Verona News

Despite Mayor Leo Matzke's support of city taxpayers funding the senior van, the Oneida Common Council said it did not want the city to take on the burden.

AT the end of "La Boheme," as Puccini envisioned the opera , the frail seamstress Mimi dies in bed in a garret overlooking the rooftops of Paris, attended by only her five bohemian cronies.

Doug Ostrander has been appointed to the Oneida Nation Gaming Commission, the regulatory body that oversees the licensing and gaming activity at Turning Stone Resort and Casino.A He currently serves as a councilperson for the Town of Cairo, chairman of the Cairo Zoning Commission and a trustee for the Cairo Library.

Caption: Pictured are band members Tom Campbell, Mike Faraino, Fritz Scherz, Gabe Vaccaro and Frank Nelson.

Professional boxing returns to Turning Stone Resort and Casino on Friday, Feb. 26 with an exciting boxing card.

A prominent Syracuse restaurateur with nearly 40 years in the business has been named to lead Club two.one, a ritzy, private club with a panoramic view at the top of the 19-story Tower Hotel at Turning Stone Resort and Casino.

The Betson Enterprises sales office here, known as Betson Advance Distributing, has announced that this year's annual Upstate New York exposition will be held on April 16 and 17 at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona.

Caption: Pictured from left are Fund Co-Chairs Kevin Reese and Tracy Rozpad; Dave Flynn, security; Security Director Bill Banning; and Michael Halligan and Matthew Makuch, security The top three squads in a Jeopardy-type game held during the Oneida Nationa s Team Member Holiday Party were each allowed to choose a charity to receive a $200 donation ...

Caption: Pictured from left are Randy Walker and Robin Munger of the IT Department; Glenn Ivers of Wanderersa Rest and IT Director Todd Saunders.

Jagermeister-sponsored, Fritz's Polka Band , from Verona will be performing at a benefit for Isaac J. Tucker on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Verona Fire Hall in Verona, NY.

According to the release, Tarson Paper & Janitorial Supply accepted the offer due to Hill & Markes' history as a family business and its reputation for excellent service and leadership in the community.

Wynonna will sing in Verona, N.Y., on May 14. Here's a show just confirmed by Turning Stone Resort and Casino officials: Country singer Wynonna will perform at the Showroom in Verona, N.Y., at 8 p.m. May 14.

Caption: Pictured are seniors Sean Irvin, Andrew Dam, Nikki Schiebel and Lauren MacDonald.A On the screen is one of the subjects detailing his move from Somalia.

Caption: VVS senior BreAnna Avery discussing an issue during the session. Caption: Picture isA of VVS seniors Andrew Dam , Nikki Schiebel and Sean Irvin listening to others present during the session.

The print edition of the Madison County Courier is now available at the following SavOn convenience store locations.

Allan's new album, "Get Off on the Pain," is due in stores March 10. Allan wrote five of the album's 10 tracks, but the set's first single, "Today," was co-written by Brice Long and Tommy Lee James.

Adam Short has been promoted to Production Manager in the Entertainment Department at Turning Stone Resort and Casino.A Short joined the Turning Stone staff in 1999 when the Showroom opened.

Caption: A Fritz Scherz is shown chatting with Governor David Paterson and First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson on Jan.

Caption: Fritz Scherz is shown being officially sworn in as Councilman on the Verona Town Board on January 4, 2010.A Verona Town Justice, Randall Smith administers the oath of office to Fritz, as Fritza s wife, Kathy, holds the bible.

Caption: Fritz Scherz is ceremonially sworn in by Assemblyman, Dave Townsend to become Councilman on the Verona Town Board.A Looking on is Fritza s wife, Kathy, and their two daughters, Marissa and Katherine.A The ceremonial swearing-in was held on January 2, 2010 before Fritza s immediate family.A Fritza s official swearing-in will take place ...