COVID-19 victim’s family celebrates their daughter’s life by establishing scholarship fund By Norah Machia When she was just 11 years old, Adeline Fagan decided she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up. It didn’t come as...
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The Up Side of Downs
Lisa Palermo Matto celebrates her very special daughter in new book By David Tyler When you enter the Matto home in Fayetteville, you know instantly you’re in the home of a loving family. Photo collages adorn the walls – pictures...
Nicole Sommavilla: The Lyme Life
By Jason Klaiber Nicole Sommavilla dedicated herself to spending countless hours outdoors during the first half of her freshman year at Ithaca College, oftentimes staying active by hiking near the school’s campus. That was until Valentine’s Day morning in...
SPECIAL FEATURE Salt City Roller Derby
By Megan Sheehan Photos by Michael DiGiglio/MDG Images When you mention “Roller Derby” in casual conversation, the typical response always seems to be a strong one. Descriptions run along the line of brutal, teeth gritting, pain, and general chaotic ass...
SPECIAL FEATURE Vera House launches 26th annual White Ribbon Campaign
By Megan Sheehan For the entire month of March (and beyond), those wearing a white ribbon, pin or bracelet are making a personal statement to never support, commit, or remain silent about abuse. These white ribbons mean “No more.” Vera...