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Richard J. ("Dick") Lightcap, 92, of Manlius, New York, passed away on October 6, 2026 at Crouse Memorial Hospital. Dick grew up in Queens, New York, the youngest of four boys born to William and Mabel Lightcap. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America as both a [...]

Fall Potluck / Business Meeting 2026 Saturday, November 7, 2026       2:00 P.M. Please feel free to bring a friend Meeting Place: Collamer United Church, 6865 Fly Rd., East Syracuse. (Enter from back of the Church) Leaders: Pat Urban, 315-420-9382, Sandy Manca, 315-807-9442 Directions: Take Rt. 481 North from Syracuse [...]

Spring Potluck / Business Meeting 2026 Saturday, March 14, 2026       2:00 P.M. Feel free to bring a friend Meeting Place: Collamer United Church, 6865 Fly Rd., East Syracuse. (Enter from back of the Church) Leaders: Pat Urban, , Sandy Manca, Directions: Take Rt. 481 North from Syracuse to [...]

Mary Crittenden Coffin, 81, from Chittenango died peacefully on October 25 under Crouse Hospital life-ending palliative care. She had sudden multiple strokes. Growing up in a rural family setting she finished high school in LeRoy, NY, college at SUNY Potsdam and her graduate work in science education at Syracuse [...]

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The Northville Placid Trail is celebrating it's 100th Anniversary this year.  Since its completion in 1924, the 138-mile trail has given hikers—whether through segments or a thru-hike—the chance to immerse themselves in the outdoors: an adventure and an experience that celebrates our public lands. Enjoy many remote and quite lakes [...]