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In today's newsletter:

  • How a $12,000 grant will upgrade Canastota’s public library comfort
  • What charges a Canastota resident faces in this week’s arrest blotter

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Windy in the afternoon, with a high of 44 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Winds becoming strong, temps: high: 52, low: 21.
  • Saturday: Cloudy and colder, with a high of 37 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Public libraries to receive nearly $1 million in grants, secured in the state budget (cnycentral.com) — Canastota Public Library is set to receive $12,000 in state construction funds to replace aging air conditioning units on all three floors, improving comfort and efficiency for patrons. The grant is part of nearly $1 million secured for library upgrades across Chenango, Oneida, and Madison counties, supporting accessibility, safety, and building improvements.
   

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• Madison County Sheriff's Arrest Blotter Dec. 10-14 (oneidadispatch.com) — Madison County deputies’ latest arrest blotter includes several DWI and assault-related charges, including one case involving a 38-year-old Canastota resident facing multiple allegations. The report lists arrests from Dec. 10–14 across nearby communities, outlining the formal charges but not outcomes or guilt.
   

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