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Penn Traffic Co. has sent letters to employees of P&C supermarkets warning of possible store closures. The earliest that could happen is Sunday, Feb. 15, 2010 — a less-than-heartwarming way t... [more...]
Two of New York’s men in Washington are trying to help Griffiss Airport land a customs agent — a move that officials say would bring more flights to the county airport. Sen. Charles... [more...]
County Health Department inspectors conduct unannounced and periodic checks of food service establishments to determine if they comply with the state codes, rules and regulations. Here are health d... [more...]
Dates for H1N1/swine flu mass immunizations of students in 11 county school locations were announced today by the county Health Department, with the first one to be Monday in Remsen. In additio... [more...]
Lady Rebels basketball signups scheduled The Rome Lady Rebels AAU girls basketball program will be having sign-ups for the upcoming season in the lobby of the Strough Middle School on Tuesday, ... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Hockey — American Hockey League: Syracuse at Rochester, 7:05. College Basketball — Syracuse at 2K Sports Classic vs. North Carol... [more...]
HOLLAND PATENT — These days, the Holland Patent boys cross country team isn’t feeling any pressure at all. None whatsoever. Coach Mike Stripp’s squad has already won Tri-Valle... [more...]
Two Rome Free Academy senior lacrosse standouts will be staying close to home when they continue to play the sport on the college level. Last year’s top scorer on the girls team, Erin Tho... [more...]
With flowers and other flourishes, 59 students have been inducted into the Rome Free Academy National Honor Society. Welcomed with flags by the JROTC students, and with music by the Select Choi... [more...]
"Soft freeze" is "kind of a strange term," acknowledges Rome school Superintendent Jeffrey P. Simons, but it could mean about $800,000 in savings for the school district. Si... [more...]
Twenty-four percent of Oneida County residents are obese, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thursday. And 8.8 percent of county residents, or 15,4... [more...]
Gather the kids and grandkids and head to the Capitol Theater this weekend because Annie’s in town. The ageless classic about the poor little orphan who smiles her way into the heart of a... [more...]
ONEIDA — A 57-year-old man who was once caught siphoning gas with a tube out of U-Haul trucks in Rome was arrested for stealing from Wal-Mart in Madison County Wednesday. Authorities said... [more...]
The Rome woman accused of negligence in the death of 5-year-old daughter Makiah Johnson will likely have her case presented to the county grand jury. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Tamrah C. Johnson&rs... [more...]
No doubt it will seem strange to hear professional journalists say so, but we oppose the shield law being considered by President Obama, the Senate, and the main stream media. The first problem... [more...]
It comes as no surprise State Education Department research has shown "that the quality of teachers and school leaders is a key variable to explaining differences in student achievement."... [more...]
Everywhere you go, there are ads for quitting smoking. You hear stories about how bad it is for you, and see pictures of what it can do to you. But the bottom line is, do they really want you to st... [more...]
Kudos to Frank Puma, county legislator in the First District. I am a retired Rome firefighter, and I have lived in Frank’s district for many years. I have always found Frank to be honest,... [more...]
ADLE — Virginia R. Adle, 94, of Frankfort and formerly of Rome, on Nov. 17, 2009. Services and burial in Evergreen Cemetery are private. No calling hours. Arrangements by Prince-Boyd ... [more...]
ADLE — Virginia R. Adle, 94, of Frankfort and formerly of Rome, on Nov. 17, 2009. Services and burial in Evergreen Cemetery are private. No calling hours. Arrangements by Prince-Boyd ... [more...]
