Local members of the American Legion Auxiliary are looking for businesses that will allow them to distribute red poppies during the month of May. The red poppies honor veterans’ past sacr... [more...]
Utica Police are searching for a black male who stole an 85-year-old woman’s credit card and then withdrew thousands of dollars from her bank account. Police said the theft occurred in Ma... [more...]
LOWVILLE — Both a liquor store clerk and his customer were taken into custody in Lewis County Friday night after law enforcers said the customer was only 20. Sheriff’s deputies said... [more...]
A Rome man was charged in Utica Thursday night for fleeing from law enforcers after a traffic stop on the city’s east side. Police said Nicholas Rotolo, 26, of South James Street, was pul... [more...]
Nine Utica men were taken into custody early this morning after a large brawl involving nearly 200 people erupted at Johnny Diamonds restaurant on Bleecker Street. Police said several officers ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Website: www.romepd.com Friday 4:08 a.m. Geiger Road, domestic. 8:08 a.m. William St., investigate. 8:15 a.m. N. James St., investigate. 10:13 a.... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 10:10 a.m. 1327 Floyd Ave., first aid. 12:23 p.m. 7228 Coleman Mills Road, first aid. 12:26 p.m. 215 W. Bloomfield St., assist. 3:40 p.m. 1119... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 2:19 a.m. Barneveld, Route 365, Trenton, accident. 7:21 a.m. New Hartford, Sangertown Square Mall, alarm. 1:43 p.m. Verona, Route 365, tree down. ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 12:52 a.m. Butternut Road, car/deer. 2:19 a.m. Route 365, Trenton, accident. 8:17 a.m. Stop 7 Road, Westmoreland, suspicious activity. 10:49 a... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 7:04 a.m. Route 365, Trenton, domestic. 8:40 a.m. Tamarack Road, Forestport, alarm. 10:27 a.m. Rome-New London Road, larceny. 10:49 a.m. Old R... [more...]
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network, better known as CoCoRaHS is seeking precipitation observers in Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison Counties. CoCoRaHS is a non-profit, commun... [more...]
Women of several denominations make up a new women’s ministry for women throughout the community. Tonight the women will pray at 7. The group meets in the Light and Life Community Church,... [more...]
CONSTABLEVILLE — Women: Mother-Daughter-Sister-Friend, gather at 10 a.m. Saturday, for a program by Fawn Sunderland, quilter and international speaker on matters of Christian faith. Ms. S... [more...]
HOLLAND PATENT — Stewart’s Holiday Match program has awarded a $1,000 grant to Foothills Rural Community Ministry. Foothills was one of over 1,500 grant applications received by Ste... [more...]
Oneida County saw a nearly 4.4 percent increase in sales tax revenue in the first quarter of 2012 from last year. The county received $30,890,389 in the first three months of the year. That&rsq... [more...]
TOWN OF WESTMORELAND — The former owner and operator of the Auto One Group has been ordered to pay more than $26,000 in restitution to customers that he overcharged. Matthew Crever, 36, o... [more...]
Following years of policy complaints and criminal charges at the state Office of People With Developmental Disabilities, the Comptroller’s Office announced that they are going to audit the ag... [more...]
Social Security is in significantly worse shape than thought, the Obama administration reported,which ought to prompt action to shore up a vital social insurance program that serves 56 million Amer... [more...]
City finance officials are lighting up over a refund from National Grid of about $190,000. The Board of Estimate and Contract Thursday voted 5-0 to accept a refund from the power company after ... [more...]
MONDAY Holland Patent Village Board, 6:30 p.m. Special meeting to approve budget, Village office, depot, 9544 Depot St. Sylvan Beach Village Board, 6:30 p.m. Special meeting on East Oneida ... [more...]
SAUQUOIT — St. David’s Society sponsors its Spring Gymanfa Ganu at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 in Sauquoit Valley United Methodist Church, at the corner of Mohawk St. & Pinnacle Road. T... [more...]
Clergy and board members are asked to check the schedule for their church’s main services in Saturday’s Religion Today pages. If the information is incorrect, e-mail living@RNY.com or c... [more...]
Adas Israel Synagogue, 706 Hickory St. 337-3170. Sabbath Service, Fri. 7:30 p.m. First Baptist, 301 W. Embargo St. 336-2610.Sun. 10 a.m. Grace Baptist (Southern Baptist), 8553 Turin Rd. 336... [more...]
HECLA — All are welcome for the National Day of Prayer, Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Hecla Union Congregational Church, Corner of Cooper Street and Moore Road, Westmoreland. "Join us fo... [more...]
Pfc. Travis W. Morak, son of Debbie E. Rolewicz of Verona, and Thomas J. Morak, of Selma, N.C., has completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. [more...]
Two state road projects in Utica will mean delays for drivers. Maintenance work on Route 790 between Leland Avenue and River Road will include a lane and shoulder closure westbound on Monday fo... [more...]
BOONVILLE — The Presbyterian Church rummage and cookie sale will be held Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, May 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a bag sale all day Saturday. C The ... [more...]
Relay for Life Team Butterflies from Heaven holds a Car Wash and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 5th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sears Outlet Building west of Wal-Mart. The car wash will be $5 per car... [more...]
The Holland Patent softball squad captured its fifth win of the season by edging out visiting Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, 6-3, in a non-league matchup on Friday. Alexis Sexton led the Lady Golden K... [more...]
Temperatures: 32 to 43 Normal Range: 39 to 62 Records: 21(1966), 86(1990) Rainfall: 0.03" Snow: 0" Monthly rainfall: 2.31" Rainfall for year: 9.06" S... [more...]
Two high-level Air Force officials provided assurances Friday that the Rome Air Force Research Laboratory has a "bright future" and will play a key role in cyber security operations, said... [more...]
Emma D. Marsh, 90, of New Hartford, formerly of Lee Center, passed away, Friday, April 27, 2012 in CNY Presbyterian Home. She was born June 19, 1921, in Rome the daughter of William and Frieda Satt... [more...]
GEBO — Nellie M. Gebo, 85, of Taberg, on April 26, 2012. Services 2 p.m. Monday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Taberg. No calling hours. Arrangements by Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut... [more...]
John C. "Jack" Griffith, 81, of Westernville, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2012. He was born on February 16, 1931, the son of Lynn and Luella Hartwell Griffith in Rome. Jack was a ... [more...]
CAMDEN — The Camden Central School District’s baseball season might be over. Superintendant Dr. Jeffrey K. Bryant said on Friday scheduled games at New Hartford on Thursday and at O... [more...]
VERNON — "And they’re off!" That was the sound of the familiar voice of longtime track announcer Jim Moran on opening night of the 59th annual harness racing season at Ver... [more...]
Reports of two more rabid animals in the county have health officials reminding pet owners that vaccinations against rabies is the best way to limit the spread of the virus. Under state law, al... [more...]
April 28, 2002 Sen. Charles Schumer announced today that a new Justice Department probe could cost the Rome school district as much as $3.1 million. The department is looking into whether Rome ... [more...]
Last week the Gospel reading was a story from Luke of Jesus appearing to the disciples after he had been resurrected. They were afraid, and thought he was a ghost. To allay their fears he said, &qu... [more...]
BARNES — To William and Erica Few Barnes, of Cazenovia, on Monday, April 23, 2012, in Rome Memorial Hospital, a daughter, Scarlett Kaye. CARO — To Raymond Gabriel and Paula Jones Ca... [more...]
Edward A. (Butch) Bormann was born July 27, 1939 to Edward P. Bormann and Zella Mae (Allen) Bormann, who both predeceased him. Ed went into eternal rest on April 19, 2012 surrounded by family. ... [more...]
A photo published on Friday with a story about Sunday’s Utica-Rome Speedway season opener showed driver Chris Mackey on the left and mechanic Steve Planck on the right. They were incorrectly ... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post 6:55. Sunday’s Schedule... Professional Auto racing — Utica-Rome Speedway, s... [more...]
Cheerleaders to perform during NFL games The North Star Competitive All-Star Cheer Teams have nominated six members who have qualified to participate in the 2012 National Football League halfti... [more...]
Rome Christian Women’s Luncheon will take place Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Franklin Hotel, 301 S. James St. Admission is $8. Reservations are appreciated by calling Gerry Yerman at 33... [more...]
The 6:45 p.m. Coffee House in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 502 W. Chestnut St. with singer/songwriter Ann Walseman is tonight. The date was omitted from last Saturday’s story. [more...]
The nutrition program for persons age 60 and over is funded by the county Office for the Aging, state and federal grants, and contributions from participants. Meals are served Monday through Friday... [more...]
NORTH SYRACUSE — Celebrating 50 Years of Gospel Music Ministry, The Jacobs Brothers perform at 3 p.m. Sunday in the North Syracuse Baptist Church, 420 S. Main St. Admission is free and th... [more...]
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear from four applicants regarding commercial plans when it meets Wednesday, and will also review as many as five residential requests. The five-member volunteer b... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning state Lottery numbers selected Friday in the midday drawing: Daily: 2, 4, 5; Lucky Sum: 11; WinFour: 3, 4, 3, 0; Lucky Sum: 10. Here are the winning eve... [more...]
Tonight — Mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunday — Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Brisk with highs in the mid 50s.... [more...]
The city is close to settling an $8 million lawsuit for $20,000, according to Corporation Counsel Timothy A. Benedict. The Board of Estimate and Contract will likely vote on the proposed settle... [more...]
City of Rome, 116 Fourth St., $15,000, rehabilitate tax-foreclosed two-family home in accordance with a rehabilitation agreement. [more...]
Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oneida County staff the consumer horticulture line at 736-3394 or 337-2531, from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Fridays (except holidays). [more...]
April 22 the Camden Area Unitarian Universalists held their first Flower Communion, led by Ian Greasley. This service was created in 1923 by Norbert Capek, a Unitarian minister in Czechoslovakia wh... [more...]
On the National Day of Prayer Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m., Maranatha Church is offering "drive-thru prayer." Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. visitors are invited to enter the parking lot a... [more...]
Having trouble finding food for a pet gecko, iguana or chameleon? The Beast, a store specializing in "feeder insects," opens this weekend. It started out as a hobby for Lee Voelker, w... [more...]
SYRACUSE — Slain Oneida County Sheriff’s Deputy Kurt B. Wyman was honored posthumously Monday by the Central New York Association of Chiefs of Police. Wyman received a "Heroic ... [more...]
