Two local state representatives want the Thruway to put the brakes on a plan to raise tolls 45 percent for big trucks with three or more axles. State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo and Assemblyman Antho... [more...]
A total of 60 students at Rome schools received scholarships adding up to about $50,000 from the annual Dollars for Scholars program, in a ceremony Wednesday night at The Beeches. Award winners... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Baseball — International League: Lehigh Valley at Syracuse, 7. Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post 6:55. Amateur Baseb... [more...]
Workshops on how local businesses can apply for some of the $750 million in economic development funding available statewide will be held Monday from 9-11 a.m. at Mohawk Valley Community College in... [more...]
The Recreation Department has announced its programs and activities that will be offered during the summer. The Department’s Summer Fun Guide is available on the its website at www.romene... [more...]
RFA’s Thomas to play in Football Classic SYRACUSE — Rome Free Academy senior football player Dylan Thomas will compete in Sunday’s third annual New York State Football Classic... [more...]
VERNON — For A Dancer and Archangel found themselves picking up track record-breaking performances during Friday night’s Empire Breeders Classic divisional events at Vernon Downs. F... [more...]
Jenna B. and Jake R. Quattrini, daughter and son of Debra and the late Ed Quattrini, of Wakefield Lane, Town of Western, were named to the spring 2012 semester dean’s list at St. John Fisher ... [more...]
The at Christ the King Retreat Center, 500 Brookford Road, Syracuse will host two events in June. ¿ A Spiritual Glimpse of Ireland — Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fr. Mark ... [more...]
(Editor’s note: Diamond Dust is a weekly report of action in the Rome Men’s Softball Association compiled by league player and board member Jim Rizio. It spotlights feature games and st... [more...]
F.X. Matt Brewery took a visible step this week in its $4 million commitment to making beer in a more environmentally friendly way with the arrival of five large tanks. The 30-foot-high vessels... [more...]
HOLLAND PATENT — Holland Patent Central School has announced the standard bearers for the Class of 2012. Representing the class as valedictorian, with a cumulative average of 97.785, is K... [more...]
CICERO — Rome Free Academy freshman Mariah Mays finished in third place during the Division I discus throw event and came in tenth place during the shot put competition, while Westmoreland se... [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...]
The Shenandoah Trio and Doug George Kanentiio will perform Sunday, June 17, 4-6 p.m. at Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The Canonization of (Sain... [more...]
CANASTOTA — Boxing enthusiasts came out in droves on Friday to welcome some of this year’s inductees while getting an opportunity to reconnect with former champions and current Hall mem... [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...]
Prayer is important in the believer’s life. I believe every Christian ought to pray and pray often to a God that hears and answers prayer. Because we are living in a day and time where th... [more...]
St. Paul’s Church will host a celebration of another Feast of the Church, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday at 7 p.m. This event is free. Michael Seagriff, author and lay Dominican, of Ca... [more...]
Clergy and board members are asked to check the schedule for their church’s main services in today’s Religion Today pages. If the information is incorrect, e-mail living@RNY.com or call... [more...]
The Vienna United Methodist Church, 2410 Route 49, is hosting a Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $7, $6 seniors, $3.50 for ages 5-12, and under 5 eat free. Men... [more...]
The North Western United Methodist Church, 9925 St. Route 46, will serve their annual Strawberry Shortcake Supper on Thursday, starting at 4 p.m. Cost is $10, $5 for ages 5-12, children under 5... [more...]
Pastor Steven James, of The Verona Seventh Day Baptist Church, is currently on a four week mission trip to Kenya, Africa. He left on June 3 and will be returning July 3. During that time he wil... [more...]
Born with a condition that limited her height to under 4 feet tall, Rome Free Academy senior Emily Mumpton used to be more self-conscious about her dwarfism. But whereas at one time Mumpton did... [more...]
VEORNA — A Chicken barbecue will be held Saturday, June 16, starting at 4 p.m. in the Verona First Presbyterian Church, corner of Main Street and Rock Road. Cost is $9, $4.50 ages 6-12, 5... [more...]
In a vote that’s nearly certain to be more symbolic than meaningful, the county’s two congressmen voted with the majority in the House Thursday to repeal a new tax on medical devices. ... [more...]
I am writing to let patients at local hospitals be aware of unnecessary payments. Recently, my mother was hospitalized for five days. On the day of her discharge she was sent a hand-typed letter sa... [more...]
Area Country Musicians will come together Friday at 7 p.m. to perform Old Time Gospel Music at CenterPoint Christian Fellowship, 8021 State Route 12, Barneveld. Free will offering. Performers i... [more...]
June 9, 2002 Nine Rome Free Academy s tudents were bounced from the Senior Ball Saturday night at Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club in New York Mills because they were under the influence of alcoh... [more...]
Fourteen Rome Free Academy students were suspended from school Friday for either creating or putting posts on a Facebook page to promote a food fight in the school cafeteria for Monday. The stu... [more...]
VERNON — Courtney VanSlyke Dam, age 30, of Van Epps Street passed away Thursday June 7, 2012 in Upstate Medical Center of Syracuse surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October... [more...]
DAM — Courtney VanSlyke Dam, 30, of Vernon, on June 7, 2012. Services 10 a.m. Monday at Malecki Funeral Home, 23 Front St., Vernon. Burial Maple Grove Cemetery, Vernon. Calling hours 2-5 ... [more...]
Temperatures: 47 to 76 Normal Range: 52 to 75 Records: 34(1894), 93(1984) Rainfall: Trace Monthly rainfall: 0.7" Rainfall for year: 15.01" Sunset today: 8:40 S... [more...]
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — A 50-year-old Colorado man has been charged with second-degree murder in the May killing of a Camden man who had been living in the Centennial State. Law enforcers s... [more...]
ILION — A 46-year-old Herkimer County man is accused of buying untaxed cigarettes and then reselling them for a profit. Approximately 119 cartons of assorted brand cigarettes were found F... [more...]
ORISKANY — To honor the memory of fallen Oneida County Sheriff’s Deputy Kurt B. Wyman, his name will be adorned on the Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Building, Route 12B, a new soccer ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Website: www.romepd.com Friday 12:20 a.m. Harbor Way, suspicious activity. 12:38 a.m. Essex St., animal. 2:36 a.m. E. Bloomfield St., neighbors. ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 7:30 a.m. W. Chestnut and N. Madison streets, accident. 8:08 a.m. 401 Gansevoort Ave., first aid. 9:47 a.m. 109 Griffiss Drive, first aid. 10:... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 7:29 a.m. AmCare Ambulance, W. Chestnut St., accident. 2 p.m. Waterville, Route 20, Sangerfield, accident/injury. 5:42 p.m. Yorkville, Campbell Av... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 12:29 a.m. E. Seneca St., Vernon, domestic. 2:03 a.m. Mappa Ave., Barneveld, fight. 3:47 a.m. Whitesboro St., Yorkville, alarm. 7:36 a.m. Thir... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 12:29 a.m. E. Seneca St., Vernon, domestic. 2:03 a.m. Mappa Ave., Barneveld, fight. 2:38 a.m. Madison St., Waterville, suspicious activity. 2:... [more...]
Legislation that would create a statewide business development program administered by the State University of New York is being touted by Assembly Anthony J. Brindisi, D-116, Utica. The intent... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning state Lottery numbers selected Friday in the midday drawing: Daily: 3, 6, 6; Lucky Sum: 15; WinFour: 0, 8, 4, 0; Lucky Sum: 12. Here are the winning eve... [more...]
