Tonight — Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday — Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday night — Partly cloudy. Lows ... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn Wednesday Evening: Daily: 2, 3, 0, Lucky Sum: 5. WinFour: 7, 4, 3, 7, Lucky Sum: 21. Lotto: 15, 24, 32, 34, 43, 57, Bonus: 29. Here ar... [more...]
When you accept government money, it often comes with strings attached. If two Florida lawmakers have their way, those strings could lead all the way to certain supermarket aisles. Rep. Scott P... [more...]
The Mohawk Valley Blues Society presents multiple Blues Music Award nominee Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, with guest the Ron Spencer Band, at Hotel Utica’s Crystal Ballroom at 7 p.m. Saturday.... [more...]
Local students have graduated from Marist College. Jacob Avery, Vernon, received a master’s degree in public administration; and Michael Colangelo, Whitesboro, received a master’s d... [more...]
Two local attorneys have been cleared of any professional misconduct or perjury in connection with an 18-year-old Utica homicide. Chief District Court Judge Gary L. Sharpe ruled Tuesday that at... [more...]
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER — A man who may have been under the influence of the synthetic drug bath salts was talked down from his roof by law enforcers this morning. The man, whose identity was not... [more...]
The Hartford Players Youth Theater, Inc. present William Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’! Friday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 30 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the ... [more...]
TOWN OF VERNON — An electrical fire at a dairy farm on Route 26 was quickly doused by responding firefighters Wednesday night. First Assistant Vernon Fire Chief Steve Adams said an overbl... [more...]
At least eight tickets have been issued so far this week for people found loitering in city parks after closing time. Police remind people that all city-owned parks and playgrounds close at 10 ... [more...]
Michael J. Kicinski Sr. wants to replace the man he helped elect to Congress two years ago. Kicinski, a founder and coordinator of the Norwich Tea Party Patriots, is challenging Richard L. Hann... [more...]
County legislators are being asked to give the go-ahead to extending natural gas service at Griffiss International Airport. Pending is a request to grant an easement across county-owned airport... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 1:26 a.m. Florence, Osceola Road, accident. 1:27 a.m. Maynard, Candella Express Drive, Marcy, alarm. 7:27 a.m. New Hartford, Higby Road, alarm.... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 12:13 a.m. Osceola Road, Florence, accident. 12:19 a.m. Taberg-Florence Road, Florence, assist. 1:37 a.m. Brookside Drive, Lee, fireworks. ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 1:24 a.m. Route 5, Westmoreland, car/deer. 7:26 a.m. Evans Road, Steuben, neighbors. 7:48 a.m. W. Seneca St., Vernon, alarm. 10:36 a.m. Moo... [more...]
A 29-year-old man is accused of tackling his ex-girlfriend to the floor of her North Madison Street residence. Police said Bernardo Irizarri, of 104 N. Jay St., was in a dispute with his 29-yea... [more...]
TOWN OF DENMARK — Two Lewis County men are accused of smashing windows at the Cottage Inn. Sheriff’s deputies said Brandon Dicob, 19, and Tyler Henry, 20, both of Copenhagen, smashe... [more...]
TOWN OF SULLIVAN — A Madison County man is accused of exposing himself to a convenience store clerk. Oneida-based state police said Basher N. Marji, 25, of Canastota, intentionally expose... [more...]
TOWN OF VIENNA — A Camden motorcyclist is listed in serious condition this morning after a two-vehicle collision on Route 13 Tuesday night. Sylvan Beach-based state police said Tracy C. M... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Website: www.romepd.com Wednesday 1:38 a.m. Valentine Ave., harassment. 1:46 a.m. W. Thomas St., suspicious activity. 2:21 a.m. Muck Road, abandoned ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 11:08 a.m. 8229 Turin Road, first aid. 12:33 p.m. 410 W. Liberty St., first aid. 12:54 p.m. 131 Henry St., malfunction. 3:14 p.m. 131 Henry... [more...]
ANDEREGG — Albert M. Anderegg, 91, of Utica, formerly of Verona, on June 16, 2012. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, 260 Main St., Oneida. Burial Verona Cemetery. N... [more...]
Sandra (Sandy) Kaye Young, 55, of Rome, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Hartford, NY with her family and friends by her side. She was born ... [more...]
Jeffrey H. Noecker, 64, of Cortland, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2012. He was born June 18, 1948 in Fountain Hill, P.A., the son of the late Franklyn M. Noecker Jr. and Arlene Calaha... [more...]
A man reportedly angry about a crying baby was arraigned before Judge John C. Gannon in City Court Tuesday on a charge he strangled his girlfriend. Matthew J. Pritchard, 32, of 607 Union St., w... [more...]
ONEIDA — A North Lake Street man was charged with growing marijuana at a Lenox Avenue apartment. Oscar Davis, 27, was charged Tuesday with unlawfully growing marijuana when plants were di... [more...]
ONEIDA — An employee at Lowe’s was charged with stealing cash from the home improvements store. Travis D. Shaler, 22, of Route 49, North Bay, stole about $400 from the cash register... [more...]
National honor for RFA grad Campbell NORMAN, Okla. — Rome Free Academy graduate Matthew Campbell of Newberry College was named to the Golf Coaches Association of America-PING Division II ... [more...]
Paul Jay Maitland, son of Jay and Mary-Kay Rutka Maitland, Hawkins Corners Road, Lee, hasgraduated from Ohio Technical College, Cleveland, Ohio, with an associate of applied science degree in auto-... [more...]
Michael J. Verostek Jr., son of Stephanie and Michael Verostek, 920 W. Thomas St., has been accepted at Hamilton College, Clinton, where he will major in liberal arts. He is a senior at Rome Free A... [more...]
Sunday the Oswego Valley Chapter of the New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers’ Association give a concert of old time fiddle music, from 2-5 p.m. at the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame... [more...]
VERONA — Musical based comedian Stephen Lynch performs at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 28. Tickets are: $30/35/45. For reservations call 877-833-7469 or 36... [more...]
Karl Kohler, age 45, who was murdered in Breckenridge, CO, on May 19, 2012, was buried Friday, June 15, 2012 at the New Union Cemetery in Verona, NY. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kohler would like to tha... [more...]
Temperatures: 68 to 91 Normal Range: 52 to 75 Records: 39(1918), 95(1999) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 1.73" Rainfall for year: 16.04" Sunset today: 8:45 ... [more...]
Emily Closinski, daughter of Leah Closinski, North James Street, and Joseph Closinski, William Street, has been accepted at Utica College, where she will major in elementary and special education. ... [more...]
Vicki Bea Maitland, daughter of Jay and Mary-Kay Rutka Maitland, Hawkins Corners Road, Lee, has been accepted at Herkimer County Community College, where she will major in early childhood education... [more...]
June 21, 2002 Cash-strapped school districts are scrambling to find the thousands of dollars it will cost to buy defibrillators and train people in the operation of the life-saving machines. ... [more...]
CAMDEN — Free concerts in the Village Park will be held Thursdays, some at 6:30 p.m. and some at 7. The schedule: Thursday, June 21, 6:30 p.m. Dan Elliott & The Monterays Thursday... [more...]
NEW YORK MILLS — Summer concerts are under way in Pulaski Park, Main Street, with the early season shows starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Salt City Brass plays June 26 and refreshment sale... [more...]
SYLVAN BEACH — Free concerts on the bandstand in the park are held at 7 p.m. most Wednesdays. Jazz Katz performs June 27. Then starting July 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. the Big Frog Country S... [more...]
OLD FORGE — The first of the free Summer Concert Series on the Old Forge Lakefront on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. will feature the band Thirsty Coyotes on July 1. The band plays country, ro... [more...]
Local students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University, Canton. They are: Coral R. Carpenter, of Lee Center, a graduate of Rome Free Academy; Lauren R. Li... [more...]
VERONA — The Notah Begay III Challenge will be returning to the Turning Stone Resort’s Atunyote Golf Club this year. A media alert released by the Notah Begay III Foundation and the... [more...]
Upgrading athletic facilities, requiring 9th graders to be on a team or club, reviving intramurals, and amending eligibility policies are among a task force’s suggestions for boosting Rome st... [more...]
The Sherrill Post District V American Legion baseball team improved to 5-0 on Wednesday night with a 6-5 road win over Moran Sylvan Beach Post of Camden on Wednesday night. Rob Reeder picked up... [more...]
Call it an eye-opener, a gut-check, or just an off-night for Smith Post. Whatever the case may be, Fort Schuyler Post of New York Mills humbled the previously unbeaten Rome squad with a 12-2 se... [more...]
VERONA — Tickets for rock band 3 Doors Down at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center Saturday, Aug. 11, are $20, $25, and $30 tickets and go on sale Friday. Call the Turning Stone Box ... [more...]
Rome has opened the Philip A. Tosti Pool at Pinti Field early this season due to the withering heat. The pool opened Wednesday — five days early — and will be open today, Friday and Sat... [more...]
The Stanwix Heights Volunteer Fire Department will get $228,000 in federal funding to purchase a new tanker truck, according to U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. The funding was allocated through t... [more...]
A wide range of summer education programs, offering academic credit in some cases as well as self-improvement opportunities among other options, will kick off in early July for Rome students. M... [more...]
The bids are in for the city’s opening round of road repair. Ocuto Blacktop & Paving Co. of Rome bid lowest — $1,378,004. The other bids came from Dolomite Products Co. of Canastota... [more...]
REMINDERS: Friday, 6 p.m. "Nurturing the Gifts of our Youth," concert/story-telling by Joanne Shenandoah, Family Y, $701 Seneca St., Oneida. $5 pre-sale, $7 at door. Benefit YMCA Chil... [more...]
SHERRILL — Free concerts sponsored by the Gorman Foundation at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays start June 26with Verona’s Fritz’s Polka Band in the Reilly-Mumford Memorial Park gazebo. The... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Baseball — International League: Pawtucket at Syracuse, 7. Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post, 6:55. Amateur Baseball... [more...]
BOONVILLE — The Dave Matthews Tribute Band performs at 10 p.m. Friday, June 29, in The Hulbert House, 106 Main St., as part of "DMD 2012 | Dave Matthews Day." The event is open ... [more...]
Joshua D. Loiacono, 5043 Rome-Taberg Road, $7,000, replace roof structure. [more...]
Karrie C. Wessing, of Rome, graduated from Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire with a bachelor of science degree. She majored in exercise science. [more...]
Joseph Hatfield of Rome has been honored as a 2011 top adviser of Cadaret, Grant & Co., a Syracuse-based broker. Of the more than 900 advisers associated with the company, 20 percent qualified ... [more...]
SYLVAN BEACH — This year, Sylvan Beach Amusement Park will offer an unlimited ride band every day. Riders will be able to ride from opening until close. Visitors can stroll in and look ar... [more...]
