In his dissent to the Supreme Court’s decision in Bush v. Gore, the case that effectively awarded the 2000 presidential election to George W. Bush, Justice John Paul Stevens made a prediction... [more...]
Another local business is getting in on green energy. The Davidson Auto Group is nearing completion on one of New York’s largest combined solar photovoltaic installations. The 350-kilowat... [more...]
Sections of the Erie Canal in Oneida County are among those along the waterway targeted for recovery efforts from storms last year. Federal Emergency Management Agency grants worth nearly $8.2 ... [more...]
With Congress struggling to approve a long-term transportation bill, congressional candidate Dan Lamb is urging action, saying that construction jobs depend on the outcome. Lamb is calling on R... [more...]
Oneida County legislators were briefed Thursday on details of the three-year contract the county’s largest union narrowly accepted earlier in the week. In 2013, White Collar Unit members ... [more...]
Area Morrisville State College liberal arts students were honored for their achievements during the 12th annual Liberal Arts Tea. The Liberal Arts Tutor-of-the-Year Award, given to a student wh... [more...]
Jack N. Hunter, 75 of Clinton, NY died Sunday, June 17. He leaves behind his children Nicole R. Hunter (Utica, NY); Brent N. Hunter and his beloved Dea Shandera (Los Angeles, CA); Elise Hunter-Matt... [more...]
DURR — To John Durr and Carrie Bush, of Canastota, on Monday, June 18, 2012, in Onieda Healthcare Center, a son, Tanner Ambrose. LEWIS — To Akeem and Amanda Hargrove Lewis, of Utica... [more...]
Members of the class of 2012 at Oriskany Central High School were presented with the following awards and scholarships: Andrea Albright: Oriskany Alumni Association Herman Piersma Scholarship ... [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...]
SYLVAN BEACH — The Sylvan Beach Union Chapel, Park Avenue, celebrates it’s 125th anniversary Sunday, July 1 with a 10 a.m. service followed by a reception. It was placed on the National... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) Here are the winning state Lottery numbers selected Friday in the midday drawing: Daily: 0, 2, 0; Lucky Sum: 2; WinFour: 9, 6, 5, 8; Lucky Sum: 28. Here are the winning eveni... [more...]
Tonight — Clear. Isolated showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 20 percent. Sunday — Pa... [more...]
Members of the class of 2012 at Rome Free Academy are: Anthony Michael Aiello Philip J. Aiello, Jr Tara Mae Allen Marialana Amuso Thomas J. Amuso Porchia Anderson Nicole... [more...]
Ashley Abigail Accas Rachel Leigh Accas Seth Jerald Adams Ashly Anderson Nina Rae Arno Nathan Scott Backer Karlee Bango Nicholas D. Beckwith Tyler D. Beckwith Er... [more...]
Daniel Glick, of Clinton, a sophomore computer information systems major, was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I. [more...]
To all of the graduating seniors, I offer my congratulations. Yours is a significant accomplishment and I commend you. This column is dedicated and addressed to you. Please allow me to offer on... [more...]
The following awards and scholarships were presented to members of the class of 2012 at Camden Central High School: 2012 Scholarship for Academic Excellence Award: Rachel Accas, Seth Adams, Aub... [more...]
Rome Free Academy class of 2012 Salutatorian Michael J. Verostek Jr. offered these words at Commencement ceremonies held this morning: Good morning Board of Education members, Principal Benson,... [more...]
Rome Free Academy class of 2012 valedictorian Randolph W. Linderman addressed his classmates and assembled guests this morning, saying: Welcome faculty, administrators, members of the school bo... [more...]
Dave died peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep last week. Dave was born in Rome, NY to Helen Elizabeth (Doherty) Briggs and James Leonard Briggs. He was the oldest of 4 brothers, leaving be... [more...]
¿ P J Uvanni Holdings, 5827 Rome-Taberg Road, $60,000, alteration and reconfiguration of office space. [more...]
June 23, 2002 Bellamy Elementary School pupils banded together today to help clean up their east Rome neighborhood. A Dale Road man was charged with threatening a man with a knife in the 50... [more...]
RFA announces the top ranking students for the class of 2012, both overall and in various departments. Overall Thomas Amuso 96.32 Amanda Arnold 92.45 Tyler Baldwin 95.65 Carly B... [more...]
RFA scholarships and awards presented: A. Gertrude Nourse Music Award: Troy Smith A. Gertrude Nourse Music Award: Daniel Goewey Aaron Verminski Scholarship: Jeffery Brown Access Fed... [more...]
ORISKANY — The 53 members of the class of 2012 at Oriskany Central High School were presented their diplomas at Commencement ceremonies held Friday evening at the school. Beginning with t... [more...]
Local students participated in the commencement at Elmira College. Johnann Vero, of Rome, received a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing; Krista Dining, of Clinton, earned a bachelor&... [more...]
Olivia Bodley, daughter of Catherine Recchio, 510 W. Bloomfield St., and Donald Bodley, Black River Blvd., has been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Robert Morris University, Chica... [more...]
BAILEY-COOK — Mary E. Bailey-Cook, 56, of Rome, June 17, 2012. No services or calling hours. Arrangements by Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut St. BRADFORD — Helen J. Brad... [more...]
Adolph Siegfried, age 88, of Lee Center, passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2012, with his loving family at his side. He was born, June 28, 1923, in Highmarket, NY, a son of Christian a... [more...]
An installation Service for Pastor Richard Smith will be held at the Alliance Church, 920 Turin St., at 6 p.m. Sunday. The service is open to the public. Special piano music will be provided by... [more...]
BARNEVELD — CenterPoint Christian Fellowship, 8021 State Route 12, holds a take-out only barbecue and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 .m. The meal includes 1/2 chicken, b... [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...]
Two Rome Free Academy graduates who have gone on to excel close to home on the college sports scene, SUNYIT basketball and softball star Lyndsey Brognano and Utica College track and field standout ... [more...]
Temperatures: 61 to 81 Normal Range: 56 to 79 Records: 35(1918), 91(1988) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 1.73" Rainfall for year: 16.04" Sunset today: 8:46 ... [more...]
Smith Post holding fundraisers The Smith Post American Legion baseball team will be holding a pair of fundraisers next week. On Monday, a bottle and can drive will be held at the Rome Free ... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Baseball — International League: Gwinnett at Syracuse, 7. Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post, 6:55. Amateur Baseball ... [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...]
James C. Miller, of Rome, has received a master’s of arts degree in teaching in science education from Boston University. [more...]
An 18-year-old is accused of attacking another man on North Madison Street in the middle of the night, sending him to the hospital early Wednesday. Police said Desmond Clark, of 910 Batavia Ave... [more...]
TOWN OF DEERFIELD — A 4-year-old girl was left to watch as her father shot her mother with a high-powered rifle Friday afternoon, and then turned the gun on himself. The murder/suicide is... [more...]
WHITESBORO — A dead dog, a malnourished dog, large amounts of garbage and mold were found at a residence on Dewey Avenue, leading to charges against a woman who lived there with her two child... [more...]
TOWN OF TRENTON — A Canadian man was charged with burglarizing a Mapledale Road residence after law enforcers caught him leaving the scene in a stolen car Friday night. Sheriff’s de... [more...]
A small fire in the traction motor of a CSX freight train early this morning shut down all railroad traffic for a short period of time. The Rome Fire Department responded and extinguished the f... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Website: www.romepd.com Friday 1:49 a.m. W. North St., suspicious activity. 3:32 a.m. Black River Blvd., open door/window. 6:23 a.m. W. Liberty St., ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 9:22 a.m. 1625 Black River Blvd., first aid. 12:07 p.m. Laurel St., wires down. 12:19 p.m. 8524 Fish Hatchery Road, first aid. 1:34 p.m. 575 P... [more...]
PORT LEYDEN — A Strawberry Social will be held at St. Martin’s Catholic Church, 7108 North St., Saturday, June 30, starting at 4 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, hot sausage patties, stra... [more...]
¿ William Netzband, 625 Chatham St., $500, repair garage in the rear of the property and construct roof structure. [more...]
VERNON — Coral Snake and Bettor’s Edge each had track records for 3-year-old male pacers during Friday night’s $208,800 New York Sires Stakes racing at Vernon Downs. Coral Sna... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 8:38 a.m. New York Mills, Halsey Road, Whitestown, grass/tree fire. 9:43 a.m. Clinton, Utica Road, Kirkland, alarm. 10:23 a.m. Yorkville, Ney Ave.... [more...]
BOONVILLE — MVCC pitcher and Holland Patent graduate Chas Parsons lifted the first-place Adirondack Trail Blazers to a 10-0 New York Collegiate Baseball League victory over the Geneva Red Win... [more...]
UTICA — Smith Post got back to its winning ways as starter Jeff Cooke tossed a six-inning gem to hand the Rome club a 13-3 victory over hosting Adrean Post during a District V American Legion... [more...]
¿ Lilac Group-Rome, 200 W. Dominick St., $1 million, interior fit out of 27,000 square feet of office space on the first and second floor. [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 12:43 a.m. Route 5, Kirkland, investigate. 12:55 a.m. Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, mischief. 3:25 a.m. Main St., New York Mills, suspicious activi... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Friday 12:55 a.m. Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, mischief. 1:14 a.m. House of the Good Shepherd, Whitestown, missing person. 3:28 a.m. Route 49, Marcy, car... [more...]
TOWN OF LEE — Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass perform a concert at Delta Lake Bible Conference Center, 8920 Turin Road (across from Rome Community Theater). The free concert will be ... [more...]
MONDAY Boonville Village Board, 7 p.m. Village Office, 13149 State Route 12. Boonville Town Planning Board, 6 p.m. Town offices, 13149 State Route 12. Western Zoning Board of Appeals, 7... [more...]
