The United Way is partnering with the Literacy Coalition of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and the Resource Center for Independent Living to host a Summer Reading Book Drive to help local children re... [more...]
"Carbs for Cancer," a buffet dinner event to raise money for Rome Relay for Life, will be held on the Outdoor Cafe and in the dining room at The Savoy Restaurant on East Dominick Street T... [more...]
The Rev. William Dodge has resigned as the executive director of the Utica Rescue Mission. Dodge had served as the director of the mission for the last eight years. During his tenure, upgrades ... [more...]
TOWN OF LEE — The flushing of the town’s water system that was scheduled to be conducted Monday and today has been postponed until early June due to a scheduling conflict, said Water Su... [more...]
ONEIDA — To help protect the community from identity theft, Oneida Savings Bank, with the help of Confidata, is holding a "Shred Fest" 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, June 1, at the Oneida... [more...]
The Tug Hill Commission will hold its 40th Annual Meeting and Dinner 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at The Beeches, 7900 Turin Road. The Commission is celebrating 40 years of service to the Tug ... [more...]
Legislation sponsored by state Sen. David J. Valesky that will help bring local farm products to senior centers and other institutions for the aging was passed by the Senate, said the office of Val... [more...]
State officials say a former prison camp in Madison County has drawn a winning bid of $241,000 at auction from a Westchester County-based business. Meanwhile, the former Oneida Correctional Fac... [more...]
ORISKANY — The Oriskany Village Board of Trustees is seeking a village resident to fill the remaining term of a trustee who recently resigned. Letters of interest may be sent to: The Vill... [more...]
From today through Friday, May 31, the Humane Society of Rome, 6247 Lamphear Road, will run a special on "Certified Pre-Owned Cats." Adoption prices for cats at the animal shelter wil... [more...]
State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo is raising a red flag over congressional budget discussions to no longer allow taxpayers to deduct their state and local taxes and make other tax changes whose cumulativ... [more...]
NEW HARTFORD — About 100 played golf at the Yahnundasis to support ScoutReach, a Boy Scouts of America program offered to the underprivileged youth in the area, raising more than $35,000. ... [more...]
Total non-farm jobs locally decreased by 200 for the year between last April and April 2013. Private sector jobs overall increased by 500. The state Department of Labor released new statistics toda... [more...]
ORISKANY — The steeple and bell have been removed from the old St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 1202 Utica St. as the new owners of the building begin construction on a new apartment com... [more...]
LOWELL — A take-out chicken barbecue along with a crafts sale will be held Saturday in the Lowell United Methodist Church, 5840 Lowell Road, just east of Route 26. The sale will be from 9... [more...]
TOWN OF LEE — The parent of a 9-year-old boy who was critically injured in a February traffic accident at the Stokes-Westernville Road/Route 26 intersection has filed a notice of claim agains... [more...]
Paint the Town Purple will be celebrated the third week of May to raise awareness of cancer and the Relay for Life of Rome. The event will start Monday with a walking tour of the Griffiss Busin... [more...]
