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Blood needed

WHEN: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. WHERE: Shilling Burns Young VFW Post , 48 Franklin Ave, Clinton. [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Majority leader Morrisville speaker

MORRISVILLE — State Senate Democratic Majority Leader Malcolm Smith will be the keynote speaker at Morrisville State College’s 98th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16. The co... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Stool making taught

TOWN OF RUSSIA — Stool making and meditation workshops will be offered Saturday at the Shawangunk Nature Preserve, 255 Shawangunk Road off Pardeeville Road. Workshops are from 10:30 a.m. ... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Arsenal House topic Thursday

You can learn about Rome’s "Arsenal House" at a free, public lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Plumley Complex Auditorium on the Rome’s 1101 Floyd Ave. campus of Mohawk Valley... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Meetings

THURSDAY Madison-Oneida Counties Board of Cooperative Educational Services Board of Education, 5 p.m. Board Room, District Offices, BOCES, 4937 Spring Road, Verona. Augusta Zoning Board of ... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Connect With Classics has free films, book discussions

Jervis Public Library’s "Connect With The Classics" Book Group discussion is on "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw. Copies are available, so stop by the Information Desk. ... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Reception Friday opens three shows

The Rome Art And Community Center, 308 W. Bloomfield St, opens three May exhibits with a free, public Artist Reception, open to all ages, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. After that the exhibits will b... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Completes basic

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Published: 5/6/2009

Book/Electronics Recycling, Document Destruction Day May 14

Thursday, May 14, Jervis Public Library will host a free Book/Electronics Recycling and Document Destruction Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot off the Elm Street side of the 613 N. Wash... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Free karate classes offered

Side Kicks Karate offers two free classes, with a maximum of 20 students in each. These will be held at Rome Art and Community Center, 308 W. Bloomfield St. Both will be held on Tuesdays, beginning... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Visitation Day Thursday at Holy Cross school

VERNON — Holy Cross Academy will host a Visitation Day Thursday for students who are either registered for the fall or who may be interested in attending in the future. The day will begin... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Free workshop shows how
to make things from grocery bags

Teens 14 and up and adults are invited to a free creative recycling workshop to learn how to make things from grocery bags. It’s at the Rome Art And Community Center, 308 W, Bloomfield St., f... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Signups due with some classes starting Saturday

Registrations have started for the Early Summer Creative Arts classes and workshops at Rome Art And Community Center, 308 W. Bloomfield St. This semester features an extensive selection of courses ... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Tonight’s free concert at 7 p.m.

Tonight’s free, public band concert at the Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St., has been changed to start at 7 p.m. Featured will be the bands of Mohawk Valley Community College, conduct... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Sports Calendar

Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Baseball — International League: Syracuse at Gwinnett, 7. Scholastic boys Track and Field — Auburn at RFA, 5. Thursday&rsquo... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Party fundraiser at track on May 16
part of Dem drive for county majority

VERONA — A fundraiser to benefit Democratic Legislators’ Campaign Committee will be held on Preakness Day, Saturday, May 16, at Vernon Downs. The event will kick off the campaign to... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Tide of stormwater flow into part-county sewer system greater than water sales within district

Facing a deadline that’s a year away, work to diagnose the extent of overflow problems in the part-county sewer district is moving ahead. By July 11, 2010, the county is required by the s... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Verona seeks auditor to find $1,000 in ‘missing’ tax money

VERONA — The town board thinks some tax money is missing, and members want to hire an auditor to help find out where it went. The board voted unanimously Monday to seek an auditor to revi... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Slight increase
in Camden village general budget

VILLAGE OF CAMDEN — Spending in the village’s general budget will see a minimal increase in 2009-10. Residents will pay a slightly higher tax levy. The total general budget is $... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Founder of firm at Griffiss named MVCC Alumni of Merit

The man who founded East Coast Olive Oil at Griffiss Business Park will be recognized as a Mohawk Valley Community College Alumni of Merit. Each spring, the college recognizes an alumni who exe... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Camden hands Holland Patent double-digit defeat Blue Devils show they’re in the same class with the TVL powerhouses after rout

HOLLAND PATENT — The Camden baseball team has made a statement to the Tri-Valley League to not forget about them when it comes competing for a league crown. The Blue Devils came up with a... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Rome downs rival Proctor for fourth JV baseball win

The Rome Free Academy junior varsity baseball team captured a 5-2 victory over Proctor for their fourth win of the year on Tuesday. Matt Webster received the pitching win after 6 1/3 innings an... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Former Salvation Army official challenges for Lee supervisor

TOWN OF LEE — Richard Smith, former commander of the Rome Salvation Army, is seeking the town Republican committee’s endorsement to run for town supervisor. Smith, of Wager Drive, s... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Metered water part of $20,000 system-wide study in Town of Lee

TOWN OF LEE — The potential installation cost and overall impact of water meters will be part of a new study of the town’s water system. The town has made no decisions on whether to... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Controlled burns for training, wider fire bay doors considered

TOWN OF LEE — Reviving the use of "controlled burn" fires for disposal purposes, and enlarging a truck door at the Lee Center firehouse are among changes being considered by the tow... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Zoning variances sought by Delta Lake Inn and Olney’s

The plan to reopen the former Delta Lake Inn restaurant on Fish Hatchery Road will be one of four items on the agenda of the Zoning Board of Appeals tonight. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Building permit

Kelley Hickey, Wellesley Road, $5,000, construct 20-by-20-foot detached garage in rear of the house. [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

13 laid off by community agency to return

Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency is putting 13 people, who had been laid off, back to work. Agency Director Amy Turner said the employees of the weatherization program, laid off for about ... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Building permits

Patrick St. Thomas, 246 Pleasant Ave., $3,200, install 18-foot pool with attached 16-by-16-foot deck. [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Strengthen the Open Meetings Law

Gov. David A. Paterson should sign A.2046/S.3453 into law. The bill, approved by both the Assembly and the Senate, would strengthen the Open Meetings Law by providing judges with alternatives to in... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Phendler accepted

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Published: 5/6/2009

Amy L. Studer

Amy L. Studer, 41, of 172 Sinicrope Ave., died early Monday morning, May 4, 2009, at her residence, following a brief illness. She was born July 25, 1967 in Oneida, the daughter of Raymond and Mild... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Alfred (Al) Sleszynski

MARCY — Alfred (Al) Sleszynski, 91, of Marcy, passed away after a long illness, on May 3, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with his family by his side. He was born March 6, 1918, in Pro... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Named to honor society

Tara A. Baker, daughter of Diane Baker, 6307 Stokes-Westernville Road, Lee, and William Baker, 6275 Stokes-Westernville Road, Lee, has been initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Chapter at... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Townsend accepted

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Published: 5/6/2009

Edmund ‘Ed’ Pawlak

Edmund "Ed" Pawlak, 83, of 1110 Delray Dr., Rome, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Rome Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 29, 1925, in Fairpoint, OH, the son of John and ... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Thelma S. ‘Scotty’ Edkin

ONEIDA — Thelma S. "Scotty" Edkin, 84, formerly of 442 Sayles Street, died Saturday evening, April 25, 2009, in the Extended Care Facility of the Oneida Healthcare Center, where she... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Funeral notices

BARTLETT — Allan D. Bartlett, 68, of Lee Center, on May 3, 2009. Services 10 a.m. Thursday at Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut St. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours 4-8 p.m. tod... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

County Airport weather report for Tuesday

Temperatures: 38 to 63 Normal Range: 35 to 56 Records: 27(2005), 80(1980) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 0.76" Rainfall for year: 10.76" Sunset today: 8:09 ... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

200 youth volunteer to help 60 senior citizens with yard work

Sixty senior citizens in the county got help with their springtime yard work recently, when about 200 youth volunteers fanned out through the area with rakes and brooms. The Oneida County Youth... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

On dean’s list

Peter Franz, Jr., son of Peter and Betsy Franz, 304 Walnut St., has been named to the dean’s list for the winter quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology. He is a junior, majoring in elec... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Births

CASTLEBERRY — To James Castleberry and Tina Connolly, Rome, on Monday, April 20, 2009, in Rome Memorial Hospital, a son, Parker Leo. GONCALVES — To Jason Goncalves and Katrina Perio... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Lottery

ALBANY—- Here are the winning state Lottery numbers selected Tuesday in the midday drawing: Daily: 3, 3, 9; Lucky Sum: 15; WinFour: 0, 1, 9, 8; Lucky Sum: 18. Here are the winning numbers... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

More showers possible;
highs in the 60s

FORECAST: Tonight — A chance of rain in the evening then periods of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Thursday — Sh... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Tabloid Tales of the Past

May 6, 1999 Roger R. Sabia was appointed the city’s new fire chief today, Public Safety Commissioner William R. Fleet announced. Sabia, deputy chief since 1987, replaces Fire Chief Willia... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Sports briefs

Westernville golfer scores ace at Camroden Cindy Rutledge of Westernville sank her first hole in one of the season at the Camroden Golf Club on Friday. Rutledge aced the par-3 ninth hole. T... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Police say Rome man
had kiddie porn

Found with multiple pictures and videos of kiddie porn on his home computer, a 33-year-old man will face multiple felonies in City Court following his arrest on Tuesday. Police said Shawn R. Go... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Fire log

To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 8:24 a.m. 714 Calvert St., investigate. 8:56 a.m. 202 Expense St., first aid. 9:17 a.m. 125 Brookley Road, telephone alarm. 1:54 p.m. 613 Par... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Violence erupts between women during exchange

A custody exchange turned violent on Steuben Street, but not between the ex-companions. The woman’s sister is accused of violently assaulting the man’s new girlfriend, and she is schedu... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Police log

• Continued from page 4 7:56 p.m. Oxford Court, abandoned call. 8:07 p.m. Liberty Gardens, domestic. 8:42 p.m. N. James St., suspicious activity. 8:56 p.m. N. James St., dispu... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Eighth adjournment for son charged in murder

Psychological testing is complete, but the doctors are not yet ready to present their findings to the court in the murder case of 14-year-old Joseph J. Giacona III. Assistant District Attorney ... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Teen gets away from Utica police

A Utica teen-ager wanted out of Family Court will face new charges in City Court after he is accused of running from police. Authorities said Randy Nguyen, 16, was spotted by police riding a bi... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Mother with baby assaulted, man who fled is jailed

Accused of brutally attacking his ex-companion in her Park Drive Manor II home, police said a 21-year-old man also took steps to keep her and her baby trapped inside. John M. Santoro, of 108 Fi... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Report awaited on crash with serious injuries

A police report on a traffic collision Friday night at the intersection of Madison and Dominick streets remains unavailable today. Serious injuries resulted from the 9:28 p.m. crash. Police Cap... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

State police log

To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 7:39 a.m. Route 46, Verona, disabled vehicle. 7:40 a.m. Route 274, Trenton, check. 4:23 p.m. N. Steuben and Roberts roads, Steuben, accident. ... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Jailed in stolen car possession

MARCY — Arrested in a stolen car on Dousharm Road Monday morning, a Utica man will reappear in court after $20,000 cash bail or bond was set. Sheriff’s deputies said David Reinhardt... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Grounds for trespass considered

Even though she did not have permission to enter he son’s new West Embargo Street residence, a 38-year-old woman is accused of barging in and stealing a coffee maker. Police said Billyjo ... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Booze, drugs and speed cited in crash

NEW HARTFORD — An accused drunken driver was arrested on Clinton Road early Tuesday morning after his car went off the roadway and struck two parked vehicles. Police said Kevin Brown, 20,... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Mutual aid log

To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 4:03 a.m. New Hartford, Clinton Road, accident/injury. 4:28 a.m. COCVAC Ambulance, Westmoreland Road, Whitestown, transport. 8:39 a.m. Taberg, Co... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Four injured in separate, similar rear-end collisions

NEW HARTFORD — Four people were injured in two separate but very similar three-vehicle collisions only seven hours apart on Tuesday. Police said the first accident occurred at 11:15 a.m. ... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Utica attorney charged with sending sex images to a minor

A Utica defense attorney will himself be needing a lawyer after he was arrested Tuesday for sending sexual images from his cell phone to a minor. Devin B. Garramone, 35, of 1662 Brinkerhoff Ave... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Rug merchants named in state bid rigging case

The owners of two carpeting companies in Oneida County have joined the list of contractors and state employees charged in the bid-rigging scam at the state Office of Mental Retardation and Developm... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009

Sheriff’s log

To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 12:13 a.m. Martin Court, Annsville, peace officer. 12:54 a.m. Court st., Utica, assist. 3:54 a.m. Lowell Road, Westmoreland, abandoned call. ... [more...]

Published: 5/6/2009
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