ONEIDA — The Central New York Community Foundation has awarded $130,000 to Oneida Healthcare Center towards its capital campaign to renovate and expand the hospital in Oneida. This is the Com... [more...]
The Loop for Lupus Poker Run sponsored by the Red Knights Motorcycle Club NY Chapter XIX and a barbecue sponsored by Outback Steakhouse will benefit Lupus Foundation of Mid & NNY. Sunday riders... [more...]
NEW HARTFORD — St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation will hold its 14th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, July 13 at the Yahnundasis Golf Club. The event in memory of Sister Gretchen Gilroy... [more...]
The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) support group meets monthly. The meetings are open to everyone dealing with such an injury, their families and friends. Call Carol Wells at 339-6854 for more inform... [more...]
An obsessive compulsive disorder support group meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays (except holidays) in Conference Room B in St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing, 2209 Genesee St., Utica. For information... [more...]
SHERBURNE — Rogers Environmental Education Center invites you to a free guided walk of its Adams Farm property on Saturday at 10 a.m. Meet in Rogers Center’s main parking lot at 272... [more...]
A man and woman have been displaced from their home on Cedarbrook Drive after a garage fire spread into their attic Sunday afternoon. Fire officials said 64-year-old Ronald Smith attempted to f... [more...]
TRENTON — When he was pulled over on Route 12, State Police Investigator Matthew T. Sullivan twice denied that he had been drinking, and repeatedly refused to get back into his car after conf... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Web site: www.romepd.com Sunday 12:20 a.m. N. Madison St., loud party. 12:26 a.m. W. Embargo St., loud party. 12:33 a.m. Erie Blvd. West, fireworks. ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Saturday 9:42 a.m. 502 W. Bloomfield St., first aid. 11:22 a.m. 207 W. Chestnut St., first aid. 2:01 p.m. Rome Memorial Hospital, N. James St., box alarm... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Sunday 12:28 a.m. Walnut Drive, Lee, suspicious activity. 12:30 a.m. Lake Shore Road N. and Willow Drive W., Verona, check. 12:32 a.m. Route 46, Western,... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Sunday 1:38 a.m. Link Road, check. 2:45 a.m. Main St., Sylvan Beach, fight. 3:04 a.m. Miner Ave., Camden, assist. 6:52 a.m. Route 26, Lee, accident. ... [more...]
A fall bonding referendum for repairs to four elementary schools, plus finalizing policies on student attendance and school district residency, are among Patricia Riedel’s goals following her... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Sunday 12:12 a.m. Westernville, Routes 46 and 274, grass/tree fire. 2:54 a.m. Bridgewater and West Winfield, Merrill Road, Brookfield, accident/injury. 7... [more...]
Amy B. Talley and Anthony M. Nestle were married Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the home of the bridegroom’s grandmother, Nora Proper, in New London. The bride, daughter of Emmett and Linda ... [more...]
WESTERN — Desiree Murphy, daughter of Dan and Sandy Murphy, 8583 Elmer Hill Road, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, ... [more...]
VERONA — The Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Board of Education has elected officers for the 2009-10 school year. Taking the reins as president is Linda Chambers, of Peterboro Road, Vernon. Christ... [more...]
Sentencing will come down on Aug. 7 for a 40-year-old man who admitted to paying an underage girl for sex on Floyd Avenue. Michael H. Schwartz Sr., of 112 Parkway, pleaded guilty before County ... [more...]
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear eight requests this week, including two for used car sales and one for a bottle return business. When the board meets, it will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday in ... [more...]
VERONA — It’s official. Tiger is coming. The greatest golfer in the world, Tiger Woods, will compete in the second annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge to be held at the Atun... [more...]
The New York State Amateur Softball Association girls 16 and under fastpitch championships were held at the Rome Girls Softball Leagues complex at Kost Field over the holiday weekend, with the Utic... [more...]
VERMONT — The Rome Thunderbolts of the Eastern Collegiate Baseball league earned a pair of road league victories over the weekend against the Vermont Eagles in a doubleheader. The Thunder... [more...]
VERNON — A newcomer to the Vernon Downs race track set off some early fire works on Saturday with a victory in the $9,000 featured open pace eighth race. Pacinello, who was driven by form... [more...]
VERNON — For the second consecutive week, Bobby Varin captured the modified feature race at the Utica-Rome Speedway on Sunday for his third racing win of the season. Varin smoked the fiel... [more...]
The Smith Post baseball team suffered its first loss of the season during the Scotia Legion Tournament against the tournament hosts Anaconda Indians over the weekend. Smith went 2-1-1 overall i... [more...]
Shannon M. Chlebus, daughter of Michael and Patricia Chlebus, 1301 N. Madison St. has been named to the president’s list for the spring semester at SUNY Cortland with a 4.0 grade point averag... [more...]
Tonight — Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening — Then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning New York State Lottery numbers selected Sunday Midday: Daily: 6, 7, 5. Lucky Sum: 18. WinFour: 7, 8, 6, 4. Lucky Sum: 25. Here are the winning numbers s... [more...]
July 6, 1999 The Assembly passed legislation that makes it a Class E felony to incite a riot inside a correctional facility. Assemblywoman RoAnn M. Destito, D-116, Rome, authored the legislatio... [more...]
TUESDAY Oneida County Empire Zone, 9 a.m. County Planning Conference Room, Union Station, 321 Main St., Utica. Planning Board, 7 p.m. Historic review for parking at 217 N. George St. Counci... [more...]
Paul Lewicki, 82, Pulaski and formerly of Rome, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009. Born in Rome on September 4, 1926, he was a son of Sylvester and Anna Kulhawec Lewicki. Paul graduated from Rome Fr... [more...]
Sa Nouvong, 51, of Rome, passed away Thursday July 2, 2009, at St. Lukes Hospital after a long illness. Sa was born in Laos, a son of Nou and Lang Nouvong, on November 5, 1957. After coming to the ... [more...]
Elizabeth Claire Powers and Dustin Michael Burnup were married Saturday, June 6, 2009 at The Beeches, Rome. The bride, daughter of William M. and Beth M. Powers, 515 E. Garden St., was escorted... [more...]
If you hold it, they will come. The organizer of the second Tea Party tax protest in the city says he will hold another such event in the future. Don Jeror estimated 800 to 1,000 people tur... [more...]
Temperatures: 46 to 75 Normal Range: 58 to 81 Records: 46(1979), 92(1999) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 0.36" Rainfall for year: 19.18" Sunset today: 8:44 ... [more...]
FELKER — William A. (Bill) Felker, 78, of Rome, on July 2, 2009. Services 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, 9464 Route 13, Camden. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery. Calling ... [more...]
Carl T. "Bud" Russell, 74, of 9064 Brookfield Dr., Taberg, died on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Rome Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on February 23, 1935, in Rome, ... [more...]
Brian Keith Patnode, 51, of 427 William St., Rome, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2009, at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on September 28, 1957, in Rome, the son of Kennet... [more...]
William A. (Bill) Felker, 78, of Rome, passed away July 2, 2009 in Rome Memorial Hospital. He was born July 3, 1930, in New York, the son of Percy and Agnes McCauley Felker. He was educated in Camd... [more...]
Charles (Chas) J. Hilts, 51, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2009, at his home. He was born April 8, 1958, in Rome, a son of Helen Hilts. He was educated in Rome schools. He was a long... [more...]
Evelyn B. Schafer, 90, of Stearns Road and formerly of Elmer Hill Road, passed away at the home of her niece and husband, Marlene and Earl Matt, on Saturday, July 4, 2009, after a long illness. She... [more...]
CANASTOTA — Theresa M. Hastings, 79, of Lamb Avenue, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 4, 2009, in the Oneida Healthcare Center where she had been a patient for the past three days. Born i... [more...]
Andrea Nicole Utter and Michael John Gilbert were married Friday, June 12, 2009 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Rome. The bride, daughter of Thomas and Maureen Utter, 8015 Crestview Lane, ... [more...]
In 1904, about 60 fire chiefs from around the state who were deeply concerned about fire safety got together and formed the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs. Now, there are about 12,000 me... [more...]
SYLVAN BEACH — Two teen-agers accused of sneaking into the Sylvan Beach Amusement Park after dark were caught by law enforcers Wednesday. State police said 17-year-olds Robert J. Johnson,... [more...]
NEW HARTFORD — A teen-ager was spared from more serious injuries thanks to his seat belt and airbag when a sudden medical emergency caused him to lose control of his car on Oxford Road Thursd... [more...]
BOONVILLE — A Syracuse man who registered a blood alcohol content of more than three times the legal limit was busted in Boonville Wednesday evening. Old Forge-based state police said Jam... [more...]
Summer school programs in Rome for a full range of grades begin today, and will involve about 1,100 students. They will be conducted at three school buildings. Students in upper grades generall... [more...]
Florence M. Gratton, 87, of 801 N. James Street, Rome, passed away, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Rome Memorial Hospital. She was born August 26, 1921, in Oneida, the daughter of Daniel and Flossie Hilt... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Baseball — International League: Lehigh Valley at Syracuse, 7. Amateur Baseball — Oneida County American Legion: Roberts at Clon... [more...]
TOWN OF VIENNA — A Westchester County man was seriously injured when he collided with another jet ski on the north shore of Oneida Lake, near Drive 10, Sunday afternoon. Anthony D. Perill... [more...]
TOWN OF VERNON — An under-age drinker was charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing his all-terrain vehicle on Norton Road Saturday morning. David A. Oakley III, 18, of Vernon... [more...]
SYLVAN BEACH — Fourth of July celebrations didn’t result in the independence of a man accused of fleeing police after being found with marijuana during an alcohol beverage check in the ... [more...]
BRIDGEWATER — A Leonardsville man was taken into custody Tuesday for leaving threatening messages for his ex-girlfriend. Andrew C. Sheppard, 20, of 11285 Mill St., is accused of leaving m... [more...]
TOWN OF BROOKFIELD — Two men were seriously injured after crashing their all-terrain vehicle on Merrill Road early Sunday. The driver was charged with driving while intoxicated. State... [more...]
Your comments on planning for Green Lakes State Park are sought at The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, in the Pine Grove Middle School cafeteria, 6318 Fremont Road, East Syracuse. ... [more...]
SHERBURNE — Children ages 4 through 10 years old will love spending time exploring outdoors at Rogers Environmental Education Center each Friday in July. They can meet to explore the differen... [more...]
Free or low-cost health insurance, paid for by the state, is available for children and adults with low income. Some of the low-cost policies are $9 or $15 a month. Traveling enrollers will ass... [more...]
The Mohawk Valley Chapter of the Star Society Riders presented a donation of head wraps to the Oncology Unit of St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Society Riders made the donation in memory of a family ... [more...]
WHEN: 1-6 p.m. Thursday. WHERE: United Methodist Church, 132 Main St., Camden. QUOTA: 50 pints For appointments call 336-0030. [more...]
The Chenango Bird Club continues its summer evening birdwatching series with a visit to Wolf Mountain Nature Center in Smyrna on Wednesday. All are welcome to meet in the Rogers Environmental Educa... [more...]
