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Cooperative Extension awards scholarship

Cornell Cooperative Extension has awarded a $500 scholarship Katherine Eldredge, daughter of Charles and Debra Eldredge of 4753 Deans Highway, Westmoreland. She is the valedictorian of the Class of... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Sex offenders failed
to notify police
of new address

Two registered sex offenders, including a man from Camden, were charged with failing to notify police or the Department of Criminal Justice Services of an address change. Joseph Sharron, 43, of... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Good Samaritan comes forward, but did not witness fatal accident

The man being sought by Utica Police who reportedly helped in the search efforts for Makiah R. Johnson in the Barge Canal under the I-790 bridge Saturday night has come forward. But the man did... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Police log

To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 12:08 a.m. N. Madison St., domestic. 1:23 a.m. Merrick Road, domestic. 1:35 a.m. Erie Blvd. W., check. 1:40 a.m. Erie Blvd. W., check. 1... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Fire log

To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 8:17 a.m. 505 N. George St., Box 118, box alarm. 8:17 a.m. 1101 Ruby St., Box 128, box alarm. 8:26 a.m. 205 St. Peter’s Ave., telephone al... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Officer hurt when driver rams patrol car

WHITESTOWN — A patrolman was injured when a driver, who refused to pull over on Judd Road, rammed his patrol car Thursday. Whitestown Patrolman Shawn Occhipinti said while Robert B. Jenki... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

State police log

To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 12:05 a.m. Main Street, Marcy, domestic. 12:59 a.m. North Gage Road, Deerfield, check. 1:06 a.m. Woodlawn Place, Marcy, mischief. 2:26 a.m. ... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Sheriff’s log

To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 12:56 a.m. Daytona Street, Deerfield, check. 1:06 a.m. Trenton Road/John Street, Trenton, car/animal. 2:10 a.m. Pinnacle Road, Paris, alarm. ... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Mutual aid log

To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 7:25 a.m. Westmoreland, Route 233, alarm. 7:45 a.m. New York Mills, Pulaski Street, alarm. 9:50 a.m. Yorkville, Clinton Street, Whitesboro, mutu... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Welding sparks blaze and explosions at garage

TABERG — Welding work sparked a blaze that in turn caused several large and loud explosions and leveled a garage on Main Street Thursday afternoon. A huge cloud of black smoke from the 92... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

County Airport weather report for Thursday

Temperatures: 45 to 70 Normal Range: 57 to 78 Records: 42(1954), 92(1952) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 2.89" Rainfall for year: 24.59" Sunset today: 7:45 ... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Persuasive Arts

How does this sound: "The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion." Under the umbrella of the National Endowment of the Arts, according to Patrick Courrielche at Breitbart.com, a... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Council president, spouse teach at Fair

Retired educators John and Maryann Mazzaferro of Rome will be displaying different teaching talents when they conduct a free culinary class at the New York State Fair at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the A... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Children abducted by mom
put in grandfather’s custody

The father of the two children abducted by their mother in Chadwicks and found after an eight-hour search down in Virginia is going to Texas to fight for custody. County District Attorney Scott... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Funeral notices

BROWN — Helen B. Brown, 96, of Rome, on Aug. 12, 2009. Services 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Strong and Burns Funeral Home, 401 N. George St. FEICK... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Rustic furniture fair Sept. 5-6

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — An Adirondack Rustic tradition is back for it’s 22nd year. The Rustic Furniture Fair presented by the Adirondack Museum will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10 a... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Oneida school district mails out tax bills

The Oneida school district has issued a reminder that Oneida disrict school taxes are due in September. District property owners should receive their tax bill around Thursday, the district said... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Legion looks for help with B-52 display

Changes may be in the air for the B-52 bomber and replica cannon displays that have long been a focal point of the Chestnut Street entrance to Griffiss Business and Technology Park. Veterans wh... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Jail time will pay for dirty mouth outside nursing home

A teen-ager convicted of using bad language outside a nursing home was sentenced by Judge Daniel C. Wilson in City Court Thursday. Stephen M. LaPointe, 18, of 521 River Road, was sentenced to t... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Rail, signal improvements on track
for Rome in $12.4M grant application

The state Department of Transportation has applied for $12.4 million in federal stimulus money for rail improvements in the Mohawk Valley The project would add and improve track infrastructure ... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Child care center receives $236,000 in federal funds

BOONVILLE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $236,000 to help finish construction of a new Hand in Hand Early Childhood Center on Route 12, announced U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schum... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Van Hornesville tours Sunday aid Herkimer County Historical Society

Twelve homes and buildings representing "the historical and charming ambience of the community of Van Hornesville, tucked away in the southwestern part of Herkimer County along the Otsquago Cr... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Sports Calendar

Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Baseball — International League: Leigh Valley at Syracuse, 7. Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post 6:55. Saturday’s S... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Knudsen graduates

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Published: 8/28/2009

University at Buffalo lists scholars

Area residents attending the University at Buffalo have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester including: BOONVILLE: Martin Smallidge of Erwin Street. CLINTON: Elisha H... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Unplug and Play Wednesday

Unplug and Play will take place at Jervis Library, 613 N. Washington St., on Wednesday, starting at 6 p.m. in the accessible auditorium. You’re invited to bring a favorite game you’... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

RECYCLABLE ?

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Published: 8/28/2009

Water plant hearings Thursday

TURIN — You can have your say in either of two hearings Thursday on a proposed bottled water plant on Burdicks Crossing Road. The state Department of Environmental Conservation will host ... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Building permit

Peter St. Thomas, 521 Floyd Ave., $1,000, erect 4-by-8-foot covered front porch. [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Roof work planned at state youth center

TABERG — The bids are in for a construction contract at the Annsville Residential Center, and the state is expected to award the work after reviewing the four bids. The contract to replac... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

CSX ships $5,000 to YMCA

The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley, with branches in Rome and Oneida, received a $5,000 grant in support of youth scholarships from international transportation company CSX. The Y offers a vari... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

$1M in stimulus funds to agency for homeless

The Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency will receive $1,051,441 in federal stimulus money for homelessness prevention programs, the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has announc... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Guard members promoted

Area members of the New York Army National Guard have been promoted. Members, their unit and new rank are: Stephanie Kiser from Verona, Company B (Military Intelligence), 27th Brigade Special T... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Chamber hosts brewery trip, ‘Business After Hours’

The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce has three special events in September. They are: • On Thursday, Sept. 3, a "Business on the Bus" trip to "Saranac Thursday" at th... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

C-5 touches and goes at Griffiss Airport

The large aircraft spotted flying around Griffiss International Airport Thursday was an Air Force C-5A Galaxy. The large military transport aircraft built by Lockheed was performing touch-and-g... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Tons of recycling success
in the books again at Jervis

Four tons of books, 4,500 pounds of electronic equipment and 2,440 pounds of paper where collected for recycling at Jervis Public Library on Wednesday. Nicole Chase-Iverson, Reference and Infor... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Pacer nabs 11th career racing score

VERNON — Chantal Hall captured the $9,000 featured eighth race at Vernon Downs on Thursday night with a finishing time of 1:53.4 for the pacer’s 11th career victory. Jimmy Whittemor... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Showers most of the day;
high in upper 50s

Tonight — Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Saturday &... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Assembly Speaker Silver to attend Destito fundraiser

MARCY — Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will be the featured guest when the Friends of RoAnn Destito committee hosts its 17th annual summer picnic 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the 12 North S... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Tabloid Tales of the Past

Aug. 28, 1999 Low water — forcing cancellation of boat rides for weeks now — has hurt the Erie Canal Village this season but the site manager rates it a success so far with more eve... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Lottery

ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning New York State Lottery numbers selected Thursday Midday: Daily: 9, 7, 8. Lucky Sum: 24. WinFour: 3, 1, 2, 6. Lucky Sum: 12. Here are the numbers selecte... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Service Saturday
for former Oneida girl who drowned in Pa.

CANASTOTA — A public memorial service to celebrate the life of Assunda Lynn "Suzy" Rotolo will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church, Center Street. Rotolo,... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Brim completes basic

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Published: 8/28/2009

State warns college students about identity theft

As students prepare for the fall semester of college, the New York State Consumer Protection Board is reminding young consumers to protect their identities while working on their computers, using t... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Sports briefs

Woods Valley hosts Ski Patrol Road Race WESTERNVILLE — The Woods Valley Ski Patrol will be holding their sixth annual 5-kilometer Snowmaker Road Race on Saturday at the Woods Valley Ski A... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Fundraiser Saturday

SANGERFIELD — Patrick Brennan, Republican candidate for county Board of Legislators in the 3rd District, is holding an ice cream social and fund-raiser from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Americ... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Public invited to Sept. 3 meetings on proposed water bottling business

GLENFIELD — The state is seeking public feedback as it seeks to outline a preliminary environmental review of a proposed spring water bottling business in Lewis County. The state Departme... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009

Utica firm hired for $122,295 to map rehab of Herb’s for county

County lawmakers gave their go-ahead Wednesday to hire an architecture to draw up plans and then oversee construction to convert the Herb Philipson’s downtown store to an office building for ... [more...]

Published: 8/28/2009
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