REMINDERS: SATURDAY, 1-3 p.m. Carnival of Heroes at New Day Foursquare Gospel Church, 8060 Turin Road. Children, ages 2-10, dress in costumes of favorite heroes. SATURDAY, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cr... [more...]
Cedarbrook Drive is at the epicenter of a race between two new candidates for the Common Council. Abigail A. Smith wants a victory over her neighbor two houses down — Frank Anderson — i... [more...]
Frank R. Anderson was elected to the Board of Education in May of 2007. Now, he wants a seat on the Common Council. Anderson is seeking to replace retiring Councilor Ronald Casadei for the Fift... [more...]
The race for the 23rd Congressional District seat recently vacated by Republican John McHugh is getting national attention by political writers because it pits a Democrat, Bill Owens, against a Rep... [more...]
Amalia Castro, 105 Lyndale Drive, $1,000, construct a 12-by-12-foot three-season room on the rear of the garage and side of house. [more...]
Tonight — Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph. Frid... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers selected Wednesday in the state Lottery’s midday drawing: Daily: 4, 0, 2,; Lucky Sum: 6; WinFour: 9, 0, 5, 6; Lucky Sum: 20. Here a... [more...]
The voters of the 7th Ward have a rare opportunity. On Nov. 3, they can re-elect a councilor who has proven his dedication and effectiveness as a councilor. Philip Vescio has never missed a mee... [more...]
At a time when economic news tends to bring us down, and talk of a recovery seems iffy at best, taxpayers in Lee can take pride in another year — the 28th — with no town taxes. Supe... [more...]
ANGELL — Shirley E. (Kohler) Angell, 80, of Lee, on Oct. 14, 2009. Services are private. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. No calling hours. Contributions to the American Cancer Society, 100... [more...]
EISENHUT — To Travis and Joanna Burleigh Eisenhut, Oriskany Falls, on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Rome Memorial Hospital, a daughter, Julianna Saraphina. HOLMES — To Donald Holmes Jr.... [more...]
Temperatures: 42 to 59 Normal Range: 39 to 60 Records: 24(1974), 80(1979) Rainfall: 0.01" Monthly rainfall: 1.94" Rainfall for year: 30.15" Sunset today: 6:07... [more...]
BLOSSVALE — Alfred W. "Bill" Hilts, 77, Herder Road, died Tuesday evening, October 20, 2009, in the Stonehedge Nursing Home, Rome, where he had been a patient for the past twelve da... [more...]
A Veron woman has been promoted by Oneida Savings Bank. Kathryn S. Woodbury will be the new director of internal audit. Shewill be responsible for all internal audit functions for Oneida Financ... [more...]
Families in Oneida and Herkimer counties facing eviction because of the poor economy now have help available from a partnership of six agencies working with the Mohawk Valley Community Action Agenc... [more...]
Endorsements keep coming in on the special congressional election in the 23rd District, which includes part of northern Oneida County. Today, former Republican House Majority Leader Dick Armey ... [more...]
Working in government isn’t what it used to be, neither is our city. Times are tough and it looks like they’re going to get tougher. Mounting debt, and health care costs are only some o... [more...]
WESTERN — The North Western United Methodist Church, 9925 Route 46, is having its Old Home Days dinner at 4 p.m. Saturday. The buffet-style dinner features chicken and biscuit, mashed potatoe... [more...]
The Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St., will present its second annual Halloween Spook Show and movie at 7 p.m. Saturday. The show will start with coming attraction trailers from horror movie... [more...]
WESTMORELAND — A Snowmobile Flea Market and Swap Meet, sponsored by the E Z Riders snowmobile club of Westmoreland, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Westmoreland Fireman&rsq... [more...]
A free movie, free candy and prizes for best costumes will be among the many attractions at Pumpkin Fest ’09 from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, in downtown Rome, sponsored by the Rome Main Streets All... [more...]
ONEIDA — The City of Oneida Recreation Department will host its annual Halloween Party from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Rec Center, 217 Cedar St. There will be a haunted house, costu... [more...]
Tracy Turck, 41, of North Madison Street, was not present in City Court Monday when a trial date was set for January 6 on a charge of aggravated harassment. [more...]
Due to the changes in drug sentencing laws enacted by Governor David Paterson, 10 felony defendants from Oneida County will be released from state prison sooner than expected. Each man is charg... [more...]
TRENTON — No tickets will be issued to the state trooper whose patrol car crashed in a construction zone on Route 12 Tuesday morning. "The vehicle is heavily damaged," explained... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 1:58 a.m. McConnellsville Road, McConnellsville, alarm. 6:16 a.m. Glenmore Road, Annsville, trespass. 8:31 a.m. Rome-Oriskany Road, assist. ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 4:57 a.m. Jonathan Court, Whitestown, suspicious activity. 7:58 a.m. Marble and Peterboro roads, Vernon, accident/injury. 8:21 a.m. Route 840, ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 4:31 a.m. Boonville, West Road, Leyden, accident. 7:56 a.m. Vernon and Vineall Ambulance, Marble and Peterboro roads, accident/injury. 10:48 a.... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Web-site: www.romepd.com Wednesday 1:36 a.m. W. Dominick St., suspicious person. 2:15 a.m. W. Dominick St., assist fire department. 8:29 a.m. crossin... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 9:55 a.m. 206 E. Thomas St., first aid. 1:16 p.m. 7117 Taft Ave., first aid. 2:29 p.m. 920 Calvert St., first aid. 3:04 p.m. 1711 Black Riv... [more...]
A domestic dispute resulted in more than $200 in court fees for a 23-year-old man on Wednesday. Craig J. Coston, of 106 W. Thomas St., was ordered by City Court Judge Daniel C. Wilson to pay a ... [more...]
Of all the airliners ever built in America, the career of the "Constellation," nicknamed "Connie," has to be amongst the most colorful. Learn more at the Rome Academy Of Sci... [more...]
CLINTON — The eighth annual Fall Fest will be held from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday on the Clinton Village Green. The event is organized annually by the Social Traditions Committee of the Hamilton... [more...]
The 1950s singing group "The Diamonds" will perform two free shows at 5 and 9 p.m. on Saturday at Vernon Downs. The group had hits with "Little Darlin," "The Stroll&quo... [more...]
Oct. 22, 1999 The P&C Foods store in Freedom Plaza may more than double in size. "We would like to expand P&C in Rome," said Marc Jampole, a spokesperson for Penn Traffic Co., P&C&rsq... [more...]
The flu season is hitting several school districts in Oneida County, with increased absences being reported, a Health Department official said today. "We’ve seen it in quite a few sc... [more...]
The oft-repeated call by the Board of Legislators’ minority leader for the county hire an internal auditor surfaced again this week during the 2010 budget review. "Why aren’t y... [more...]
The Sociable Singles Club will hold a Harvest Dinner Dance beginning at 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Franklin Hotel, 301 S. James St. A cash bar will begin at 6 p.m. with a family style ser... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post 6:55. Scholastic boys Football — Class D crossover: Oriskany vs. West Canada Valley at... [more...]
The Herkimer-Oneida Counties Comprehensive Planning Program is getting $95,000 in federal stimulus money to develop and maintain stormwater planning. The grant was announced Tuesday by the stat... [more...]
An updated version of the planning document that has directed the reuse of the former Griffiss Air Force Base is in the wings. "It’s really a fine tuning," said Mark Reynolds, s... [more...]
The annual One Acts Festival returns to the Rome Community Theater this weekend with two evenings of original one act plays. Six winning submissions to RCT’s one act play contest, held la... [more...]
The Oriskany girls soccer team bounced back from a one-goal loss against Morrisville-Eaton earlier this week with a 3-2 road victory on Wednesday over crosstown rival Westmoreland. The visitors... [more...]
The Westmoreland girls junior varsity soccer team kept their unbeaten streak alive as they downed visiting Canastota, 8-1, on Wednesday. Kendra McGregor, Ally Smith and Bella Popowski each tall... [more...]
SYRACUSE — The Camden Blue Devils football team shook off an early deficit to come away with a 20-14 victory against Fowler High of Syracuse in a Class A crossover game played at Corcoran Hig... [more...]
Peter John DeMare, 74, of Rome, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009. He was born in Rome, N.Y. on February 12, 1935, son of the late Rosario and Anna Marturano DeMare. Peter attended programs s... [more...]
