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Blaze blamed on faulty outlet drives woman from home

BOONVILLE — A village woman was driven from her home this morning by a fire that’s being blamed on a faulty electrical outlet. There were no injuries. Fire Chief Dave Pritchard ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Loser in Verona will consider another run for supervisor

VERONA — The loser in the race for Verona supervisor said today he will continue his service on the town council, and consider whether or not he will challenge the incumbent in the next elect... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Retired trooper defeats incumbent in Boonville

BOONVILLE — The retired state trooper who ousted the incumbent town supervisor in Tuesday’s election said today he thinks he won because voters believe he has more time to take care of ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

The Turning Stone PGA event gets a summer date

VERONA — There will be brighter days ahead for the Turning Stone Resort Championship next year. The PGA Tour’s Fall Series $6 million contest played at Atunyote Golf Course will be ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

RFA advances to sectional finals after 1-goal victory

The Rome Free Academy field hockey team came up with a big 1-0 shutout victory over Cicero-North Syracuse in the Section III Class AA semifinals on Tuesday at East Syracuse-Minoa. The triumph a... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Swimming and diving championships set to take off

Local high schools Rome Free Academy, Holland Patent, Adirondack and South Lewis will have to put their aquatic skills to the test against 32 other schools during the Section III girls swimming and... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Some showers;
highs in mid 40s

Tonight — Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. A chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Thursday ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Lottery

ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn in the New York State lottery Tuesday Midday: Daily: 6, 6, 8, Lucky Sum: 20. WinFour: 9, 7, 5, 1, Lucky Sum: 22. Here are the winning numb... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Six districts missing

The County Election Department’s numbers were incomplete when it stopped adding figures at 11:48 p.m. Tuesday so just under 97 percent of the votes were included in the unofficial tally. ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

NYC trip Dec. 9

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is offering a bus trip to New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 6 a.m. to midnight. The cost is $60 or $50 for MWPAI members. Space is limited. Afte... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Chopin musical narratives featured
in Keyboard Conversations at MWPAI

Epic poems and short stories in tone will be highlighted as Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations presents Chopin the Storyteller 8 p.m. Saturday in the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institu... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Frasers offer bagpipe, drum, dance lessons

The Mohawk Valley Frasers is looking for individuals of all ages who are interested in learning to play either the bagpipes or drums or learning Highland Dance Beginner classes will start Monda... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

23rd Congressional District

Owens Scozzafava Hoffman D,WF R,I C Annsville 215 28 325 Ava 38 9 74 Boonville 438 82 493 Camden 253 56 378 Florence 60 13 109 Forestport 158 52 238 Lee 346 38 395 ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

County legislative contests

1st District Puma Savoie D,I,WF R Rome 4-1 25 24 Rome 4-2 104 40 Rome 5-1 81 42 Rome 5-2 73 40 Rome 5-3 110 61 Rome 5-4 127 82 Rome7-1 92 25 Totals 612 314 ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

City councilors

First Ward Sparace R,C District 1 44 District 2 77 District 3 51 District 4 51 Total 223 Sparace 223 Second Ward Calandra Mortise D,I,C R District 1 ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Ill children could infect fellow students

As schools ask help from parents as absences from illness mount, what about the schools helping parents? When a child is in school and becomes ill the building nurse should call parents to inform t... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Stung by defeat, Republican looks to Alex Bay for candidate in 2010

As Republicans regroup from unsettling results in the 23rd Congressional race, the head of the party in Oneida County sees Matthew A. Doheny of Alexandria Bay as a solid contender next fall when th... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Democrats win Oneida mayor, sheriff in Madison County

Two high offices in Madison County went to Democrats Tuesday night, with a former mayor back in office in Oneida and a newcomer as sheriff. Former Oneida Mayor Leo N. Matzke, a Democrat, defeat... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Republicans hold sway on Council; uncertainty about 7th Ward results

Republicans will retain their 5-2 majority on the Rome Common Council, according to unofficial election results. The party could, however, lose a veteran in the Seventh Ward to a seasoned Democ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Republicans see gains on county board

The call for a change sounded by Democrats failed with voters Tuesday when Oneida County voters kept Republicans in control of the the Legislature. The GOP is assured of keeping its one-seat majori... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Gigliotti hangs onto Surrogate Court judge seat

County Surrogate’s Court Judge Louis P. Gigliotti will keep the judicial job he was appointed to earlier this year. Democrat Gigliotti leads Republican Claudia Tenney 19,972 votes to 16,5... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Supreme Court winners were also highest vote-getters in county

Oswego County Court Judge James McCarthy and James Tormey III won seats on the state Supreme Court bench, Fifth Judicial District, in Tuesday’s election. Oswego County Judge Walter Hafner Jr.... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Sports Calendar

Tonight’s Schedule... Scholastic girls Field hockey: Section III finals at RFA Stadium, Class C: Cazenovia vs. Mount Markham, 7. Class D: Little Falls vs. Port Byron, 5. Soccer &#... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Election results posted for array of offices in 26 Oneida County towns

Winners shown with a 4 Party identifications: Democrat — D, Republican — R, Independence — I, Conservative — C, independent — i, Working Fa... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Arts Center offers Saranac party Friday

OLD FORGE — Friday the Arts Center/Old Forge will host its annual free Membership Party at the Forge Motel from 5 ­ 7 p.m. Saranac Brewing Company will sponsor the event and provide b... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Blood needed

WHEN: 1-6 p.m. Thursday. WHERE: United Methodist Church, 132 Main St., Camden. QUOTA: 35 pints Appointments, call 336-0030. [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Meetings

THURSDAY Planning Board, 7 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall, 198 N. Washington St. Madison-Oneida Counties Board of Cooperative Educational Services Board of Education, 5 p.m. Board Room, D... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

‘The Journey,’ partly filmed in Utica,
on Hamilton College screen Sunday

CLINTON — Hamilton College will screen Peter Watkins’ 1987 docudrama "The Journey" on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Kirner-Johnson Auditorium. The film about the possible conseq... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Friends sell books

WHITESBORO — The Friends of Dunham Public Library is hosting an ongoing fundraising event at the library, 76 Main St. This continuous sale includes adult and children’s books, as we... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Dunham has events for adults, children

WHITESBORO — Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St., has scheduled a variety of events during the coming week. Adult events include: Friday, 2 p.m. How Do I Turn This On? a basic introduc... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Trip to NYC
slated Dec. 5

Signup is under way for the Rome Art And Community Center coach bus trip to New York City on Saturday, Dec. 5, for $60 per person. This trip will afford guests the chance to see the city as they li... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Stress management seminar offered

The holiday season is fast approaching and, along with the joy of family and friends, this time of year often contributes to increases in stress levels and anxiety, Jervis Library officials said. Y... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

‘Articulating Wonder’ topic Thursday

CLINTON — Hamilton College Winslow professor of classics Carl Rubino will present a lecture and discussion, "Articulating Wonder in a Secular Age," at 4:10 p.m. on Thursday in the S... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Author discusses pet industry

CLINTON — Heidi Nast, a professor of international studies at DePaul University, will discuss "Pet-i-filia: Love and Labor in Contemporary Capitalism," her forthcoming book about th... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Western Libary has art show

WESTERN — The Western Town Library will host a three-week exhibition of the works of local artist Lynne Reichhart starting Thursday, with an artist reception Tuesday. The artwork will be ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Free wolves
program Saturday

SHERBURNE — Rogers Environmental Education Center will host a free program about wolves at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Participants can get a glimpse into the life of these misunderstood, secret... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

School sells
coupon books

ONEIDA CASTLE — Holy Cross Academy has begun its annual Smart Shoppers coupon book sale. The cost of each book is $20, and each contains nearly $10,000 in discounts from many area businesses.... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Jewelry sale Thursday

ORISKANY — Marie’s Handcrafted Jewelry will be on sale from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Oriskany Public Library. Marie Testa designs and produces handcrafted traditional and contempo... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Library lists hours

ORISKANY — The Oriskany Public Library will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2:30-6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this fall. The library is closed on Tue... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Reservations due
for author reception

The Kopernik Memorial Association is sponsoring a Meet and Greet with the author of the newly published book "The Crystalline Eagle" celebrating Poland’s cultural history, its patri... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

College Night Thursday in Oneida

ONEIDA — The Oneida Nation’s Education Department will offer a College Night from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Ray Elm Children and Elders Center in the Village of the White Pines, Un... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Zookeys display Monday

ORISKANY — Susy Quayle of Waterville will be at the Oriskany Public Library from 3-6 p.m on Monday to talk about her business, Zookey Q. The former librarian makes handmade sock creatures cal... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Crafts project lessons offered

TOWN OF RUSSIA — You can make beaded earrings from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Shawangunk Nature Preserve, 255 Shawangunk Road off Pardeeville Road. Call 826-7405 for reservations. ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Novelists speak

CLINTON — Pakistani novelists Kamila Shasmie and Tariq Ali will participate in a panel on "Art, History, and Politics of the Novel," on Thursday, Nov. 12, at noon in the Fillius Eve... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Book sale at Jervis Nov. 12-14

The Autumn Scholastic Book Fair will be held: Thursday, Nov. 12 from 1 ­ 8 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. ­ 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. ­ 5 p.m. in Jervis Public Libra... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Author unveils book Sunday

Margaret Marie is hosting a reception for her new release "Choose Well" (The Choices That You Make Affect Your Destiny). Reception will be in the Romano room at Stanley Center of Perf... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Poetry talk Nov. 12

CLINTON — Andrew Mulvania, assistant professor of English at Washington & Jefferson College, will give the Winslow Classics Lecture about Greek and Roman pastoral poetry on Thursday, Nov. 12,... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Alcohol, speed factors in fatal crash

TOWN OF WEBB — Alcohol and excessive speed were factors in a crash that claimed the lives of two passengers on Route 28 last month, state police said. Matthew Lewis, 22, of Eagle Bay, now... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Mug decoration
class offered Nov. 11

OLD FORGE — Wednesday, Nov.11 from 1 ­ 2 p.m. you can decorate a mug at the Arts Center/Old Forge. Students will paint their own ceramic mug implementing various painting and glazing tech... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Speed, wet road cited in crash

TOWN OF ANNSVILLE — Speed and wet road conditions were deemed factors in a crash on Taberg-Florence Road that injured a driver and passenger Tuesday. Nicholas Anagnos, 18, of Camden, was ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Police log

To report an emergency: 911 Web-site: www.romepd.com Tuesday 12:03 a.m. N. James St., disorderly. 12:44 a.m. N. James St., fight. 12:53 a.m. Erie Blvd. W., check. 12:58 a.m.... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Fire log

Tuesday 8:23 a.m. 735 S. James St., Lot 15, gas odor. 9:57 a.m. 105 S. Levitt St., first aid. 10 a.m. 122 W. Thomas St., first aid. 11 a.m. 8241 Link Road, water detail. 12:21 p... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Charged with sexual abuses involving child

VERONA — A 33-year-old man was taken into custody Monday on multiple felony and misdemeanor sex abuse charges. Robert W. Wright, of 5804 Germany Road, Lot 2, was charged with two counts e... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Author shares tale
of injured dolphin

HAMILTON — The Colgate Bookstore will host a presentation by Craig Hatkoff, author of Winter’s Tail on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 3:30 p.m. at 3 Utica St. This event is free and appropri... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Tabloid Tales of the Past

Nov. 4, 1999 Christmas in the city will be a lot brighter this year. The popular Trinkaus Manor holiday display that was donated to the city seven years ago is being relocated downtown. The... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Open government
official speaks tonight

MORRISVILLE — A presentation by Freedom of Information Law and Open Government expert Robert Freeman, executive director of the New York State Committee on Open Government, will be held on No... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Building permit

Clarence Benedict, 7096 Rome-Oriskany Road, $10,000, construct a 20-by-15-foot covered porch in the rear of the house. [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

National election lessons

The day after an election is a day to take stock of lessons voters have sent those elected, those who lost, and those who plan even now for the next election. Republicans, Democrats, and Conser... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Steven Ruiz

Steven Ruiz, 34, of Bronx and Rome, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009, in Rome Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born December 18, 1974 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was the son of ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Lee keeps supervisor; other results awaited

TOWN OF LEE — Unreported results from one of the town’s five election districts are clouding the outcome of a tight race for highway superintendent. But those votes are not expected... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

John Cingranelli, Sr.

John Cingranelli, Sr., of Mechanicsburg, PA, died November 1, 2009. He was born in Rome, NY to Luigi and Vincenza Cicconi Cingranelli, he lived there until he enlisted in the Army in 1942. He was s... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Funeral notices

CINGRANELLI — John Cingranelli, Sr., of Mechanicsburg, Pa. and formerly of Rome, on Nov. 1, 2009. Services 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Ashland, Va. Entombment Sig... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Edna C. Thaler

Edna C. Thaler, age 88, of Rome, passed away November 2, 2009, at Rome Memorial Hospital. She was born July 4, 1921, in Rome, a daughter of Joseph A. and Marion Gay Conover, and educated in Rome sc... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

County Airport weather report for Tuesday

Temperatures: 35 to 52 Normal Range: 31 to 46 Records: 17(1951), 79(1982) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 0.02" Rainfall for year: 33.15" Sunset today: 4:49 ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Punch at polling place in Utica

Election night turned violent in Utica when a scuffle between two Common Council candidates turned on a poll worker who was attempting to intervene. Police said Republican challenger Ed Hill be... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Gary L. Farrell

HOLLAND PATENT — Gary L. Farrell, 48, of Round Barn Rd., died Monday, November 2, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident while at work. He was born September 29, 1961 in Brooklyn, a son... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Teen charged with lewdness at bus stop

SHERRILL — A teen-ager accused of inappropriate behavior near a school bus stop on East Hinds Avenue will appear in City Court. Police said William J. Marshall, 17, of Sherrill, was spott... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Mutual aid log

Tuesday 8:54 a.m. Clayville, Gridley Blvd., Paris, alarm. 11:48 a.m. Stittville, Old River Road, Marcy, structure fire. 11:50 a.m. Maynard, to same. 1:15 p.m. Boonville, Main St., a... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Sheriff’s log

To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 12:06 a.m. Pinnacle Road, Paris, alarm. 1:13 a.m. E. Seneca St., Vernon, assist. 6:30 a.m. Route 12, Marshall, animal. 6:47 a.m. Hillsboro Ro... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

State police log

Tuesday 1:32 a.m. Route 365, Verona, animal. 4:42 a.m. Route 49, Marcy, car/deer. 5:38 a.m. Route 26, Ava, car/deer. 6:41 a.m. Route 13, CAmden, car/deer. 9:58 a.m. Route 13, Ca... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Turnout about 29%

Based on the Surrogate Court judge voting, turnout in Tuesday’s election was about 29 percent in the county. About 24 percent of Rome voters went to the polls. In the statewide propos... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Loomis Gang program Nov. 7

Robert Loomis, great-grandson of Amos Plum Loomis, will speak about his family’s infamous exploits in and around the Mohawk Valley at the Oneida County Historical Society Saturday, Nov. 7. ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Baby-sitter training offered at library

ORISKANY — American Red Cross baby-sitter’s training is being offered Oriskany Public Library, 621 Utica St., Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call the library at 736-2532 ... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Conspiracy in assault charged

VILLAGE OF LOWVILLE — A 21-year-old was charged with working with two others to gang up on a Lowville man last month. Merle Whipple, of Martinsburg, and two other men assaulted 22-year-ol... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Car hits grocery, DWI charged

PORT LEYDEN — A woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after her car struck the front of a grocery store on West Main Street Monday. Stacy Moran, 34, of Port Leyden, was attempt... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Surrogate Court judge

Gigliotti Tenney D,I,C,WF R Rome totals 2,360 1,834 Utica 4,415 2,220 Totals 6,775 4,054 Annsville 232 254 Augusta 203 106 Ava 44 56 Boonville 431 501 Bridgewate... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

State proposals

Proposal 1 Proposal 2 Adirondack land swap Prisoner volunteer work Yes No Yes No Rome totals 1,494 1,301 1,660 1,114 Utica 1,663 2,078 2,329 1,484 Totals 3,157 3,379 3,989 2,598... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Astronomical Society meets on Nov. 11

CLARK MILLS — The Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the Kirkland Senior Center, Mill St. reet, at 7:30 p.m. John Piseck, CTM Corporation Sales Engineer... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009

Craftsmen sought

VERONA — Craftsmen are asked to sign up for the 17th Annual Holiday Craft Show to be held in the Verona United Methodist Church, Main St., Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Linda at 363... [more...]

Published: 11/4/2009
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