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Doris L. ‘Dee’ Oliver

Doris L. "Dee" Oliver, 95, of Rome, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Bethany Gardens with her loving family at her side. She was born on June 9, 1914, in Washburn, Wisconsin, ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Grace E. Nestle

Grace E. Nestle, 93, of South James St., Rome, formerly of North Western, died Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born November 19, 1915 in the Town of Western, the daug... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Funeral notices

BLAIR — Caleb B. Blair, 19, of Eaton, on Nov. 3, 2009. Services 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Church, Oneida. Burial St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Calling hours 3-7 p.m. Friday at... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Police log

To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 1:58 a.m. Erie Blvd. W., general incident. 3:02 a.m. S. George St., suspicious person. 5:34 a.m. S. James St., suspicious person. 5:53 a.m.... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Sign up tonight for Thanksgiving baskets

There will be a special evening sign-up for the Rome Red Cross Thanksgiving Basket Program from 4-7 tonight at the chapter offices, 303 W. Liberty St. This is in addition to the daily 9 a.m. to... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Mom’s Club open house brunch Nov. 13

MOM’s Club of Rome hosts its Fall Open House Brunch Friday, Nov. 13th, at 10:30 a.m in the downstairs of the First Presbyterian Church on W.Court St. This free brunch is open to the publi... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Glen Miller Orchestra in Capitol Sunday

The Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St., presents the Glenn Miller Orchestra in concert on the Capitol stage at 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $13 for Capitol memb... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Holiday Bazaar slated

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 502 W. Chestnut St., holds its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The "Sew & Sews" and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League p... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

College notebook

UC hockey teams to host ‘Pink the Rink’ games UTICA — The Utica College men’s and women’s hockey teams will try to raise awareness for breast cancer with their ann... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Sports briefs

Sectional football games to be shown on Web A free live Web videocast of Friday’s Section III football finals at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse will be available via the Internet at: www.Li... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Black Knights take field for exceptional senior all-star football contest tonight

Four Rome Free Academy players will be in action tonight during Section III Exceptional Senior all-star football games scheduled at two sites. Representing RFA in the Class AA game will be tail... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Bulldogs brace for battle of unbeatens at the Dome

Any high school football team would be excited and anxious to play in a sectional final game. But for the Westmoreland Bulldogs, it has almost come to be expected. For the second year in a ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Lady Rams charge into Section III Class D soccer championship game

The Remsen Central girls soccer team got a first-half goal from Ashley O’Connor and that was all they needed as keeper Brittany Shew was stout in net to help the Lady Rams advance to the Sect... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Info sessions: Where and when

Here is the county Health Department’s schedule of information seminars for parents in county school districts regarding mass immunizations of students for the H1N1/swine flu virus: ̶... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

No flu shots in Rome schools until January

Mass immunizations of Rome school district students for the H1N1/swine flu virus will not be until January, on dates still to be determined, says Superintendent Jeffrey P. Simons. The schedulin... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

‘Fritz’s recording honors veterans

Fritz’s Polka Band from Verona has released its 17th recording "Tribute" a special recording dedicated to veterans. Produced by FPB’s sponsor, Jagermeister, it features fi... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

‘Paw’tini party, auction to aid Humane Society

The Humane Society of Rome presents A "Paw"-tini Cocktail Party and Fund Raising Auction in Teugega Country Club, 6801 Golf Course Road, on Friday, Nov. 13. Admission is $30 per perso... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Tickets available

BOONVILLE — Tickets are still available for the Dodge Pratt Northam Art & Community Center bus trip to New York City on Saturday, Nov. 14 for the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show. The... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

DA will probe allegations of legislative ‘blackmail’

Allegations surrounding the veteran chairman of the county Board of Legislators will be investigated by the district attorney’s office. District Attorney Scott D. McNamara said this morni... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Nose-diving aircraft business costs 88 jobs at Empire Aero

The continued downturn in the aircraft maintenance business has cost about 88 Empire Aero Center employees their jobs. The Griffiss-based firm announced Wednesday the reduction of direct and in... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

RFA Select Choir presents
‘All American’ concert Tuesday

The Rome Free Academy Select Choir presents the Broadway Showcase themed "All American" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the RFA auditorium. The revue style concert, under the direction of Twyla E... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Bowling Tournament aids Cancer Society

The first Paperhanger Memorial Bowling Tournament, with proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in King Pin Lanes, 7157 E. Dominick St. Donation to parti... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Free piano concert Sunday

HAMILTON — A free, public piano recital by Steven Heyman, Colgate’s Artist-in-Residence, will take place in the Chapel at Colgate University at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.  The program is ti... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Blue Lightning plays the Park

HOLLAND PATENT — The Park Coffee House is "delighted to sponsor the return of Blue Lightning, a youthful bluegrass band that we have seen grow and mature before our eyes" at 8 p.m. ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Mutual aid log

To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 8:17 a.m. East State Street, Sherrill, alarm. 8:35 a.m. Boonville, Main Street, structure. 8:42 a.m. Remsen and Car 273, Main Street, Boonville... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

90 days in jail for assault and disorderly conduct

A man convicted on assault and disorderly conduct charges in connection with a neighbor dispute was sentenced to a total 90 days in county jail by Judge Daniel C. Wilson in City Court Wednesday. ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Four injuries in crash at four corners

WESTMORELAND — A woman was hospitalized and three others were hurt in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 233 and West South Street Tuesday evening. Ammar Barakat, 17, of N... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Police say brass knuckles were found on speeder

A 25-year-old was charged with having brass knuckles when he was pulled over for speeding on South Madison Street Tuesday. At 9:42 p.m., Justin M. Seegert, of 905 Harper St., Utica, formerly of... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Area happenings

REMINDERS: Friday, 5-7 p.m. Spaghetti dinner, Vienna United Methodist Church, 2419 Route 49. $7, children $6. Friday, 7 p.m. Kerin Syndrome performs, New Day Foursquare Gospel Church, 8060 ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Mostly cloudy; highs in lower 40s

Tonight — Snow showers likely. With rain showers likely in the evening. Snow accumulation around an inch. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Lottery

ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers selected in the New York State Lottery Wednesday Evening: Daily: 2, 0, 2. Lucky Sum: 4. WinFour: 7, 9, 1, 6. Lucky Sum: 23. Here are the winning... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Tabloid Tales of the Past

Nov. 5, 1999 With the help of absentee ballots, incumbent James W. O’Rourke will once again serve the Fifth Ward as a member of the Common Council after Democratic candidate Matthew S. Mu... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Sports Calendar

Friday’s Schedule... Professional Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post, 6:55. Hockey — American Hockey League: Syracuse at Rochester, 7:05. Scholastic boys ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Speeding Caddy hits hydrant, fences, pole

TOWN OF LEE — Speed was considered a factor in a one-car crash on Turin Road that resulted in minor injuries for the driver Wednesday. Erick C. Gunkelman, 25, of Ava, was driving his 1997... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Northern school districts will get H1N1 flu clinics first

WESTMORELAND — "It is serious. This is not hype." That was the message to between 50-60 parents and school administrators from county Health Department Quality Assurance Coordin... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Four women accused in bar brawl on East Dominick St.

Four women were taken into custody and three remained in city lock-up this morning following a brawl at Lupia’s Bar on East Dominick Street. One of the women was treated for a broken nose... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Fire log

To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 10:09 a.m. 1327 Floyd Ave., Lot 22, first aid. 10:19 a.m. 7190 Rome-Oriskany Road, first aid. 11:04 a.m. 206 S. George St., first aid. 12:2... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

State police log

To report an emergency: 911 • Continued on page 5 3:52 p.m. Trinkaus Manor, Oriskany, locate. 4:01 p.m. Route 8, Chadwicks, disabled. 4:23 p.m. Ford Street, Boonville, missing... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Sheriff’s log

To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 12:28 a.m. Vanderkemp Avenue, Barneveld, check. 1:10 a.m. Main Street, Annsville, welfare. 5:38 a.m. Route 12, Boonville, alarm. 6:16 a.m. ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Building permit

Tony DiPaolo, 1410 N. Madison St., $3,600, construct a 10-by-12-foot storage shed in the rear of the dwelling. [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Planning Board OK sought on new Griff office building

A representative of Griffiss Utility Services Corp. will appear before the Planning Board at 7 p.m. today at City Hall, seeking permission to erect an office building on Ellsworth Road at Griffiss ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Pork dinner in Utica

A roast pork dinner with homemade pie will be served from noon to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Masonic Hall, 251 Genesee St., Utica. Sponsored by the Daughters of the Nile of Shriner’s Uard... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Craft Fair Saturday
at Smith Post

The second annual Holiday Craft Fair, sponsored by the Henry P. Smith Post American Legion Auxiliary, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday at the post, 325 Erie Blvd. There will be 16 ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Bottle drive for band

WESTMORELAND — A bottle and can drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at the high school. Proceeds will go to the school’s marching band. Bottles and cans may... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Volunteer firefighters seeking support

LEE CENTER — A fund raising drive for the Lee Center Volunteer Fire Department is under way with requests for donations being mailed to residents. Fire Chief Ken Baker Jr. said there will be ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

$154M from federal stimulus flows to county over two years

Federal stimulus money flowing to Oneida County will total at least $153.6 million over two years. At least that’s the conclusion of Albany’s analysis of where the American Recovery... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Don’t overlook community colleges

When the stock market slammed to the financial basement like an elevator in free-fall, it wasn’t only American’s retirement savings that slipped into memories of better times: Wall Stre... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Births

MEYERS — To Justin Meyers and Melissa Kotary, of Canastota, on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at Oneida Healthcare Center, a son, Justin Michael Jr. O’SULLIVAN — To David and Jennifer ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

County Airport weather report for Wednesday

Temperatures: 27 to 42 Normal Range: 31 to 46 Records: 17(1951), 73(1987) Rainfall: 0.01" Monthly rainfall: 0.03" Rainfall for year: 33.16" Sunset today: 4:48... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Madge J. Damuth

BOONVILLE — Madge J. Damuth, 91, a former resident of East Schuyler St., passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at the Heritage Health Care Center, Utica. Before living at the Heritage C... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Building permit

Ellie Marsh, 909 N. Madison St., $1,800, construct a 6.5-by-4-foot roof over existing front steps. [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Arcuri still undecided on big health care vote

A vote Saturday on health care will be one of the first duties of newly-elected Rep. William A. Owens. The Plattsburgh Democrat was elected to the 23rd District on Tuesday. Owens, whose district in... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

24-vote edge for DiMarco, with 66 absentees in play

A clerical error overstated the number of votes cast for incumbent Republican Philip J. Vescio III in the Seventh Ward Common Council race. With the numbers fixed, former councilor and Democratic c... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Challenger leads in race
for highway superintendent

TOWN OF LEE — There may be a new highway superintendent in the town: William J. Baker leads incumbent Karl J. Matt by 72 votes according to unofficial returns released today. Those results ha... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Variance narrowly approved amid discussion of divorce

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved four requests Wednesday, two by a one-vote margin. Thomas Roman, 7735 Oriskany Road, obtained a use variance for permission to establish a contractor storag... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Fall encampment at Fort Stanwix has crop raiders, patriots

Fall is a time for harvest festivals and giving thanks for nature’s bounty. It was not the case in Upstate New York during the American Revolution. The grain-rich Mohawk, Schoharie and Cherry... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Craft show Saturday

VERONA — A fall craft show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday at Verona Volunteer Fire Department, Volunteer Ave. Hosted by the department’s Ladies’ Auxiliary, the ... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

B Sharp offers free concert Wednesday

The B Sharp Musical Club will present a free concert at the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Auditorium, 310 Genesee St., Utica, on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Performers include Sar-Shalom S... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Bluegrass coffeehouse Saturday

TOWN OF LEE — The Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association has a coffehouse at 7 p.m. Saturday in Yaworski’s Country Inn, 5345 Lee Center Taberg Road. Admission will be $12 for adults, $... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009

Nation says strong showing has allowed it to refinance

Although the economy elsewhere continues a losing streak, the Oneida Indian Nation says it is beating the odds with a strong financial performance That performance has enabled them to refinance... [more...]

Published: 11/5/2009
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