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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Friday’s Schedule... Professional Harness racing — Vernon Downs, first post, 6:55. Hockey — American Hockey League: Syracuse at Rochester, 7:05. Scholastic boys ... [more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Tony DiPaolo, 1410 N. Madison St., $3,600, construct a 10-by-12-foot storage shed in the rear of the dwelling. [more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Ellie Marsh, 909 N. Madison St., $1,800, construct a 6.5-by-4-foot roof over existing front steps. [more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
