Rome bowler advances to televised finals SYRACUSE — Rick Adams, Taft Ave, Rome, overcame a 43-pin deficit in the final game on Sunday, rolling a 265 game to defeat Dean Distin to advance ... [more...]
SYRACUSE — The Rome Free Academy girls indoor track team came away with six competitors crowned champions in three separate events during the Central New York Counties League championship mee... [more...]
BOONVILLE — Andre Adkins is a good illustration of what a person can achieve with some hard work. The Adirondack Central senior forward basketball player once was a kid who only came off ... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... College Hockey — Cornell at Colgate, 7. Scholastic boys Basketball — Section III first-round playoffs, Class B: Holland Patent at South Jeffe... [more...]
Debra L. Bridgman, 56 of Oriskany Road, Rome, went to the Lord on February 14, 2010. She was born February 16, 1953, in Rome, a daughter of Frank and JoAnne Seals Stasio. Debra married Donald Bridg... [more...]
BAKER — James (Jim) H. Baker, 88, of Vancouver, Wash. and formerly of Rome, on Feb. 11, 2010. Service 8 p.m. tonight at Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut St. Spring burial Woodlawn Ceme... [more...]
Ethel C. Gualtieri, 80, of Rome, passed away Sunday, February, 14, 2010 at University Hospital, after a brief illness. Born July 16, 1929 in Rome, she was a daughter of Harold and Lydia Adams Manni... [more...]
Kenneth Lyle Pelton, 88, of Rome, died Monday, February 15, 2010 at the Rome Hospital. He was born in Taberg, NY the son of the late Morton and Daisy Pelton. Mr. Pelton was a graduate of Rome Free ... [more...]
Temperatures: 14 to 31 Normal Range: 13 to 31 Records: -15 (1987), 55 (1954) Rainfall: 0.09" Monthly rainfall: 0.24" Rainfall for year: 2.47" Snowfall: 0.2&qu... [more...]
BARANOWSKI — To Todd Baranowski and Michele Morris, Rome, on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, in Oneida Healthcare Center, a son, Logan Christopher. CHENTNIK — To Edward Chentnik III and Ke... [more...]
Men and women came together to celebrate National Wear Red Day at the Ava Dorfman Senior Center on Friday Feb. 5. Anne Milograno, from the American Heart Association, spoke on heart disease. Wh... [more...]
The Ava Dorfman Senior Center celebrated "Hearts Day" on Wednesday Feb. 10 with nearly 70 members in attendance. Nettie Faro and Albert (Albie) Grosso, nominated by the members as this ye... [more...]
The state can expect a blizzard of opposition from area snowmobilers over what it sees as a budget-balancing money grab that breaks a promise and also melts safety on hundreds of miles of groomed t... [more...]
On a Monday afternoon recently I was on my way home when I encountered a stopped school bus, red lights flashing, stop sign out to the sides, children disembarking from the bus. I no sooner pulled ... [more...]
The Boy Scouts of America turned 100 amid speculation that the group might be losing relevance in these modern times. Scouting has endured similar periods of disparagement in the past, as well ... [more...]
Mansfield (Pa.) University has named Dean Abraham of Westmoreland to the fall semester dean’s list. [more...]
WEDNESDAY Mohawk Valley Pschiatric Center Board of Visitors, 12:30 p.m. Transitional Living Center, Wright Building, 1400 Noyes St., Utica. Annsville Planning Board, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 91... [more...]
"He’s going to college, he wants to pole vault in college, and has developed into a mature student. "He’s got a great personality. He’s come a long way from a shy ki... [more...]
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WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The flag was tucked away, just in case, because you never know, right? Seth Wescott brought the American flag once given to his grandfather —... [more...]
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — If this was Italy or Russia, the youth and Olympic inexperience of the U.S. men’s hockey team might be a much bigger concern. But an aging group o... [more...]
WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — The Germans dominated. Americans left frustrated. With that, this Olympic luge competition unlike any other now has an all-too-familiar feel. Put... [more...]
The Central New York Parkinson’s Support Group, Inc. meets at 12:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month except August at the Presbyterian Home for CNY, 4290 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartf... [more...]
Strough Middle School, in a state of repair since a massive renovation began last June and took longer than planned, is expected to be whole again in about three weeks. Work scheduled during th... [more...]
TOWN OF LEE — A citizens’ advisory board for the town park is being revived, after being dormant for about 20 years or more. The Town Board last week discussed forming the committee... [more...]
Rome may join a group of southern Oneida County municipalities in an effort to share services, save tax dollars and improve chances of obtaining grants. The Common Council held a work session w... [more...]
If you’ve been thinking about applying for extra help with your Medicare prescription drug costs, then now’s the time to get on the dance floor and hop to it. Chubby Checker, the Gr... [more...]
CLINTON — President & CEO of LutheranCare in Clinton Patricia V. Pitcher plans to retire this spring. In a career that spans 21 years with LutheranCare, Ms. Pitcher has held the positions... [more...]
Allan J. Riley, of 8098 Pennystreet Road, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology. The third year student studying computer science is son ... [more...]
Lifelong Learning Classes designed for people ages 50 and over are being offered next month. They are taught by SU faculty and offered to retired faculty, alumni, staff, and area residents. The... [more...]
STITTVILLE — The committee of the 40-year reunion of the 1970 class at Holland Patent Central School will be having a planning meeting on Monday, Feb.22, in the Stittville VFW at 7:30 p.m. ... [more...]
SHERBURNE — Have you ever wanted to try snowshoes, but don’t know where to begin? Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, invites active senior citizens to do ... [more...]
Jaime Glantz, daughter of Larry and Kim Glantz, 806 Beech St., has been named to the president’s list for the fall semester at SUNY Brockport with a 4.0 grade point average. She is a sophomor... [more...]
Signup is due by Friday for Good Agricultural Practices Certification by calling Jeff or Mary at 841-4181. The workshop will be held at Whites Farm Supply in Sangerfield on Friday, February 26t... [more...]
Feb. 16, 2000 CAMDEN —Fire broke out at a home on Walker Road about 10:30 a.m. today, leaving a couple homeless, officials said. The resident, Henry Bancker, was outside when he heard an ... [more...]
Business certificates for the following firms have been filed in the County Clerk’s office: Processing by Stephanie Stoetzel, 7768 Sandy Circle, Rome, by Stephanie L. Stoetzel. Transi... [more...]
Curtis L. Arena, son of Paul and Denise Arena, 1114 Delray Drive, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at SUNY Cortland. He is majoring in communications. [more...]
Area students named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Wells College in Aurora include: Jaclyn E. Connolly, a freshman from Whitesboro Emily A. Mulkerne, a sophomore from Whi... [more...]
TOWN OF LEE — Treasured Times Daycare was still operating this morning despite a license revocation in which it was to close after Monday, and "it appears they are in violation," a ... [more...]
Tonight — Snow showers likely. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Lows in the lower 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wednesday — Snow showers likely... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn in the New York State lottery Monday Midday: Daily: 3, 9, 4, Lucky Sum: 16. WinFour: 5, 4, 1, 4, Lucky Sum: 14. Here are the winning numbe... [more...]
Albany’s seemingly endless thirst to bring in money from new sources has hit industrial development agencies around the state, including Oneida County’s. The county IDA was billed $... [more...]
CAMDEN — John F. "Jack" Newton, 90, passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Syracuse, NY after a long illness. Jack was born Feb. 6, 1920 in Cana... [more...]
Strough Middle School’s administrative leadership has undergone changes in recent years. • Tracy O’Rourke was named principal last July at a salary of $87,500, after previousl... [more...]
Strough Middle School is among 243 schools statewide, including 166 in New York City, that are in some form of restructuring, according to the state’s latest "accountability" list o... [more...]
Does the drive to meet federal "No Child Left Behind" standards lead to setting minimums on marking-period grades for failing students, even if actual grades are lower? While NCLB eva... [more...]
The Rome Sports Hall of Fame selection committee is accepting nominations for individuals to be honored at this year’s awards dinner until April 1. Official nomination forms are available... [more...]
The next round of annual state English Language Arts tests in April is drawing extra attention at Strough Middle School, where scores will decide whether it can shed the shadow of a state-directed ... [more...]
A Utica man is accused of using a fake name to hide from an arrest warrant from the State Division of Parole Saturday night. Police said Miguel Fernandez, 25, was pulled over for a traffic viol... [more...]
LOWVILLE — Shannon M. Larkins’ first instincts when her friend died at her home last spring were to clean up the scene and try to make a few telephone calls, law enforcers said. All... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Web-site: www.romepd.com Monday 12:32 a.m. Henry St., larceny. 1:08 a.m. Ridge St., suspicious activity. 1:30 a.m. W. Dominick St., check welfare. ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Monday 11:15 a.m. 5865 Success Drive, first aid. 1:35 p.m. 400 N. James St., first aid. 3:32 p.m. 205 St. Peter’s Ave., first aid. 4:37 p.m. 13... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Monday 7:49 a.m. Westmoreland, Lowell and Skinner roads, accident. 9:35 a.m. Boonville, Route 12, accident. 10:06 a.m. Camden, Route 13, accident. 11... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Monday 12:25 a.m. Round Barn Road, Trenton, accident. 5:23 a.m. Linda Drive, Marcy, assist. 6:33 a.m. Route 69, Annsville, car/deer. 6:46 a.m. New Fl... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Monday 6:47 a.m. Route 365, car/deer. 7:49 a.m. Lowell and Skinner roads, Westmoreland, accident. 8:48 a.m. Emmons Circle, Camden, domestic. 10:03 a.... [more...]
Accused of fleeing law enforcers when they tried to stop his snowmobile on Martin Street, a 39-year-old man remained on the run for three hours Monday until he turned himself in. Sheriff’... [more...]
A family of four is homeless after escaping a fire on Churchill Avenue in Utica Monday night. Fire officials said first-responding units found smoke pouring out of the first floor at 1006-1008 ... [more...]
A young man and woman were arrested Monday after crack cocaine was found in their west Utica residence. Police said Courtney Blackshear, 21, and Zachary Durodoye, 19, both of 1303 Lincoln Ave.,... [more...]
A 22-year-old man is in fair condition at Rome Memorial Hospital this morning after he was stabbed once in the chest by a friend on West Dominick Street early Saturday. Police said Benjamin J. ... [more...]
