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Binghamton honors area students on dean’s list

Area students named to the dean’s list for the fall at Binghamton University, include: Joshua Randy Bonville, Wampsville. Ryan David O’Hara, Camden. Steve Todd Kraybill, Gle... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

City’s public safety commissioner wants GOP nod for sheriff’s star

Rome Public Safety Commissioner James F. Masucci announced his candidacy for Oneida County sheriff this morning in a faxed statement. Masucci, a Republican, is 52 and lives at 8143 Buena Vista ... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Chorale prepares for Gershwin show

ONEIDA — The Oneida Area Civic Chorale presents "Fascinatin’ Rhythms: The Music of George Gershwin" on Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 14 at 4 p.m. in the Ka... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Spouse takes over for husband as legislator

Rome pols didn’t have to go far to find a replacement for Democrat Frank Puma on the county Legislature. In a 26-2 vote Wednesday afternoon, legislators accepted Sharon Rappa Puma to represen... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Tabloid Tales of the Past

Feb. 25, 2000 The county Office for the Aging/Office of Continuing Care Nutrition services will kick off a breakfast program beginning March 1. The American Red Cross bloodmobile, held Feb.... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

‘Vaudeville Now’
at Oneida High

ONEIDA — Vaudeville Now takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Oneida High School auditorium. Tickets for the The Oneida Area Arts Council can be purchased at the door for $25. For ... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Staples sings at SU Saturday

Singer and civil rights activist Mavis Staples performs at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Goldstein Auditorium in the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center at Syracuse University. Tickets at $25... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Snowstorm wipes out tonight’s sports events

Today’s snowstorm wiped out the entire high school sports schedule, including the Section III boys and girls indoor state qualifier that was scheduled to take place tonight at the Manley Fiel... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Westmoreland JVs suffer setback

The Westmoreland boys junior varsity volleyball team suffered a 2-1 setback to Little Falls on Wednesday to move to 10-4 overall this season. Tyler Barnes had one kill, eight digs, two aces and eig... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

RFA’s sundial deserves recognition too

The Feb. 19, issue of the Daily Sentinel had a full page spread on page 10A of the "Horizons" section that has perpetrated a glaring omission that I have tried repeatedly to get corrected... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Amid friction, EDGE contract renewed

The Oneida County Board of Legislators passed the annual contract with Mohawk Valley EDGE Wednesday, but not without back-and-forth comments from opponents and supporters. The vote was 25-3 wit... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Soccer star will take her game north RFA’s Baker signs letter of intent with American International College

Rome Free Academy girls soccer player Hilary Baker signed her national letter of intent to American International College of Division II on Wednesday. The senior defender helped guide the Lady ... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Fourth try brings another loss for RFA against rival NH

NEW HARTFORD — The Black Knights wanted them, and on Wednesday night, they got them again. Playing for the fourth time against their arch rivals this season, the Rome Free Academy hockey ... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Chicago/Doobie Brothers ticket sales start Friday

VERONA — Tickets go on sale Friday for Fourth of July weekend Turning Stone Resort and Casino concert with two powerful hit makers ­ Chicago and the Doobie Brothers. Tickets for the F... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Baritne LeFevbre sings Sunday

CLINTON — The Classical Connections Series at Hamilton College presents a vocal recital by baritone Timothy LeFevbre, with Sar-Shalom Strong accompanying on piano, on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Well... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Yo-Yo Ma performs with symphony in 2011

The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra announces a special concert featuring soloist, chamber artist and recording artist, Yo-Yo Ma. The concert will take place on April, 27, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. during the ... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

More snow tonight;
lows in upper 20s

Winter storm warning in effect until 7 a.m. Tonight — Snow with a chance of sleet. Total snow accumulation 10 to 16 inches. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up t... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Sports Calendar

Friday’s Schedule... Professional Boxing — Pro Boxing Fight Night at Event Center, Turning Stone Casino Resort, 7:30. Hockey — American Hockey League: Syracuse at Lake... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Johnson releases CD Sunday

SYLVAN BEACH — Gary Johnson of Sylvan Beach, former touring guitarist for Fran Cosmo, holds a CD Release party for "Tracing Starlines with Empty Hands" at Harpoon Eddies, 611 Park A... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Lottery

ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn in the New York State lottery Wednesday Midday: Daily: 5, 4, 7, Lucky Sum: 16. WinFour: 2, 1, 7, 4, Lucky Sum: 14. Here are the winning nu... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Man arrested for threat to former victim

ONEIDA — A Madison County man is accused of threatening a former victim to keep that person from testifying in court. Police said Michael A. Eggers, 38, of Phelps Street, threatened to sh... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Fire destroys Tired Iron Excavating

FORESTPORT — An aging dump truck with faulty wiring has been blamed for a garage fire that destroyed Tired Iron Excavating Wednesday night. Icy conditions were blamed for a firefighter&rs... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Bartender arrested during sting operation

An underage drinking sting operation at 11 bars and convenience stores in Rome resulted in one arrest Wednesday evening. Johnny Bravo’s bar on Panesi Avenue lost one bartender. "... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Teen hits ditch, flips car

WESTMORELAND — A Rome teen-ager was hospitalized after her car flipped onto the driver’s side off Lowell Road Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff’s deputies said Elizabeth A. Lamanda... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Mutual aid log

To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 3:35 a.m. Sylvan Beach, 23rd Ave., alarm. 3:39 a.m. Lake Delta, Turin Road, Lee, fire. 4:45 a.m. Holland Patent, Wood Road, Trenton, tree down.... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

State police log

To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 12:38 a.m. Route 49, Marcy, accident. 3:08 a.m. Route 49, accident. 5:34 a.m. Route 12, Trenton, accident. 6:50 a.m. Lowell Road, Westmorel... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Sheriff’s log

To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 12:54 a.m. Route 49, accident. 1:30 a.m. Route 69, Annsville, accident. 2:02 a.m. New Floyd Road, Floyd, domestic. 2:12 a.m. Thomas Road, L... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Police log

To report an emergency: 911 Web-site: www.romepd.com Wednesday 3:16 a.m. W. Dominick St., suspicious person. 4:15 a.m. Route 825, accident. 5:46 a.m. W. Court St., animal. 7... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Fire log

To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 8:38 a.m. 705 Calvert St., first aid. 2:25 p.m. 119 N. George St., first aid. 4:25 p.m. 220 Henry St., first aid. 5:51 p.m. 103 Columbus Av... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Spilka’s murder suspect pleads guilty

A Utica man accused of murder in a violent bar stabbing pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Wednesday and will face up to 15 years in state prison. Willie L. Reed, 21, of 908 Warren St., pleaded ... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Crash puts mom, infant in hospital

WHITESTOWN — A mother and her infant daughter were hospitalized for evaluation after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Wilcox Road and Clinton Street Wednesday afternoon. Pol... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Boonville woman pleads guilty to forgery

Accused of repaying her friend’s kindness by stealing and forging her name on a check, a 28-year-old woman admitted her guilt in City Court on Monday. Angel L. Foster, of 1087 Hillside Ro... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Funeral notices

CANFIELD — Mary Jane Canfield, 74, of Vienna, on Feb. 22, 2010. Services 10 a.m. Friday at Vienna United Methodist Church. Spring burial Crown Hill Memorial Park, Clinton. Calling hours 4... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Eleanor M. King Fargo

Eleanor M. King Fargo, 95, of Oneida, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Extended Care Facility in Oneida. She was born May 27, 1914 in Rome, NY, the daughter of Albert and Jane Jones Ki... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Janet M. Vaccaro

Janet M. Vaccaro, 76, of 711 W. Bloomfield St. passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 in the Rome Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 11, 1934 in Astori... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Births

BODLEY — To Julie Ann Bodley, Chittenango, on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, in Oneida Healthcare Center, a son. COSENS — To Danielle Cosens, Munnsville, on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Oneida... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

County Airport weather report for Wednesday

Temperatures: 31 to 36 Normal Range: 13 to 31 Records: -11 (1968), 61 (1984) Rainfall: 0.33" Monthly rainfall: 1.17" Rainfall for year: 3.31" Snowfall: 0.9&qu... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Snowmobilers’ Charity Ride Saturday

The eighth annual Oneida Lake Area snowmobile Charity Ride will be held on Saturday. The ride has nine sponsors along the lake shore where participants will "check-in" any time after noon... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Foot of snow possible by tomorrow

It’s heavy, it’s wet and it’s here. And there will be lots more if the weather forecast is correct. A widespread and lingering late winter storm that is predicted to dump betw... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Lenten fish fries draw crowds, raise funds

With many Christians abstaining from eating meat on Fridays during the weeks before Easter, several local organizations are getting their pans hot and ready to fry up plenty of fish fillets. Ca... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

$150,000 left for Westmoreland construction projects

WESTMORELAND — School district officials and Board of Education members are devising a prioritized list of construction projects to tackle with left-over state building aid. Business Admi... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Camden and Holland Patent skiers place at states

The Camden and Holland Patent boys and girls ski teams came away with some solid finishes during the New York State Public High School Athletic Association state meet atop Bristol Mountain in Canan... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Area qualifiers looking to make waves at state meet

Rome Free Academy diver Nick Brement and Holland Patent swimmer Tyler Evans will be looking to make their own impact in the pool as they head to the New York State Swimming and Diving Championships... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Guardsman promoted

Ronald Sanganetti from Taberg, serving with 107th Military Police Company, has been promoted to the rank of Private 1st Class in the New York Army National Guard. [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Clinton presents ‘Bye, Bye Birdie’

CLINTON — Clinton Central High School presents the musical production Bye, Bye Birdie next week Thursday through Saturday, March 4-6 in the Clinton Central School Performing Arts Complex Thea... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010

Area happenings

REMINDERS: Friday, 5:30 p.m. Community meal, Lee United Methodist Church, 4731 State Route 69, Town of Lee. Free. Followed by old logging films. Friday, 6:30 p.m. The Greens, gospel singers... [more...]

Published: 2/25/2010
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