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Free screening
tests offered

Rome Memorial Hospital is offering free screening test kits that will provide at home results in two minutes, in recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Men and women 50 and ... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Tabloid Tales of the Past

March 1, 2000 Lawyers representing parties involved in Oneida Indian land claim negotiations have been given a chance to prove to Judge Neal McCurn that an out-of-court settlement of the issues... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

OCD support offered Mondays

An obsessive compulsive disorder support group meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays (except holidays) in Conference Room B in St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing, 2209 Genesee St., Utica. For information... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Andrus ­ Pratt

Nicole Marie Pratt and Ronald Bruce Andrus Jr. were married Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010 at the Moose Club, Rome. The bride, daughter of Tammy Marie Durgan, 100 E. Wright St., was escorted by Kenny Du... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

On president’s list

Santino Lauricella, son of Domenico and Susan Lauricella, 911 N. James St., has been named to the president’s list for the fall semester at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry,... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Send your news

If you have performances or lectures open to the public, e-mail the information to: LIVING@RNY.COM or mail to Daily Sentinel-Living, PO Box 471, Rome, NY 13442-0471. Besides date, time and place in... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Healthcare executive becomes fellow

Halsey M. Bagg, FACHE, director of cardiac services at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, has became a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional so... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Trauma Symposium scheduled June 4

St. Elizabeth Medical Center’s Trauma Center will hold its 24th annual Trauma Symposium from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 4, at the Radisson Hotel-Utica Centre, 200 Genesee St., Utica.... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Erie Canal Bicycle Tour slated July 11-18

The 12th annual cross-state bicycle tour along the Erie Canal ­ Cycling the Erie Canal ­ is scheduled for July 11-18. Cycling the Erie Canal is an eight-day, 400-mile, recreational bicycle ... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Sports Calendar

Tonight’s Schedule... Scholastic boys Basketball — Section III Class B semifinal: Holland Patent vs. Westhill at Chittenango, 7. Scholastic boys and girls Indoor track &... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Forging America’s leaders

National security is something that concerns all of us. Our country’s well-being in times of peace and crisis is always a top priority. Our leaders of the future will come from our current ge... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Colgate hockey squad finishes off sweep of Capital District opponents

HAMILTON — Junior forward Francois Brisebois scored two goals and senior goaltender Charles Long made 34 saves as Colgate completed a weekend sweep of the Capital District teams with a 5-2 wi... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

New Hartford crowned hockey champ for second time in Division II playoffs

UTICA — The New Hartford Spartans hockey team won their second Section III banner in a row following their Division II 3-2 overtime victory over Cazenovia during the championship game at the ... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Rome Frenzy full season tickets go on sale today starting at $261

Tickets officially go on sale for the inaugural campaign of the Rome Frenzy hockey team today as team owner and general manager Brian Hall released the ticket pricing packages for the upcoming seas... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

HP wrestler takes third at states after losing first match

Holland Patent senior Matt Rees fought his way to a third-place finish in the Division II standings while teammate Eric Stevens also had a solid showing for the Golden Knights squad during the New ... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

VVS boys awarded No. 2 seed for volleyball Section III semifinals

The Vernon-Verona-Sherrill boys volleyball team will host their Section III Class B semifinal game against Chittenango while the Westmoreland Bulldogs squad was awarded the No. 4 seed in Class C/D ... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

O’Connor ­ Smith

Leigh Smith and James A. O’Connor III were married Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at Point O’ Pines, Brant Lake. The bride, daughter of David and Diane Smith, 918 Franklyn St., was escorte... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Snow showers likely;
highs in mid 30s

Tonight — Snow showers likely. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent. Tuesday — Snow showers like... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Lady Wings’ shooting turns ice-cold

WHITESBORO — Longtime Rome Catholic coach Nick D’Argenio knew that for his youthful Lady Redwings to advance to the Section III Class D finals, they would have to play a near-perfect de... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Drug raid in Utica

Quantities of cocaine, heroine and marijuana, three guns and more than $8,000 in cash were seized during 12 separate drug raids in Utica in February. Police said a total of 20 men and women wer... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Teen snowmobiler in serious condition

LITCHFIELD — An Ilion teen-ager remains in serious condition after her snowmobile struck a tree in Herkimer County on Saturday. West Winfield-based state police said Kristin L. Whittaker,... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Show on Simon murder delayed

The mystery of 16-year-old Kimberly Simon will not be featured on America’s Most Wanted this weekend — it has been postponed to later this month. Simon’s case was originally g... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Man convicted in beating death ticketed for marijuana possession

One of the four men convicted in the death of 20-year-old Carl R. Hill of Rome was in trouble with the law again on Friday — this time for marijuana possession. State police said Kevin E.... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Lottery

ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn in the New York State lottery Sunday Midday: Daily: 4, 9, 0, Lucky Sum: 13. WinFour: 7, 9, 7, 8, Lucky Sum: 31. Here are the winning numbe... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Meetings

TUESDAY Oneida County Empire Zone, 9 a.m. County Planning Conference Room, Union Station, 321 Main St., Utica. Planning Board, 7 p.m. Election of chair and vice chair and hearings on laser ... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Funeral notices

COLE ­[EmDash] James E. Cole, 57, of Oneida, on Feb. 27, 2010. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday at Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, 260 Main St., Oneida. Spring burial West Verona Cemetery. Calling h... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

County Airport weather report for Sunday

Temperatures: 32 to 39 Normal Range: 13 to 31 Records: -5 (1993), 60 (1954) Rainfall: 0.10" Monthly rainfall:2.05" Rainfall for year: 4.19" Snowfall: 0" ... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Robert A. Webb

CAMDEN — Robert A. Webb, 86, of Second Street, passed away Feb. 25, 2010, at Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 9, 1924, in Camillus, NY, a son of George and Frances Beech Webb... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Mrs. Mildred I. White

PORT LEYDEN — Mildred I. (Brinkerhoff) White, 91, affectionatley known by her family and friends as "Millie," a former resident of McDonald Road, widow of Robert C., passed away on ... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Edith ‘Edie’ C. DeCristo

Edith "Edie" C. DeCristo, 83, of Rome, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 in Rome Memorial Hospital. She was born in Yonkers, N.Y. on February 20, 1927, daughter of the late William W.... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Corinne K. Engle

MADISON — Corinne K. Engle, a long time resident of Madison, was called home to be with the Lord on Feb. 25, 2010. Born on March 4, 1925 in Camden, NY, to Helen (Patterson) and William Cl... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

William J. Suits Sr.

SYLVAN BEACH — William J. Suits, Sr., 78, of Suits Avenue, died February 25, 2010 in the Oneida Healthcare Center shortly after his admission. Born in Stittville on March 30, 1931, he was the... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Hastings ­ Parker

Jillian Barbara Parker and Christopher A. Hastings were married Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 at St. John Neumann’s church, Reston, Va. The bride, daughter and step daughter of Maryann and Dav... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Free screenings Thursday in Utica

Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare’s Wellness Center will hold its third annual Health and Wellness Expo for the community Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Soggs Room in the St. Luke&rs... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Will vote against health bill

Congressman Michael A. Arcuri said today he will vote against the current health-care reform legislation proposal that would involve a Senate version of the controversial bill. "If the bil... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Sen. Gillibrand at Hamilton College Friday for parley on local economy

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is coming to Oneida County on Friday to learn about the local economy. Arrangements are under way for an "economic development roundtable" at Hamilton Col... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

County offers clinics

The county Health Department has announced the preventative services scheduled for March. The clinics are open to all county residents. Blood pressure screening is available at all immunization sit... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Wins scholarship

Seth Piekarski, son of Kevin and Donna Piekarski, 8018 Winfield Circle, is the recipient of a $600 scholarship from the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association. The 2... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Sports Briefs

Local players among leaders in bocce tourney Rome players captured three out of the top four spots during the ninth annual Men’s Singles Bocce Tournament held at the Toccolana Club on Sat... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Breakthrough win for Dogs Advance to Section III basketball finals for first time

CICERO — It’s been a long time coming, but the Westmoreland Bulldogs are finally going to the finals. It was another tight battle between two familiar foes in Saturday’s Secti... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Health info, tests offered Friday

The Health & Fitness Expo and a Cardiac Risk Assessment Booth as part of America’s Greatest Heart Run/Walk is being held on Friday in the Utica College gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hea... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Serene ride often muffles wail of sirens

A quiet ride is a nice innovation, but the sound-proof insulation of most modern cars can block the sound of blaring sirens of emergency responders. "We do find some people don’t hea... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Profitable lesson for school district
in sale of surplus items on eBay

Online peddling of equipment, furnishings and other items that mostly would have been headed to the scrap heap has netted over $30,000 for the Rome school district, in its first full year of sellin... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

On dean’s list

Hamilton College, Clinton, has listed fall semester dean’s list students including: Kal Campbell, son of Rick and Sandy Campbell of Rome, a sophomore. [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Earns honors

Georgia Institute of Technology has listed fall semester faculty honor students including: Franco Catalano of Rome. [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Electrical short suspect in highway garage fire

FLORENCE — Investigators suspect an electrical short in a truck engine as the cause of a fire that burned most everything in the all-metal town highway garage on Thomson Corners-Florence Road... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Townsend tells GOP he’s running for sheriff, won’t seek 11th Assembly term

Veteran state Assemblyman David R. Townsend Jr. has informed Republican leaders that he will not seek an 11th term this fall, and instead will run for election as Oneida County sheriff. Also to... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

St. David’s Society celebrates Welsh heritage

The St. David’s Society of Utica celebrated St. David’s Day at Harts Hill Inn Sunday. Entertainment was provided by a barber shop ensemble, the New Horizons group from the Mohawk Va... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Economic turmoil will delay mayor’s message

Rome Mayor James F. Brown will attend the county executive’s State of the County address Wednesday morning in Utica, but his own message on the State of the City address might be pushed back ... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

State police log

To report an emergency: 911 Sunday 1:17 a.m. River Road, Marcy, alarm. 1:53 a.m. Emerald Lane, Lee, abandoned call. 2:30 a.m. Cavanaugh Road, Marcy, suspicious activity. 3:26 a.... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Sheriff’s log

To report an emergency: 911 Sunday 12:04 a.m. Rome-Taberg Road, assist. 2:17 a.m. Route 46, Western, car/deer. 2:21 a.m. Patrick Road, Verona, domestic. 7:56 a.m. Airport Road, ... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Biking movie planned for ADK meeting

NEW HARTFORD — A movie about biking is the tentative program for the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Iroquois Chapter. It’s at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Presbyterian Church, Genesee Str... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Health Expo Tuesday

VERONA — A Community Health Expo and the Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart Challenge sponsored by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance will be held fro... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Underwater conference
has more talks

OSWEGO ­ New York Sea Grant, the Oswego Maritime Foundation, and the Great Lakes Seaway Trail have added to Saturday’s Great Lakes Underwater conference program at SUNY Oswego. Regist... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Conservation center offers free Mud Walk

SHERBURNE — March tends to be mud season on the trails, but that’s no reason to stay inside, according to officials at Rogers Environmental Education Center who said, "It is a grea... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Uninsured, underinsured can get free screenings for cancer

If today’s difficult economic times find you without the necessary health insurance to keep up with your own preventative healthcare screenings, you will want to attend Rome Memorial Hospital... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Mutual aid log

To report an emergency: 911 Sunday 1:36 a.m. Clinton, Bristol Road, Kirkland, accident. 7:46 a.m. Oriskany, Airport Road, Whitestown, investigate. 11:28 a.m. Waterville, Route 12, S... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Midnight rider hits deer, then sled strikes tree

Two men were hospitalized with multiple injuries after separate snowmobile accidents in Lewis County. At 12:45 a.m. Saturday, deputies said Jeffrey D. Chapman, 43, of Penfield in Monroe County,... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Police log

\Sunday 12:21 a.m. Floyd Ave., suspicious activity. 12:38 a.m. W. Thomas St., party. 12:53 a.m. W. Court St., party. 1:35 a.m. W. Court St., party. 1:50 a.m. McRae St., domestic... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Fire log

Saturday 8:57 a.m. 419 N. Levitt St., first aid. 11:47 a.m. 329 Henry St., first aid. 12:25 p.m. 6154 Muck Road, first aid. 1:05 p.m. 200 S. James St., first aid. 3:13 p.m. 6165... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010

Dad wishes for chance at ‘renegotiation’ with Almighty in son’s death

KIRKLAND — Even though he will never know why God took his son so early in life, the father of murdered New Hartford Police Officer Joseph D. Corr still wishes he could have a word with the A... [more...]

Published: 3/1/2010
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