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State warns of avalanche danger

The state Department of Environmental Conservation has warned Adirondack back country visitors to be aware of the danger of avalanches. Recent snowstorms have brought a significant amount of new sn... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Eaglesmith in Earlville

EARLVILLE — The Earlville Opera House presents Canadian singer-songwriter Fred Eaglesmith at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Arts Café. Tickets are $20, $18 EOH members, $15 students. The Caf&#... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Free concert Sunday

Organist Ahreum Han presents a free, public Rising Star Recital in Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel at 4 p.m. Sunday. There is free parking in the Irving Garage. Han will perform pi... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

‘Nunsensations’ auditons slated

Auditions for the Rome Community Theater’s spring production of "Nunsensations" will be held at 7:30 p.m., Sunday and Monday in the First United Methodist Church, 400 N. George St. ... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Let’s insist on common-sense governing

There is no question the United States has a monumental problem — debt — which is so severe that it could be the downfall of our country. It appears our elected officials in both Wa... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Binghamton cites
area scholars

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

Published: 3/4/2010

VVS presents ‘Aida’ two days

VERONA — "Aida" takes the stage at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $8. Music Theatre International states &... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

German band brings Irish music Saturday

LOWVILLE — The German band Cara brings Irish music to the Black River Valley Concert Series at Lewis County Historical Society, 7552 South State St., at 8 p.m. Saturday . Tickets are $18 ... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Tabloid Tales of the Past

March 4, 2000 New York State Technology Enterprise Corp. will expand its headquarters at 75 Electronic Parkway at Griffiss Business and Technology Park. The expansion is part of a $65,000 renov... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

More idle as local jobless rate nudges 9%

The region’s unemployment rate jumped one percent from December to January, and was up more than half a percent compared to a year ago, according to state Labor Department statistics released... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Encroachment concerns stifle garage project

A garage on the side of the house at 113 S. Crescent Drive would be too close to the property line, according to Zoning Board of Appeals members who rejected a variance request for the project in a... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Jazz Mondays return features vibraphonist Jimmy Johns

Vibraphonist Jimmy Johns will be the guest artist when the Rome Art And Community Center brings monthly Jazz Mondays back to the ArtHouse Café, starting at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Doors open at 7 p.... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Branigan’s Blarney opens new season at Beeches

The Beeches Dinner Theater opens the new season of Chatham Theatre Company productions with the screwball musical comedy, "Branigan’s Blarney," running daily matinees at 1:30 p.m. f... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Westmoreland boys modified team falls

The Westmoreland seventh grade boys modified basketball lost on Wednesday night by a narrow 33-30 setback to host Adirondack. Troy Newman led the Bulldogs’ offense 11 points, while Anthon... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Season-ending Valentine League tournament runs through weekend

The William A. Valentine Girls Basketball League is holding its 17th annual season-ending tournament at various sites in the city. The event is dedicated to the memory of Barbara Swanson, who w... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

College Notebook

Cull captures athlete of the week honors ONEONTA — Rome Free Academy graduate Durell Cull made his presence felt during his first SUNYAC Championships meet for the SUNY Oneonta Red Dragon... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Fly Tying Symposium scheduled Saturday in Utica

UTICA — The 2010 Fly Tying Symposium is set to cast off on Saturday from the Radisson Hotel between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The event will feature 35 master fly tiers displaying their talents a... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Dogs know first title won’t come easily Westmoreland to face top-seeded Tully in Class C-1 baskeball final

WESTMORELAND — Now that they have shaken off monkey — or Bulldog — off theirs backs in making it to their first Section III championship game, the Westmoreland boys hoops squad wi... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Meetings

TONIGHT Madison-Oneida Counties Board of Cooperative Educational Services Board of Education, 5 p.m. Board Room, District Offices, BOCES, 4937 Spring Road, Verona. Camden Board of Education... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Sports Calendar

Tonight’s Schedule... Scholastic boys Volleyball — Section III finals at Oneida, Class B: VVS vs. Living Word, 5. Class C/D: Mount Markham vs. Little Falls, 7. Friday’... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Lottery

ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn in the New York State lottery Wednesday Midday: Daily: 4, 4, 6 Lucky Sum: 14. WinFour: 2, 8, 5, 8 Lucky Sum: 23. Here are the winning numb... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

As bailouts vanish, county seeks to trim $1M a week Medicaid tab

Tired of railing about the state’s large role in determining the county’s Medicaid bill, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. wants to see what might done to control expenses ... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Sun follows clouds;
highs in mid 30s

Tonight — Becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday — Early clouds then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mp... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Drug abuse workshop tonight

VERONA — The Madison-Oneida BOCES Mid-State Teacher Center will hold a workshop for educators, support staff, and parents on "Current Drug Abuse Trends in Adolescents" from 5-6:30 t... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

On dean’s list

Elizabeth Cesari, daughter of Laraine Esposito, 701 Chatham St., and John Cesari, Rome, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Syracuse University. She is a third-year law... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Coaches for spring school sports approved

A total of 25 coaching appointments for boys’ and girls’ spring sports were approved by the Board of Education Wednesday night. The coaches and salaries include: • BOYS’... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

New DFAS contract includes 1,000 employees in Rome

A new contract for about 10,000 Defense Finance and Accounting Service employees nationwide, including about 1,000 in Rome, is expected to be ready for a union vote by May. Negotiations began a... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

On dean’s list

Brittany Harvey, daughter of Debbie Harvey, S. Crescent Drive, and Clinton Harvey, Syracuse, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Le Moyne College, Syracuse. She is a ju... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

State police log

To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 2:17 a.m. McConnellsville Road, Vienna, alarm. 8:47 a.m. Tabor Place, Yorkville, domestic. 11:28 a.m. River Road, Marcy, accident. 1:24 p.m... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Man ticketed for parking bump

An 89-year-old driver was ticketed after bumping another car when he tried to park at City Hall on Monday — only to leave without exchanging information. Police said John Arena, of 317 Ur... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Judge grants more time to return part of $460,000 in stolen funds

More time has been afforded to the former treasurer of the Erwin Public Library and Boonville Kiwanis Club to pay back some of the money he admitted to stealing. Lawrence J. Recor, 64, of 38 Ev... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

3 Wal-Mart thefts in court

ONEIDA — Three accused Wal-Mart shoplifters will answer in City Court this month for the theft of electronics and healthcare products. • Evanne D. Lackey, 17, of Route 13, Canastota... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Driver in diabetic shock crashes, hits pedestrians

ONEIDA — When a 27-year-old woman suffered a diabetic shock behind the wheel, law enforcers said her car careened out of control off Main Street. Two pedestrians were struck and hospitalized.... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Police log

To report an emergency: 911 Web-site: www.romepd.com Wednesday 12:05 a.m. N. Madison St., suspicious person. 12:11 a.m. Henry St., mischief. 12:37 a.m. S. James St., suspicious ... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Fire log

To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 8:26 a.m. 100 N. Madison St., first aid. 11:53 a.m. 946 Floyd Ave., automatic alarm. 4:30 p.m. 7181 Coleman Mills Road, first aid. 4:38 p.m... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Mutual aid log

To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 3:53 a.m. AmCare Ambulance, Woodland Ave., alarm. 6:28 a.m. AmCare Ambulance, Woodland Ave., alarm. 7:06 a.m. Camden, Masonic Ave., assist. ... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Sheriff’s log

To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 4:10 a.m. River Road, Utica, assist. 8:31 a.m. Route 13, Camden, aggravated harassment. 10:12 a.m. Route 69, Annsville, larceny. 11:43 a.m.... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Three of city’s top bowlers to be inducted into Hall

The Rome Bowling Association will induct three new members during its 35th annual Hall of Fame awards banquet at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27 at the Beeches. This year’s inductees are ... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Man admits guilt in air compressor theft

A Camden man admitted his guilt in County Court on Monday to stealing an air compressor from a neighbor. Allen Fuller, 21, of 11858 Thompson Corners-Florence Road, pleaded guilty before Judge B... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Oneidas win in land trust case; losers talk Supreme Court

Legal challenges to the federal government putting Oneida Indian Nation land into tax-exempt federal trust were "dealt a severe blow" in a new federal court decision, the Nation said toda... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Funeral notices

BEAGLE — Howard T. Beagle, 72, of Rome and Bernhards Bay, on March 1, 2010. Services 6:30 p.m. tonight at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, 418 N. George St. Calling hours 3:30-6:30 p.m. toda... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Joseph Lamanna

Joseph Lamanna, 60, of 1 Elsie Street, Rome, New York, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010 at University Hospital, Syracuse. He was born April 18, 1949 in Utica, the son of Joe and Frances Lamann... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Births

BALL — To Justin Ball and Jessi Witchley, Rome, on Monday, March 1, 2010, in Rome Memorial Hospital, a son, Jad Mykel. CAREY — To Aaron and Cristy Collins Carey, Rome, on Sunday, Fe... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Robert A. Sheppard

BLOSSVALE — Robert A. Sheppard, 75, passed away at Oneida Healthcare Facility on March 2, 2010, after a long illness. He was born on August 10, 1934 in Gray, New York, a son of Alan and Marjo... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Gordon W. Crill

Gordon W. Crill, 79, of Munnsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 6, 1930, in Holland Patent, NY, the son of George ... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Mary Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Schiederich

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Schiederich, 84, of Waterford, Michigan, formerly of Rome, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2010. She was born on May 6, 1925, in Buffalo, New York,... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

County Airport weather report for Wednesday

Temperatures: 30 to 40 Normal Range: 23 to 40 Records: -9 (2003), 59 (2002) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 0" Rainfall for year: 4.19" Snowfall: 0" M... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Comedy club moves

VERONA — The Comedy Club at Turning Stone has moved and has a new name. It’s "Laugh Out Loud." — LOL ­The Comedy Club at Lava Lounge. There’s a bar, snack menu... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Benefit Friday aids Refugee Center

The seventh annual Passport to The World, "an evening of international dining and entertainment," will be starting at 6 p.m. Friday in the Mohawk Valley Community College Theater, 1101 Sh... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

St. Patrick’s Kick-Off Party Saturday at Unity Hall

BARNEVELD — Unity Hall, 101 Vanderkemp Ave., presents its annual St. Patrick’s Kick-Off Party, at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets reserved in advance or for Unity Hall Foundation members a... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

‘When Elmo Grows Up’
on Stanley stage two days

Sesame Street Live presents "When Elmo Grows Up" in the Stanley Theatre, 259 Genesee St., Utica, at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $13, $17... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Area happenings

Breakfast at 40 & 8 WHITESTOWN — A breakfast buffet will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Oneida County 40 & 8 at 5163 Judd Road. Tickets are $7, $3 for ages 5-12 to benefit ... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Wizard of Oz opens Friday in Camden

CAMDEN — The Camden High School Music Department presents the timeless classic "The Wizard of Oz" at 7 p.m. Friday, and March 6 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $8 ... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Mom searching for 5-year-old’s stolen snowmobile

CAMDEN — The mother of a 5-year-old boy is asking the public’s help in locating her son’s stolen snowmobile. The 2000 Polaris XCR 120 was taken from Betsy Davis’ back ya... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Eagle numbers may soar to all-time high

New York State’s bald eagle population may hit an all-time high according to a mid-winter survey conducted by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. As of Jan. 31 this year, ... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Homebuyer class Saturday

A HomeBuyer Education class will be held Saturday in Utica. For information call Victoria at 724-4197 or visit www.thehomeownershipcenter.org It helps first-time homebuyers to be armed with inf... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010

Rosenthal in free concert Sunday

HAMILTON — The Colgate Chamber Players, now in their 23rd season directed by Laura Klugherz, present the free, public Images and Impressions, a collage of colorful chamber music for strings, ... [more...]

Published: 3/4/2010
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