March 5, 2000 With the deadly shot fired by a 6-year-old boy in Flint, Mich., still ricocheting nationwide, local residents may be surprised to learn that 7 percent of Oneida County students re... [more...]
ONEIDA — Maryann Reidpath of Oneida Savings Bank has been promoted to office manager at the Westmoreland office. Reidpath has served customers of Oneida Savings Bank since 2004, most rece... [more...]
LOWVILLE — Farmers interested in selling their locally-grown and processed products at farmers markets can take advantage of little to no cost tips for doing so at pre-season trainings offere... [more...]
KENWOOD — "Pope Joan" author Donna Woolfolk Cross discusses Empowerment at 7 p.m. Saturday as she kicks of the Oneida and Sherrill Big Read. The free, public program is in the B... [more...]
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...]
CLINTON — The state of the local economy and what might be done to improve it was the focal point of an hour-long discussion between U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and area business and governm... [more...]
The Indians win again. A federal court ruling issued yesterday sides with the Oneida Indian Nation on its bid to get land it owns in Oneida and Madison counties put into tax-free trust. U.S. Di... [more...]
As many as 120,000 acres may be available to produce biomass energy crops in Central New York. This, and other findings from a recently-completed farmer and landowner survey, will be the focus of s... [more...]
CAMDEN — Town Supervisor Daniel W. Yerdon has entered the race for Assembly in the 115th District. Ever since incumbent Republican David R. Townsend Jr. said he would run for sheriff in t... [more...]
Amid assurance of even-handed treatment to the Oneida Indian Nation and a promise to implement police consolidation to the extent that it is wanted by the people, 66-year-old David R. Townsend Jr. ... [more...]
MORRISVILLE — Youg can gain tips on how to conserve energy and save money, and learn about renewable energy technology during two open houses at Morrisville State College’s Renewable En... [more...]
ONEIDA — Longtime Vernon-Verona-Sherrill boys volleyball coach Jim Burton likes to create defensive schemes against his opponents until they buckle under the pressure and tap into submission.... [more...]
It will be a bittersweet ending either way for Rome Free Academy boys and girls indoor track and field coaches Billie Mays and Brett Couchman on Saturday. The majority of their athletes who hav... [more...]
A new air-date for the Kimberly Simon homicide on America’s Most Wanted has been "tentatively" set for 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 13. Inv. Richard Ferrucci with the District Atto... [more...]
A dispute between an ex-couple outside Fashion Nails on Black River Boulevard ended with a head-butt and a concussion Thursday night. Police said Darin F. Helmer, 24, of 1313 Floyd Ave., head-b... [more...]
A burglar grabbing copper pipes out of a vacant North Washington Street residence accidentally broke an active gas line on Thursday. Detective Commander Timothy J. Bates said the unknown thief ... [more...]
One man’s traffic stop was another man’s felony arrest Saturday when law enforcers found an active arrest warrant and drugs on a passenger after pulling over the driver in Utica. Po... [more...]
TOWN OF WESTMORELAND — A Hispanic couple is wanted by law enforcers after they stole cash and jewelry from a residence on Norton Avenue Tuesday night. Marcy-based state police said a man ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Web-site: www.romepd.com Thursday 12:22 a.m. Black River Blvd., reckless driving. 12:30 a.m. W. Dominick St., abandoned call. 1:20 a.m. E. Dominick S... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 8:31 a.m. Rome Free Academy, smoke. 10:29 a.m. 301 S. James St., box alarm. 10:45 a.m. 1790 Black River Blvd., first aid. 12:15 p.m. 310 E. ... [more...]
Mascoma Corp. announced its favorable position atop the biofuels landscape according to a Lux Research Inc. report issued this month. Based in New Hampshire, the company operates a demonstratio... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 1:33 a.m. New York Mills, Washington Drive, New Hartford, assist. 8:34 a.m. Waterville, Stafford Ave. N., assist. 8:53 a.m. Woodgate, standby. ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 2:28 a.m. Mappa Ave., Barneveld, vehicle stolen. 9:47 a.m. Glass Factory Road, Marcy, abandoned call. 11:33 a.m. Route 790, Utica, accident. ... [more...]
Tonight — Moonlit skies. Lows 15 to 20. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Saturday — Bright sunshine. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Saturday night — Partly cloudy... [more...]
To report an emergency; 911 Thursday 12:44 a.m. Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, alarm. 1:19 a.m. Shanley Road, Marshall, suspicious activity. 8:11 a.m. Route 233, Westmoreland, theft of se... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn in the New York State lottery Thursday Midday: Daily: 9, 5, 5, Lucky Sum: 19. WinFour: 5, 6, 9, 7, Lucky Sum: 27. Here are the winning num... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Hockey — AHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Syracuse, 7:30. Saturday’s Schedule... Professional Hockey — American Hockey Le... [more...]
We, the people of Central New York are a resilient people. We have endured many hardships over the decades to be faced yet with another. The current hardship I refer to is that of the deep recessio... [more...]
TOWN OF LEE — Mark D. Gymburch, son of Norma and David Gymburch of Cemetery Road, was named to the SUNY Athletic Conference commissioner’s list for the fall season, as a member of the c... [more...]
WHITESTOWN — All livestock producers are invited to an an informal gathering to discuss current issues and producer needs. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County wants to hear fro... [more...]
A 40-year-old man accused of stealing coins from a Bridgewater home is scheduled for arraignment before County Court Judge Barry M. Donalty on March 8. Robert E. Carey, of 9698 Campbell Road, S... [more...]
The 1st Rome Realty company is the likely choice to try to sell the Rome school district’s former central office building at 112 E. Thomas St. After reviewing commercial realtor proposals... [more...]
U.S. Rep. Michael A. Arcuri has been highlighted by Politico.com in its article "Ten people who could decide health care reform," featured on the political news organizations front page t... [more...]
Boilermaker training begins Saturday A Boilermaker training program will start on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at the Rome Free Academy indoor track. Participants will gather for group runs each S... [more...]
The Westmoreland seventh grade boys basketball team closed out its season on Thursday with a 53-36 win over West Canada Valley. Erik Harris had 11 points to lead the Bulldogs, while Anthony Fio... [more...]
Five area bowlers will be looking to make their mark in the state tournament this weekend, and they will all have to work together with other top bowlers from Section III in order to achieve that g... [more...]
From a portable planetarium to magic and read-aloud performances, it will be a busy day of learning at the Spring into Reading literary extravaganza and science fair Saturday at Rome Free Academy. ... [more...]
The snowmobile charity ride, rescheduled for Saturday by the West Rome Riders snowmobile club, has been cancelled due to the lack of snow on the area’s trails. The event was originally planne... [more...]
SYRACUSE — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and the U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter will host the 8th Annual Green Building Conference, March 11-12,... [more...]
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — Is your raspberry jam extraordinary? Do you grow fresh herbs, craft fresh mozzarella, or make the crunchiest granola? If so, the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake i... [more...]
SHERRILL — There will be a kick off meeting for vendors participating in the Sherrill Farmers Market at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the City Courtroom adjacent to City Hall at 377 Sherrill Road. ... [more...]
HAWKINSVILLE — Charles M. Faber, 79, of Cummings Road, a native and life long resident of Hawkinsville, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at his residence while under the care of hi... [more...]
Area high school students are adding lessons in singing, dancing and acting to their regular class work this month as they prepare for their annual spring theatrical productions. No need to hea... [more...]
Temperatures: 25 to 38 Normal Range: 23 to 40 Records: -8 (1972), 52 (1974) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 0" Rainfall for year: 4.19" Snowfall: 0" M... [more...]
SYLVAN BEACH — Wyona M. (Wells) Kropa, 82, of Sylvan Beach, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, Utica, following a brief illness. Wyona is predeceased by ... [more...]
CORNER — To Michael and Andrea Sickles Corner, Vernon Center, on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in Oneida Healthcare Center, a son, Gavin David. DeFAZIO — To Alan and Amber Bentley DeFazio... [more...]
Rudolph "Red" Cominski, 95, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the Eastern Star Home, with his loving family at his side. He was born on February 25, 1915, in Rome, the son of Sta... [more...]
COMINSKI — Rudolf (Red) Cominski, 95, of Oriskany and formerly of Rome, on March 4, 2010. Arrangements by Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, 418 N. George St. CRILL — Gordon W. Crill... [more...]
The proposed laser eye surgery center in the Griffiss Business and Technology Park breezed through the first part of its city approval process Tuesday night. First, the Planning Board voted 3-0... [more...]
Producers are reminded of the March 15 deadline for purchasing or modifying crop insurance policies for the 2010 growing season by state Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker. Crop insurance ... [more...]
VERONA — The Verona Food Pantry will be open Tuesdays from 1 till 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Food Pantry is in the Verona United Methodist Church, 5690 Main St. F... [more...]
