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Ithaca graduates

Area residents at Ithaca College who received degrees in December include: Rachel Poczatek, daughter of David and Jeanne Poczatek, Rome, received a master of science degree. Martha Thomas, ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Oneonta lists grads

SUNY College at Oneontahas listed area students who graduated after the fall semester: John Markham of Boonville, bachelor of science degree in earth science. Cortney D’Amore of Rome,... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Graduate from Plattsburgh

Area students who graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh this winter are: Amy Ouellette, Boonville, bachelor’s in environmental studies. Mark James Clement, Whitesboro, bachelor’s TV-v... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Sports Calendar

Wednesday’s Schedule... Professional Hockey — American Hockey League: Manchester at Syracuse, 7. [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Gets doctorate

DURHAMVILLE — Christina Bova Geiger, daughter of Fiore and Diane DeCosty of Route 46 and the late Patrick Bova, has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) by Salus University ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Meetings

WEDNESDAY Board of Education, 7 p.m. "Bellamy at Fort Stanwix" Elementary School, 110 W. Linden St. Board of County Legislators: Ways and Means Committee, 11 a.m.; board meeting, ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

‘Aye’ vote for Maffei

Syracuse area Rep. Dan Maffei, D-25, said today he’s supporting the health care bill pending before Congress. Maffei, who is in his first term, said he came to his decision after reviewin... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Water level up four feet at Hinckley

The water level is rising in Hinckley Reservoir, easing concerns about how much water is available for drinking purposes. As of yesterday, the reservoir was seven feet below what is normal for ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Woman denies harassment charges

A 43-year-old woman pleaded not guilty to two separate harassment cases in City Court Monday, accused of attacking an acquaintance and trying to attack her roommate. Grace F. Pirillo, of 106 Fi... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Big transports overhead Thursday

Rome area residents may notice a change in aircraft noise Thursday night due to the Air Force performing training operations. Three C-17 transport aircraft from McGuire Air Force Base, Lakehurs... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Republican primary for 49th Senate nod

Unable to arrive at a consensus on whom they like for state Senate in the 49th District, GOP leaders have opted for a primary. East Syracuse Mayor Danny J. Liedka and Andrew C. Russo of Fayette... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Senior program in Oneida making pillow cases

ONEIDA — The Senior Day Habilitation program at Madison Cortland Arc, 701 Lenox Ave., is participating in the "Million Pillowcase Challenge," a yearlong nationwide initiative to giv... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Arcuri now in limbo on critical vote

Congressman Michael A. Arcuri remains opposed to a Senate version of the health-care reform bill, but is undecided on his final vote pending possible changes in the legislation. A vote is expected ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Everett Clifford (Butch) Mahl

Everett Mahl, age 62, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010 in Sparta, TN after a long illness. Butch, son of Everett J. and Susan Calvani Mahl, was born November 12, 1947 in Rome, New York. He was ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Send wedding report while it’s still news

It’s news when someone gets married, but news is information about recent events. Information for wedding writeups must be received in time to be written up days ahead and published (norm... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Deadline looms for Part B signup

Consumers eligible for Medicare should enroll in Medicare Part B during the general enrollment period which ends on March 31. Consumers who are not enrolled in Medicare, but should be, are urged to... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Tabloid Tales of the Past

March 16, 2000 Parents of students in the Catholic schools will get hit with a double whammy this fall, when their school property taxes will likely go up at the same time that tuition increase... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Social Security’s ‘most convenient office’ online

You probably don’t need anyone to tell you that times are tough for many people right now. The past year has seen a recession-driven increase in applications for Social Security retirement an... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Investigation of suspended police officer enters 8th day

The investigation of a suspended Rome police officer will likely take the rest of the week, according to Public Safety Commissioner James F. Masucci. Former police union President Joseph Rotolo... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

17 charged for fishing, environmental violations

Seventeen people were charged with fishing and environmental violations in Oneida County by the state Department of Environmental Conservation police. Charged are: • May Byu, 42, of D... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Red Cross to honor ‘great heroes’ Thursday

HERKIMER — The Mohawk Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross will honor the region’s "great heroes" at the 13th annual Great Heroes Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, M... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Bankruptcies

The following commercial and personal bankruptcies were filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Utica for the Northern District of New York in January. The list includes the major unsecured creditor ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Oneida Savings switching to stock holding company

ONEIDA — Oneida Savings Bank will reorganize from the current two-tier mutual holding company structure to a stock holding company structure and will undertake a "second-step" offer... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Portrait studio opens in Marcy

MARCY — Picture Perfect Portrait Studios, a new division of Kyomatt Entertainment, Inc., has opened at 9841 River Road. This new business is the latest offering from the media and film pr... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

$400 money order puts FasTrac clerk in court

A clerk at the FasTrac on Black River Boulevard is accused of printing off a $400 money order for herself. Police said Barbara J. Kimball, 24, of 111 1/2 N. Madison St., stole the Western Union... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Man held overnight in choking of companion

A 36-year-old woman had little hope of getting away when law enforcers said her live-in companion sat on top of her and choked her during a domestic dispute Monday night. Kenneth R. Boyer, 40, ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Stabbing at Beach trailer park

SYLVAN BEACH — A 31-year-old man was stabbed twice in the torso, suffering non-life threatening injuries after a scuffle at the Sylvan Beach Mobile Home Park Monday afternoon. Harold F. O... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Funeral notices

BEACH — Nelson L. Beach, 80, of Rome, on March 13, 2010. Service 10 a.m. Friday at Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut St. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours 3-7 p.m. Thursday. ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Donald E. Davies

CONWAY, S.C. — Donald E. Davies, age 65, of Mayfield Drive, died Friday, March 12, 2010 at Conway Medical Center. Mr. Davies was born in Utica, NY, a son of the late Donald Edward Davies and ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Dennis R. Morat

Dennis R. Morat, 63, formerly of Town Line Road in the Town of Western, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, March 5, 2010 at his apartment on Meigs Street, Rochester, NY. He was the second bo... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

City Court date
in liquor theft

ONEIDA — The theft of a bottle of liquor from the Glenwood Liquor Mart will land the Madison County man accused in City Court on March 26. Police said Michael J. Chamberlain Jr., 24, of L... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Rear-ending leads to DWI charge

NEW HARTFORD — A Sauquoit woman was charged with drunken driving after a two-vehicle rear-ending on Oneida Street Saturday afternoon. Police said Sherrie L. McConn, 50, was southbound nea... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Failed passenger side pass attempt puts driver in critical condition

VERNON — An Oneida man is in critical condition today after he tried to pass another vehicle on the passenger side on Route 365 Sunday night. State police said Timothy Howe, 25, of Prospe... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Dad charged with endangerment after children witness fight

PORT LEYDEN — A Lewis County man will face one count of endangerment for each of his three children after law enforcers said they watched a fight between their parents Sunday night. Sheri... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Police log

To report an emergency: 911 Web-site: www.romepd.com Monday 12:07 a.m. Ridge St., music. 12:19 a.m. W. Dominick St., suspicious vehicle. 12:26 a.m. Park Drive Manor II, litterin... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Fire log

To report an emergency: 911 Monday 12:57 p.m. 626 Park Drive, first aid. 1:30 p.m. 223 Dale Road, telephone alarm. 8:09 p.m. Oswego and Hogsback roads, vehicle fire. 8:49 p.m. 4... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Nelson L. Beach

Nelson L. Beach, age 80, of Rome-Taberg Road, passed away March 13, 2010, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, with his loving family at his side. He was born June 3, 1929, in Old Forge, a son of... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

State police log

To report an emergency: 911 Monday 11:40 a.m. Lake Shore Road S., Verona, larceny. 12:59 p.m. Elmer Hill Road, Lee, assist. 1:26 p.m. Drive 37, Vienna, abandoned call. 2:51 p.m.... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

County Airport weather report for Monday

Temperatures: 38 to 55 Normal Range: 23 to 40 Records: -9 (1993), 69 (1990) Rainfall: 0.11" Monthly rainfall: 0.11" Rainfall for year: 4.30" Snowfall: 0"... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Mutual aid log

To report an emergency: 911 Monday 7:33 a.m. Sauquoit, Oneida St., Paris, wires down. 12:41 p.m. Stittville, Old River Road, Marcy, alarm. 12:44 p.m. Lake Delta, Elmer Hill Road, Le... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Sheriff’s log

To report an emergency: 911 Monday 5:29 a.m. Route 12, Deerfield, car/animal. 10:07 a.m. Berrill Ave., Waterville, false report. 12:08 p.m. Route 233, Westmoreland, marijuana. 1... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

BKC--NCAA Tournament Glance

Spring Training Monday’s Games Baltimore 8, Boston 4 Philadelphia 5, Pittsburgh 1 Florida 5, Minnesota 4 Detroit 10, Toronto 7 N.Y. Mets 6, St. Louis 5 Arizona 13,... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Kindergarten registration under way

The Rome school district is accepting registrations this week for children who will be in kindergarten during the 2010-11 school year. Registration dates began today, and also include Wednesday... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

‘For Sale’ sign at old central office won’t grow moss, says school prez

While a 6-month sale listing for the Rome school district’s old central office is on the Wednesday agenda, the Board of Education has not decided how much longer the abandoned building would ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Spring craft fair Saturday at Sunset

BOONVILLE — The spring craft fair at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday in the center, 232 Academy St. The event will include crafts by... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Admission to be charged at gate for T-bolts games

With spring in the air, the Rome Thunderbolts’ third season in the Eastern Collegiate Baseball League is drawing near, and several changes are in store for the upcoming campaign. Along wi... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

No job losses in unit mergers
at two state prisons in Rome

Rome’s Oneida and Mohawk correction facilities are among 17 prisons the state Department of Correctional Services will temporarily consolidate units. The project will empty under-populate... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Sports Briefs

Fort to Fort Run set for April 3 Hundreds of area runners are expected to participate in the Roman Runners’ 23rd Annual Fort to Fort Run on April 3 starting at the Geiger Road Fitness Cen... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Tickets for Hall of Fame Classic set to go on sale on Saturday

COOPERSTOWN — Tickets for the Hall of Fame Classic being held as part of Classic Weekend are set to go on sale on Saturday. Hall of Famers Gary Carter, Bob Feller, Rollie Fingers, Goose G... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Lottery

ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn Monday Midday: Daily: 0, 5, 1, Lucky Sum: 6. WinFour: 3, 6, 6, 7, Lucky Sum: 22. Here are the winning numbers drawn Monday Evening: Daily:... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Westmoreland honors meter reader

WESTMORELAND — At the Town of Westmoreland Town Board meeting on March 8, Supervisor Gregory Sydoriw presented a plaque to Leo Shepherd, on his retirement as Westmoreland Water District Meter... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Guardsman who aids vets among honorees

The American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley honors six people at its annual ‘Great Heroes’ program at 8 a.m. Thursday at Herkimer County Community College. The 2010 Great Heroes hon... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Book fair Friday
at Lutheran Homes

CLINTON — "Books Are Fun"/"Imagination Books" Book Fair hosted by LutheranCare’s auxiliary group, The Friends of the Lutheran Homes will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Economic briefing offered Wednesday

The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce and M&T Bank will present a regional economic briefing at noon on Wednesday in Hotel Utica. Speakers at the briefing will be senior economist Dr. Richard D... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Mostly sunny;
highs in upper 50s

Tonight — Mainly clear. Lows around 30. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday — Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday night — Mostly clear. Lows ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Grand marshal due
at St. Patrick’s event

NEW HARTFORD — Wednesday, Frank Kealy, Utica’s St. Patrick’s Parade grand marshal, will join in a celebration at Presbyterian Home, 4290 Middle Settlement Road. Kealy’s ... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Floyd seniors meet
twice a month

FLOYD — Floyd Seniors "Up and Lively Club" will provide pizza for its meeting at noon Thursday. It meets the first and third Thursday of each month at noon in the United Methodi... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

No soda tax

It’s time for the state to butt out of the social engineering business as a source of revenue. That means the state do-gooders should not assume control of the waistlines of its citizens.... [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010

Gets degree

HOLLAND PATENT — Lisanne Kuersteiner Divine, has earned a master of arts, liberal studies from Excelsior College, Albany. [more...]

Published: 3/16/2010
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