Lewis County Opportunity’s Jefferson County program received 25 vouchers from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The vouchers, which will be administered in partnership wit... [more...]
Over the course of his contract with the Miami Heat, NBA star LeBron James stands to keep an extra $6 million to $8 million that would have been paid to the State of Ohio’s tax man, according... [more...]
The Stevens-Swan Humane Society is hosting an "Adopt-a-thon" on Saturday from noon until 3 p.m. at the shelter, 5664 Horatio St., Utica. The event will give anyone interested in adopt... [more...]
Area students who graduated from the University of Albany include: Brandi Fudzinski, Oriskany Falls, magna cum laude, bachelor of arts, psychology. Alexa Grafmuller, Whitesboro, Summa Cum L... [more...]
Thursday at 1 p.m. Greg Jones from the Senior Behavior Healthcare Unit at Rome Hospital will present "Stress Management for Older Adults." in the Ava Dorfman Senior Citizen’s Center... [more...]
The 86th Mowers Family reunion was held at Delta Lake State Park on July 11, with 53 family members and friends in attendance. The oldest in attendance was Natali Holdridge and the youngest was... [more...]
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Verdgeline Sr., 1024 W. Embargo St., celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary at a surprise party held in their honor, June 6 at the home of their daughter and son-in-law in Ro... [more...]
The following area students were among those who received degrees from Wells College, Aurora: Erin O’Meara, Rome, economics and management; Derek Wheeler, Ava, public affairs: ethics, pol... [more...]
The following area students graduated from SUNY Oneonta: Amanda Spink, Ava, master of science in education degree in school counseling; Moon Burke, Camden, bachelor of arts degree in anthropolo... [more...]
Kayla Matt, Ava, an illustration major, and Timothy Hession, Oneida, a vocal studies major, graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. [more...]
Misti Rae Mendoza-Botelho, 107 Stanwix St., $500, repair front porch decking and supports. [more...]
WEDNESDAY Board of Education, 6 p.m., school district office, 409 Bell Road. Annsville Planning Board, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 9196 Main St., Taberg. Augusta Town Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall, ... [more...]
The Parkway Senior Center, 220 Memorial Parkway, Utica, invites the public to attend a free workshop, entitled "How To Stay At Home and Protect Your House, If Your Health Fails" on Wednes... [more...]
July 20, 2000 The Clinton County Airport is flying across town to the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base. Will the Oneida County Airport follow a similar flight pattern by moving to the 2 1/4-mi... [more...]
Rick Lazio was bringing his campaign for governor to Oneida County today. The Republican, who may face a primary challenge, was scheduled to stop this afternoon at the DiNitto farm on Benton Ro... [more...]
ALFRED — The following area students received degrees from Alfred State, SUNY College of Technology. From Rome, Andrew Pelton and Timothy Portner; Ava, Daniel Burgdorf; Deerfield, Harry Gee; ... [more...]
MARCY — The annual gathering of the descendants of Andrew and Ann Meagher Blake took place Sunday July 11, at the Pavilion at Lock 20. This was the 87th annual assembly of the descendants... [more...]
The Ava Dorfman Center, 305 E Locust St., invites the public to attend a free, fun and motivational afternoon at 1 p.m. Friday. The SIGN — Signing In God’s Name — Choir from Ohio ... [more...]
Rome school district officials welcome the state’s newly toughened standards for grades 3-8 English and math tests — but they also have questions about the means for achieving those lev... [more...]
ORISKANY — The Order of the Eastern Star is observing the annual Festival of Stars on Saturday at its campus on Route 69 beginning at 8:30 a.m. All festivities are open to the public and ... [more...]
The investigation into the unregistered .357-caliber Magnum revolver used in the May 27 shooting at AT&T has "fizzled" and it is unlikely that anyone will face criminal charges. Ever ... [more...]
The names and addresses of every man and woman with a pistol permit in New York State have been posted online, and local and state officials are worried about the danger. Authorities said the i... [more...]
A 69-year-old woman was ticketed for unsafe passing after her car struck a tractor on Turin Road Saturday afternoon. State police said Lars D. Nelbach, 14, of Ava, was northbound at 4:14 p.m. w... [more...]
Eight women ranging in age from 28 to 51 were charged with prostitution or loitering for prostitution after a sting operation. Police said a male officer went undercover as a potential "Jo... [more...]
A convicted rapist is on trial in County Court this week on charges that he conspired to kill his teen-age victim while behind state prison bars. Colby Clayfield, 26, of Warrensburg, served nea... [more...]
ONEIDA — Law enforcers will make a special delivery of a Madison County man to City Court on charges of exposing himself at the Post Office. Police said Nicholas E. Rauner, 59, of Farrier... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Web-site: www.romepd.com Monday 12:01 a.m. Ridge Mills Road, dispute. 12:12 a.m. E. Dominick St., suspicious vehicle. 12:31 a.m. Canal St., suspiciou... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Monday 8:22 a.m. 1819 Black River Blvd., accident. 10:01 a.m. 100 N. Madison St., first aid. 10:04 a.m. 8230 Elmer Hill Road, first aid. 10:46 a.m. 1... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Monday 4:21 a.m. Whitesboro, Main St., alarm. 5:52 a.m. New Hartford, Valley View Road, assist. 6:42 a.m. Clinton, College St., pump cellar. 8:21 a.m... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Monday 12:55 a.m. Beach Road, Vienna, check welfare. 3:36 a.m. Main St., Sylvan Beach, assist. 9:35 a.m. N. Hillsboro Road, Camden, check welfare. 10... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Sunday 3:25 a.m. Sulphur Springs Road, Lee, fight. 8:48 a.m. South St., Kirkland, accident/injury. 9:30 a.m. Route 46, Boonville, car/deer. 9:46 a.m.... [more...]
LYONS FALLS — Community Human Resources, Inc., in collaboration with Trinity Episcopal Church, Lowville, provides a volunteer outreach program for residents of southern Lewis and northern One... [more...]
Teens are invited to Jervis Library, 613 N. Washington St., to meet author Emma Kinna, at 6:30 p.m Wednesday, in the accessible library auditorium. She will read from and discuss her debut nove... [more...]
If you’re a farm worker, it’s likely that you’re busy right now. The spring planting season has ended, but the farm work has only begun. As you cultivate a bountiful harvest, we a... [more...]
By the end of the year, Ryan E. Peach plans on looking out over downtown Rome from the roof patio of his new apartment. The president of Rofin — the successor to Rome Turney Radiator Co. R... [more...]
ONEIDA — The Oneida High School Class of 1970 will hold its 40-year reunion Aug. 1315 with a variety of activities planned for the weekend, highlighted by the banquet that Saturday eveni... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Baseball — International League: Syracuse at Norfolk, 7:15. Amateur Baseball — Eastern Collegiate Baseball League playoffs, firs... [more...]
Rome’s Adams holds highest bowling average Rome’s Rick Adams held the top average in the Rome Bowling Association’s 2009-10 season with a score of 239 for the highest recorded... [more...]
The resignation of the district director of school improvement, plus tenure for 35 teachers and the annual appointment of fall sports coaches, are on the Board of Education’s agenda Wednesday... [more...]
The Lee B soccer team dropped a 8-4 decision to Town Tavern of Poland on Monday night at Lee Town Park in a Central New York State Soccer League B Division contest. Lee gave up three first half... [more...]
The Rome Thunderbolts are set, primed and ready to go for its second Eastern Collegiate Baseball League championship after already picking up its third straight regular season title. The Thunde... [more...]
Smith Post is looking to add on another District V banner to its mantle and enter in its fourth straight New York State tournament, as Rome’s American Legion baseball team begins its quest fo... [more...]
WHITESBORO — A group of residents is looking to dissolve the village, but officials warn that it would cost more, rather than save, and eliminate some services. Edward Misiaszek, of 130 W... [more...]
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rutledge Jr., 9896 River Road, Westernville, celebrated their 25th anniversary at a party, hosted by their family, April 20 at Western Memorial American Legion Post. Rutledg... [more...]
Eleven Rome-area members of the Boy Scouts Revolutionary Trail Council, headquartered in Utica, will attend the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia next week. During the ... [more...]
BARNARD — William V. Barnard, 62, of Rome, on July 19, 2010. Services 10:30 a.m. Friday at Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut St. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours 4-8 p.m. Thursd... [more...]
William V. Barnard, age 62, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2010, with his loving family at his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 30, 1948, ... [more...]
Alberta M. (Peggy) Moles, 72, of Taberg, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born September 4, 1937 in Shiloh, Illinois, the daughter ... [more...]
William H. "Bill" Kerber, 89, of Lee Valley Rd., Lee, passed away on July 18, 2010, at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 6, 1921, in Utica, the son of Geor... [more...]
Carol Jean Kolassa, 51, of Rome, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010. She was born March 19, 1959, in Clovis, NM, the daughter of Thaddeus and Nancy Patterson Kolassa. She was educated in Rome school... [more...]
Temperatures: 65 to 82 Normal Range: 58 to 81 Records: 49(1956), 93(1991) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 0.45" Rainfall for year: 18.01" Sunset today: 8:36 ... [more...]
Eleanore A. Iglesias, 80, of Rome, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at home. She was born in Stamford, Conn. on May 24, 1930, daughter of the late William Charles and Sophia Wykowski Sullivan. On ... [more...]
Peter James Tessier, 41, of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2010 in Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburg, PA. He was born on July 10, 1968 in Rome, the son of Louis and Sharon Belmont ... [more...]
BLOSSVALE — John N. Finster III, 23, of Blossvale Road, passed away on July 17, 2010 at Rome Hospital. He was born on August 15, 1986 in Rome, New York, a son of John N. Finster Jr. and Judit... [more...]
The former owner of Bill’s Carpet Warehouse has once again been granted two more months to pay $10,000 in restitution to Sept. 17. William DeBlois, 61, of 4327 Wood Creek Road, Rome, appe... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn in the New York lottery Monday Midday: Daily: 4, 4, 0, Lucky Sum: 8. WinFour: 2, 2, 7, 3, Lucky Sum: 14. Here are the winning numbers draw... [more...]
Tonight — Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph. Becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. W... [more...]
