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Non-profit organizations struggle, but say they will survive cuts in city aid

Proposed city funding cuts of 20 percent in 2012 would add to difficult conditions for the Rome Art and Community Center, its director said today, while the Capitol Theatre and the Senior Citizens ... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

‘Friendly’s’ restaurant franchises
in area free of bankruptcy action

The parent of the Friendly’s restaurant chain is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and says it has already closed 63 of its stores. The 76-year-old company known for its ice cre... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Trilogy finale tells story
of immigrants’ life in Utica

"Last of the First" relates the stories of Italian immigrants and their descendants living in Utica and fighting in Korea. It includes a letter from Rome’s Lt. Col. John J. Dunn, a ... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Information offered on child care regulations

Informational sessions for prospective child care providers are being offered by Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension. These sessions presented by Child Care Council staff famili... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

3% raises in wind for town employees

WESTMORELAND — Supervisor Gregory Sydoriw is proposing a 3 percent raise in 2012 for full and part-time town employees. The town board, which discussed preliminary budget figures Tuesday nigh... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Scrapbook workshop Saturday in Oriskany

ORISKANY — Oriskany Public library is sponsoring a scrapbook workshop, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Masonic Lodge, 701 Utica St., in the back of the building. Space is limited for ... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

‘Paradox and Conformity’
on display

ONEONTA — The Anderson Center for the Arts on the Hartwick College campus will host a free exhibition of works, Paradox and Conformity, by artist Richard Deon through Oct. 13. For informa... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Verona features Military Collection

HIGGINSVILLE — The Town of Verona Historical Association will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at 6600 Germany Road. The free, public program will be "To Honor Those Who Served, The Verona Mili... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Fiber artist
teaches workshops

OLD FORGE — Fiber artist Sandi Cirillo will teach Shibori, the Japanese fiber process of creating designs on silk using a PVC pipe, on Friday, Oct. 14 at View from 1­4 p.m. The fee fo... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Buckner infamous ball in play, up for auction this month starting at $1M

NEW YORK (AP) - The Bill Buckner ball is back in play. The prize souvenir from the 1986 World Series will go on eBay this month with a $1 million price tag, put up for auction by the Grammy-nom... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

African masks on display

HERKIMER — A special showing of the "Faces of Africa: A Mystical View of Tribal Heritage" — replicated African masks — will be on display in the Cogar Gallery at Herkime... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Jervis shows ‘Rio’ Saturday

Jervis Public Library will show the family film Rio, rated G, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the library auditorium. The program is free and open to all ages. No registration is required. Popcorn and... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

War of 1812 program Oct. 12

FLOYD — Floyd Historical Society will present a program on The Forgotten War of 1812, by Malcolm Didio, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 in the Historic Camroden Church, located at the corner of ... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Lottery

ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn Tuesday Evening: Daily: 3, 8, 6, Lucky Sum: 17. WinFour: 6, 9, 1, 8, Lu cky Sum: 24. Mega Millions: 03, 26, 40, 45, 52, Mega Ball: 11.... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Frost tonight;
then warming into 60s

Tonight — Clear. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Thursday — Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest ... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Fire destroys camp

TOWN OF NEW BREMEN — A seasonal camp in Lewis County was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. Fire officials said the camp at 7612 Paradise Drive is a total loss after the fire shortl... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Counselors warn about calls saying credit card is blocked, compromised or whatever

Criminals who want your credit card info to commit ID fraud and moving from skimming to robo-calling, accorfding to Gary Thurber, certified consumer credit educator with ClearPoint Credit Counselin... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

County Historical Society inducts Hall of Fame members on Oct. 12

Besides five "Living Legends," the Oneida County Historical Hall of Fame inducts five others into the Hall of Fame members at the society’s annual Historical Hall of Fame/Living Leg... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Lost Arctic Expedition topic Tuesday

HERKIMER — The Herkimer County Historical Society will host the free, public program "Sgt. David Brainard and the Lost Arctic Expedition" by Janet Burt on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at th... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Building permit

Autumn Norman, 131 Second St., $1,000, install a 10-by-10-foot storage shed in the rear of the property. [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Building permit

Michael Hayduk, 1710 N. George St., $2,100, construct a 12-by-12-foot storage shed in the rear of the property. [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Cheese Factories program Thursday

WESTMORELAND — Westmoreland Historical Society will present, "Local Cheese Factories," by Aaron Eckel and Bob Abrams, at 7 p.m. Thursday. The event, which is open to the public,... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Free computer courses due at Jervis

Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St., will host a variety of computer classes through a partnership with the Mid-York Library System and made possible by the Broadband Technology Opportunit... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Oneida Financial declares dividend

ONEIDA — Oneida Financial Corp. has declared a 12-cent quarterly cash dividend, according to President and Chief Executive Officer Michael R. Kallet. The dividend is payable to stockholde... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Tabloid Tales of the Past

Oct. 5, 2001 Fall colors will bloom as foliage reaches peak hues in the areas of the Catskills, Chautauqua-Allegheny and Thousand Island regions this weekend; Old Forge and Whiteface Mountain a... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Sports Calendar

Tonight’s Schedule... Scholastic boys Soccer — RFA at Proctor, 7. Scholastic girls Soccer — Old Forge at Adirondack, 4:30; RFA at Proctor, 5. Volleyball —... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Historical Society director calls 20% cut ‘very difficult’

The non-profits receiving money from the city will all have their budgets cut, an action that the Rome Historical Society says will push it to the brink. The Society will have its city contribu... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Council will search for money to buy replacement cars for police

Though most Common Council members were pleased with the mayor’s overall budget plan for 2012, some said money must be found to restore the funding request for new police cars. Mayor Jame... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Sunday hours first to go, says Jervis Library director

The city and county are proposing funding cuts to Jervis Public Library totaling about $310,000 in 2012, and that will mean cuts in service such as no Sunday hours and fewer materials, according to... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Jailed in phone threat to woman

A 29-year-old man is accused of telephoning the mother of his children and threatening to kill her. Police said Oba Loney, of 107 Expense St., called the 26-year-old woman on her cell phone at ... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Do you know who this is?

SHERRILL — A white man is using stolen credit cards at ATMs around the city, and law enforcers are asking for help in identifying him. He was caught on camera at the ATM at the Alliance B... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Accused of vandalism

Accused of popping a pair of vehicle tires on Matthew Street, a 38-year-old man was held for arraignment today in City Court. Police said David C. Morgan, of 6294 Pillmore Drive, Lee, punctured... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Ex-bus driver gets 6 months for arranging son’s sex tryst with girl

TRENTON — For arranging a sexual rendezvous between his 23-year-old son and a 16-year-old Holland Patent student, a former bus driver was sentenced to six months in county jail. Michael N... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Scooter operator mending, driver of car in collision ticketed

TOWN OF LEE — A scooter driver is in good condition at the hospital this morning after his motorized two-wheeler crashed into the side of a turning motor vehicle at Golly and Gore roads Tuesd... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Trailing driver turns in offender

NEW HARTFORD — A 39-year-old woman was ticketed for leaving the scene of an accident on Route 12 Tuesday when another motorist followed her from the crash. Police said Doreen A. Profit, o... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Utican charged in hospital threat

NEW HARTFORD — No explosives were found at St. Luke’s Hospital after a bomb threat was called in to the facility late Monday night. An investigation revealed that the call came from... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Police log

Tuesday 12:37 a.m. Depeyster St., suspicious. 1:09 a.m. Camp St., suspicious person. 1:27 a.m. Myrtle St., check welfare. 4:10 a.m. E. Bloomfield St., check welfare. 7:35 a.m. F... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Fire log

To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 10:44 a.m. 606 W. Embargo St., first aid. 11:12 a.m. 301 S. James St., telephone alarm. 4:23 p.m. 205 St. Peter’s Ave., first aid. 4:23... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Mutual aid log

To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 7:25 a.m. COCVAC Ambulance, Brookside Drive, Kirkland, transport. 8:55 a.m. New York Mills, Marauder Blvd., alarm. 8:56 a.m. Lee Center, Golly an... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

State police log

To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 12:36 a.m. Stage Road, Marcy, accident. 1:21 a.m. Jones Road, Remsen, missing person. 8:08 a.m. Route 69, Annsville, dispute. 8:56 a.m. Genes... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Sheriff’s log

To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 8:08 a.m. Route 69, Annsville, dispute. 8:58 a.m. Golly and Gore roads, Lee, accident/injury. 9:30 a.m. Hulser Road, Trenton, check welfare. ... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

RFA band steps into competition

The Rome Free Academy Marching Band has begun participating in New York State Field Band Conference competitions, and will perform at the annual "Spartan Spectacular" with eight other com... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Free mystery discussion focuses on book that inspired TV’s ‘Bones’

Jervis Public Library’s "Mystery á la Carte" October featured mystery selection is Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs, the first of her books about forensic archaeologist Dr. Temperance... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Mary C. Shannon

ROME, NY — Mary C. Shannon passed away Monday, October 3, 2011. She was a dedicated employee, working at Rome Cable for 26 years. Additionally, she worked at Oneida County Community Action Ag... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Katherine R. (Katy) Murphy

Katherine R. (Katy) Murphy, 82, of Maple Drive, Rome, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011, in Faxton-St. Lukes Healthcare, New Hartford, with her loving family at her side. She was born March 1... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Historians plan Archives Day

WAMPSVILLE — Wednesday, Oct. 12, the Madison County Clerk’s Office, the Madison County Historian together with town historians from throughout Madison County will host an Archives Day p... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Funeral notices

ALEY — Dorothy J. Aley, 68, of Blossvale, on Oct. 2, 2011 Services 11 a.m. Thursday at LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main St., Camden. Burial McConnellsville Cemetery. Contributions ... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Elvera L. Lemon

Elvera L. Lemon of 9818 State Route 26, Ava, NY, went home to God on Monday, Oct 3, 2011. She was born on February 9, 1926 in Floyd, NY, daughter of John and Frances Stich Lauberand, and gradua... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Walter E. Williams, Sr.

Walter E. Williams, Sr., 71, of Rome, passed away on October 4, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Rome on November 22, 1939, the son of Dorothy Williams. Walter received his education in... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Rome JVs hit with a 1-0 setback

The Rome Free Academy junior varsity girls soccer team suffered a 1-0 shutout road loss to West Genesee on Tuesday in overtime. The Lady Knights fell victim to a penalty kick scored by West Gen... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Pair of swimmers leads Lady Black Knights to win over West Canada

The Rome Free Academy girls swimming and diving team claimed a 97-76 victory over visiting West Canada Valley on Tuesday. Samantha Goodman scored two victories for Rome, including the 200- and ... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Births

CAMPBELL— To Christopher and Jesse Newberry Campbell, of Minoa, on Monday Oct. 3, 2011, a Oneida Healthcare Center, a daughter, Alexandra Rae. HENDRICKS — To Roy Hendricks and Casan... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

County Airport weather report for Tuesday

Temperatures: 49 to 62 Normal Range: 44 to 65 Records: 31(1996), 79(2005) Rainfall: .02" Monthly rainfall: 7.13" Rainfall for year: 41.79" Sunset today: 6:36 ... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

RFA plays to tie against unblemished Liverpool

The Rome Free Academy field hockey team came into Tuesday’s matchup at the Stadium giving everything they had to try to bring down undefeated 11-0 overall mighty Liverpool. They nearly di... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Pottery open house Monday at View

OLD FORGE — There will be a Fall Pottery Open House on Mondayat View, 3273 State Route 28, from 3-7 p.m. All ages are welcome, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. It gi... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Utica Maennerchor at Historical Society

One of the area’s oldest cultural organizations, the Utica Maennerchor, will give an Oktoberfest choral performance at the Oneida County Historical Society, 1608 Genesee St., Utica, Saturday ... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Landmarks Days cites firemen

MORRISVILLE — Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Morrisville Public Library, the 16th Annual Local Landmarks Day sponsored by the Morrisville Historic Preservation Commission will celebrate the unveil... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Video arraignment bill supported by county legislators

County legislators are signing a petition showing their support for using video arraignment technology to ease the cost and dangers of transporting prisoners from jails to courthouses. The peti... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Meetings

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

Published: 10/5/2011

Rome DMV closing; county ending aid to libraries July 1

County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today proposed a 2012 budget that calls for 13 layoffs and a 2 percent property tax levy increase, plus some cuts in programs and services. "The man... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

ESPN’s wardrobe malfunction

Monday night ESPN had the equivalent of a wardrobe malfunction when, after 20 years since it first appeared, the network declined to air Hank Williams, Jr.’s "All my rowdy friends" ... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Estimated
tax rates

A look at the projected 2012 tax rates for each $1,000 of assessed value and actual 2011 rates for the county’s three cities and 26 towns. Because of variations in assessment practices and st... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011

Final chapter in county aid for libraries ends on July 1

The 22 public libraries in Oneida County would take a 50 percent hit in their annual allocation from the county next year under the 2012 budget released today by County Executive Anthony J. Picente... [more...]

Published: 10/5/2011
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