Elizabeth Marie Thorman Sylvester, daughter of Gary R. Sylvester, Roser Terrace, and the late Elizabeth M. Thorman, has been acepted at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. The senior at Rome... [more...]
Mary Ann Bulawa, a sophomore at Rome Free Academy, took top honors at Utica College’s 34th annual Regional Science Fair. Her project, "Optimizing Algae Growth," garnered her the... [more...]
Albert Mazloom has been named the 2012 Business Person of the Year by the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce. Mazloom is the chief executive officer of Trenton Technology, which he founded in 1977. ... [more...]
LITTLE FALLS — The 36th annual Sugaring Off on the grounds of the Herkimer Home State Historic Site, 200 State Route 169. The free, public event is from 1 to 4 p.m. Also, Guided Tours (ab... [more...]
PORT LEYDEN — The Firemen’s Auxiliary seeks craftsmen for its Oct. 6 Craft Fair at the firehouse on Route 12. Those interested can contact Pat Smith at 348-6475. [more...]
A Marine sergeant on recruiting duty in San Diego has kicked up a fire storm that, on first glance, pits the rights of U.S. citizens to engage in free speech against the rules and regulations impos... [more...]
BAKER — To Derrick and Karli Jones Baker, of Morrisville, on Friday, April 6, 2012, in Oneida Healthcare Center, a daughter, Paisley Grace. BELANGER — To Ryan and Gillian Healy Bela... [more...]
Center for Family Life and Recovery Chief Executive Officer Cassandra Sheets was honored as an "Executive of the Year" at the Nonprofit Awards in Syracuse by BizEventz and the Central New... [more...]
Design work for hangar rehabilitation project at the county airport has gotten the green light from a Board of Legislators’ committee. On Tuesday, the Airport Committee unanimously passed... [more...]
HERKIMER — No arrests have been made as law enforcers continued to investigate a robbery at the First Source Federal Credit Union in Herkimer County Monday morning. Authorities said two m... [more...]
ONEIDA — A man and a woman were charged with resisting arrest and obstruction during a domestic dispute investigation in Madison County. Police said Aaron M. Hall, 21, of William Street, ... [more...]
TOWN OF TRENTON — Where there is smoke there is fire, and where there was fire early this morning on Mapledale Road, there were also drunken driving charges for a 22-year-old woman. Remse... [more...]
Barely three hours before a house fire on Ann Street displaced a family of 10 Saturday, law enforcers responded to the same residence for a domestic dispute. But investigators said the dispute ... [more...]
CLINTON — Utican Helen Sperling, a Holocaust survivor and lecturer, will speak at Hamilton College on Tuesday at 7 p.m., in the Chapel. The free, public lecture is sponsored by Hillel and the... [more...]
WESTERNVILLE — "Re-Enacting: Making History Come to Life!" will be the program topic when the Town of Western Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. Thursday in Liberty Hall, 9219 Main ... [more...]
Bernadette Peck and Dennis Webster, co-authors of the new book "Haunted Mohawk Valley," will appear for a presentation and book signing at the Oneida County Historical Society, 1608 Genes... [more...]
Eugene J & M Kelley, 8519 Cyrus Ave., $2,000, demolish the house. [more...]
The Mohawk Valley Society of Human Resource Managers is holding a half-day seminar titled "Your Company Culture: Moving from Dysfunctional to Remarkable," from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesd... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Website: www.romepd.com Tuesday 2:17 a.m. Clinton St., investigate. 6:19 a.m. S. Jay St., domestic. 8:04 a.m. N. James St., welfare. 9:05 a.m. N.... [more...]
Tuesday 8:42 a.m. 203 Rockwell Ave., first aid. 9:35 a.m. 234 Park Drive Manor II, first aid. 10:45 a.m. 523 Expense St., first aid. 10:59 a.m. 309 Depeyster St., first aid. 11:... [more...]
WESTMORELAND — A Rochester man was charged with possessing marijuana after he was stopped for speeding on the State Thruway Monday. Darren A. Evans, 41, of 1254 Genesee Park Blvd., was fo... [more...]
TOWN OF DENMARK — A teen-ager was charged with making threatening remarks against another youth Monday. While at the Stewart’s Shop convenience store, Alex M. Lyndaker, 18, of Route... [more...]
VILLAGE OF PORT LEYDEN — A man was charged with possessing a stolen gun following an investigation Tuesday. Lewis County Sheriff’s deputies said Andrew C. Murphy, 30, of 3364 Elm St... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 8:47 a.m. Route 28, Forestport, accident. 9:57 a.m. Sand Hill Road, Verona, accident. 10:10 a.m. Station Hill Road, Westmoreland, check. 11:2... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 7:15 a.m. Mill Place, Paris, assist. 7:22 a.m. Harris Road, Lee, larceny. 9:14 a.m. Judd Road, Whitestown, warrant. 9:16 a.m. Judd Road, Whit... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 2:52 a.m. Holland Patent, Mapledale Road, vehicle fire. 3:14 a.m. Verona, Patrick Road, alarm. 9:57 a.m. Durhamville and Vineall, Sand Hill Road,... [more...]
CLINTON — Caroline Winterer, professor of history and classics at Stanford University, will present a lecture, "The Classical World of Alexander Hamilton," at Hamilton College Monda... [more...]
A retired counselor offers a "light-hearted fictional story" about that occupation in a new book "Sharing the Wealth." The Roman said his "main intent for writing &lsqu... [more...]
CLINTON — The Foothills Weaving and Fiber Arts Guild meets at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 19, in St. James Episcopal Church, 9 Williams St. The program will be presented by Thomas Knauer, noted q... [more...]
April 11, 2002 In the future, when a teacher calls 911 to report an emergency, police will know exactly to which classroom help should be sent. That capability, which can be used with Oneida Co... [more...]
"I always knew I was a writer. It was not a matter of deciding, it was a matter of accepting what I already was," said Pulitzer Prize winner Leonard Pitts Jr. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. i... [more...]
TOWN OF WESTERN — The Western Town Library will hold its annual Fish Fry Fundraiser at the American Legion, 9379 State Route 46 north of Westernville from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. All pr... [more...]
Mohawk Valley Community College alumni artwork goes on display in the 26th annual Show of Alumni Work with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday. It’s in the Art Department hallway galler... [more...]
The Oneida County Historical Society holds an open house and telethon from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. This event will be broadcast on WUTR-TV.The telethon is the historical society’s... [more...]
Some tickets remain for "Death Takes a Cruise", an interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Friday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rome Art And Community Center, 308 W. Bloomfield St. ... [more...]
ONEIDA — The Madison County Historical Society is having a volunteer meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the historical society, 435 Main St., including those who want to become volunteers. For... [more...]
Tonight — Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening — Then scattered flurries and sprinkles after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of preci... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn Tuesday Evening: Daily: 2, 3, 6, Lucky Sum: 11. WinFour: 1, 4, 4, 3, Lucky Sum: 12. Mega Millions: 02, 06, 12, 31, 48, Mega Ball: 25. ... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... Professional Baseball — International League: Syracuse at Lehigh Valley, 7:05. Thursday’s Schedule... Professional Baseball — Inter... [more...]
SYLVAN BEACH — Upgrades and renovations to the East Oneida Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant are among the most major expenses included in the village’s 2012-13 spending plan. The pro... [more...]
BOONVILLE — A five-hour pre-licensing course will be held at Adirondack High School from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 in Room A101. Pre-registration is required by calling 942-9200, ext. 55... [more...]
BRENNAN — Jean Lorraine Brennan, 86, of Auburn, on April 2, 2012. Services were held Thursday at St. Mary’s Church in Auburn. Burial St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fleming. Arrang... [more...]
Professor Joseph Edward Riley, 79, of Rome passed away on April 9, 2012. He was born on August 9, 1932, the son of William and Bridget Cunningham Riley in Utica. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart S... [more...]
Marilyn J. Luczynski Edwards Storey, 73, of Rome, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012. She was born June 9, 1938, in Rome, the daughter of Felix and Josephine Zdziebko Luczynski. She was a graduat... [more...]
Temperatures: 39 to 49 Normal Range: 34 to 55 Records: 18(1995), 78(1915) Rainfall: 0" Snow: 0" Monthly rainfall: 0.2" Rainfall for year: 5.88" Snowf... [more...]
James A. Carletta of Las Vegas, NV, passed away March 21, 2012. He was born on July 30, 1937 in Rome, the son of Alexander and Domenica Colella Carletta. He was a graduate of Rome Free Academy. He ... [more...]
CAMDEN — Loraine E. Fox, 89, of Main Street, passed away Sunday April 8, 2012 at Oneida HealthCare ECF. She was born Dec 9, 1922 in Wilmington, NC a daughter of Frank and Emma Nichols Talman.... [more...]
Army Private First Class Daniel Anthony Polce, son of Nicholas and Diane Polce of Joslyn Road, Remsen, will deploy to Afghanistan in May. Polce completed basic training in July, and Advanced Indivi... [more...]
The Rome Free Academy junior varsity softball team crushed host Central Square, 10-1, on Tuesday as Courtney Fiorenza led the Lady Black Knights with a double and two RBIs. Paula Amo added a tr... [more...]
Senior Aaron Tennant threw one of his best games in his RFA baseball career on Tuesday, but spot-on hits and defensive miscues dampened his chances of getting a victory as the Black Knights fell to... [more...]
THURSDAY Mayor’s hearing, 2:45 p.m. Public comments on freezing pay for president and Common Council members, clerk and deputy clerk. Mayor’s Conference Room, City Hall, 198 N. Wash... [more...]
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — The Adirondack Museum’s Cabin Fever Sunday series features "Tracking Robert Garrow" with author Lawrence Gooley, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Adirondack Lak... [more...]
A Boonville man accused of stealing a lock-box of cash from the Rome Humane Society has denied the charges against him. Roy L. Rogers, 30, of 10222 Route 46, pleaded not guilty before County Co... [more...]
Matthew J. Nethercott, son of Gerold and Carol Nethercott, Lorena Road, has completed his Oral Defense Dissertation for his Ph.D. in chemistry from Michigan State University, in Lansing, Mich. He h... [more...]
Mark Pfisterer, president and chief executive officer of the Rome-based AmeriCU Credit Union, has been named a one of the nine members of the new State Charter Advisory Board which will advise the ... [more...]
WHITESTOWN — Robert E. Baber has been appointed marketing director for the fiber optic manufacturing and distribution company Fiber Instrument Sales. Baber’s responsibilities includ... [more...]
BOONVILLE — The Boonville Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Dodge - Pratt - Northam Art & Community Center, 106 Schuyler St. Topics of discussion will include Amateur Radi... [more...]
Spring Break Activities at The Children’s Museum, 311 Main St., Utica, are available 9:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9:15 a.m. to noon Saturday. (Last admission 11 a.m.) Adm... [more...]
Rome Free Academy’s phys ed courses have changed with the times including a numeric grading system — but many students literally are not following suit, prompting concerns over failure ... [more...]
CAMDEN — The county Department of Health will hold a rabies clinic 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Camden firehouse, 14 Church St. All cats, dogs and ferrets 3 months or older must be vaccinated... [more...]
To the family of slain Oneida County Sheriff’s Deputy Kurt B. Wyman, the fate of their son’s killer, Christian M. Patterson, has all come down to choices. Both the "bad choices... [more...]
A 44-year-old woman is accused of using a 9-year-old girl to help conceal more than $100 worth of merchandise from the Dollar General. Brenda L. Lighthall, of 432 Henry St., was released on her... [more...]
The 31st annual Friendly’s Restaurants Cones for Kids campaign to benefit Easter Seals and those living with disabilities and special needs raised $171,614. All proceeds from the initiati... [more...]
VIENNA — "Two Old Cowboys" will help the Historical Association of Vienna celebrate its fourth anniversary at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Vienna Methodist Church, 2410 State Route 49. ... [more...]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Rome native and Albany Devils hockey player Tim Sestito has been suspended for one game by the American Hockey League as a consequence of a boarding incident during a gam... [more...]
The Rome Free Academy boys lacrosse team extended its winning streak to three games to open up their season with Tuesday’s 13-8 home victory over Henninger High of Syracuse at the Stadium. ... [more...]
HOLLAND PATENT — The Holland Patent baseball squad grabbed its second victory of the season with a 7-0 shutout over non-league foe Adirondack on Tuesday. HP junior pitcher Nate Palmer tos... [more...]
ORISKANY — Oriskany senior Nate Keating said that he and first-year Westmoreland coach Dave Farley had shared some friendly banter last week about the two schools’ crosstown rivalry wit... [more...]
MARTINSBURG — The Lewis County Historical Society and Martinsburg Historical Society are looking for aerial photographs of farms in their respective areas. Sue Adsit said, "Many loca... [more...]
CLINTON — Marta Segarra, professor of French literature and gender studies at the University of Barcelona, will present a lecture titled "Self-portrait as Fiction: Histories of Women Art... [more...]
CLINTON — "Not Everything is Black and White" pen and ink/ watercolor works by Tim Pryputniewicz is on display in the Artful Lodger Gallery, 7 East Park Row. A free, public Arti... [more...]
CLINTON — Hamilton College will host a free, public panel discussion on "Translating Victor Segalen’s Stèles" on Thursday, at 4:10 p.m. in the Taylor Science Center&rsquo... [more...]
Area students receiving fall academic honors at Binghamton University are: Megan C. Reilly of Remsen, and Chelsea C. Yager of Barneveld. [more...]
