Wednesday, March 10, 2010

‘Fur Ball’ for Humane Society will help finance new shelter

In April, the Humane Society of Rome will hold its first Fur Ball — an event to help raise money for a new shelter. It’s just one of a host of programs the newest director has been invo... [more...]

Friday is your chance to sound off on state budget

Concerned about the closure of state parks? Worried about the state’s $9 billion deficit? Wondering about help for schools? Two hearings in the county, including one in Rome, will... [more...]

Young Democrat renews try for elective office

CAMDEN — Ryan Becraft is the first Democrat to formally announce he’s seeking his party’s nomination for Assembly in the 115th District, where Republicans outnumber Democrats by a... [more...]

Women serving on submarines

Times change. And our institutions must change with them. There was a time when the U.S. Navy could argue -- and not be out of societal step -- that it made sense to keep women off submarines. Clos... [more...]

Report your call

Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee, has paid for a Web site that drums up callers to radio talk shows to push their discussion points. They list call-in show tel... [more...]

Cidzik glad to be reunited with fellow RFA graduate

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rome native and last year’s New York Jets assistant strength and conditioning coach Ryan Cidzik has confirmed that he will be joining the University of Memphis as their... [more...]

Sports Calendar

Thursday’s Schedule... College Basketball — Syracuse at Big East Conference Tournament quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden vs. Georgetown or South Florida, noon. [more...]