IN THE NEWS

Food program finds new home in city

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Police: Man shot by brother, dies in Annsville domestic dispute

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Utica teen’s murder focus of CBS show Saturday

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Dog perishes as blaze destroys residence in Yorkville

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MVCC Board of Trustees to meet Monday

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UTICA — The Mohawk Valley Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. For density reduction and social distancing purposes, only …

Genesis Group names Wynn keynote speaker at event

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WHITESBORO — The Genesis Group of the Mohawk Valley announced today that Steve Wynn will be the keynote …
Solid Waste Authority offers cleanup tips for end of summer

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UTICA — As the summer season comes to an end, many begin cleaning up yards and homes to prepare for the …
Rome teen accused of sexual abuse

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A Rome teenager has been charged with sexually abusing an underage girl, according to the county Child …
Flag raising Monday at City Hall to raise awareness of brain aneurysms

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To help mark Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month the local chapter of the Joe Niekro Foundation Brain Aneurysm …

ANDRO launches new product

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ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC, of Rome, has launched a new radio product called SPEARLink this …
Nursing and rehab center in Boonville proactive on staff vaccinations

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BOONVILLE — With a state mandate requiring health care workers to be vaccinated against the …
Man accused of committing lewd act

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NEW HARTFORD — A 48-year-old man is accused of committing a lewd act in his home in full view of …

Tombstones are topic of Canastota cemetery tour

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CANASTOTA — Each tombstone can tell a story and its “residents” are willing to tell theirs at “If Tombstones Could Talk.” The public is invited to Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Canastota on …

Floyd Town Board to hold special meeting

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FLOYD — There will be a special meeting of the Floyd Town Board on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. at the …
County has 106 new positive COVID-19 cases

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On Friday, the statewide seven-day average COVID-19 infection positivity rate measured 3.09% and there …
Police seek female suspect in gunpoint robbery

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OJ’s Smoke Shop, 504 S. James St., was robbed at gunpoint Thursday morning and law enforcement …
Man dies in motorcycle accident in Western

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TOWN OF WESTERN — A Rome man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into the back of an SUV on Route 46 …

Cooperative Extension to offer grain bin safety training

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ORISKANY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County and Gold Star Feed and Grain, LLC are …
MVCC names Flihan dean of School of Public and Human Services

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UTICA – Mohawk Valley Community College has named Sheila Flihan as dean of the School of Public …
Tenney launches Community Opportunity Survey

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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, R-22, New Hartford - a member of the House Small Business Committee - …

ADVANCEMENTS

- Area scholars among SUNY Oneonta grads
  
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  ONEONTA — Several area scholars are among more than 1,000 recent graduates from SUNY Oneonta, they include: Madelynn Anweiler, of Marcy, …
- SNHU lauds local scholars
  
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  MANCHESTER, N.H. — Several area students have been named to the president’s or dean’s honor lists at Southern New Hampshire University, …
- Local residents begin medical school
  
  Tuesday, September 14
  
  OLD WESTBURY — A pair of area residents were among hundreds of first-year New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine …
- Kippen graduates Army Basic Training
  
  Saturday, September 11
  
  LAWTON, Okla. — Jakob Matthew Kippen, son of Dawn and Jay Kippen, Rome, has graduated from Army Basic Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Kippen, …
- MVCC recognizes associate degree, certificate graduates
  
  Thursday, September 9
  
  UTICA — Mohawk Valley Community College, with campuses at 1101 Sherman Drive in Utica and 1101 Floyd Ave. in Rome, has announced its spring …
- Rome scholar Skates named to dean’s list
  
  Friday, September 3
  
  COLUMBIA, Mo. — Dannica Skates, of Rome, has been named to the dean’s list at the Columbia College of Missouri for academic excellence, …
- Utica man receives award at Holy Cross
  
  Wednesday, September 1
  
  WORCESTER, Mass. — Matthew Elacqua, of Utica, has received the 2021 Rev. John J. MacDonnell, S.J. Computer Science Award from College of the …
- Area student enrolls at Holy Cross
  
  Tuesday, August 31
  
  WORCESTER, Mass. — Rachel Derocco, of New Hartford, has enrolled at the College of the Holy Cross, joining 821 other students from 33 states …

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Funeral notices — Sept. 18, 2021

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BOGACZ — Aidan R. Bogacz, 17, of Boonville, on Sept. 13, 2021. No service. Calling hours 1-4 p.m. today at Mills Funeral Home, 301 Post St., Boonville. Contributions to Dodge Pratt Northam Art …

Obituaries

Thomas A. Wojdyla

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Thomas A. Wojdyla, 68, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was born … Read More

Lily E. (Brzuszkiewicz) Broski

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Lily E. Broski passed peacefully on September 15, 2021, in Rome, New York, just shy of her 95th birthday. Born in Rome on October 23, … Read More

Gloria M. Izzo

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Gloria M. Izzo, 91, of Rome, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021, at Bethany Gardens. She was born in Rome, NY, on November … Read More

Francis ‘Cisco’ Link Jr.

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Francis E. Link Jr., 68, of Mexico, N.Y., passed away on September 14, 2021, at Oswego Health Hospital. He was born on June 1, 1953, a … Read More

Joan D. Palmer

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TABERG — Joan D. Palmer, 84, of MacFarland Road, Taberg, died peacefully in the comfort of her daughter’s home on Thursday … Read More

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FARMING IN CENTRAL NEW YORK

TIPTOE THROUGH THE GOMPHRENA — Flower Hill Farm was even able to schedule photo shoots in their colorful flower fields this season.

Focus shifts to next spring for Boonville flower farm

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BOONVILLE — The seasons are shifting here at Flower Hill Farm. This has been our most productive summer yet, and we are even more … Read More

FEEDING TIME — Volunteer Terri DiNitto helps a newborn calf with its milk bottle at the New York State Fair Dairy Cow Birthing Center. There is still time to experience the birthing center — the last day of the fair is Labor Day.

Dairy Cow Birthing Center a true highlight of State Fair

Saturday, September 4

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is another installment in a series of columns highlighting the area’s agricultural community. I can’t … Read More

TENDING THE LAVENDER — Anna Western, a New York State FFA officer from Lowville, pauses from her work in a lavender field recently. For Western, who did not grow up on a farm, the path to participate in FFA as well as pursue a dream of working in agriculture may be unconventional but has helped instill a passion for the club and the industry.

Unlikely path to FFA, fuels passion for agricultural career

Saturday, August 28

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is another installment in a series of columns highlighting the area’s agricultural community. It’s rare for … Read More

HORSING AROUND? — Children pet one of the horses at the Six Point Acres farm in Holland Patent during a recent visit to learn about agriculture and farm life.

Sharing slice of farm life with kids is a highlight of summer

Saturday, August 21

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is another installment in a series of columns highlighting the area’s agricultural community. As a young child … Read More

CHOW TIME? — Nick Finn stands in front of a silage pit at Finndale Farms in Holland Patent, On the left is high moisture corn grain while to the right is corn silage. Both are incorporated into several different feed recipes for their livestock. The old adage, you are what you eat, is also true when it comes to dairy cows, Finn said.

You are what you eat is also true for dairy cows

Saturday, August 14

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is another installment in a series of columns highlighting the area’s agricultural community. In my last … Read More

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Oneida News

Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce honors pair of businesses, exec director of United Way

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ONEIDA — The Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce honored those in the community with their inaugural Comeback dinner award ceremony. Winners included: Smith’s Flooring and Paint Center, 773 Lenox …

Police reform plan before Oneida Common Council

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ONEIDA — A full slate of proposed legislation awaits the city’s Common Council, which is expected to adopt its police reform plan at its meeting on Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take …

Pair of speakers help Oneida Zonta Club kick off first meeting of new club year

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ONEIDA — The Zonta Club of the Oneida Area held its first business meeting of the new club year recently at Theodore’s in Canastota. Two speakers were introduced to the group. Stephanie Heiland, …

Oneida officials mum on state probe of chamberlain’s office

Thursday, September 9

ONEIDA — Due to an ongoing investigation, answers are few surrounding the Oneida Chamberlain’s office and just what happened over the course of 13 years. In early 2020, Nancy Andrews was removed …

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Sheriff warns of scam using real names of officers

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A scam invoking the real names of officers from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office has been reported in the area, according to law enforcement officials. Sheriff Robert M. Maciol warned that …

- Crash sends one to hospital, police seek other driver who fled scene
  
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  One person was hospitalized and one remains on the run from the authorities after a motor vehicle crash on West Liberty Street in Rome Thursday …
- Local company donates funds to aid center for missing children
  
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  New York Sash has donated $1,400 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. During the coronavirus pandemic, the annual Ride for …
- Firefighters group endorses Brindisi
  
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  SYRACUSE — The New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association and its 18,000 members have endorsed Anthony Brindisi for State Supreme …
- Chicken barbecue fundraiser Sunday in Utica’s Handshake City
  
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  UTICA — A chicken barbecue fundraiser to Support the James R. Cook Labor Agency will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, from …
- New redistricting maps draw criticism
  
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  Republicans and Democrats on an independent commission tasked with drawing new political maps instead drew criticism Wednesday when they failed …
- Massive solar project in Oriskany to help fuel Empire State Plaza in Albany
  
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  ALBANY—The state Office of General Services and the New York Power Authority have selected a developer for several remote solar arrays that …
- Movies — Sept. 18, 2021
  
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  The following movie times are for Saturday, Sept. 18 Cinema Capitol: “Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster” 4, 7. “Prisoners of the …
- Utica Rotary Club offers internships for college students
  
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  UTICA — Paid internships are being offered to area college students by the Rotary Club of Utica. Applications are being accepted now for the …
- SAA Class of 1961 to hold reunion
  
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  The St. Aloysius Academy Class of 1961 will hold its 60-year reunion with a luncheon to be held at the Franklin Hotel, 301 S. James St., on …
- Democratic Women’s Club to host meeting
  
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  UTICA — The Oneida County Democratic Women’s Club will hold a meeting on Monday, Sept. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the CNY Labor Council Office, 287 …
- Fall Maple School planned in Lewis County
  
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  LOWVILLE — Maple producers and enthusiasts are invited to attend a Fall Maple School on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Lewis County Education Center …
- Drive-thru breakfast Sunday to aid Leonardsville Fire Department
  
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  LEONARDSVILLE — The Leonardsville Fire Department will hold a Drive-Thru Donation Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 19, at the fire hall on …
- Relay for Life event at Delta Lake State Park on Saturday
  
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  WESTERN — Organizers of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Rome are inviting neighbors to take part in the fight against cancer as …
- Lauren Cupp to appear on ‘Today Show’ Friday morning
  
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- Hochul vows to fight lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
  
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  ALBANY (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed this week to fight a lawsuit launched by a group of Christian health care practitioners who …
- 144 new COVID cases in county
  
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  FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS There were 144 new cases of COVID-19 and two new virus-related deaths in Oneida County on Wednesday, according to …

NEWS AROUND THE COUNTY

- May announces funding for three area libraries
  
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  SYRACUSE — Senator Rachel May, D-53, announced over $580,000 in library construction funding to be awarded to libraries in her district. …
- Archeology at Florence settlement subject of virtual program
  
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  Rome Historical Society, 200 Church St., will host a live Zoom program with Archeologist Matthew Kirk and Camden High School History Teacher …
- Annual Madison County Hop Fest this weekend in Oneida
  
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  ONEIDA — The Madison County Historical Society invites the public for the return of the 25th Annual Madison County Hop Fest. On Saturday, …
- Amtrak, local law enforcers to take part in Operation Clear Track next week
  
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  The single largest law enforcement railroad safety operation in the country will take place on Tuesday, with participation from local law …

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Oneida News

Variety of proposals before Common Council tonight in Oneida

Tuesday, September 7

ONEIDA — A variety of proposed legislation and a public hearing awaits the city’s Common Council at its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kallet Civic Center, 159 Main St. Among …

Oneida Water Department releases fall flushing schedule

Saturday, September 4

ONEIDA — The following is the schedule for the city of Oneida Water Department’s fall flushing …
Oneida to host 9/11 Memorial event

Friday, September 3

ONEIDA — The city of Oneida will host a Memorial Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 12 p.m. to …
Oneida residents generate ideas in bid to revitalize city’s downtown

Thursday, August 26

ONEIDA — The city of Oneida is throwing its hat in the ring once again to try to secure a $10 million …
Oneida Health relocates services of Maternal Health Center

Friday, August 20

ONEIDA — On Thursday, Oneida Health announced it will be closing its downtown Maternal Health Center …

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AP News

On mass shooting anniversary, two fatally shot in Rochester

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ROCHESTER (AP) — Two people were fatally shot Sunday outside a party in Rochester, a year to the day after a similar mass shooting claimed the lives of two teenagers. Police said Sunday's shooting …

Hochul announces plan to address school bus driver shortage

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ALBANY (AP) — New York is taking steps to address a mounting shortage of school bus drivers across the …
NYC restaurant host attacked over vaccine status request

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NEW YORK (AP) — A host at a popular New York City restaurant was assaulted by three women from Texas …
Bodycam: Petito argued with boyfriend before vanishing

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Police video shows a Florida woman who disappeared during a cross-country …
After Ida: Mounting trash, rising anger in New Orleans

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Garbage and debris are piling up along many New Orleans streets almost three weeks …
U.S, envoy: Qatar plane takes more Americans from Afghanistan

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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A Qatar Airways flight on Friday took more Americans out of Afghanistan, …

Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple …
Biden faces limits of $1.9T COVID aid as some states resist

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden entered the White House promising to stop the twin health …
U.S. panel backs COVID-19 boosters only for seniors, high-risk

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Dealing the White House a stinging setback, a government advisory panel …
New York tosses jail time for most minor parole violations

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ALBANY (AP) — New Yorkers will be able to avoid jail time for most nonviolent parole violations …

Fragapane lifts RFA over Camden

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Alanna Fragapane scored a pair of goals as the Rome Free Academy field hockey team defeated host Camden 4-1 on Friday in a Try-Valley League match. Emma Wright tallied one goal and one assist for …

Westmo modified girls victorious

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SAUQUOIT — The Westmoreland girls modified soccer team won 2-0 in its season-opening game at Sauquoit …
Sports agate — Sept. 18, 2021

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FIELD HOCKEY Friday RFA 4, Camden 1 Scoring (goals-assists): RFA, Fragapane 2-0, Wright 1-1, Kopek 1-0, …
Rome holds off Henninger on gridiron

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SYRACUSE — The Rome Free Academy football team took a 15-8 lead over host Henninger High of Syracuse …
Kluber beats Indians, Gallo homers twice as Yankees win 8-0

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NEW YORK (AP) — Corey Kluber won for the first time in nearly four months, pitching six shutout innings …

Mavericks sign free agent Ntilikina, top-10 pick in 2017

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DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Frank Ntilikina on Thursday, adding the …
Rucker to sing national anthem at Bills-Dolphins

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(AP) — When Darius Rucker sings the national anthem, which he will do Sunday when his favorite …
Bills, Dolphins agree: Their recent history doesn’t matter

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dan Marino was 28 when the Buffalo Bills last were in the throes of …

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Public Safety

- Police say man stole $247 worth of meat from store
  
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  A Rome man is accused of stealing more than $200 worth of meat from the Aldi store on South Madison Street, according to law enforcement …
- Man, 30, accused of causing damage at N. George St. housing complex
  
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  A 30-year-old man is accused of causing damage at a housing complex on North George Street, according to law enforcement officials. Police said …
- Police say woman attacked son and his 19-year-old half-sister
  
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  A 39-year-old woman has been charged with attacking her son and his sister in Rome, according to law enforcers. Police said Nicole M. Blohm, of …
- Troopers seek suspect wanted in domestic dispute
  
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  TOWN OF SULLIVAN — An East Syracuse man is wanted in Madison County for allegedly attacking a woman this summer, according to an announcement …
- Dog dies in house fire
  
  4 days ago
  
  LYONS FALLS — A family dog was killed at a house fire in Lewis County on Tuesday. Fire officials said flames were spotted on the first floor …

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SEVENDAY SENTINEL THIS WEEK:

Sunflower brightens summer for girl

Yesterday at 9:00 AM

Center for Family Life and Recovery marks National Recovery Month

Yesterday at 9:00 AM
EARTH Metal Detecting Club holds annual hunt, picnic

Yesterday at 9:00 AM

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Sentinel Cinema With Sean Ian Mills

TWISTED — Annabelle Wallis in a scene from “Malignant.” “I can all but guarantee that you haven’t seen anything like the shocks in “Malignant” this year.”

Review: ‘Malignant’ is a crazy, clever film

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“Malignant” is crazy. I’ve seen a lot in my years watching and now reviewing movies, and even I was taken by surprise with the twists of this new horror movie. I can all but guarantee that you …

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- Passion for woodworking fuels exhibit
  
  Yesterday at 9:00 AM
  
  CANASTOTA — Since he was a young boy, Dean Wittwer was interested in things that could be made out of wood. “In High School, I took …
- 2021 Madison County Craft Festival a huge success
  
  Yesterday at 9:00 AM
  
  ONEIDA — The 57th Madison County Craft Festival is a community staple, and an outpouring of support from its attendees and vendors is proof of …
- Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES earns 19 awards in NSPRA contest
  
  Yesterday at 9:00 AM
  
  NEW HARTFORD —The Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES School Communication Service was recognized with 19 awards in the National School Public …
- Rounding Third ……………
  
  Yesterday at 9:00 AM
  
  We all age—either gracefully or curmudgeonly –if we don’t make an early exit. My friends and I have lived long enough to witness the aging …
- Overwintering geraniums can be rewarding
  
  Yesterday at 9:00 AM
  
  Geraniums (Pelargonium hybrids) are one of the most popular plants in the home garden. Besides being the most popular bedding plant, geraniums …
- Check out the latest books at Jervis library
  
  Yesterday at 9:00 AM
  
  Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St., is once again open to the public! Face masks and social distancing are required. Library hours are …

CNY and the birth of the Oneida County Freedom Trail talk Sept. 25

Yesterday at 9:00 AM

The Underground Railroad was more than a route to freedom; it was a movement that transcended the lines of race and gender – not just nationally, but here in Oneida County. The county’s efforts …

Movie Reviews from Sean I. Mills

'Shang-Chi' exciting, emotionally strong

Sunday, September 12

Review: In ‘Candyman,’ the message minimizes the horror

Sunday, September 5
Arthouse over action in ‘The Green Knight’

Thursday, August 26
"Free Guy" is a feel good action movie

Sunday, August 22

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Movie Reviews from Sean I. Mills

'Shang-Chi' exciting, emotionally strong

Sunday, September 12

Review: In ‘Candyman,’ the message minimizes the horror

Sunday, September 5
Arthouse over action in ‘The Green Knight’

Thursday, August 26
"Free Guy" is a feel good action movie

Sunday, August 22

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Opinion

Our Opinion

- Thoughts on political audacity
  
  2 days ago
  
  “L’audace, l’audace, toujours l’audace.” was attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte but it was, more appropriately, French Revolution leader …
- Pair of new businesses are signs of ongoing progress
  
  2 days ago
  
  This past week brought us two items of interest that may have been overlooked by some amid the more pressing news of the week. Even if you are …
- Fall — and its many joys — is arriving at the perfect time
  
  3 days ago
  
  There is no shortage of important events and issues which deserve our attention — whether locally, nationally or internationally. From the …

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Letters to the Editor

- Downtown statue not worth the expense
  
  3 days ago
  
  I have read through your articles about the bronze statue of an Oneida Indian Nation member. I appreciate the historical significance of the …
- Flemma can make precise decisions
  
  3 days ago
  
  Family Court judges make decisions relating to parental responsibility that have long-term impacts on children and parents. Judges work to be …
- Americans still in Afghanistan fear for their lives
  
  4 days ago
  
  Joe Biden turned the mid-East crisis into the worst foreign policy disaster in U.S, history. He turned down a chance to put our troops in charge …

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Points of Pride

- Two honorees who help others
  
  Tuesday, September 14
  
  We want to salute two outstanding members of our community who have made Rome and its environs a better place to live. Rome Fire Lt. Brian …
- American Red Cross is always there to help in an emergency
  
  Tuesday, August 24
  
  There was no shortage of people across the region helping others during last week’s flooding. Although the impacts of the flooding are severe …
- Another commitment for Rome Lab
  
  Tuesday, August 17
  
  The military’s commitment to assure that Rome Lab continues as a world-class center for high-tech defense science was solidified last week …

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Weddings and Engagements

Wood — MacRae

Thursday, September 2

The Honorable Patrick F. MacRae and Valerie A. Wood were married on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the bride’s home in Rome. The Honorable Anthony Paris officiated the ceremony. Nancy Curri attended …

Marriage licenses — Sept. 5, 2021

Thursday, September 2

Woodrow W. Brown Jr. and Katherine E. Spear, both of Rome. Joshua S. Morgan and Mirannda M. O’Connor, both of Rome. Joshua D. Roe and Jessica N. Miller, both of Rome. Austin J. Elliott and Morgan …

Sanzone — Koon

Thursday, July 1

Mack Koon and Alexa Sanzone were married on Saturday, May 1, 2021, in New Orleans, La. The bride is the daughter of Sandra Sanzone, Elmer Hill Road, and Frank Sanzone, North James Street. The …

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Advancements & Graduations

- Elmira College recognizes area Key Award recipients
  
  Saturday, August 28
  
  ELMIRA — Elmira College recently announced this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the Key Award …
- Whitesboro man reenlists in Air National Guard
  
  Saturday, August 28
  
  LATHAM — The New York Air National Guard’s 224th Air Defense Group has announced the reenlistment of Tech. Sgt. David Gambier, of …
- National Guard announces promotions
  
  Friday, August 27
  
  LATHAM — Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, adjutant general for New York, has announces the promotion of several local members of the New York Air …
- Ava resident promoted to captain
  
  Friday, August 27
  
  LATHAM — Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Shields, adjutant general for New York, has announced that Dana Aube, of Ava, has been promoted to the rank of …
- New York Army National Guard announces promotions
  
  Thursday, August 26
  
  LATHAM — Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for New York, has announced the promotion of several area members of the New York Army …

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Living

Floyd UMC hosts rummage sale

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FLOYD — The Floyd United Methodist Church, Route 365, will be holding their annual Fall Rummage Sale on Thursday, Sept. 23, and Friday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 25, from …

Blessing of the Animals at Verona church Sept. 26

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VERONA — A Blessing of the Animals will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 4897 Old Oneida Road, …
Delta UMC hosts roast beef dinner

2 days ago

Delta United Methodist Church, 6285 Hawkins Corners Road, will host a roast beef dinner from 4 p.m. until …
Florence church hosts outdoor mass

4 days ago

An outdoor Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Florence, on Sunday, Sept.19, at 11 a.m. The Mass …
Hamilton College presents Red Sky Performance Sept. 25

4 days ago

CLINTON — Hamilton College Performing Arts continues the fall performing arts series with Red Sky …

Herb Geller Clarinet Ensemble offers free, live concert

4 days ago

The first in-person Herb Geller Memorial Scholarship Concerts PREformance of the year will feature …
MVCC Rome announces upcoming events

4 days ago

From Casino Night to art workshops, Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus has several …
‘Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day’ weekend slated

5 days ago

In lieu of having in 2021 its annual Great American lrish Festival (GAlF) which is to be resumed in …

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Health

Advanced spinal reconstruction procedure now available in Rome

Tuesday, September 14

Dr. Nicholas Qandah, a Board Certified Neurosurgeon and director of Neurosciences at Rome Health, recently implanted Centinel Spine’s clinically-proven prodisc C Total Disc. Replacement (TDR) …

Free prostate cancer screenings offered

Tuesday, September 7

UTICA — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), in collaboration with Upstate Urology, is hosting a …
Death Cafe planned for Sept. 15 in New Hartford

Tuesday, September 7

NEW HARTFORD — The Clinton Death Cafe is coming to St. Margaret’s Ecumenical & Retreat Center, 47 …

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Seniors

- Vendors sought for Senior Health & Fitness Day
  
  Tuesday, August 31
  
  VERONA BEACH — The Parkway at the Beach will hold a Senior Health & Fitness Day event at its Verona Beach center on Oct. 27. The event …
- Ice Cream Social Aug. 28
  
  Tuesday, August 24
  
  South Rome Senior Center, 112 Ridge St., will hold its annual Ice Cream Social from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Cost is $3 per sundae. Ice …
- 824nh CCCCLunchandLearn
  
  Tuesday, August 24

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Arts & Learning

Fort Stanwix, Rome Historical Society plan local event for Archaeology Day

5 days ago

Fort Stanwix National Monument and Rome Historical Society will host Archaeology Day in celebration of International Archaeology Day, on Saturday, Sept. 25. The event will have in-person components …

CNY Academy of Dance to hold ‘Nutcracker’ tryouts

5 days ago

Central New York Academy of Dance is holding open auditions for the 2021 production of “The …
MWPI, ICAN announce diversity and engagement leader

5 days ago

Anasa D. Sinegal of Little Falls has been named Diversity and Engagement Leader for …

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Entertainment

Exhibit postponed

5 days ago

BARNEVELD — The three Trenton Falls area fine artists Martha Deming, Mary P. Murphy, and Lorraine VanHatten have postponed their art exhibition, “The Barneveld 3 at Unity Hall,” originally …

Hamilton College fall F.I.L.M. series starts Sept. 18

Thursday, September 9

CLINTON — The Hamilton College fall F.I.L.M. (Forum on Image and Language in Motion) series returns for …
The Boom Chickens to perform at KAC

Thursday, September 9

CLINTON — Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 E. Park Row, will kick off its fall KAC Live series with a free …

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Tops marks Family Meals Month

Friday, September 3

September is synonymous with back to school which means more time packing lunches, chasing off to practices, and cramming for spelling bees. But what it can also mean is more quality family time …

Hamilton College fall F.I.L.M. series starts Sept. 18

Thursday, September 9

CLINTON — The Hamilton College fall F.I.L.M. (Forum on Image and Language in Motion) series returns for …
The Boom Chickens to perform at KAC

Thursday, September 9

CLINTON — Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 E. Park Row, will kick off its fall KAC Live series with a free …

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Weekly Reflections: Resilience and the American Spirit

Saturday, September 11

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed” (2 Corinthians 4:8–9). There was a great …

Vernon church hosts sales

Saturday, September 11

VERNON — Vernon United Methodist Church, 5320 W. Seneca St. (Route 5), will host Rummage and Book …
Churches offer book bag giveaway

Saturday, September 11

The public is invited to attend a “Free Book Bags Giveaway” for students ages 4-18 (while supplies …

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