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Seeking Alzheimer’s clues from few who escape genetic fate

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Doug Whitney, center, eats breakfast with his family in Manson, Wash., on Nov. 5, 2022. Whitney inherited the same gene mutation that gave Alzheimer's disease to his mother, brother and generations of other relatives by the unusually young age of 50. Doug is a healthy 73, his mind still sharp. Somehow, he escaped his genetic fate.

Doug Whitney inherited the same gene mutation that gave Alzheimer’s disease to his mother, brother and generations of other relatives by the unusually young age of 50.

REPORT: A quarter of world population lacks safe drinking water

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People get drinking water from a water collecting point at a slum area, in Karachi, Pakistan, Tuesday, March 21. World Water Day was observed on March 22, to aim to highlight the importance of freshwater and advocate for sustainable management of this vital resource.

A report issued on the eve of the first major U.N. conference on water in over 45 years says 26% of the world’s population doesn’t have access to safe drinking water.

Goal for Utica Comets: Claim points vs. rivals Syracuse, Rochester

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Utica Comets defenseman Robbie Russo (5) is hit by Syracuse Crunch player Gabriel Dumont during a meeting between the North Division rivals. The teams meet Friday in Utica and Sunday in Syracuse. It is among five meetings between the teams before the end of the regular-season on Saturday, April 15.

Every point counts for the Utica Comets.

Oneida mayor gives timeline for Madison House

Yesterday at 5:29 PM
The former Madison House was demolished in December and due to circumstances, the debris has sat since then

A chain link fence is going up around 140 Madison Street and bids have been sent out for debris cleanup after inaction by its owner.

NY Thruway awarded $1.5M federal grant for drone program

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The New York State Thruway Authority will continue its drone program with the support of a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Assistant director of volunteer programs Serena Jackson of InterFaith Works of Central New York speaks before the Oneida Common Council.

Senior Companion Program reaches out to council

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A representative of InterFaith Works of Central New York spoke before the common council at Tuesday’s meeting, asking the city for help with their Senior Companion Program.
Diana Cardona-Jaworski

F.O.C.U.S. Time: No excuses

Yesterday at 5:30 PM
Feeling the chill cut through my body, burrrr was the only sound I could muster as I wrapped my coat a bit tighter.
Robert Cardillo

Cardillo pledges to improve city fund balance

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Robert Cardillo, who is running for mayor of Utica, said that if he is elected, he will be a “fiscal hawk” to make sure that the city’s fund balance stays strong.
SURE SIGN OF SPRING — Thousands of red-winged black birds and some grackles take flight off Happy Valley Road in Verona on Wednesday, March 22.

VIDEO: Red-winged blackbirds and grackles return home

Yesterday at 3:11 PM
Thousands of red-winged blackbirds and grackles made their way to the area. See a video in the article.

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Jackson Brawdy, 11, takes a jump off the hill at Ridgewood Heights Park Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

GALLERY: Nor'easter brings heavy wet snow to the Mohawk Valley - March 14, 2023

Tuesday, March 14

With most schools closed in the area, residents and towns deal with the nor'easter that has brought about five inches of heavy snow.

Pictured is a sight from the St. Patricks Day parade on Genesee Street in Utica on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

GALLERY: Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade - March 11, 2023

Sunday, March 12

New York State's third largest St. Patrick's Day Parade stepped off promptly at 10 a.m. from Oneida Square led by the lone bagpipe of Dr. Daniel Murphy and Grand Marshal Colleen Kain Martin.

Adian Dezeherovic, General Herkimer Elementary School

GALLERY: Daily Sentinel weather drawings - February 2023

Wednesday, March 1

In this gallery, see a month of weather drawings created by local students.

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SPORTS

Moore doesn't regret Jets past, excited to start with Browns

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Elijah Moore

Elijah Moore made headlines in New York last season for everything except clutch catches or touchdowns.

Giants TE Waller’s journey to NFL success included obstacles

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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller runs into the end zone to score on a 24-yard touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 1 in Las Vegas.

Darren Waller had just returned from his honeymoon with Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum when the Raiders traded him across the country to the New York Giants.

World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risks

Yesterday at 2:39 PM
Japan's Shohei Ohtani receives the World Baseball Classic trophy on behalf of the team from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, a Rome native, after defeating the United States in the World Baseball Classic championship on Tuesday night in Miami.

Shohei Ohtani’s strikeout of Mike Trout and Trea Turner’s go-ahead, eighth-inning grand slam against Venezuela will be replayed over and over.

Oneida’s Paul, Sauquoit Valley’s Farwell top Section III boys volleyball players

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Oneida’s Ryan Paul (2) celebrates with teammates in the team’s Section III Class B championship match win over Chittenango in this file photo. Paul was named the Section III Division II player of the year.

Oneida’s Ryan Paul and Sauquoit Valley’s Mason Farwell were named the Section III boys volleyball players of the year for their respective classes.

Herkimer Central School senior Melia Couchman, second from left, stands on the medal stand after winning the championship in the girls pole vault emerging elite category at the Nike Indoor Nationals.

Herkimer’s Couchman wins pole vault championship at Nike Indoor Nationals

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Herkimer Central School senior Melia Couchman won the championship in the girls pole vault in the emerging elite category at Nike … Read More

MVCC Cultural Series to host PGA Golf Clinic

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The Mohawk Valley Community College Cultural Series will host a “Swing into Spring” PGA Golf Clinic at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April … Read More

SPORTS ON TV — THURSDAY, MARCH 23

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Check these TV listings for start times. Read More

SPORTS AGATE — MARCH 23, 2023

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Scores, results and more. Read More
Zack Hayes (65) plays the puck off the boards during a preseason game. The defenseman is one of the most recent additions to the Utica Comets this season.

Defenseman Hayes looking forward to opportunity with Utica Comets

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Zack Hayes has racked up a few miles during his third pro hockey season. Read More
Regen Cavanagh, center, and Justin Allen, right, celebrate after Utica University won the team’s conference title earlier in March. Cavanagh and Allen have signed tryout contracts to join ECHL Norfolk.

Utica University hockey standouts Cavanagh, Allen join ECHL team

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Days after the top-ranked Utica University men’s hockey team’s season ended in overtime of the NCAA tournament quarterfinals, some … Read More

Mets send prized catcher Álvarez to Triple-A Syracuse

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The New York Mets sent catcher Francisco Álvarez to Triple-A Syracuse, quashing for now the possibility of putting the prized … Read More

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A pile of challenged books appear at the Utah Pride Center in Salt Lake City on Dec. 16, 2021. Attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, according to a new report from the American Library Association.

Library association reports record book ban attempts in 2022

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Attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022, according to a new report from the American Library Association being released Thursday.

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