HEADLINES — The Tri-Willow murders made headlines for several years in the Rome Daily Sentinel. This coverage, the day after the murders, included the obituaries and photos of the four innocent people who were shot and killed.
Investigators recall gruesome Tri-Willow murders 40 years later
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STATE CHAMPS — The Camden girls cross country team won the state Class C championship today at SUNY Plattsburgh. It is the first state cross country title won by the Blue Devils in school history. Front row, from left: Catherine Seidl, Haley Hinds and Morgan Lucason. Back row: Ivy Murphy, Kiera Burke, Sydney Coleman, Brittany Dineen and Lizzy Lucason. The team is coached by Phil Lucason, the father of Lizzy and Morgan.
Lucason leads Camden girls to state cross country championship
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SPORTS CENTER — An artist’s rendering of an indoor sports center sought for Utica. A $1.5 million state grant has been received toward utility work for the project, which is proposed for land just east of the Utica Memorial Auditorium in Utica.
$1.5M grant to jumpstart Utica project
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News around the County

Huchko to lead walk down Memory Lane at Rome Historical Society

Yesterday at 9:00 AM

For over 10 years, Michael “Mike” Huchko, a long-time volunteer has been working on organizing and cataloging the Rome Historical Society’s photograph collection. During that time, he has …

Metro area lost jobs on the year

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The Utica-Rome metro area lost about 300 non-farm jobs, or two-tenths of 1 percent, over the 12 months that ended in October, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Private-sector …

Funeral notices — Nov. 16, 2019

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BAKER-FANNING — Joyce. J. Baker-Fanning, 91, of Jamesville, on Nov. 10, 2019.  Services 11 a.m. Monday at LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main St., Camden. Calling hours 9-11 a.m. Monday. BROWN …

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Obituaries

Bertha (Maltais) LeBreux

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Bertha LeBreux, 76, of Rome, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at her home. She was born in Fall River, MA, on October 23, 1943 … Read More

Mary L. Pitcher

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Mary L. Pitcher, 70, of Lake Placid Florida passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Advent Health Orlando, Florida with her loving … Read More

Kay J. (Strong) Konono

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Kay J. Konono, age 86, of Rome, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2019, at Rome Memorial Hospital. She was born June 27, 1933, in … Read More

Timothy James Dunn

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TURIN — Timothy James Dunn, 72, husband of Theresa, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at … Read More

Michael Sean Clark

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Michael Sean Clark, also known as Big Papa, passed away on November 10, 2019, at the age of 53. Michael was born on January 20, 1966 … Read More

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Sports
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Girard helps Syracuse jump out early to beat Seattle

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SYRACUSE (AP) — The first collegiate start for freshman guard Joe Girard III couldn’t have gone much better. Girard made five 3-pointers and scored 24 points in his first collegiate start, and …

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Sean McDermott

Dolphins better, Bills worse since first meeting

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MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have been gaining ground the past few weeks on the Buffalo Bills, muddling the race between perennial AFC East also-rans. Miami fell to 0-6 when it lost in Week 7 at …

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Author Donna Burch

Local author, artist inspired by cross-country trek

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From looking forward to traveling with her husband during their retirement years to holding onto a deeply ingrained notion to write for children for several decades, Donna Burch has found a new …

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Clinton Record
SHOPPER’S DELIGHT — At the corner of College and Williams streets, Artisans’ Corner offers unique handcrafted artwork by local artists. The shop is coming up on it’s 10-year anniversary in November.

Artisans’ Corner is an artist co-op

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CLINTON — Artisans’ Corner Gifts (pronounced ART-TI-SANS) on the corner of College and Williams Streets in Clinton is not your average gift shop. First of all, the age-old building served as …

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Galleries
third grade teacher Mercedes Mills and some of her students as they work with play-dough just minutes in to the start of their first day of school.

Back to School - Thursday, September 5, 2019

Friday, September 6
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The Crossley family unveil the sign dedicated Kevin F. Crossley in Whitesboro Monday morning.

Officer Kevin Crossley Memorial Highway sign dedication - Monday, August 19, 2019

Monday, August 19
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HONORING THE ANTHEM — An audience that stretched across the lawn at Fort Stanwix National Monument stands during the playing of the National Anthem at the Honor America Days Concert by Symphoria Symphony on Saturday night.

Honor America Days Parade and Concert – Saturday, July 27, 2019

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Movie Reviews from Sean I. Mills

‘Doctor Sleep’ has been worth the wait

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United States Army CH-47 at Griffiss International Airport

Thursday, April 11

United States Army CH-47 warming up, taxiing and then lifting off Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from Griffiss International Airport.  (Sentinel video by John Clifford)

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Righting the Salt Delivery truck

Wednesday, February 13

A salt delivery truck tipped over after in an early morning incident at Rome DPW. Crews were able to right the truck, but the vehicle was undriveable.  Eggan Environmental was on the scene to …

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Salt Delivery Truck incident at Rome DPW yard

Wednesday, February 13

A salt delivery truck tipped over after salt at the top of the extended box would not move and the uneven weight of it made the truck tip over. The driver was not injured in the early morning …

Opinion
Our Opinion
    • Thoughts on Congress going too far
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      The legislative branch has ceased to legislate. It has passed that function on to deep state bureaucrats. They set the rules. Through …

    • Honoring vets dedication, sacrifice
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      Monday was Veterans Day — in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918 that signaled the end of World …

    • Thoughts on clear understanding
      3 days ago

      “My clear understanding . . .” Ambassador William Taylor said at the House hearing to consider impeachment. Taylor’s understanding …

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Points of Pride
    • High marks for SUNY Poly online nursing program
      Tuesday, November 12

      SUNY Polytechnic Institute has shown again that it is in the vanguard when it comes to higher education. Its online Family Nurse Practitioner …

    • Rome welcomes Women Veteran Clinic
      Tuesday, November 5

      Yesterday, Rome welcomed an important new addition to our community: The new Women Veteran Clinic at the VA’s Donald J. Mitchell Rome …

    • Foundation celebrates 20 years
      Tuesday, October 29

      Congratulations to the award winners saluted as the Rome Community Foundation hosted its Community Celebration last week at the Capitol Arts …

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Living

AREA CHURCH SERVICES

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First Baptist, 301 W. Embargo St. 315-336-2610. Sun. 10 a.m. Grace Baptist (Southern Baptist), 8553 Turin Rd. 315-336-3341. Sun.11 a.m.  Friendship Baptist (independent), 4964 Rome-New London Road, …

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LONESOME SHOVELER — A lone man is pictured shoveling on West Bloomfield Street during a winter storm last winter.

Winter wariness: Know the signs of a heart attack

Tuesday, November 12

For most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, the American Heart Association warns that the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase for some, stating …

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Seniors
    • Center screens ‘Interstellar’ Nov. 19
      Tuesday, November 12

      South Rome Senior Center, 112 Ridge St., is inviting the community to experience something “out-of-this-world” for a viewing of the film, …

    • Celebrating 60 years
      Tuesday, October 29

      Mr. and Mrs. William Evans, Williams Road, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at Turning Stone Resort and …

    • Cedarbrook resident celebrates 100th birthday
      Tuesday, October 29

      NEW HARTFORD — Local resident Elizabeth “Libby” Hughes celebrated her 100th birthday with a lunchtime celebration in her honor at …

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Arts & Learning
LOOKING FOR COMPANY — Members of the Mohawk Valley Frasers pose for a photo after a recent event. The the band is always on the lookout for new members who wish to cultivate their taste for Celtic music, group officials said, adding that age is no barrier to learning the pipes or drums. The band offers extensive instruction to all who would like to learn, according to group officials.

MV Frasers caps off undefeated season

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The Mohawk Valley Frasers Pipe Band has added to its trophy case with the group’s Grade 4 competition unit capturing the crown as Champion Supreme of the Eastern United States Pipe Band …

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Entertainment
Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen creates ‘Western Stars’ documentary

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Cinema Capitol (230 W. Dominick St.) will present the documentary “Western Stars” from Friday, Nov. 22-Thursday, Nov. 28. Bruce Springsteen’s first studio album in five years, “Western …

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Home

Sign-ups announced for November Food $en$e

Friday, October 18

Registration for the November Food $en$e program — open to everyone regardless of income — will be held at First United Methodist Church in Rome, the First Baptist Church in Rome, Lake Delta Fire …

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Rev. Letta Palmer

Acts of kindness: Am I my brother’s keeper?

Saturday, November 9

This past Monday — usually a day I rest and collect myself after a full and energy-draining Sunday — I woke up to a devotional about being your brother’s keeper. My mind went to all the tasks I …

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Weddings and Engagements

Marriage licenses — Nov. 6, 2019

Wednesday, November 6
Brian K. Bennett, of Rome, and Emileen T. Bennett, of Sullivan. David J. Roberts, of Marcy, and Danielle M. Dougherty, of Rome. Timothy W. Baker II and Elizabeth A. Pettit, both of Rome. Ryan J. …

Healt — Strobel

Wednesday, November 6
Elizabeth Healt, daughter of Mark and Christine Healt, of Boonville, to Cody Strobel, son of John and Kim Strobel, Lee Center. A Sept. 5, 2020 wedding is planned.
Christopher and Erika McDonald O’Connell

McDonald — O’Connell

Wednesday, November 6
Christopher Patrick O’Connell and Erika Lynn McDonald were married on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, Ill. The bride is the daughter of Sean McDonald, of Island …

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Advancements & Graduations
    • Pair honored at SUNY Cortland
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      A pair of SUNY Cortland students have been initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi for academic achievement. The students are: …

    • University at Albany lauds local scholars
      Tuesday, November 5

      ALBANY — UAlbany has welcomed nearly 5,700 new Great Danes to campus for the fall of 2019. Of the new students, some 2,700 freshmen, from …

    • SUNY Dehli recognizes area students
      Thursday, October 17

      DELHI — SUNY Delhi has recognized the following local students who are among the more than 1,100 new students at the college for the Fall 2019 …

    • Army National Guard promotes soldiers
      Wednesday, October 16

      LATHAM — Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for New York, has announced the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard …

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