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Utica Blue Sox to host Autism Acceptance Night June 24
UTICA — The Utica Blue Sox will host Autism Acceptance Night at The Park on June 24 sponsored by Birch Wealth Management. The Blue Sox will wear special autism-themed uniforms, which will be … more
Young players from the Basement Waterproofing team are announced to the field as the Town of Lee Little League program hosts their opening day ceremony on Saturday at Lee Town Park.
Lee Little League program hosts opening day ceremony
The Town of Lee Little League program hosted their opening day ceremony on Saturday, April 30 at Lee Town Park. more
Justin Huckabone steered Credit List ($4.20) to a victory in the $7,000 Open Trot.
J-Huck wins five including Open Trot at Vernon Downs
VERNON — Justin Huckabone added five more driving wins and three training wins at Vernon Downs on Saturday. Huckabone steered Credit List ($4.20) to a victory in the $7000 Open Trot. The horse and … more
The annual America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk fundraiser for the American Heart Association will return in-person on Saturday, May 7, at a new location – Accelerate Sports, 5241 Judd Road, Whitesboro.
America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk making a comeback
WHITESBORO — The annual America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk fundraiser for the American Heart Association will return in-person on Saturday, May 7, at a new location – Accelerate … more
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HONORING ALEX — Jamie Friesen, the older brother of Alex Friesen, is pictured in a Utica-Rome Speedway truck. Friesen prepares the racing surface at U-R Speedway that all the drivers love. His late brother Alex will be honored with the inaugural “Honor Alex” 68-lap $6,800-to-win modified feature opener tonight.
COLUMN: ‘Home of Heroes’ U-R Speedway to begin 2022 season tonight
VERNON — Historic Utica-Rome Speedway opens up tonight with the “Honoring Alex” $6,800-modified race at the half-mile Route 5 dirt track in Vernon that first opened up in 1961 as a 5/8-mile … more
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Spring youth turkey weekend is this weekend, April 23-24 — and the regular season arrives shortly after, from May 1-31. There are some important things to know before heading out into the wilderness in search of a turkey to harvest.
OUTDOOR COLUMN: Try turkey hunting this year
It’s a good year to try something new. Turkey hunting can challenge even the seasoned hunter, plus it is a great excuse to get up early and get outside. Spring youth turkey weekend is quickly … more
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STATE-HONORED CURLING TEAM — The State Legislature honored the Utica Curling Team for capturing the 2022 U.S. Women’s Curling Association National Championship. A resolution was sponsored by Sen. Joesph Griffo and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon. The team was led by skip Anne Stuhlman and included Liz Kaido, Melissa Foote and Erlene Puleo who subbed for the injured Audrey Foote. The team defeated Blackhawk Curling Club 10-6 to win Utica’s first USWCA Championship since 1967. From left: Buttenschon, Stuhlman, Kaido, Melissa Foote and Puleo.
SNAPSHOT: Utica Curling Team honored
MACKEY ATTACK — Rome resident and driver Chris Mackey of the No. 3 sportsman division car stands next to what will be his Utica-Rome Speedway car at the Rood Racing shop in Oneida.
COLUMN: Mackey back racing at fabled Utica-Rome Speedway
VERNON — There are certain drivers who show up to a track and all the other drivers take note that driver will be tough to beat. In the vibrant crate sportsman division that will be racing weekly … more
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Rome Sports Hall of Fame to hold Spring Celebration of Champions Awards ceremony
The Rome Sports Hall of Fame and Museum will hold the Spring Celebration of Champions Awards ceremony at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, at the Hall of Fame, 5790 Rome New London Road. This year, local … more
Utica women’s soccer sends local child with cancer to Disney World
UTICA — The Utica University women’s soccer team raised $6,000 to send their Team IMPACT teammate Arianna LaBella and her family to Disney World. The 12-year-old from nearby Ilion was connected … more
Dommer
Herkimer College instructor named Professional of the Year
HERKIMER — Herkimer College’s Physical Education Instructor Amy Dommer was named 2022 Professional of the Year by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and … more
Basketball camp set with SUNY Poly coaches
Basketball camp set with SUNY Poly coaches Area basketball players have a chance to learn from SUNY Poly coaches. Men’s coach Rob Schoener and women’s coach Jess Skelton are part of a camp from 9 … more
FORT TO FORT RUN — Romans Nicholas Jeror, left, and Todd Butters pass through the gate at Fort Stanwix National Monument during the Roman Runners’ Fort to Fort Run Sunday. The two finished the 10K in fourteenth and fifteenth, respectively.
334 runners participate in 34th annual Fort to Fort
ROME — The Roman Runners hosted the 34th annual Fort to Fort 5K and 10K on Sunday, with a total of 334 runners participating. Camden native Sam Morse, 38, now of Syracuse, won the 10K in a time of … more
Larry Costello
Former Utica coach Costello named to Basketball Hall of Fame
There’s a Utica connection to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Larry Costello, a top athlete from the Central New York area who later coached at then-Division I Utica College, is one of the newest … more
Community sports in brief: Utica’s Garic sets course record at Charleston race; Two teams tie for doubles bocce tourney title
Utica’s Garic sets course record at Charleston race Utica’s Hermin Garic has a course record — for the second time in about six months. Garic turned in the top time at the Cooper River Bridge … more
NORTH STAR ALL STARS — A local cheerleading training facility had one of its teams — Power — selected to compete at one of the nation’s most prestigious cheerleading competitions, The Summit Division II Championship, produced by Varsity All Star, in Orlando, Fla. Team members are Aiden Winter, Jaedyn Russell, Jodirae Alsante, Lilianna Caro, Khloe Marcano, Sandra Ferlo, Nora Daviau, Karabrie Wiggins and Breanna Moran. (Photo submitted)
Local team advances to national event
ROME — North Star All Stars, a local cheerleading training facility, had one of its teams — Power — selected to compete at one of the nation’s most prestigious cheerleading competitions, The … more
OPENING DAY — Frankfort resident CJ Case casts his line into the West Canada Creek during the traditional “opening day” for trout season on Friday morning. Even though the water and weather wasn’t ideal for fishing Case said that he still had to go. “I’ve been looking forward to opening day for weeks,” he said.
SNAPSHOT: Area anglers enjoy 'opening day' of trout fishing
Clinton Figure Skating Club to host 70th show
CLINTON — The Clinton Figure Skating Club will hold its 70th show tonight, Saturday and Sunday. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the club is … more
SCOOPING THEM UP — Fish hatchery culturist Liz Kelsey Gossard and Steve Grabowski corral nine-inch brown trout as stocking efforts from the Rome Fish Hatchery are ongoing.
More trout fishing opportunities begin today
There are more opportunities for people to fish for trout in New York state.  Previously, April 1 was considered the traditional “opening day” for trout fishing season in the state. Now, with … more
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Nikki Jo Rotolo-Vescio
Rotolo-Vescio speaks at Demers National Girls and Women in Sports Day breakfast
ROME — The Rome Sports Hall of Fame and Museum held its fifth annual Ruth M. Demers National Girls and Women in Sports Day breakfast on Saturday March 26, at the Delta Lake Inn. Approximately 55 … more
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