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BRIGHT FUTURE — Darlene Stromstad, FACHE, president and CEO of MVHS and Steve Wynn announce the Wynn Family Foundation's $50 million donation to help further healthcare services in the Mohawk Valley region.
MVHS receives $50M gift from Wynn Family Foundation
UTICA — The Mohawk Valley Health System received a gift of $50 million from the Wynn Family Foundation — the largest in MVHS’s history. “We also believe it’s the biggest gift given in this … more
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COVID-19 cases continue to slowly decline
COVID-19 cases are continuing to slowly, but steadily, decline in the county, region and state, according to figures released on Thursday by the state Department of Health. There were 7,953 positive … more
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GOING HOME — Benji Pedroza pets his special cat friend, Buddy, after he was recovered outside the Ehlinger home on Laurel Street Feb. 28. The cat had been missing from Pedroza’s Court Street home since before the holidays. Pictured is the T-shirt Pedroza placed inside the trap, hoping his scent would attract Buddy.(Photo submitted)
Laurel Street couple help spring unlikely reunion
A Laurel Street couple are being hailed for not just helping a poor, furry soul come in from the cold — but in the process reunite the wayward feline and his owner. Larry Ehlinger and his wife, … more
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County to get increase in COVID-19 vaccines
Oneida County and the Oneida Indian Nation will partner to host a COVID-19 vaccine distribution site — part of a county effort to make the vaccinations more accessible to residents. The county is … more
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COVID cases hold steady in county
UTICA — There were 24 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Oneida County on Tuesday, continuing the trend of fewer positive cases over the past several weeks. The two-dozen cases brought the … more
A SHOT IN THE ARM — Vaccinator Patrica Doyle, a registered nurse from Senior Network Health MVHS administers a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to a patient at the pop-up clinic at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Utica on Monday.
Scores vaccinated at pop-up clinic
UTICA — Dozens of people arrived early Monday to receive COVID-19 vaccinations at a “pop-up” clinic at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 13 Clark Place. The event — which began at 10 a.m. and … more
GATHERED FOR GENERAL — This photo Monday morning shows local officials who had planned to meet with Air Force Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr. after his scheduled landing for a visit to Rome Lab at Griffiss park. But weather conditions prevented Bunch from landing, and he instead conducted a virtual visit that included interactions with Rome Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo, fourth from right, plus lab Director Col. Timothy Lawrence, to the left of Izzo, and lab Deputy Director Dr. Michael Hayduk, third from left. Among others, from left: Matt Browne, Deputy Director, Rome Defense Finance and Accounting Service; state Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-47, Rome; Hayduk; Col. Paul Bishop, Commander, Eastern Air Defense Sector; Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, R-22, New Hartford; Lawrence; Izzo; County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr.; Rome Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Adam Hovak and President William Guglielmo. The group met with Tenney and a representative from U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer’s office.
Virtual lab visit impresses general
Although weather conditions Monday scrapped a scheduled in-person appearance at Rome Lab by Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., commander of Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), lab officials successfully … more
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SET TO BOIL — Walt Kraeger and Peter Donahue of the Delta Glen Maple business stand in front of a wood-fired high-efficiency evaporator that will be used for boiling maple-tree sap to make maple syrup. Kraeger’s train-engineer hat reflects the evaporator’s resemblance to a locomotive engine.
Sweet success may be on tap for business
WESTERNVILLE — The maple business is “kind of new to us,” says Peter Donahue, who has been running a farm for about 25 years but has been tapping trees there for only about six years and … more
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NEW RIDE READY FOR ACTION — Crews pour footers for a new waterslide at Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge in this fall 2019 file photo. The park was to unveil three new rides in 2020 before the park was unable to open because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the background is one of the park’s signature rides: The Curse of the Silverback.
Enchanted Forest ready for fun to resume
OLD FORGE — As people dream of warm summer months and the fun they bring, Enchanted Forest Water Safari is ready to welcome them with open arms this summer. Water parks like Enchanted Forest have … more
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State, local officials discuss vaccine distribution
Vaccine distribution was the primary COVID-19 topic of discussion on Monday for state and local officials. In a Monday briefing, Gov Andrew Cuomo noted that due to recent winter storms across the … more
THE MAGIC OF A GOOD BOOK — Nine-month-old Nova Loveland smiles with glee as her dad, David Loveland, holds a book for her to explore as they visit the Camden Public library with their friend Clint Clarke, 7, on Friday. The three were checking out the wide selection of titles in the children’s section of the library. Funding cuts, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, have forced cuts in library operations — but supporters are seeking to help offset those reductions with an online fundraising effort.
Library gets help to turn page on cuts
CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library was there for her — and now Jessica Travers says, it is her turn to help the library she and her children love. The Taberg mother said she couldn’t overstate … more
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Oneida County sees 43 new COVID cases
Friday was day 356 of the COVID-19 pandemic since counting began for New York state.  Infection numbers are still falling, as the Friday average statewide positivity rate was 3.49%. In Oneida County … more
Griffo calls for investigation, legislative hearings and repeal of Gov’s powers
In light of revelations of a potential federal probe into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic, among other recent accusations, state Sen. Joseph Griffo, … more
DFAS union keeps watchful eye on AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has joined automation/robotics on the list of projects for Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) functions being reviewed by the DFAS union for outcomes … more
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Picente: Election commissioners leaving soon
About one week ago, on the tail end of legal wrangling in determining a winner of the 22nd congressional race, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. called for the removal of two county … more
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Statewide positivity rate for COVID-19 drops
In Oneida County on Feb. 14, there were 30 new positive cases, bringing the total to 18,901 since counting began. There were also two new COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total in Oneida County … more
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WELCOME TO SPACE FORCE — From left, Capt. William Dallmann, 1st Lt. Rufino Villena, and 1st Lt. William Skinkle swear an Oath of Office to the United States Space Force (USSF). The Rome Lab airmen will support the USSF from the lab.
Three now part of U.S. Space Force
Three Rome Lab airmen have become part of the new United States Space Force (USSF), and are the lab’s first USSF Guardians. Capt. William Dallmann, 1st Lt. Rufino Villena, and 1st Lt. William … more
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Governor loosens closing time restriction for NY eateries
Among statewide COVID-19 announcements on Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that restaurant and bar closing times will be extended to 11 p.m. statewide beginning Sunday, Feb. 14. This, given the … more
PICTURE PERFECT — Floral designers Katarena Waterman and Autumn Owens, of Olney’s Flowers, primp 100-centimeter heart roses, a variety from Ecuador and are only available here during Valentine’s Day.
Despite pandemic, local shops help love bloom
It’s a game of supply and demand as local shops have worked to overcome a host of pandemic-related problems so Cupid can arrive with an armful of flowers in bloom for Valentine’s Day. As couples … more
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COVID-19 numbers continue to go down
Statewide, numbers associated with the COVID-19 pandemic are continuing to go down. On Thursday, information from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office indicated the statewide positivity rate was 3.54% which … more
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