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Vehicle test drive event to benefit RFA
A Ford “Drive 4 Ur School” vehicle test-drive fundraiser will be Sept. 26 from 2:30-7 p.m. at Rome Free Academy, 95 Dart Circle, the Rome school district announced. The event, hosted by the RFA … more
TURNING CLOUGH INTO STALEY? — This layout shows, in orange, a potential expansion at the former Clough school building off Bell Road, in conjunction with a proposal to expand the building to replace Staley Elementary School’s current site off East Bloomfield Street. The layout was among possible capital project concepts presented Wednesday night at a Board of Education special meeting.
$40.3M Clough expansion among potential projects
A public bonding referendum to replace the Rome Free Academy Stadium turf and resurface its track might be in mid-December, while a larger referendum for additional school district projects could be … more
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KEEPING THE BEAT — From left in front, Rome Free Academy marching band members Kyle Brement, Patrick O’Neil, and Lexie Lennon perform at a competition last weekend in Old Tappan, N.J. The RFA Marching Black Knights will perform again Friday night at the RFA football game at RFA Stadium.
Hot start for Marching Black Knights
Rome Free Academy’s marching band had another strong showing in a band competition in New Jersey last weekend. The RFA Marching Black Knights earned the highest score at the Sept. 14 competition in … more
BENEFACTOR HONORED — Mohawk Valley Community College renamed the Information Technology Building on its Utica campus Francis A. Wilcox Hall in honor of the late donor of $3 million, most of which will be used for student scholarships. Pictured at Tuesday’s ceremony are, from left, Frank B. DuRoss, vice president for community development and executive director of the MVCC Foundation; Kevin Keehle, nephew of Francis A. Wilcox and executor to his estate; Marilyn Keehle, sister of Wilcox; Sue Keehle, wife of Kevin Keehle; and Randall J. VanWagoner, president of MVCC.
MVCC honors benefactor with renaming
Mohawk Valley Community College has renamed the Information Technology Building at its Utica campus as Francis A. Wilcox Hall in honor of a donor of $3 million gift. Francis Wilcox was an electrical … more
Genesis Group to welcome college students Thursday
A "College Welcome" event for area college students will be held Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Utica Zoo, said the Genesis Group of the Mohawk Valley Region. The event, in partnership with Hamilton … more
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Update tonight on potential school district capital project
An update will be presented tonight on a potential capital project including Rome Free Academy Stadium repairs, expanding the former Clough school to replace Staley Elementary School’s current … more
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RPD to redeploy some officers at RFA football games
Some of the Rome police officers stationed at Rome Free Academy varsity home football games will be redeployed to provide more assistance near the RFA student section including the area behind the … more
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REACHING ENTHUSIASTIC HEIGHTS — Students in the Rome Free Academy student section at RFA Stadium reach for free T-shirts and water bottles in this photo from the 2018 homecoming football game against Fayetteville-Manlius. Students, parents and alumni are protesting a decision to move the student section to the main grandstand.
'Game is about the kids' — student stadium seating restored
Upon further review, Rome Free Academy students can continue sitting in the separate RFA student section at football games, reversing a decision that would have moved them across the field to the RFA … more
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SUNY Poly's ranking by U.S. News & World Report rises
MARCY — SUNY Polytechnic Institute's latest rankings for 2020 by U.S. News & World Report have risen in several categories from prior rankings for 2019, the college announced. SUNY Poly is 12th … more
COLORFUL STUDENT SUPPORT — A cloud of orange powder hangs over fans in the Rome Free Academy student section at RFA Stadium in this photo from the 2016 homecoming football game against West Genesee. The powder throwing at homecoming has been part of the student section's tradition. Students, parents and alumni are objecting to a decision to move the RFA student section to the main grandstand.
Traditional RFA student section sacked; move to main grandstand draws ire, protests
A host of Rome Free Academy students, parents and alumni are protesting a school district decision to move the separate RFA student section at football games across the field to the RFA Stadium … more
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Board of Ed to consider student’s PE credit pilot program
The Board of Education will consider a Rome Free Academy student’s request for a pilot/trial program on a limited basis to allow varsity sports participation to count toward physical education … more
Students sought for MVCC’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) at Mohawk Valley Community College is seeking applicants for its 2019-2020 class, according to an academy announcement. The class is open to students in grades … more
Constitutional rights expert to give lecture
CLINTON — Anna Law, the Herbert Kurz Chair in Constitutional Rights at Brooklyn College, will give a Constitution Day lecture at Hamilton College on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m., in the Chapel. The … more
ON THE MARKET — The Rome Board of Education has voted 8-1 to select Pyramid Brokerage Co. Inc. to perform real estate services for the marketing of the Fort Stanwix school site for sale or transfer of it. Board member Tanya Davis voted against the measure, saying the district needed to do a better job of working with community partners on potential reuse of the site.
School board picks realtor to sell former Fort Stanwix school
Although some members voted in opposition, the Board of Education has selected a real estate company to market the former Fort Stanwix school, and approved school district Superintendent Peter C. … more
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Joshua Thomas Kippen, son of Dawn and Jay Kippen, Rome, has joined the Army National Guard. Basic training is taking place at Fort Jackson, S.C., after which he will move to AIT Barracks, Fort Lee, Virginia. He is a graduate of Rome Free Academy.
Military, college announcements — Sept. 13, 2019
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Superintendent airs concerns over teen vaping
Rome school district Superintendent Peter C. Blake is urging parents to “take the time to understand the associated risks” of vaping for them and their children. In his online blog Sunday, Blake … more
MVCC to host ceremony to rename Information Technology Building in Utica
Mohawk Valley Community College will host a ceremony to rename the Information Technology Building at its Utica Campus at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. The building is being named Francis A. Wilcox Hall … more
BB gun, bullet found at schools
Rome school district Superintendent Peter C. Blake is asking that parents take time to check what their children may be bringing to school, after a bullet was found at Bellamy Elementary School and a … more
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HELP FOR VICTIMS — State University of New York students in the SUNY’s Got Your Back program pose Wednesday with members of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, including Sheriff Robert Maciol, center, and Deputy Curtis Morgan, as they transfer the 200 backpacks filled with personal hygiene and comfort items destined for victims and survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence. Since the program began in 2016, SUNY students have packed nearly 100,000 such bags. Some 200 of the bags will be available at the county Child Advocacy Center and in patrol cars.
SUNY Poly backpack program
Girl Scouts to host info sessions
Members of the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Council are hosting a series of free information events for girls and adults. Participants can learn about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and how … more
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