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Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES automotive technology teacher John Stratton, center, works recently with students, from left, Kellen Klopfanstein, Josh Jaquish, Matthew Benjamin, Radison Bosh and Isaiah Neary on the New Hartford campus.
Superintendent: OHM BOCES is the people, not the buildings
They say a church is the people and not the building, and Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES is the same, said District Superintendent Patricia Kilburn more
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Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day alone, Americans generate an additional 1 million tons of waste every week. The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority is offering tips on how to keep it out of the landfill.
Waste authority offers tips on keeping holiday-related waste out of the landfill
With the holiday season in full swing, you may be wondering what to do with holiday-related waste. more
Pictured is the former Duofold site on Spruce Street in Ilion.
Village of Ilion receives $2 million in Restore NY assistance for Duofold site
The village of Ilion, with the assistance of the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency (HCIDA), has just received $2 million in Restore NY assistance to be used towards the Duofold site. more
For the 12-month period ending November 2022, the non-farm job count in the Utica-Rome MSA increased 2,400, or 2%, to 123,900.
Local unemployment rate dips to 3%, state stats show
The unemployment rate in the Utica-Rome MSA declined from 3.6% in November 2021 to 3% in November 2022, according to a report released Tuesday by the state Bureau of Labor Statistics. more
The Copper Cafe, a project of the Arc Herkimer, receives a $5,000 grant from First Source Federal Credit Union. From left: Kevin Crosley, Arc Herkimer president/CEO; Lorene Bass, Arc Herkimer executive vice president/supports and services; Catherine Loomis, Arc Herkimer vice president/community engagement and career development; Cindy Schrader, Arc Herkimer community engagement and career development director; Eric Kennedy, Copper Café chef and manager; Katie Ullman, First Source associate director of marketing and communications; Cristina Ferdinand, First Source community educator; Allison Perry, Copper Café employee; and Mariann Munson, First Source community relations assistant.
Arc Herkimer’s Copper Cafe receives support from First Source FCU
This year, First Source Federal Credit Union granted $5,000 to Arc Herkimer’s newest endeavor, the Copper Café. more
Ilion man admits to bath salts possession
A Herkimer County man pleaded guilty in Federal Court this week to possessing the drug bath salts with intent to sell, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. more
Christmas in Little Falls Rocks the Holidays the weekend of Dec. 9-11 with festive events, specials, entertainment and selfies with Santas.
Christmas in Little Falls event rocks the holidays
The City of Little Falls, the Youth & Family Center and Think Local Little Falls have joined together to spread holiday cheer with a weekend of festive events, specials and … more
Litte Falls Downtown Revitalization Initiative — Crowds line Main Street during a previous Cheese Festival in Litte Falls in this file photo. The city’s Main Street and downtown area will get a $10 million enhancement as part of the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. See story on page 4.
Downtown revitalization projects to enhance Little Falls
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced eight transformational projects in the City of Little Falls as part of a state $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award. more
Danú performs “An Emerald Isle Christmas” at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Sarkus-Busch Theater at Herkimer College.
Danú plays free concert at Herkimer College
The Herkimer County College Foundation will host Danú performing “An Emerald Isle Christmas” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. more
One of two homes heavily damaged by fire on East Clark Street in Ilion Monday evening. A total of 13 people — nine adults and four children — have been displaced from their homes. Fire officials said no one was injured.
13 people displaced after two homes catch fire in Ilion
A total of 13 adults and children have been displaced after an apartment fire on East Clark Street Monday evening spread to the whole building and a neighboring home. more
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Herkimer Central School District National Junior Honor Society President Brian Flint, left, National Honor Society President Lilliana Langdon, center, and Student Council President Izabella Vredenburg pose with items for the annual Holiday Project.
Herkimer National Honor Societies, Student Council lead Holiday Project
Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School’s Student Council, National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society are once again hard at work on their annual holiday project.  more
A sample ballot for the 2022 election.
ELECTION RESULTS: State, county and local races in Oneida, Herkimer, Madison and Lewis counties
Check out this list to see how races fared in your community.  more
Early voting begins today
Early voting for the upcoming general election opens today, Saturday, Oct. 29 and will run until Sunday, Nov. 6.    more
A deer looks over its shoulder off Golden Avenue in Rome on Thursday, Oct. 27. Officials are reminding drivers that the fall months is also breeding season for deer and moose, making them more active. Roughly 41% of all crashes between a deer and a vehicle in 2021 occurred during October, November and December.
Watch out for deer, moose on roadways this fall
The end of the year is breeding season for deer and moose, and state officials want you to be on the lookout for more active animals on area roadways. more
Supporting Katie Waltermire, center left, Sunday at the starting line of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Utica are, from left, her sister Joanna Marshall with son Jaxson in the stroller, her daughter McKenzie and niece Brianna on the bike, her boyfriend John Monette, sons Ethan and Tim and mom, Janet Stevens.
Breast cancer survivor says regular checks can save a life
It was her children that she was worried about the most when breast cancer survivor Katie Waltermire received her diagnosis. more
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The CDC found that in 2022, 2.55 million high school and middle school students reported they currently use an e-cigarette. About 85% reported that they use flavored e-cigarettes, and over 50% reported using a disposable e-cigarette. 
Effort seeks to curb youth vaping
As e-cigarettes continue to be wildly popular, particularly with teenagers, groups in Central New York are working to curb usage among children and teens. more
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A kayaker paddles by as a man fishes at Forestport Reservoir on Wednesday, Oct. 5. According to observers with the state I LOVE NY fall foliage program, leaves are expected to be at peak color and brilliance in and around Old Forge this weekend with varying color shows elsewhere in the region.
Peak color show arrives in Adirondacks
Gorgeous peak fall colors are expected in the Adirondacks this weekend, with beautiful near-peak leaves to be found throughout most of the Catskills. more
Leaves begin to change colors on a portion of a tree along Master Garden Road on Thursday in Utica. Fall foliage is beginning to pop out across New York State, with some significant early color changes expected in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks and Catskills, according to field reports from volunteer observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program. Locally, fall foliage observers say their is roughly 30% change in color in the Utica/Rome area with nearly 55% change in the Old Forge area.
Sizzling autumn show in full bloom in Old Forge
The Adirondacks are known for its breathtaking fall views which typically arrive when the crowds from the summer begin to thin out and cooler temperatures arrive. more
A sign on the front door of The Utica Zoo announcing its closure this week. The Utica Zoo has been closed since Sunday due to a ‘temporary lapse of our inspection,’ according to Executive Director Andria Heath. She said a new inspection has been scheduled for Thursday to clear up any lingering concerns from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Utica Zoo hopes to reopen by end of week following ‘temporary lapse of inspection’
The Utica Zoo is looking to reopen its doors this week after a recent inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture caused them to close for several days. more
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First monkeypox case confirmed in Oneida County
The Oneida County Health Department announced today that a county resident has tested positive for monkeypox. more
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