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Lewis County woman accused in underage drinking sting
A Lewis County woman is accused of selling alcohol to a minor at the Hill Top Market in West Leyden during an underage drinking sting operation, according to the New York State Police. more
DWI, grand larceny among state police arrests
The New York State Police announced arrests in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida and Lewis counties. more
For the 12-month period ending January 2023, private sector employment rose 3,100, or 3.5%, to 91,300 in the Utica-Rome area with job gains of 1,200 were posted in education and health services.
Area jobless rate ticks up slightly to 4.5%
The unemployment rate in the Utica-Rome area increased from 4.4% in January 2022 to 4.5% in January 2023. more
Lewis County crash registered BAC of nearly four times legal limit
A 33-year-old man registered a blood alcohol content of nearly four times the legal threshold following a crash in Lewis County. more
This man and woman are being sought by the New York State Police for allegedly passing counterfeit $100 bills at Walmart locations in Lewis and Jefferson counties in November and December. Anyone who recognizes them is asked to call the state police at 315-366-6000.
Pair sought by state police for allegedly passing counterfeit bills at Walmart
A man and woman are being sought by state police for allegedly passing counterfeit $100 bills in Jefferson, Lewis counties. more
Volunteers from Castorland in Lewis County doused a chimney fire and successfully keep the flames from spreading to the rest of the home early Monday morning.
House saved, chimney fire doused in Lewis County
A chimney fire in Lewis County was kept from spreading to the rest of the house by local volunteers, according to the Castorland Fire Department. more
Snowmobiler killed in Lewis County crash
A Monroe County man was killed when his snowmobile crashed into a tree in Lewis County Sunday night, according to the New York State Police. more
The South Lewis Mechanical FalCoders, from left: Kneeling in front, Collin Lewis, Reegan Millard, Morgan Walters, and Dawson Millard. In back, Ethan Baug, Haley Babcock, Christopher Canova Jr., Mrs. Elizabeth Vaerewyck, advisor, Hayden Bunke, Payten Bresett, and Brent Farr.
South Lewis Mechanical FalCoders compete at First Lego League Challenge
The Mechanical FalCoders, South Lewis’ First Lego League Challenge team, made up of fifth through eighth grade students, competed at the Clarkson University First Lego League Challenge. more
Snowmobiler in critical condition after Lewis County crash
A Suffolk County man was hospitalized in critical condition after his snowmobile crashed into a tree in Lewis County, according to the Lewis County Sheriff's Office. more
A group of Boonville Herald staff, past and present, recently enjoyed a tour and luncheon at the Restoration House in Constableville. They are in the large dining room, located upstairs, where there’s also a large kitchen, additional bedrooms, laundry room, etc., as well as a hallway filled with beautiful furniture. Standing are the hosts, from left: Alezi Zehr, Leticia “Tish” Zehr, and Courtney (Zehr) Lubula holding her son Joshua. Seated, at left, front to back are Jane Sanford, Cindy Pritchard and Dawn Pfendler. Seated at right, front to back, Eileen Pierson, business manager for the Boonville Herald/Daily Sentinel; Dina Olmstead, staff writer; Jeannie Wiedmer, Arleen Walston, and Sandra Hrim, Boonville Herald editor. Missing from photo is photographer Nichole Moore.
Restoration House approaches 10th anniversary
It has been almost a decade since Pastors Matt and Leticia “Tish” Zehr purchased the Constableville Elementary School. more
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Sex abuse, DWI among recent arrests by state police
The New York State Police announced recent arrests in Madison, Herkimer, Oneida and Lewis counties. more
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her $227 billion proposed executive state budget on Wednesday, including a proposed increase in state school aid. Under Hochul’s proposal, which includes fully funding the state’s Foundation Aid to schools, one of several funds used to distribute state aid to districts, most area schools would see an increase in their overall state aid.
Hochul presents proposed state school aid amounts
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her $227 billion proposed executive state budget on Wednesday, including a proposed increase in state school aid. more
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988 Call Center Director Jamieson Brill poses for a photo in front of a desk where work workers take calls around the clock at a facility in Hyattsville, Md., Oct. 7, 2022. Brill works in one of more than 200 call centers fanned out around the country tasked with answering an uptick in calls around the clock from people considering suicide or experiencing a mental health emergency.
Cries for help pour into 988 mental health, suicide prevention helpline
With bipartisan congressional support and just under $1 billion in federal funds, the 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched. more
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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
Nearly all of Central New York will see at least an inch of snow, forecasters said, and six inches or more could fall at higher elevations, especially on Tug Hill as lake effect snow could begin to pile up.
Winter weather advisory in place for region
Less than a week removed from sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s, Mother Nature is expected to drop a wintry mix on the region tonight into Wednesday. 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
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
Parolee charged with meth possession in Lewis County
A 32-year-old parolee is facing multiple felony charges for methamphetamine possession in Lewis County. more
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
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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