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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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Milton F. Lighthall
Man pleads guilty in County Court to dragging dog behind car
TOWN OF VERONA — An Oneida man pleaded guilty in County Court on Wednesday to intentionally dragging a dog behind his car. Lily, a 6-year-old Australian Shepherd, was later euthanized due to the … more
BEECHING SCHOLARSHIP — Suzanne Carvelli, president of the Rome College Foundation, presents a check to Charles T. Beeching/Revere Copper Products Inc. Family Scholarship recipient Kaden Ozog during a recent ceremony. From left: Carvelli, Becky and David Ozog, parents; Kaden Ozog; and Michael Kimmel, human resources manager at Revere Copper Products.
Rome College Foundation awards scholarships to local students
Suzanne Carvelli, president of the Rome College Foundation, has announced the organization has awarded its annual scholarships. The awards, and recipients, which were announced on Tuesday, include: … more
BOCES Open House, Student Showcase to be offered online
A virtual Spring Open House and Student Showcase for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Madison-Oneida (MO) BOCES will be offered beginning March 8 at 8 a.m. through March 12 at 5 … more
Village of Clinton joins worldwide Education and Sharing Day effort
CLINTON — The village is gearing up to join citizens worldwide in recognizing the crucial importance of ethical and moral education on Wednesday, March 24 as Mayor Steven Bellona and the village … more
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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS — The Cafe Domenico, 2011 Genesee St., is the first recipient of the Be A Neighbor Fund, a fund to help struggling small businesses in the Greater Utica area. The cafe will receive $3,000 a month over the next three months for $9,000 total, program officials have announced.
Cafe is first recipient of Be A Neighbor Fund grant
UTICA — Local non-profit Handshake.City has announced the Cafe Domenico as the first recipient of the Be A Neighbor Fund, a fund to help struggling small businesses in the Greater Utica area. Cafe … more
ANTIQUE FIRE ENGINE — More than 100 years have passed since this 1906 American LaFrance Metropolitan horse-drawn steamer engine was first purchased for the Utica Fire Department. After being restored by Utica National Insurance Group, this steamer was on display in their lobby since 2004. On Saturday, the insurance company donated the antique steamer back to the Utica Fire Department, to be displayed at the Utica Fire Academy.
Horse-drawn steamer will go on display at Utica Fire Academy
UTICA — A steam-powered fire engine from the beginning of the 20th century has been donated to the Utica Fire Department by Utica National Insurance Group. The donation was made at a small ceremony … more
Public Safety Logs — March 2, 2021
Mutual aid log To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 1:34 a.m. Western, S. Hill Road, grass/tree fire. 5:56 a.m. Camden, Howd Road, tree down. 6:24 a.m. Maynard and Kunkel Ambulance, accident. 8:55 … more
District task force set for first meeting
A new Rome school district committee that includes parents from all grade levels will seek feedback about education during the COVID-19 pandemic plus the long-term needs going forward. The group, … more
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Rome Historical Society revs up for virtual program on Hot Wheels
Mike Zarnock, an expert on Hot Wheels toys and collectibles will share the history of the brand and shares his experiences as a collector during a Rome Historical Society virtual program — Hot … more
The former West Rome School at 1315 Erie Blvd. W.
Planning Board approves site plan for Erie Blvd. West car wash
Rome Planning Board approved the State Environmental Quality Review and site plan review for Hoffman Development Corp. of Albany to build a 6,400 square foot car wash at 1315 Erie Blvd. W., the site … more
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ALMOST READY TO OPEN — Window signage is visible as are shopping carts inside at the new Dollar General store site in the Town of Lee, whose opening is anticipated soon. It is on the west side of Turin Road/Route 26, slightly south of Stokes-Lee Center Road.
Opening of new store in Lee draws nearer, officials say
TOWN OF LEE – A new Dollar General store on Turin Road/Route 26 near the intersection with Stokes-Lee Center Road is nearly ready to open, but a date has not been specified yet, according to … more
Board approved pact was separation agreement between district, TA
A Rome school district tenured teaching assistant resigned as part of a separation-from-employment agreement between the district and the employee that was accepted last month by the Board of … more
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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Lewis County lawmaker won’t seek re-election
LOWVILLE — Lewis County Legislator Jerry King notified the county Republican Party he will not seek re-election this fall to the 10th Legislative District. King has served on the Legislature since … more
Chamber launches small biz effort
BY NICOLE A. HAWLEY Staff writer The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on millions of people across the nation and has caused massive damage to the national economy. Its impacts on the local … more
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NY tops nation in care costs for Alzheimer’s, dementia
SYRACUSE — Care costs for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia across New York totaled more than $5.4 billion in 2020, the most spent by any state in the nation, according to a report released today … more
Texas deep freeze continues to drive gas prices higher
BUFFALO — The cost of gasoline kept climbing in New York with the average price of a gallon of gas climbing 9 cents from last week. Statewide, the average reached $2.78 per gallon, some 27 cents … more
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