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KEEPING BUSY — A state plow makes its way north on Route 46, clearing some light snow this morning. There will be a chance of snow showers tonight, according to the National Weather Service, with low temperatures near 10 degrees. Saturday, the flakes will continue to fall in the morning, with 1-3 inches of accumulation expected, and then continue to be heavy at times during the afternoon into the evening, meteorologists said. Snowfall is expected to continue into Sunday.
City urges residents to observe overnight parking rules
With a major winter storm anticipated this weekend, the city Department of Public Works is urging people to observe regulations and not park vehicles overnight on streets, so that city plows can get … more
Bingo cancelled
TOWN OF LEE — The Lee Center Volunteer Fire Department’s weekly bingo fundraiser that was scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19, will not be held due to an anticipated winter storm, said fire … more
Fraud settlements aid land bank’s blight fighting
The Greater Mohawk Valley Land Bank has been awarded $1.2 million from $25.9 million in new funding for land banks across New York from securities fraud settlements against two large banks. Land … more
Madison County man accused of welfare fraud
LENOX — A Madison County man is accused of unlawfully receiving more than $2,000 in public assistance after lying on his paperwork, according to law enforcement officials. Sheriff’s deputies said … more
Clinton woman cited after crashing into store
WESTMORELAND —An 82-year-old driver was ticketed for driving without a license after law enforcers said her vehicle crashed into the front of Cliff’s Local Market at the corner of routes 5 and … more
Utica College professor Lynch hailed as expert on money laundering
Utica College professor Suzanne Lynch has been recognized by ForensicColleges.com as one of the country’s leading experts on money laundering. Lynch is a professor of practice in economic crime at … more
Jury trial for Yorkville’s Ferguson pushed back
The jury trial for the Yorkville man accused of stabbing his brother to death has been pushed back to March 4. John W. Ferguson, 38, of 10 Jones Place, had been scheduled to stand trial in County … more
Movies — Jan. 18, 2019
Cinema Capitol: “A Star is Born” (R) 4:15, 7:15. “Mary Queen of Scots” (R) 4, 7. Rome Cinemas: “Glass” (PG-13) 11:30, 2:20, 5:10, 8, 10:15. “A Dog’s Way Home” (PG) 11:50, 2:05, … more
Public Safety Logs - Jan. 18, 2019
Mutual aid log To report an emergency: 911 Thursday 6:19 a.m. Westmoreland and COCVAC Ambulance, Route 5, accident. 9 a.m. Whitesboro, Pine St., accident. 12:58 p.m. Cleveland, Route 49, Vienna, odor … more
City of Sherrill issues snow emergency
SHERRILL — City of Sherrill Manager Brandon Lovett and Police Chief Robert Drake have issued a snow emergency for the city that will begin noon Saturday and end at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. During the … more
Audio of Common Council meetings now online
Audio recordings of Common Council meetings are now available online, according to Council President Stephanie Viscelli. “This past summer, the council began working with the Clerk’s office and … more
Morrisville teen charged with making terroristic threat
MORRISVILLE — A 16-year-old girl was charged with making a terrorist threat in Madison County on Thursday after law enforcers said she posted a threatening message to Instagram. Sheriff’s … more
Jacqueline M. Izzo
Mayor Izzo undecided on running for re-election
Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo (R) is still weighing whether she will run for re-election, according to a release from her office issued Thursday evening. “It is a bit premature to begin thinking about … more
SCHOOL BUILDING’S FUTURE UNCERTAIN — The vacant former Fort Stanwix school, 110 W. Linden St., will be reviewed by the Board of Education to determine how to proceed with the site. Closed as a regular elementary school 10 years ago, it has since been used as a temporary location for students from other schools being renovated. A sign in front says “Strough Linden St. Campus,” referring to its use in the past two school years by Strough Middle School students.
BOE to mull future of former Fort Stanwix school
After being a temporary site over most of the past 10 years for students from other schools being renovated, but with no more such usage foreseen, the former Fort Stanwix school’s future will be … more
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Peter C. Blake
Four schools on state improvement list
Denti, Gansevoort, Joy and Staley elementary schools in Rome have been identified by the state as needing Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) based on factors including students’ academic … more
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ACCREDITATION TEAM — Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol recognized the efforts of his Accreditation Team on Wednesday during a ceremony in which the Corrections Division received accreditation status for the first time, and the Civil Division was re-accredited. From left, Sgt. Donna Campbell, Sgt. Kristina Devoe, Lt. Craig Critelli, Lt. Deb Harris, Captain Lisa Zurek, Chief Deputy Greg Pflieger, Undersheriff Joe Lisi, New York State Sheriff’s Association Executive Director Peter Kehoe and Maciol.
Oneida County Sheriff’s Office receives state accreditation status
WHITESTOWN — All three divisions within the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office — Law Enforcement, Civil and Corrections — have received New York State Accreditation status. Sheriff Robert M. … more
Cardone named new Oneida County Democratic elections commissioner
CarolAnn Cardone, a deputy who had been serving in an acting capacity, has been named Democratic commissioner for the Oneida County Board of Elections. The Oneida County Board of Legislators approved … more
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DIGGING OUT — Adam and Heather Renwick and their daughter Antonia DePerno, 27 Oswego St., Camden, dig out their driveway. The American Heart Association is warning area residents about the risk of a heart attack while snow shoveling. People who are outdoors in cold weather should avoid sudden exertion, like lifting a heavy shovel full of snow. Even walking through heavy, wet snow or snow drifts can strain a person’s heart.
Local agencies release health, safety tips ahead of the storm
With Winter Storm Harper on its way, the American Heart Association is warning area residents that the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase for some, while the combination of … more
BREAKFAST WITH BRINDISI — Rome Area Chamber of Commerce members and others met at Delta Lake Inn this morning to ask questions of U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-22, Utica, over breakfast. The freshman congressman said the partial federal shutdown “put everything else on the back burner down in Washington.”
Freshman congressman addresses Rome Chamber
U.S. Rep. Anthony J. Brindisi, D-22, Utica, weighed in on the continuing shutdown of the federal government in a forum at the Delta Lake Inn, 8524 Fish Hatchery Road, this morning. The event, … more
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SIGN OF NEW TIMES —  A new sign is out in front of the new Copper City Community Connection on Black River Boulevard.
New name, rebranding for former Ava Dorfman Senior Center
Keeping in mind that the now former Ava Dorfman Senior Center is a place where “friendships are made and grown,” board members, staff and members have helped re-brand the facility with a new … more
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